96M13742

Super-small Programmable Logic

Controller with Built-in Display

KV Series
Expansion Unit Instruction Manual
CONTENTS
Safety Precautions ....................................................................................... 1
Precautions on Regulations and Standards ........................................................ 2
Inspection and Maintenance ........................................................................ 3
Specifications ............................................................................................... 4
KV-E4X/E8X/E16X (Expansion input unit) ................................................... 5
KV-E4R/E4T/E8R/E8T(P)/E16R/E16T(P) (Expansion output unit) .............. 8
KV-E4XR/E4XT(P) (Expansion I/O unit) .................................................... 13
Installation environment ............................................................................. 16
Installation position ..................................................................................... 16
Installation procedure ................................................................................. 17
Cautions on wiring for each unit ................................................................. 18
Contact protection ..................................................................................... 19
Connecting KV Series Expansion Units ..................................................... 20
Dimensions ................................................................................................ 22
Metal fixture for screw tightening ............................................................... 23
WARRANTIES AND DISCLAIMERS .......................................................... 24
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
This instruction manual describes the operation and function of the KV.
Read this manual carefully to ensure safe use and maximum performance
from your KV.

Symbols
The following symbols alert you to important messages. Be sure to read
these messages carefully.

WARNING
Failure to follow instruction may lead to injury. (electric shock,
burn, etc.)
CAUTION Failure to follow instructions may lead to product damage.
Note: Provides additional information on proper operation.

Symbols on the product

The symbol " " indicates Caution that is explained in this manual.

General Precautions
• Do not use this product for the purpose to protect a human body or a part
of human body.
• This product is not intended for use as explosion-proof product. Do not
use this product in a hazardous location and/or potentially explosive
atmosphere.
• At startup and during operation of the Ladder Builder for KV, be sure to
monitor the functions and performance of the KV Sereis basic unit and the
KV CPU.
• We recommend that you take substantial safety measures to avoid any
damage in the event a problem occurs.
• Do not open or modify the KV or use it in any way other than described in
the specifications.
• When the KV is used in combination with other instruments, functions and
performance may be degraded, depending on operating conditions and
the surrounding environment.

96M13742
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PRECAUTIONS ON REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS
CE and UKCA Markings
KEYENCE Corporation has confirmed that this product complies with the essential
requirements of the applicable EU Directive(s) and UK regulations, based on the
following specifications. Be sure to consider the following specifications when using
this product in the Member States of European Union and in the United Kingdom.
EMC Directive (CE) and Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations (UKCA)
• Applicable Standard EMI: (BS)EN61131-2, Class A
EMS: (BS)EN61131-2
When using a relay output type unit (whose model name ends with "R"),
connect spark killers having the appropriate withstand voltage against the
load to the output terminals in parallel to contacts (because the unit
discharges when a relay contact becomes open and noise is generated). In
our experiments, we use the following models of spark killers.
XEB0101 0.1 µF-10 Ω manufactured by OKAYA DENKI SANGYO
The following 1-turn ferrite core is added to the AC power input circuit of the
KV-40AR/T, the KV-24AR/T and to the DC power input circuit of the KV-
40DR/T.
ZCAT3035-1330 manufactured by TDK
Remarks: These specifications do not give any guarantee that the end-
product with this product incorporated complies with the essential require-
ments of EMC Directive and Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations. The
manufacturer of the end-product is solely responsible for the compliance on
the end-product itself according to EMC Directive and Electromagnetic
Compatibility Regulations.
Low-Voltage Directive (CE) and Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations (UKCA)
The Low-voltage Directive is applied to Relay output type only.
• Applicable standard (BS)EN61010-1
(BS)EN61010-2-201
• Over voltage category II
• Use insulated type crimp-style terminals.
• For wiring materials, use lead wires whose sheath is 0.4 mm or more.
• The KV Series is allowed to be installed in a front installation only.
(Spacers for expansion units are not available.)
• When installing this product, it must be installed in an enclosure (Industrial
control panel) with IP 54 or higher.
• For wiring to the Power input terminal, Input terminal block and Output
Terminal block, use stranded copper wire having a gage of AWG#16 to
#24. The tightening torque is 0.5 N•m.
• Indoor use only.
• Install at an altitude of 2000 m or less.
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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
Inspection
While basic units and other units have been used for a long period of time,
the connector connection area may become loose, the battery may wear out,
or another nonconformity may occur in operation.
To avoid any nonconformities, inspect the basic units, other units, and the
wiring periodically. The major inspection items are as follows.
• Check to ensure that the connector is not disconnected or loose.
• Check to ensure that terminals on terminal plates are not loose.
• Check to ensure that the wiring cables among units and each equipment
are not damaged.

