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Touch Panel Display

VT2 Series
VT2-12F/10F/10T/10S/8T/7S/5T/5S/5M

Instruction Manual
Preface
This document describes how to install and set up the Touch Panel Display VT2 Series
hardware.
Before you start to use the Touch Panel Display VT2 Series, be sure to thoroughly read
this document in order to fully understand the functions of the Touch Panel Display VT2
Series and VT2 BUILDER.
Store this document in a safe place so that you can retrieve it whenever necessary.

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injury.
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CAUTION Failure to follow these instructions may lead to physical
damage (product malfunction, etc.).

Important: Provides additional information on precautions and restrictions that

must be followed in operation.

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Request
(1) No part of this instruction may be reprinted or reproduced without the prior written
permission of KEYENCE CORPORATION.
(2) The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.
(3) Every effort has been made in preparing this document. If, however, you find any
unclear points, errors, omissions or other inconsistencies, please feel free to contact
us.
(4) Note that KEYENCE CORPORATION shall not be liable for any influence resulting
from operation of the VT series regardless of item (3) above.
(5) We shall replace any missing or incorrectly collated pages.

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Safety Precautions
General Precautions
• At startup and during operation, be sure to monitor the functions and performance of the VT2
series
• We recommend that you take substantial safety measures to avoid any damage in the event that
a problem occurs.
• Do not modify the VT2 series or use it in any way other than described in the specifications. The
functions and performance of products used or modified in this way cannot be assured.
• When the VT2 series is used in combination with other instruments, functions and performance
may be degraded, depending on operating conditions and the surrounding environment.
• Do not subject instruments including peripheral devices to sudden changes in temperature.
Doing so might cause condensation which may cause the instrument or device to malfunction.
• Mount the VT2 as far away as possible from power lines or high-voltage lines. Noise from power
lines and high-voltage lines may cause the VT2 to malfunction.
• Fine dots (black dots or bright dots), uneven brightness or crosstalk (appearance of unintended
lines or stripes) may occur on the LCD panel depending on the operating conditions.
• Do not continuously display the same screen for a long time. Doing so might cause a residual
image to appear due to the characteristics of the LCD panel.

WARNING

The VT2 BUILDER VT2-H1 system disk is a CD-ROM. Never insert this CD-ROM in
a CD player for playing back music. Loud noise emitted from this CD-ROM may
cause hearing impediments or may damage your speakers.
CAUTION

• Do not use the touch panel (touch switches), cross-key pads or push-button
switches on the switch unit to make switches that may affect human life or lead to
product damage. Also, design a system that is adaptable to touch panel (touch
switches), cross-key pad or push-button switches on the switch unit malfunction.
• Do not touch the touch panel or touch switches with a sharp-pointed object such
as a pen or screwdriver. Doing so might scratch the touch panel or touch switches
or cause them to malfunction.
• Do not subject the touch panel (touch switches), cross-key pad or push-button
switches on the switch unit to shock or impact, or touch them with more than
necessary force. Doing so might damage them.
• Never wipe the display with paint thinner or organic solvents. Doing so might
damage the display. When wiping the display, use a soft cloth moistened with
watered down neutral detergent.
• Do not copy copyrighted fonts and image data onto this unit for use as this
infringes on the copyright.
Request
When using the VT2 series under conditions and environment indicated below, use with sufficient
margin with respect to ratings and functions, adopt safety countermeasures such as fail-safe
measures, and consult your sales representative.
• Use under conditions and environment not described in this manual
• Use for nuclear power control, railroad facilities, aircraft facilities, vehicles, combustion units,
medical equipment, amusement machines, and safety devices
• Use in applications where a major influence on human life or property is anticipated, and where
safety in particular is required
About CE Marking and UL Approval
For details on precautions for CE marking and for UL Approval, see "Precautions for CE Marking"
page 18, "Precautions for UL Approval" page 20.

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 Operating Environment
■ Installation location
Do not install the VT2 in the following places.
Locations subject to direct sunlight Locations subject to ambient temperature Locations subject to ambient humidity
out of 0 to 50°C* range out of 35 to 85%RH range

Locations subject to condensation Locations subject to corrosive and flam- Locations subject to large amounts of
caused by sudden temperature change mable gases dirt and dust, salt, iron and oil smoke

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NG
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Locations directly subject to vibration Locations that may be splashed with wa- Locations where strong magnetic and
and shock ter, oil or chemical mist electrical fields are generated

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mic
als

* When installing the VT2-12F, avoid locations subject to temperatures outside

the range 0 to 40°C.

CAUTION

Install the VT2 as far away as possible from locations where radios, etc.
are located. Radio waves emitted by the VT2 may cause noise to occur on
the radio.

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■ Ambient temperature/humidity precautions
Pay attention to the following points when installing the VT2 inside a control
panel.
• Do not install the VT2 in a location where the ambient temperature exceeds
the 0 to 50°C range (0 to 40°C on VT2-12F) or the ambient humidity exceeds
the 35 to 85%RH range.
• If the ambient temperature exceeds the above range, install a forced air cool-
ing fan or air conditioner to keep the ambient temperature within this range.
• Allow as much space as possible between the VT2 and surrounding struc-
tures and other components to improve maintainability, operability and ven-
tilation.
• Do not mount the VT2 directly above equipment (e.g. heaters, transformers,
inverters and equipment with large resistance) that generate lots of heat.
• Do not use PORT1 (USB) in locations that are subject to vibration or impact.
The USB connector is not provided with a locking function, so the USB cable
may become loose or disconnected, and disrupt communications.

