KEYENCE KV-XH16EC EtherCAT Quick Start Guide

About this manual

This guide explains how to set up a system that uses a KEYENCE Series PLC together with the Rtelligent EtherCAT bus stepper driver. It covers required hardware, software, project creation, and motion testing.

The document walks through hardware selection, software installation (Windows 7 or later and KEYENCE programming software), adding the KV‑XH16EC unit to a new project, loading description files, configuring motion axes and PDO parameters, and finally downloading the PLC program and performing a motion test.

What's inside

• Hardware
• Software
• Create new project
• Add description file
• Add motion axis
• Motion axis PDO parameter setting
• Axis motion function setting
• Download the PLC program
• Motion test

Specifications

Frequently asked questions

What hardware is required for the quick start?

The hardware required is a KEYENCE Series PLC and a Rtelligent EtherCAT bus stepper driver.

Which operating system is supported?

The software runs on Windows 7 and later versions.