Maintenance
While basic units and other units have been used for a long period of time,
dirt will adhered. Wipe off any collected dirt with a clean, dry cloth.
Wipe off any dust and dirt that has collected on small and narrow portions
with cotton swabs.
Be sure to turn off the power before starting any inspection or maintenance.

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SPECIFICATIONS
Item Specifications
AC power type DC power type
Power supply type KV-10AR/AT(P) KV-16AR/AT(P) KV-10DR/DT(P) KV-16DR/DT(P)
Basic KV-24AR/AT(P) KV-40AR/AT(P) KV-24DR/DT(P) KV-40DR/DT(P)
Input supply voltage units 100 to 240 V AC (± 10%) 24 V DC (+10%, -20%)
Allowable
Less than 40 ms Less than 2 ms
instantaneous time
KV-10AR/DR: 100 mA or less KV-10AT/DT: 80 mA or less KV-10ATP/DTP: 85 mA or less
KV-16AR/DR: 120 mA or less KV-16AT/DT: 90 mA or less KV-16ATP/DTP: 100 mA or less
Basic units
KV-24AR/DR: 140 mA or less KV-24AT/DT: 100 mA or less KV-24ATP/DTP: 105 mA or less
KV-40AR/DR: 180 mA or less KV-40AT/DT: 120 mA or less KV-40ATP/DTP: 130 mA or less
Internal current
consumption KV-E4X: 20 mA or less KV-E8X: 25 mA or less KV-E16X: 35 mA or less
(converted into Expansion KV-E4T: 25 mA or less KV-E8T(P): 40 mA or less KV-E16T: 60 mA or less
24 V DC value) units
KV-E4R: 40 mA or less KV-E8R: 70 mA or less KV-E16TP: 70 mA or less
KV-E4XT(P): 30 mA or less KV-E4XR: 45 mA or less KV-E16R: 110 mA or less
KV-D20 Operator interface panel: 60 mA or less
Others
KV-P3E(01) Handheld programmer: 65 mA or less
0 to +50°C (32 to 122°F), No freezing
Surrounding air temperature
0 to +45°C (32 to 113°F) [KV-P3E(01)], No freezing
Relative humidity 35 to 85%, No condensation
Ambient storage
-20 to +70°C (-4.0 to 158°F), No freezing
temperature
1,500 V AC for 1 minute
Withstand voltage (Between power terminal and I/O terminals
as well as between entire external terminals and case)
1,500 Vp-p or more, pulse width: 1 µs, 50 ns (by noise simulator)
Noise resistance
In conformance with EN standard (EN61000-4-2/-3/-4/-6)
In conformance to JIS C0041, 150 m/s2 (150 G),working time: 11 ms,
Impact resistance
twice in each of X, Y and Z axis directions
10 to 55 Hz, double amplitude: 1.5 mm or less, 2 hours in each of X, Y and
Vibration resistance
Z axis directions (1 G or less when attached to DIN rail)
50 MΩ or more
Insulation resistance (Between power terminal and I/O terminals as well as
between entire external terminals and case by 500 V DC megohmmeter)
Operating atmosphere No excessive dust or corrosive gases allowed.
KV-10AR: Approx. 250 g KV-10DR: Approx. 150 g KV-16AR: Approx. 300 g
KV-16DR: Approx. 190 g KV-24AR: Approx. 350 g KV-24DR: Approx. 240 g
KV-40AR: Approx. 450 g KV-40DR: Approx. 330 g KV-10AT(P): Approx. 240 g
Basic units
KV-10DT(P): Approx. 140 g KV-16AT(P): Approx. 280 g KV-16DT(P): Approx. 180 g
KV-24AT(P): Approx. 330 g KV-24DT(P): Approx. 210 g KV-40AT(P): Approx. 410 g
Weight KV-40DT(P): Approx. 280 g
KV-E4X: Approx. 80 g KV-E8X: Approx. 100 g KV-E16X: Approx. 130 g
Expansion KV-E4T: Approx. 80 g KV-E8T(P): Approx. 100 g KV-E16T(P): Approx. 130 g
units KV-E4R: Approx. 100 g KV-E8R: Approx. 130 g KV-E16R: Approx. 190 g
KV-E4XT(P): Approx. 100 g KV-E4XR: Approx. 120 g
Others KV-P3E(01): Approx. 230 g