■ Measures for improving noise resistance

• Do not mount the VT2 inside industrial control panels in which high-voltage
devices are also located.
• Mount the VT2 as far away as possible from power lines.
• Mount the VT2 as far away as possible when it must be mounted next to
devices (e.g. solenoids, choppers) that generate strong magnetic and electri-
cal fields.
• Do not include the VT2's I/O leads in the same ducts as power lines and high-
voltage lines. Wire the I/O leads in separate ducts. Noise from power lines
and high-voltage lines may cause malfunction on the VT2.
• On VT2 models that are provided with a protective earth terminal and shielded
lead, provide a class D earth (maximum resistance of 100 Ohms).

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 Names of Parts on the VT2
■ VT2-12F/10F/10T/10S
● Front view ● Rear view of body

(1) (9)
(2) (10)

(3) (11)

(12)

(4) (5) (6) (7) (8)

Name Description
(1) Display area Displays setup screens, messages, and data from the PLC
and other external devices.
VT2-12F/10F: Number of display dots 800 x 600 dots
VT2-10T/10S: Number of display dots 640 x 480 dots
(2) Touch panel Screens are switched and data is written to PLCs or other
external devices by touching the touch switch.
(3) Power indicator Lights when the power is ON.
(4) Terminal block for power This terminal block is for connecting the power supply (100 to
supply 240 VAC±10% 50/60 Hz).
(5) Serial I/F (PORT1: SERIAL/ This port is for connecting to a personal computer when
USB) for personal computer writing or reading data to and from VT2 BUILDER.
connection
(6) Serial I/F (PORT2) for PLC This port supports the RS-232C or RS-422A interface. This is
connection used for connecting to a PLC or other external device.
(7) Serial I/F (PORT3) for This port is for connecting the Keyence Corporation Barcode
Barcode Reader Reader BL-80RK/200RK. It cannot be connected to other
devices.
(8) Serial I/F (PORT4) for Multi- This interface is used for connecting Multi-link Unit VT-L16Z/
link/KL link connection L16CA and Multi-communications Unit KV-L20 or for using a
KL link connection.
(9) Memory Card slot Memory Card OP-42254 (128 Mbytes) is inserted in this slot.
(10) Addon memory Addon memory OP-42253 (16 Mbytes) is inserted onto a PCB
inside the VT2.
(11) Expansion connector 1 This connector connects Ethernet Unit VT2-E1/E2 or Printer
Unit VT2-P1/P2.
(12) Expansion connector 2 This connector connects 4-channel Video Unit VT2-V4,
(VT2-12F/10F/10T only) 1-channel Video Unit VT2-V1 and RGB Output Unit VT2-R1.

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■ VT2-8T/7S
● Front view ● Rear view of body

(9)
(1)
(2)
(11)
(3)
(10)

(4) (5) (6) (7) (8)

Name Description
(1) Display area Displays setup screens, messages, and data from the PLC
and other external devices.
VT2-8T/7S: Number of display dots 640 x 480 dots
(2) Touch panel Screens are switched and data is written to PLCs or other
external devices by touching the touch switch.
(3) Power indicator Lights when the power is ON.
(4) Terminal block for power This terminal block is for connecting the power supply (24
supply VDC±10%).
(5) Serial I/F (PORT1: SERIAL/ This port is for connecting to a personal computer when
USB) for personal computer writing or reading data to and from VT2 BUILDER.
connection
(6) Serial I/F (PORT2) for PLC This port supports the RS-232C or RS-422A interface. This is
connection used for connecting to a PLC or other external device.
(7) Serial I/F (PORT3) for This port is for connecting the Keyence Corporation Barcode
Barcode Reader Reader BL-80RK/200RK. It cannot be connected to other
devices.
(8) Serial I/F (PORT4) for Multi- This interface is used for connecting Multi-link Unit VT-L16Z/
link/KL link connection L16CA and Multi-communications Unit KV-L20 or for using a
KL link connection.
(9) Memory Card slot Memory Card OP-42254 (128 Mbytes) is inserted in this slot.
(10) Expansion connector 1 This connector connects Ethernet Unit VT2-E1/E2 or Printer
Unit VT2-P1/P2.
(11) Expansion connector 2 This connector connects 4-channel Video Unit VT2-V4, 1-
(VT2-8T only) channel Video Unit VT2-V1 and RGB Output Unit VT2-R1.

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 ■ VT2-5T/5S/5M
● Front view ● Rear view of body

(1)
(2) (9)
(3)
(10)
(5)

(8) (7) (6) (4)

Name Description
(1) Display area Displays setup screens, messages, and data from the PLC
and other external devices.
VT2-5T/5S/5M: Number of display dots 320 x 240 dots
(2) Touch panel Screens are switched and data is written to PLCs or other
external devices by touching the touch switch.
(3) Power indicator Lights when the power is ON.
(4) Terminal block for power This terminal block is for connecting the power supply (24
supply VDC±10%).
(5) Serial I/F (PORT1: SERIAL/ This port is for connecting to a personal computer when
USB) for personal computer writing or reading data to and from VT2 BUILDER.
connection
(6) Serial I/F (PORT2) for PLC This port supports the RS-232C or RS-422A interface. This is
connection used for connecting to a PLC or other external device.
(7) Serial I/F (PORT3) for This port is for connecting the Keyence Corporation Barcode
Barcode Reader Reader BL-80RK/200RK. It cannot be connected to other
devices.
(8) Serial I/F (PORT4) for Multi- This interface is used for connecting Multi-link Unit VT-L16Z/
link/KL link connection L16CA and Multi-communications Unit KV-L20 or for using a
KL link connection.
(9) Memory Card slot Memory Card OP-42254 (128 Mbytes) is inserted in this slot.
(10) Expansion connector 1 This connector connects Ethernet Unit VT2-E1/E2 or Printer
(VT2-5T/5S only) Unit VT2-P1/P2.