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KV-E4X/E8X/E16X (EXPANSION INPUT UNIT)
Part names and functions
1. Input terminal block

C1 1 3 IN
0 2

0 1
2. Input indicator lamps

3. READY/ERROR indicator lamp

EYENCE 5. Connector (provided on side)

4. Expansion cable ch
KV-E4X

READY
/ERROR 2 3
2. Input indicator lamps
V2 V4
V1 V3 V5 IN

1. Input terminal block

No. Name Function

1 Input terminal plate 24 VDC input terminal plate
2 Input indicator lamps Indicate input status. Each lamp lights up at ON.
Indicates operation status of expansion input unit.
3 READY/ERROR indicator lamp
Lit: Normal operation Flashing: Communication error Not lit: Power not connected
Used to connect a basic unit, or another expansion unit.
4 Expansion cable A standard expansion cable approximately 60 mm in length is provided.
For extensions, use the optional 300mm expansion cable (OP-35361).
5 Connector Used to connect an expansion unit.

Input specifications
Model KV-E4X KV-8EX KV-E16X
Unit type 4-point input 8-point input 16-point input
Number of inputs 4 8 16
External connection method Terminal plate
Maximum input rating 26.4 V DC
Input voltage 24 V DC, 5.3 mA
Minimum ON voltage 19 V
Maximum OFF current 2 mA
Input impedance 4.3 kΩ
Common method 4 points/common
Input time constant
For both rising (OFF ➞ ON) and falling (ON ➞ OFF) operations,
(Changed in two steps by special
10 ms: 10 ms ± 20%, 10 µs: 10 µs ± 20%
utility relays 2609 to 2612)
➮ For more about the general specifications, refer to "Specifications" on page 4.

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Terminal layout drawings and input circuit diagrams
KV-E4X (4-point expansion input unit)
■ Terminal layout drawing ■ Input circuit diagram
Sensor
C1 1 3

Three-wire

Three-wire

Three-wire

Three-wire
Photocoupler

tipe

tipe

tipe

tipe
4.3 KΩ insulation

Internal circuit
0 2 0 to 3

Blue

Blue

Blue

Blue
Black

Black

Black

Black
Brown

Brown

Brown

Brown
510 Ω

C1

C1 1 3
• V1 to V5 are short-
circuited inside
0 2
(so they can be used as
a relay terminal block).

Internal Circuit
V2 V4
V2 V4
V1 V3 V5
V1 V3 V5

KV-E8X (8-point expansion input unit)

■ Terminal layout drawing ■ Input circuit diagram
Sensor
C1 1 3 V2
Three-wire

Three-wire

Three-wire

Three-wire

Photocoupler
tipe

tipe

tipe

tipe

4.3 KΩ insulation
0 to 3

Internal circuit
0 2 V1 4 to 7
Black

Black

Black

Black
Blue

Blue

Blue

Blue
Brown

Brown

Brown

Brown

510 Ω

C1
C2

C1 1 V2
3
• C1 and C2 are each
0 2
V1
independent.
• V1 to V2 and V3 to V4 are
short-circuited inside
respectively (so they can
be used as relay terminal
Internal Circuit plates).