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General Specifications
■ VT2-12F/10F/10T/10S
Item VT2-12F VT2-10F VT2-10T VT2-10S
Rated voltage 100 to 240 VAC±10% (50/60 Hz)
Power consumption 95 VA max. 70 VA max. 65 VA max. 70 VA max.
Noise resistance 1500 Vp-p pulse width 1µsec (by common mode noise simulator)
Withstand voltage 1500 VAC for 1 minute (across power terminal and housing)
Insulating resistance 5 MΩ or more by 500 VDC megger (across power terminal and housing)
Vibrating resistance Compliant with JIS
Intermittent Vibration
Frequency Acceleration Amplitude B3502 IEC61131-2
10 to 57 Hz — 0.075 mm
57 to 150 Hz 9.8 m/s2 —
Number of sweeps: 10
Continuous Vibration times each on X-, Y-
Frequency Acceleration Amplitude and Z-axes
10 to 57 Hz — 0.035 mm (for 80 mins.)
57 to 150 Hz 4.9 m/s2 —
Ground Class D earth (max. resistance of 100 Ω)
Enclosure rating Panel built-in type, IP65f equivalent dust-proof, waterjet-proof on only front panel
Operating atmosphere Must be free from severe dust and corrosive gas
Operating surrounding air 0 to +40°C 0 to +50°C
temperature*1
Operating surrounding air 35 to 85%RH (condensation not allowed)
humidity
Storage ambient tempera- -10 to +60°C (icing not allowed)
ture
Storage ambient humid- 35 to 85%RH (condensation not allowed)
ity
Overvoltage category II
Pollution degree 2
Weight Approx. 2800 g Approx. 2400 g Approx. 2300 g Approx. 2700 g

*1 The values indicated above are for when the VT2 series is mounted vertically.
For details on other mounting methods, see "Mounting" page 21.

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 ■ VT2-8T/7S
Item VT2-8T VT2-7S
Rated voltage 24 VDC±10%
Current consumption 1 A max. 900 mA max.
Noise resistance 1500 Vp-p pulse width 1µsec (by common mode noise simulator)
Withstand voltage 1500 VAC for 1 minute (across power terminal and housing)
Insulating resistance 5 MΩ or more by 500 VDC megger (across power terminal and housing)
Vibrating resistance Compliant with JIS
Intermittent Vibration
Frequency Acceleration Amplitude B3502 IEC61131-2
10 to 57 Hz — 0.075 mm
57 to 150 Hz 9.8 m/s2 —
Number of sweeps: 10
Continuous Vibration times each on X-, Y-
Frequency Acceleration Amplitude and Z-axes
10 to 57 Hz — 0.035 mm (for 80 mins.)
57 to 150 Hz 4.9 m/s2 —
Ground Class D earth (max. resistance of 100 Ω)
Enclosure rating Panel built-in type, IP65f equivalent dust-proof, waterjet-proof on only front panel
Operating atmosphere Must be free from severe dust and corrosive gas
Operating surrounding air 0 to +50°C
temperature*1
Operating surrounding air 35 to 85%RH (condensation not allowed)
humidity
Storage ambient tempera- -10 to +60°C (icing not allowed)
ture
Storage ambient humid- 35 to 85%RH (condensation not allowed)
ity
Overvoltage category I
Pollution degree 2
Weight Approx. 1400 g

*1 The values indicated above are for when the VT2 series is mounted vertically.
For details on other mounting methods, see "Mounting" page 21.

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■ VT2-5T/5S/5M
Item VT2-5T VT2-5S VT2-5M
Rated voltage 24 VDC±10%
Current consumption 700 mA max. 900 mA max. 700 mA max.
Noise resistance 1500 Vp-p pulse width 1µsec (by common mode noise simulator)
Withstand voltage 1500 VAC for 1 minute (across power terminal and housing)
Insulating resistance 5 MΩ or more by 500 VDC megger (across power terminal and housing)
Vibrating resistance Compliant with JIS
Intermittent Vibration
Frequency Acceleration Amplitude B3502 IEC61131-2
10 to 57 Hz — 0.075 mm
57 to 150 Hz 9.8 m/s2 —
Number of sweeps: 10
Continuous Vibration times each on X-, Y-
Frequency Acceleration Amplitude and Z-axes
10 to 57 Hz — 0.035 mm (for 80 mins.)
57 to 150 Hz 4.9 m/s2 —
Ground Class D earth (max. resistance of 100 Ω)
Enclosure rating Panel built-in type, IP65f equivalent dust-proof, waterjet-proof on only front panel
Operating atmosphere Must be free from severe dust and corrosive gas
Operating surrounding air 0 to +50°C
temperature*1
Operating surrounding air 35 to 85%RH (condensation not allowed)
humidity
Storage ambient tempera- -10 to +60°C (icing not allowed)
ture
Storage ambient humid- 35 to 85%RH (condensation not allowed)
ity
Overvoltage category I
Pollution degree 2
Weight Approx. 900 g Approx. 1050 g Approx. 900 g

*1 The values indicated above are for when the VT2 series is mounted vertically.
For details on other mounting methods, see "Mounting" page 21.

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 Performance Specifications
■ VT2-12F/10F/10T/10S
Item VT2-12F VT2-10F VT2-10T VT2-10S
Display Display element TFT color LCD STN color LCD
panel Display color 4096 colors
Number of 800 x 600 640 x 480
display dots
(W x H dots)
Effective display 246.0 x 184.5 211.2 x 158.4
area (W x H mm)
Service life (room Approx. 50000 hours
temperature and
humidity)
Back- Method Cold cathode tube (replaceable)
light Service life Approx. 50000 hours Approx. 30000 hours
Touch Number of 50 x 38 per screen 40 x 30 per screen
switch switches
Method Matrix resistor film
Operating force 0.98 N max.
Service life 1,000,000 operations min.
Letter font Outline font, bitmap font, stroke font
Commu- PLC host link Keyence Corporation, MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION, OMRON
nica- Corporation, SHARP CORPORATION, Fuji Electric Co., Ltd., YASKAWA
tions ELECTRIC CORPORATION, Hitachi, Ltd.,
function Matsushita Electric Works, Ltd., Toyoda Machine Works, Ltd.,
KOYO ELECTRONICS INDUSTRIES CO., LTD., Yokogawa Electric
Corporation, TOSHIBA CORPORATION, TOSHIBA MACHINE CO., LTD.,
FANUC LTD., GE Fanuc Automation Corporation, Rockwell (Allen-Bradley)
VT-command By exclusive commands
communications
Internal Memory capacity 12 Mbytes (expandable to 28 Mbytes)
storage Number of Max. 1024 pages
of registerable
screen pages
data Number of Max. 1024 screens
registerable
screens
Registerable Page No.: 0 to 8999, global window No.: G000 to G999
page No.
Calendar timer Precision: ±40 secs/month (at 25°C)
Backup: Primary lithium battery (life 5 years min., at 25°C)
Data Screen data Flash ROM (rewritable 100000 operations)
backup backup
Memory data SRAM backup: Primary lithium battery
backup

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■ VT2-8T/7S
Item VT2-8T VT2-7S
Display Display element TFT color LCD STN color LCD
panel Display color 4096 colors
Number of 640 x 480
display dots
(W x H dots)
Effective display 170.9 x 128.2 160.4 x 121.1
area (W x H mm)
Service life (room Approx. 40000 hours Approx. 50000 hours
temperature and
humidity)
Back- Method Cold cathode tube (replaceable)
light Service life Approx. 40000 hours Approx. 30000 hours
Touch Number of 40 x 30 per screen
switch switches
Method Matrix resistor film
Operating force 0.98 N max.
Service life 1,000,000 operations min.
Letter font Outline font, bitmap font, stroke font
Commu- PLC host link Keyence Corporation, MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION, OMRON
nica- Corporation, SHARP CORPORATION, Fuji Electric Co., Ltd., YASKAWA
tions ELECTRIC CORPORATION, Hitachi, Ltd.,
function Matsushita Electric Works, Ltd., Toyoda Machine Works, Ltd.,
KOYO ELECTRONICS INDUSTRIES CO., LTD., Yokogawa Electric
Corporation, TOSHIBA CORPORATION, TOSHIBA MACHINE CO., LTD.,
FANUC LTD., GE Fanuc Automation Corporation, Rockwell (Allen-Bradley)
VT-command By exclusive commands
communications
Internal Memory capacity 12 Mbytes
storage Number of Max. 1024 pages
of registerable
screen pages
data Number of Max. 1024 screens
registerable
screens
Registerable Page No.: 0 to 8999, global window No.: G000 to G999
page No.
Calendar timer Precision: ±40 secs/month (at 25°C)
Backup: Primary lithium battery (life 5 years min., at 25°C)
Data Screen data Flash ROM (rewritable 100000 operations)
backup backup
Memory data SRAM backup: Primary lithium battery
backup

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 ■ VT2-5T/5S/5M
Item VT2-5T VT2-5S VT2-5M
Display Display element TFT color LCD STN color LCD STN black-and-white LCD
panel Display color 4096 colors 2-color,
black-and-white 8 patterns
Number of 320 x 240
display dots
(W x H dots)
Effective display 111.4 x 83.5 118.2 x 89.4
area (W x H mm)
Service life (room Approx. 40000 hours Approx. 50000 hours Approx. 20000 hours
temperature and
humidity)
Back- Method Cold cathode tube (replaceable)
light Service life Approx. 40000 hours Approx. 20000 hours
Touch Number of 20 x 15 per screen
switch switches
Method Matrix resistor film
Operating force 0.98 N max.
Service life 1,000,000 operations min.
Letter font Outline font, bitmap font, stroke font
Commu- PLC host link Keyence Corporation, MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION, OMRON
nica- Corporation, SHARP CORPORATION, Fuji Electric Co., Ltd., YASKAWA
tions ELECTRIC CORPORATION, Hitachi, Ltd.,
func- Matsushita Electric Works, Ltd., Toyoda Machine Works, Ltd.,
tion KOYO ELECTRONICS INDUSTRIES CO., LTD., Yokogawa Electric
Corporation, TOSHIBA CORPORATION, TOSHIBA MACHINE CO., LTD.,
FANUC LTD., GE Fanuc Automation Corporation, Rockwell (Allen-Bradley)
VT-command By exclusive commands
communications
Internal Memory capacity 4 Mbytes
storage Number of Max. 1024 pages
of registerable
screen pages
data Number of Max. 1024 screens
registerable
screens
Registerable Page No.: 0 to 8999, global window No.: G000 to G999
page No.
Calendar timer Precision: ±40 secs/month (at 25°C)
Backup: Primary lithium battery (life 5 years min., at 25°C)
Data Screen data Flash ROM (rewritable 100000 operations)
backup backup
Memory data SRAM backup: Primary lithium battery
backup

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Power Supply Terminal Block Layouts
■ VT2-12F/10F/10T/10S
● Terminal block specification
Item Specifications
100-240V AC 50/60Hz Wire gage AWG12-14
L N
Tightening torque 0.7 Nm {7 kgf•cm}
Wire material Copper
Lead type Stranded wire
Rated temperature 60°C

Protective 100 to 240 VAC±10%

Earthing (50/60 Hz)

■ VT2-8T/7S
● Terminal block specification
24V DC
+ -
Item Specifications
Wire gage AWG14-22
Tightening torque 0.5 Nm {5 kgf•cm}
Wire material Copper
Lead type Stranded wire
Rated temperature 60°C

24 VDC±10%

■ VT2-5T/5S/5M
+
24V DC
-
● Terminal block specification
Item Specifications
Wire gage AWG14-22
Tightening torque 0.5 Nm {5 kgf•cm}
Wire material Copper
Lead type Stranded wire
Rated temperature 60°C