4 6 V3

C2 5 7 V4
4 6
V3

C2 5 7
V4
Brown

Brown

Brown

Brown
Black

Black

Black

Black
Blue

Blue

Blue

Blue
Three-wire

Three-wire

Three-wire

Three-wire
tipe

tipe

tipe

tipe

Sensor

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 C3
C1

8
0

9
1

10
3

11
C2

12
5

C4 13
6

14
7

15
■ Terminal layout drawing

Blue Blue

C3
C1

Three-wire Three-wire
KV-E16X (16-point expansion input unit)

Brown Brown

8
0

tipe tipe
Black Black
Blue Blue
Three-wire Three-wire
Brown Brown tipe
1

tipe

4 to 7
0 to 3

12 to 15
8 to 11

C4
C3
C2
C1
Black Black
Blue Blue
Three-wire Three-wire
tipe Brown Brown tipe
2

10
Black Black

4.3 KΩ
Blue Blue

510 Ω
Three-wire Three-wire
tipe Brown Brown tipe
3

11
Black Black
Blue Blue
C2

C4

Sensor
Sensor

Three-wire Three-wire
Brown Brown
4

tipe tipe
Black 12 Black
Internal Circuit

Blue Blue
Three-wire Three-wire

insulation
■ Input circuit diagram

tipe Brown Brown tipe

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Photocoupler
Black Black
Blue Blue
Three-wire Three-wire
Internal circuit tipe Brown Brown tipe
6

14

Black Black
Blue Blue
Three-wire Three-wire
tipe Brown Brown tipe
7

15

Black Black

• C1 and C4 are each independent.

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KV-E4R/E4T/E8R/E8T(P)/E16R/E16T(P)
(EXPANSION OUTPUT UNIT)
Part names and functions
1. Output terminal block

C1 1 3 OUT
0 2

0 1
2. Output indicator lamps

3. READY/ERROR indicator lamp

EYENCE 5. Connector (provided on side)

4. Expansion cable ch
KV-E4R

READY
/ERROR 2 3
2. Output indicator lamps
V2 V4
V1 V3 V5 OUT

1. Output terminal block

No. Name Function

1 Output terminal plate Output terminal plate. Transistor output: 30 V DC, Relay output: 250 V AC, 30 V DC
2 Output indicator lamps Indicate output status. Each lamp lights up at ON.
Indicates operation status of expansion output unit.
3 READY/ERROR indicator lamp
Lit: Normal operation Flashing: Communication error Not lit: Power not connected
Used to connect a basic unit, or another expansion unit.
4 Expansion cable A standard expansion cable approximately 60 mm in length is provided.
For extensions, use the optional 300mm expansion cable (OP-35361).
5 Connector Allows to connect an expansion unit.

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Output specifications
KV-E4R/E8R/E16R (Relay output type)
Model KV-E4R KV-E8R KV-E16R
Unit type 4-point relay output 8-point relay output 16-point relay output
Number of outputs 4 8 16
Output type Relay
External connection method Terminal plate
Rated load voltage 250 V AC/30 V DC 2 A (inductive load) 4 A (resistive load)
Rated output current 2A/point (inductive load) 4 A/point (resistive load) 4A/common
ON resistance 50 mΩ or less
Common method 4 points/common
Rising operation time (OFF ➞ ON) 10 ms or less
Falling operation time (ON ➞ OFF) 10 ms or less
Electrical: 100,000 times or more (20 times/min)
Relay service life
Mechanical: 20,000,000 times or more
Relay replacement Not allowed

➮ For more about the general specifications, refer to "Specifications" on page 4.

Terminal layout drawings and input circuit diagrams

KV-E4R (4-point expansion output unit (relay output type))
■ Terminal layout drawing ■ Output circuit diagram
C1 1 3

0 2

C1 1 3

0 2

Internal circuit

V2 V4
V2 V4

V1 V3 V5
V1 V3 V5

0 to 3
Internal circuit

C1

• V1 to V5 are short-circuited inside

(so they can be used as a relay
terminal block).