Functional 24 VDC±10%
Earthing

■ Power supply terminal block

As the power terminal block of this unit, use M4 screws on the VT2-12F/10F/
10T/10S, and M3 screws for the VT2-8T/7S/5T/5S/5M.
When wiring the power supply using crimped terminals, use crimped terminals
that match the following dimensions.
a
VT2-12F/10F/10T/10S VT2-8T/7S/5T/5S/5M
a: 8.0 mm max. a: 6.0 mm max. a

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 ■ Wiring
● Wiring the VT2-12F/10F/10T/10S
Connect the 100 to 240 VAC±10% (50/60 Hz) power supply to the power supply
terminal block as follows:
100 to 240 VAC ±10% (50/60 Hz)

Insulating
transformer VT2
1:1

Protective
Earthing

Tokin Corporation
Item Model No. Number of Turns
Within
A ESD-R-16C 3 100 mm.
B ESD-R-26C 2
Within
A
* Not required on VT2-10F 150 mm.

Note:Use a cable of nominal cross-section area 2 mm2 square or thicker to

prevent voltage drops. Wire using twisted lead.

● VT2-8T/7S
Connect the 24 VDC±10% power supply to the power supply input terminal as
follows:

Power Noise
Body
supply filter

24 VDC±10%
Twist these leads.

● VT2-5T/5S/5M
Connect the 24 VDC±10% power supply to the power supply input terminal as
follows:

Power Noise
supply filter Body

24 VDC±10%
Twist these leads.
Functional Earthing

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I/O Specifications
■ Serial I/F (PORT1: SERIAL) for personal computer connection
Item Specifications
Applicable standard EIA RS-232C compliant
Synchronization Start-stop, full-duplex
mode
Transmission path 15 m
Data length 7/8 bits (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)
Parity Even/Odd/None
Baud rate 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 6-pin modular connector
57600, 115200 bit/s * View from outside of body

Pin No. Signal name Name

1 NC No Connection
2 NC No Connection
3 RD Receive Data (input)
4 SG Signal Ground
5 SD Send Data (output)
6 NC No Connection

■ Serial I/F (PORT2) for PLC connection

Item Specifications
(1) (10)
Applicable standard EIA RS-232C compliant/RS-422A compliant
shared
Synchronization Start-stop, full-duplex
mode
Transmission path 15 m (RS-232C)/500 m (RS-422A) (11) (20)
Data length 7/8 bits 20-pin half-pitch connector
Parity Even/Odd/None * View from outside of body
Baud rate 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400,
57600, 115200 bit/s

Pin No. Signal name Name Pin No. Signal name Name
1 NC No Connection 11 TXDA RS-422A: Send Data A
2 TXD (SD) RS-232C: Send Data 12 TXDB RS-422A: Send Data B
3 RXD (RD) RS-232C: Receive Data 13 RXDA RS-422A: Receive Data A
4 RTS (RS) RS-232C: Request to Send 14 RXDB RS-422A: Receive Data B
5 CTS (CS) RS-232C: Clear To Send 15 RTSA RS-422A: Request to Send A
6 DSR (DR) RS-232C: Send Data Ready 16 RTSB RS-422A: Request to Send B
7 SG Signal Ground 17 CTSA RS-422A: Clear To Send A
8 TMC1 *1 Terminator 18 CTSB RS-422A: Clear To Send B
9 TMC2 *1 (across (17) and (18)) 19 TMR1 *1 Terminator
10 DTR (ER) RS-232C: 20 TMR2 *1 (across (13) and (14))
Data Terminal Ready
*1 Termination resistor 100 Ω

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 ■ Serial I/F (PORT3) for Barcode Reader
Item Specifications (1) (5)
Applicable standard EIA RS-232C compliant*1
Synchronization Start-stop, full-duplex
mode
Transmission path 15 m*2
Data length 7 bits (6) (9)
Parity Even D-sub 9-pin connector
Baud rate 9600 bit/s * View from outside of body

Pin No. Signal name Name

1 NC No Connection
2 TXD Send Data
3 RXD Receive Data
4 DSR Send Data Ready
5 SG Signal Ground
6 DTR Data Terminal Ready
7 CTS Clear To Send
8 RTS Request to Send
9 Vcc (5 V) Power supply for Barcode Reader (5 VDC)

*1 Pin No.9 is assigned to 5 VDC.

*2 When a separate power supply is provided for the Barcode Reader.

■ Serial I/F (PORT4) for Multi-link/KL link connection

● Multi-link connection
Item Specifications
Applicable standard RS-485
A B SG
Synchronization Start-stop, half-duplex TERM
mode
Transmission path Total length within 500 m Terminal block
Baud rate 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200 bit/s

Terminal block specification

Item Specifications
A Multi-link communications line A
B Multi-link communications line B
TERM Multi-link communications line terminator set-
ting
SG Multi-link communications line SG

Item Specifications
Wire gage AWG14-22
Tightening torque 0.5 Nm {5 kgf•cm}
Wire material Copper
Lead type Stranded wire

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● KL link connection
Item Specifications
Coding system f, f/2 coding
Control system Autonomous distributing token bus control
Connection mode T-branch, multi-drop
Baud rate 5 Mbit/s, 2.5 Mbit/s, 625 kbit/s, 156 kbit/s
Communications Exclusive cable KPEV-SB (1P) (w/ 2-core twisted shield cable)
medium * Conductor cross-sectional area 0.5 to 1.25 mm2
Max. number of 129 (including master, excluding KL-T1)
connected units
Error checking Vertical parity, checksum, duplicate sampling, burst noise detection

Communications distance
Baud Max. Trunk Max. Branch
Rate Length (m) Length (m)
5 Mbit/S 50 20
2.5 Mbit/S 120 40
625 Kbit/S 500 150
156 Kbit/S 1200 350