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KV-E8R (8-point expansion output unit (relay output type))
■ Terminal layout drawing ■ Output circuit diagram

C1 1 3 V2
0 to 3
0 2 V1 4 to 7

Internal circuit
C1 1 3
V2

0 2
C1
V1
C2

• C1 and C2 are each

independent.
• V1 to V2 and V3 to V4 are
Internal circuit short-circuited inside (so
they can be used as relay
terminal plates).

4 6 V3
4 6 V3
C2 5 7 V4
C2 5 7 V4

KV-E16R (16-point expansion output unit (relay output type))

■ Terminal layout drawing ■ Output circuit diagram
C1 1 3 C2 5 7

0 2 4 6

C1 1 3 C2 5 7

0 2 4 6

Internal circuit
8 10 12 14

C3 9 11 C4 13 15

0 to 3 8 10 12 14
4 to 7
Internal circuit

8 to 11
C3 9 11 C4 13 15
12 to15

C1
C2
C3
C4
• C1 and C4 are each independent.

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Output specifications
KV-E4T/E8T(P)/E16T(P) (Transistor output type(NPN/PNP))
Model KV-E4T KV-E8T(P) KV-E16T(P)
Unit type 4-point transistor output 8-point transistor output 16-point transistor output
Number of outputs 4 8 16
Output type Transistor (NPN)/(PNP)
External connection method Terminal plate
Rated load voltage 30 V DC
Rated output current 0.5 A/point(NPN), 0.3 A/point(PNP)
Leak current in OFF status 100 µA or less
Residual voltage in ON status 0.8 V or less
Common method Shared inside
Rising operation time (OFF ➞ ON) 50 µs or less
Falling operation time (ON ➞ OFF) 250 µs or less

➮ For more about the general specifications, refer to "Specifications" on page 4.

Terminal layout drawings and input circuit diagrams

KV-E4T (4-point expansion output unit (transistor output type))
■ Terminal layout drawing ■ Output circuit diagram

C1 1 3

0 2

C1 1 3

0 2

Internal circuit

V2 V4 V2 V4

V1 V3 V5 V1 V3 V5

Insulating
power
supply

Internal 0 to 3
circuit

C1

• V1 to V5 are short-circuited inside

(so they can be used as a relay
terminal block).

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KV-E8T(P) (8-point expansion output unit (transistor output type))
■ Terminal layout drawing ■ Output circuit diagram
*1 NPN
C1 1 3 V2
Insultating
0 2 V1 power
supply

C1 1 3 V2 Internal 0 to 7
circuit

0 2 V1

C1
C2

Internal circuit PNP

C2
C1

Internal circuit
4 6 V3

C2 5 7 V4 4 6 V3 0 to 7
Insultating
power
supply
C2 5 7 V4

• V1 to V2 and V3 to V4 are
*1
short-circuited inside (so
they can be used as relay
terminal plates).
*1 For KV-E8TP

KV-E16T(P) (16-point expansion input unit (transistor output))

■ Terminal layout drawing ■ Output circuit diagram
C1 1 3 C2 5 7
* *

0 2 4 6
C1 1 3 C2 5 7

0 2 4 6

Internal circuit

8 10 12 14

C3 9 11 C4 13 15 8 10 12 14

C3 9 11 C4 13 15
NPN PNP
Insultating C4 * *
power C3
supply
C2
0 to 15 C1
Internal
Internal circuit

circuit
* For KV-E16TP

C1 0 to 15
C2 Insultating
C3 power
supply
C4

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KV-E4XR/E4XT(P) (EXPANSION I/O UNIT)
Part names and functions
1. Input terminal block

C1 X1 X3 V2 IN
X0 X2 V1
3. Input indicator lamps
0 1 2 3

4. READY/ERROR indicator lamp

EYENCE 5. Output indicator lamps

6. Expansion cable ch
KV-E4XR
7. Connector

READY
/ERROR 0 1 2 3

Y0 Y2 V3
C2 Y1 Y3 V4 OUT

2. Output terminal block

No. Name Function

1 Input terminal plate 24 V DC input terminal plate
2 Output terminal plate Output terminal plate. Transistor output: 30 V DC, Relay output: 250 V AC, 30 V DC
3 Input indicator lamps Indicate input status. Each lamp lights up at ON.
READY/ERROR indicator Indicates operation status of expansion I/O unit.
4
lamp Lit: Normal operation Flashing: Communication error Extinguished: Power not connected
5 Output indicator lamps Indicate output status. Each lamp lights up at ON.
Used to connect a basic unit, or another expansion unit.
6 Expansion cable A standard expansion cable approximately 60 mm in length is provided.
For extensions, use the optional 300mm expansion cable (OP-35361).
7 Connector Allows to connect an expansion unit.

Input specifications
Item Specifications
External connection method Terminal plate
Maximum input rating 26.4 V DC
Input voltage 24 V DC, 5.3 mA
Minimum ON voltage 19 V
Maximum OFF current 2 mA
Input impedance 4.3 kΩ
Common method 4 points/common
Input time constant For both rising (OFF ➞ ON) and falling (ON ➞ OFF) operations,
(Changed in two steps by special 10 ms: 10 ms ± 20%
utility relays 2609 to 2612) 10 µs: 10 µs ± 20%
➮ For more about the general specifications, refer to "Specifications" on page 4.

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Output specifications
KV-E4XR (Relay output type)
Item Specifications
Output type Relay
External connection method Terminal plate
Rated load voltage 250 V AC/30 V DC 2 A (inductive load) 4 A(resistive load)
Rated output current 2A/point (inductive load) 4A/point (resistive load) 4A/common
ON resistance 50 mΩ or less
Common method 4 points/common
Rising operation time (OFF ➞ ON) 10 ms or less
Falling operation time (ON ➞ OFF) 10 ms or less
Relay service life Electrical: 100,000 times or more (20 times/min), Mechanical: 20,000,000 times or more
Relay replacement Not allowed

Terminal layout drawings and I/O circuit diagrams

KV-E4XR (Relay output type)
■ Terminal layout drawing ■ Input circuit diagram
C1 X1 X3 V2
Internal Circuit
X0 X2 V1

V1 X2 X0

V2 X3 X1 C1

Photocoupler
4.3 KΩ insulation Internal circuit
X0 to X3
Brown

Brown

Brown

Brown

510 Ω
Black

Black

Black

Black
Blue

Blue

Blue

Blue

C1
Three-wire

Three-wire

Three-wire

Three-wire

Y0 Y2 V3
tipe

tipe

tipe

tipe

C2 Y1 Y3 V4
• V1 to V2 and V3 to V4 are
Sensor short-circuited inside
(so they can be used as
relay terminal plates).
■ Output circuit diagram

Internal circuit

Y0 to Y3
Internal circuit

Y0 Y2 V3
C2

C2 Y1 Y3 V4

• V1 to V2 and V3 to V4 are short-circuited

inside (so they can be used as relay
terminal plates).

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KV-E4XT(P) (Transistor output type)
Item Specifications
Output type Transistor (NPN)/(PNP)
External connection method Terminal plate
Rated load voltage 30 V DC
Rated output current 0.5 A/point (NPN), 0.3 A/point (PNP)
Leak current in OFF status 100 µA or less
Residual voltage in ON status 0.8 V or less
Common method 4 points/common
Rising operation time (OFF ➞ ON) 50 µs or less
Falling operation time (ON ➞ OFF) 250 µs or less

➮ For more about the general specifications, refer to "Specifications" on page 4.

KV-E4XT(P) (Transistor output type)

■ Terminal layout drawing ■ Input circuit diagram

C1 X1 X3 V2 Internal Circuit
X0 X2 V1

V1 X2 X0

V2 X3 X1 C1

Photocoupler
4.3 KΩ insulation

Internal circuit
X0 to X3
Brown

Brown

Brown

Brown

510 Ω
Black

Black

Black

Black
Blue

Blue

Blue

Blue

C1
Three-wire

Three-wire

Three-wire

Three-wire

Y0 Y2 V3
tipe

tipe

tipe

tipe

C2 Y1 Y3 V4
Sensor • V1 to V2 and V3 to V4 are
short-circuited inside (so
they can be used as relay
terminal plates).