Communications cable
Communications Cable Max.
Conductor Cross- Extension
sectional Area (mm2) Distance (m)
0.5 1000
0.75 1200
0.9 1200
1.25 1200

Terminal block specification

Item Specifications
A KL link communications line A
A B SG
B KL link communications line B TERM
TERM KL link communications line terminator setting
SG KL link communications line SG Terminal block

Item Specifications
Wire gage AWG14-22
Tightening torque 0.5 Nm {5 kgf•cm}
Wire material Copper
Lead type Stranded wire

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 Precautions for CE Marking
CAUTION

The VT2-12F/10F/10T/10S/8T/7S/5T/5S/5M is a Class A device (for

general industrial use). If the VT2-12F/10F/10T/10S/8T/7S/5T/5S/5M is
used for general households, it may cause electromagnetic interference.
Keyence Corporation has evaluated compliance with the requirements of the EU Directive
when the following conditions were satisfied, and have confirmed that VT2-12F/10F/10T/
10S/8T/7S/5T/5S/5M satisfies those requirements. (Note, however, that this excludes
instances where one of the VT2-V4/V1/R1 is used in combination with the VT2-12F/10F,
and where the VT2-R1 is used in combination with the VT2-10T/8T.)
Accordingly, be sure to satisfy the following conditions when using VT2-12F/10F/10T/
10S/8T/7S/5T/5S/5M in EU countries.
■ Precautions for EMC Directives (89/336/EEC)
Note:The following shows the details evaluated for VT2 only internally by
Keyence Corporation, and do not guarantee compliance with EMC
directives for machinery devices. The user must judge compliance with
EMC directives for machinery devices.

● Applicable standard
Applicable standard: EN55011 class A, EN61000-6-2
● Applicable ferrite core
Excluding the power lead, all ferrite cores should be inserted at a position
within 100 mm from ports and connectors.
VT2-12F/10F/10T/10S/8T/7S/5T/5S/5M
Port/Connector Ferrite Core Number of Turns Cable/Equipment
Power supply terminal block "Power Supply Terminal Block Layouts" (page 13) *1
PORT1: SERIAL Made by TDK Corporation, OP-26487
PORT1: USB ZCAT3035-1330 OP-35331
2
PORT2 Shielded cable
PORT3 BL-80RK/200RK
PORT4 1 OP-30591/30592

*1 A ferrite core need not be used on the VT2-10F/8T/7S/5T/5S/5M.

VT2-V4/V1/R1/E1/P1/E2/P2
Port/Connector Ferrite Core Number of Turns Cable/Equipment
CH1 to CH4 video Made by TDK Corporation, Shielded video cable
input ZCAT3035-0930
2
Console output Made by TDK Corporation, OP-42290
ZCAT3035-1330
RGB input Co-axial cable 75 Ω
— —
RGB output RGB cable with ferrite core
Ethernet I/F Made by TDK Corporation, Shielded cable
2
Printer I/F ZCAT3035-1330 62 Ω compatible printer cable
Printer I/F (USB) — — OP-35331
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■ Precautions for Low-voltage Directives (73/23/EEC)

Note: • The following shows the details evaluated for VT2 only internally by
Keyence Corporation, and do not guarantee compliance with low-
voltage directives for machinery devices. The user must judge
compliance with low-voltage directives for machinery devices.

• For details on mounting, wiring and installation methods, see

"Operating Environment" page 2, "Mounting" page 21, and "Ground-
ing Precautions" page 24.

● Applicable standard
Applicable standard: EN61010-1

● Precautions
VT2-12F/10F/10T/10S
Use the device in an installation site that satisfies the following criteria:

• Installation category (overvoltage category) II

• Pollution degree 2

The VT2-12F/10F/10T/10S is designed as a Class I device. Be sure to connect

the protective earthing terminal on the VT2-12F/10F/10T/10S to the protec-
tive earthing conductor in the building.

When installing the VT2-12F/10F/10T/10S, be sure to provide a switch or

circuit breaker for turning the power OFF near the unit.

VT2-8T/7S/5T/5S/5M
Devices subject to low-voltage directives are devices having an input or out-
put of 50 to 1000 VAC or 75 to 1500 VDC.
As the VT2-8T/7S/5T/5S/5M has only inputs or outputs of less than 75 VDC,
these devices are not subject to low-voltage directives.

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 Precautions for UL Approval
VT2-12F/10F/10T/10S/8T/7S/5T/5S/5M have UL/C-UL certificate under the
following details.

■ Applicable standard
Applicable standard:
UL508: Industrial Control Equipment
UL1604: Electrical Equipment for Use in Class I and
Class II, Division 2, and Class III Hazardous
(Classified) Locations

UL File No.: UL508: E207185 4LA4

IND. CONT. EQ. FOR HAZ. LOC.
UL1604: E226570

UL Category: UL508: NRAQ, NRAQ7

UL1604: NRAG, NRAG7

■ Precautions
VT2-12F/10F/10T/10S/8T/7S/5T/5S/5M is suitable for use in Class I, Division
2, Group A, B, C and D Hazardous Locations or Non-Hazardous Location Only.
If VT2 Series are used in Class I, Division 2, input and output wiring shall be in
accordance with Class I, Div.2 wiring methods and in accordance with the
authority having jurisdiction.
The above hazardous locations are specified in the NEC (National Electrical
Code NFPA70) of the United States. For details, refer to the NFPA70.

USB Port is used for corrective maintenance only and not for permanent use.

When using the VT2-8T/7S/5T/5S/5M, use a power supply having Class 2

output specified in the NEC (National Electrical Code NFPA70) of the United
States.

WARNING

• Explosion Hazard — Substitution of components may impair suitability

for Class I, Division 2.
• Explosion Hazard — Do not disconnect equipment unless power has
been switched off or the area is known to be Non-Hazardous.

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Mounting
This section describes how to mount the VT2 series onto a industrial control
panel from its front.
Mounting fixtures are required for mounting.

1 Cut open a mounting space at the size shown below for fitting the VT2 into.
Horizontal mounting Vertical mounting Model No. a b
VT2-12F 227.5+1
-0 301.5+1-0
VT2-10F/10T/10S 217.5+1
-0 295.5+1
-0
a
+1
VT2-8T 167.5 -0 226.5+1-0
b
VT2-7S 165.0+1
-0
+1
207.0 -0
VT2-5T/5S/5M 126.0+1
-0 157.0+1
-0

b Unit: mm

2 Insert the VT2 into the opening of the industrial control panel for mount-
ing.

3 Fix the VT2 onto the Horizontal mounting

panel using the

mounting fixtures.
Attach the mounting
fixtures on the long
side of the VT2 at the
locations indicated by
the arrows in the fol- VT2-12F VT2-10F/10T/10S/8T/7S/5T/5S/5M

lowing figure. Vertical mounting

VT2-12F VT2-10F/10T/10S/8T/7S/5T/5S/5M
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 4 Tighten the screws on the mounting fixtures.
VT2-12F/10F/10T/10S VT2-8T/7S/5T/5S/5M

Tightening Torque Tightening Torque

0.2 Nm {2 kgf•cm} 0.2 Nm {2 kgf•cm}

CAUTION

• When mounting vertically, install the unit so that the POWER indicator
is facing down.
• If the unit is mounted on the body's short side, IP65f cannot be
assured.
• On the VT2-12F, tighten the mounting fixture using the mini screwdriver
(supplied).

■ Panel thickness
Panel thickness requirement
Panel thickness
1.6 to 4.0 mm

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■ Mounting angle
The mounting angle is restricted by ambient operating temperature, environ-
ment-resistant cover (VT2-B12/B10/B8/B7/B5), and backlight adjustment.
Adjust the mounting angle to suit the mounting circumstances.
Vertical direction
(A)

(B)

15° 15°
75°

Horizontal direction

Operating Ambient Temperature

Range A Range B
Type
W/out environmental W/ environmental W/out environmental W/ environmental
protective cover protective cover protective cover protective cover
VT2-12F 0 to 40°C (during ★★★) 0 to 40°C (★★, at 100 VAC*1)
VT2-10F 0 to 50°C (during ★★★) 0 to 50°C (during ★★★)
VT2-10T 0 to 50°C (during ★★★) 0 to 40°C (during ★★★) 0 to 40°C (during ★★★) 0 to 40°C (during ★★★)
0 to 50°C (during ★★)*2 0 to 50°C (during ★★) 0 to 50°C (during ★)
VT2-10S 0 to 40°C (during ★★★) 0 to 40°C (during ★★★)*4 0 to 40°C (during ★★) 0 to 40°C (during ★)
0 to 50°C (during ★)*3 0 to 50°C (during ★)
VT2-8T 0 to 40°C (during ★★★) 0 to 40°C (during ★★)
0 to 50°C (during ★) 0 to 50°C (during ★)
VT2-7S 0 to 40°C (during ★★★) 0 to 40°C (during ★)
0 to 50°C (during ★)
VT2-5T 0 to 40°C (during ★★★) 0 to 50°C (during ★)
0 to 50°C (during ★★)*2
VT2-5S 0 to 40°C (during ★★★) 0 to 50°C (during ★)
0 to 50°C (during ★)
VT2-5M 0 to 40°C (during ★★★) 0 to 40°C (during ★★★)
0 to 50°C (during ★) 0 to 50°C (during ★)

★ indicates the "Back Light Power" setting in the System mode.

VT2 Series Hardware Manual "Back Light Power" page 5-10
*1 100 VAC±10% (50/60 Hz)
*2 When vertically mounted, 0 to 50°C (during ★★★)
*3 When vertically mounted, 0 to 50°C (during ★★)
*4 When vertically mounted, 0 to 40°C (during ★★)

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 ■ Grounding Precautions
• Provide an exclusive ground of class D earth (maximum resistance
of 100 Ω) when grounding the shielded lead on the protective earth
terminal.
• If an exclusive ground cannot be obtained, share the ground with
another device.

VT2 Other device VT2 Other device VT2 Other device

B
A B A

A=B A>B
Class D earth Class D earth A<B
(max. resistance of 100 Ω) (max. resistance of 100 Ω)

• Use a cable of nominal cross-section area 2 mm2 square or thicker

as the grounding cable.
• Keep the grounding point as close as possible to the VT2, and keep
the ground lead as short as possible.
• If the ground lead must be extended, use thick insulating cable and
pass the ground lead through a duct before grounding.
• If grounding is likely to cause malfunction to the VT2, disconnect the
protective earth terminal shielded lead from the ground.

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Maintenance and Inspection
■ Maintenance
• Inspect the VT2 once every six months to one year. Inspect the VT2 at shorter
inspection periods if it is used in extremely high-temperature and/or high-
humidity or dusty environments.
• If the display surface or frame becomes dirty, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.
• If wiping with a soft, dry cloth does not remove the dirt, wipe the display
surface or frame with a firmly wrung cloth moistened with watered down
neutral detergent.
• If rubber, vinyl products or adhesive tape are left attached to the VT2 for a
long period of time, the VT2 may become stained. Remove any of these dur-
ing cleaning if attached to the VT2.
• Do not touch the touch panel (touch switches) with sharp-pointed objects
such as a pen or screwdriver. Doing so might scratch or damage the touch
panel.

CAUTION

Never wipe the display with paint thinner, organic solvents or chemical
treated fabric. Doing so might cause the display surface or frame to
deform.