■ Output circuit diagram

Internal circuit NPN PNP
Insultating
power
supply
C2
Internal circuit

Internal Y0 to Y3
circuit

Y0 to Y3
Y0 Y2 V3 C2 Insultating
power
supply

C2 Y1 Y3 V4

• V1 to V2 and V3 to V4 are short-circuited inside

* (so they can be used as relay terminal plates).

* For KV-E4XTP

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INSTALLATION ENVIRONMENT
• Locations exposed to direct sunlight
• Locations whose ambient temperature is outside the allowable range of 0
to +50°C (32 to 122°F)
• Locations whose ambient humidity is outside the allowable range of 35 to
85% RH
• Locations subject to drastic temperature change where condensation may
occur
• Locations with corrosive or flammable gases
• Locations with excessive dust, salt, iron powder, or soot
• Locations subject to direct vibrations and impacts
• Locations subject to splashes of water, oil, chemicals, etc.
• Locations where a strong magnetic or electrical field is generated

CAUTION

Units are made of synthetic resin. If the unit surface touches a solvent
with a strong dissolving force, it could melt. Keep such solvents away
from the units.

INSTALLATION POSITION
Installation direction
When attaching a unit inside a panel, install the unit so that the front face
(equipped with the access window, communication ports, etc.) faces front or
upward.
Installation on ceiling

Correct Incorrect

Upward installation Vertical installation

Correct*
* See page 3.
Incorrect

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INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
This section describes how to attach a connected unit directly to a panel, to
a DIN rail, or to a DIN rail with an expansion unit spacer.
■ Attaching a unit directly to a panel
Attach a metal fixture for screw tightening to a KV Series basic unit with set
screws. Then, attach the basic unit with a metal fixture directly to the panel.

■ Attaching a unit to a DIN rail

Hang an upper claw of a KV Series basic unit to the upper side of the DIN
rail, and press the basic unit onto the DIN rain until you hear a click.

■ Removing a unit from a DIN rail

Pull a lower claw of a KV Series basic unit downward from the front direction
using a screwdriver, and then remove the basic unit from the DIN rail.

Attaching an expansion unit spacer

When an expansion unit spacer is attached to a KV Series expansion unit, its
height becomes flush with an AC power type KV Series basic unit.

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 Attaching the spacer to the expansion unit
Insert the upper claw of the spacer into the upper groove of the expansion
unit and press the lower claw of the spacer until you hear a click.

Attaching the spacer to the DIN rail

Lower the sliding tabs at both sides of the spacer and insert the upper claw
of the spacer into the upper side of the DIN rail. Press the spacer onto the
DIN rail and raise the sliding tabs until you hear a click.

Sliding tabs

DIN rail

WARNING

During operation and shortly after power OFF, this equipment is heated up.
Don’t touch it to avoid a burn.

CAUTIONS ON WIRING FOR EACH UNIT

Cautions on wiring for I/O units
When performing wiring for an I/O unit, pay strict attention to the following contents.
• Separate input lines from output lines in wiring.
• If the wiring for power is located near I/O signal lines, a malfunction may
occur caused by the effects of a high voltage and large current.
• Keep I/O signal lines away from the power wiring by at least 100 mm.
• Separate 24VDC I/O lines from 100 VAC and 200 VAC lines.
• When using pipes for wiring, make sure that the pipes are securely grounded.

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■ When I/O signal lines cannot be separated from the wiring for power
In such a case, perform grounding on the KV side using batch-shielded
cables. (In some environments, grounding should be performed on the
reverse side of the KV.)
KV Shielded cable
Sensor

Input

RL

Output

24 V DC Ground

■ Terminal
The terminal screws used are M3. When performing wiring with crimp-style
terminals, use the following ones.
6.0 maximum 6.0 maximum

M3

CONTACT PROTECTION
If inductive loads such as clutches, motors, and solenoids are used, a rush
current may flow when the load power supply is turned on, or a counter
electromotive voltage may be generated when the load power supply is shut
down. The rush current and the counter electromotive voltage can contribute
considerably to shortening the service life of the contacts. To prevent this
from happening, provide a contact protection circuit.
Contact protection circuit examples
For AC load 1 For DC load 1

Contact Contact

Load Load Diode

CR circuit

For AC load 2 For DC load 2

a b Contact
Contact

Zener diode
Varistor

When the supply voltage is 24 to 48 V, provide a protection circuit in position

“b”. When the supply voltage is 100 to 200 V, provide a protection circuit in
position “a”.

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Note 1: Use a load coil whose rating is less than the contact capacity.
Note 2: Use a diode whose peak inverse voltage is 10 times or more the circuit voltage
and whose forward current is not less than the load current.
Note 3: Individually attach diodes, varistors, and CR circuits directly to the relay coil
terminal.

CONNECTING KV SERIES EXPANSION UNITS

• Connect a basic unit and an expansion unit with an expansion cable.
• An expansion cable approximately 60 mm long is provided as standard.
• When extending the expansion cable, use long expansion cables
(300 mm) (OP-35361).
• Up to two expansion cables (300 mm) can be connected to one basic unit.
• The READY/ERROR LED is lit during normal communication, flashes
when an abnormality occurs, and is not lit when the power is not supplied
correctly. If this LED is not lit, check whether the expansion cables are
correctly connected.

Standard cable (approx. 60 mm) Long cable (approx. 300 mm)

Basic unit Expansion unit Basic unit Expansion unit Expansion unit

Expansion cable Expansion cable Expansion cable

(60 mm) (300 mm) (300 mm)

Standard cable (approx. 60) + Long cable (approx. 300 mm)

Basic unit Expansion unit Expansion unit

Expansion Expansion
cable (60 mm) cable (300 mm)

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 CAUTION

Be sure to turn off the power before connecting or disconnecting

expansion cables. If they are connected or disconnected while the
power is on, the units may be damaged or fail.
Note: Keep noise sources such as power cables and electromagnetic switches away
from expansion cables (300 mm) as much as possible.

Connection methods
1. Peel off the tape stuck to the right side of the basic
unit.

2. Connect an expansion cable to the connector.

■ When extending a cable

Replace a standard expansion cable (60 mm) with an optional expansion
cable (300 mm) (OP-35361).
1. Disconnect the standard expansion cable from the
expansion unit connector.

2. Connect an optional expansion cable (300 mm) to

the expansion unit connector.
3. Connect the optional expansion cable (300 mm) to
the basic unit connector.

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DIMENSIONS
■ KV-E4X/E8X/E16X (Expansion inut unit)
Front view (KV-E4X) Front view (KV-E8X) Front view (KV-E16X) Side view

35.4 90

4 4
38 45 65
43.5
■ KV-E4R/E4T/E8R/E8T(P)/E16R/E16T(P) (Expansion output unit)
Front view (KV-E4x) Front view (KV-E8x) Front view (KV-E16x) Side view

35.4 90

4 4
38 45 65
43.5
■ KV-E4XR/E4XT(P) (Expansion I/O unit)
Front view Side view

35.4 90

4 4
45
43.5
■ Expansion unit spacer*
OP-35342 OP-35343 OP-35344
Spacer for 4-point Spacer for 8-point Spacer for 16-point
expansion unit expansion unit expansion unit Side view
ø4.0 ø4.0 ø4.0

42.8 42.8 42.8

28 35 55
38 45 65
25.3 4
* See page 3. 66

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METAL FIXTURE FOR SCREW TIGHTENING
■ KV-E4R/E4T/E8R/E8T(P)/E16R/E16T(P)
(Expansion output unit)
■ KV-E4X/E8X/R16X (Expansion I/O unit)
■ KV-E4XR/E4XT(P) (Expansion I/O unit)

OP-35349 4-ø5.0
(mounting hole)

Main unit
mounting hole*
(2 positions) 99 111

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38 t=2

* Two M3.5 countersunk-head screws are

included for mounting the main unit.

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