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 ■ Periodic Inspection
Inspection Item Description
Power supply Voltage fluctuation at Must be within allowable range
power terminal VT2-12F/10F/10T/10S: 100 to 240 VAC±10% (50/60 Hz)
VT2-8T/7S/5T/5S/5M: 24 VDC±10%
Ambient Ambient temperature Must be within ambient operating temperature *1
operating (in-panel temperature) VT2-12F: 0 to 40°C
conditions VT2-10F/10T/10S/8T/7S/5T/5S/5M: 0 to 50°C
Ambient humidity Must be within ambient operating humidity
(in-panel humidity) 35 to 85%RH
Dust Dust must not be collecting.
Mounting Mounting fixture Fixture must not be loose.
state Connector cable Connectors must be completely inserted, locked and not
connections loose.
Terminal block screws Screws must not be loose.
External connector Must be free from abnormalities such as almost
cables disconnected connections.
Parts having Brightness of backlight Must be sufficiently bright.
a service life Service life of backlight *2: the cycle when brightness is
reduced by half
VT2-12F/10F/10T: Approx. 50000 hours
VT2-10S/7S: Approx. 30000 hours
VT2-8T/5T: Approx. 40000 hours
VT2-5S/5M: Approx. 20000 hours
(room temperature and humidity, and vertical mounting
in each case)

*1 Mounting dimensions are subject to restrictions. see "Mounting angle" page

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*2 The service life of parts varies slightly according to the operating environ-
ment. (Indicated service life values are average values.)
★ indicates the "Back Light Power" setting in the System mode.
VT2 Series Hardware Manual "Back Light Power" page 5-10

■ Cautions during VT2 Replacement

Pay attention to the following points when replacing the VT2:

• Always turn the power OFF before replacing the VT2.

• After replacing the VT2, check the new VT2 for any abnormalities.
• When repairing the VT2 due to trouble, enter a description of the defect in as
much detail as possible, and send the details to your agent.

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External Dimensions
■ VT2-12F
301
160
With mounting fixture (supplied) attached
79
Panel thickness
1.6 to 4.0 Mounting fixture
314
246 Mounting screw
6 48 122 122
(Eff. display area)

240
184.5 249
(Mounting
(Eff. 227 fixture
display external
area) dimensions)

Panel cutout dimensions

+1
227.5 0

301.5
+1
0
(Unit: mm)

■ VT2-10F/10T/10S
295
157
With mounting fixture (supplied) attached
79

Panel thickness
1.6 to 4.0 Mounting fixture
306
211.2 Mounting screw
6 48 130 130
(Eff. display area)

228
158.4 239
(Mounting
(Eff. 217 fixture
display external
area) dimensions)

Panel cutout dimensions

+1
217.5 0

295.5 +10 (Unit: mm)

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 ■ VT2-8T
226
133 With mounting fixture (supplied) attached

57 Panel thickness
1.6 to 4.0

237 Mounting fixture

6 43 94.5 94.5 Mounting screw

170.9
(Eff. display area)

178 189
128.2 (Mounting
(Eff. 167 fixture
display external
area) dimensions)

Panel cutout dimensions

+1
167.5 0

226.5
+1
0 (Unit: mm)

■ VT2-7S
206.5
112.5
With mounting fixture (supplied) attached
85 Panel thickness
1.6 to 4.0

Mounting fixture
218

160.4 6 47 85.5 85.5 Mounting screw

(Eff. display area)

176
187.5
121.1 (Mounting
(Eff. 164.5 fixture
display external
area) dimensions)

Panel cutout dimensions

165 +10

207
+1
0 (Unit: mm)

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■ VT2-5T/5S/5M
156.5
94 With mounting fixture (supplied) attached
5T 5S/M
57 X 111.4 118.2 Panel thickness
1.6 to 4.0 mm
Y 83.5 89.4

167 Mounting fixture

X 6 69 69 Mounting screw
55
(Eff. display area)

136 Y 148
(Eff. (Mounting
display 125.5 fixture
area) external
dimensions)

Panel cutout dimensions

+1
126 0

+1
157 0 (Unit: mm)

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Warranty
1. Warranty Period
The warranty period for this product shall be one year from the date of pur-
chase at the specified location.

2. Scope of Warranty
(1) If a malfunction due the liability on the part of KEYENCE CORPORATION arises
during the above warranty period, this product shall be repaired free of charge.
However, instances that fall under the following categories shall be excluded
from the scope of warranty:
(1) Malfunctions due to inappropriate conditions, environment, handling, and
method of use other than described in the operation manual, user's manual,
and other separately exchanged specifications, etc.
(2) Malfunctions due to a cause other than a KEYENCE CORPORATION prod-
uct such as a customer's device or software design
(3) Malfunctions due to remodeling and repair other than KEYENCE CORPO-
RATION
(4) Malfunctions recognized as being preventable if consumables listed in
the operation manual and user's manual, for example, are maintained and
replaced correctly
(5) Malfunctions due to unforeseen causes in scientific and technical stan-
dards before shipment
(6) Other malfunctions due to fire, earthquake, water damage, and other di-
sasters, and external factors such as abnormal power voltage that are not
the liability of KEYENCE CORPORATION
(2) (1) above shall be set as the restriction for the scope of warranty, and second-
ary damages (damage to devices, mechanical loss, profit due to defects, etc.)
on the part of the customer due to malfunction of a KEYENCE CORPORATION
product and any other damages whatsoever shall be outside the scope of war-
ranty.

3. Scope of Application of This Product

KEYENCE CORPORATION products are designed and manufactured as gen-
eral-purpose equipment for general industrial applications. Use in applica-
tions such as nuclear power generation, aircraft, railways, and medical equip-
ment, for example, where excessive influence is expected on human life and
property shall be outside of the scope of application of this product. Note,
however, that use of this product in applications where the user has under-
stood the specifications of this product after prior consultation with KEYENCE
CORPORATION shall be within the scope of application of this product. (Even
in this instance, the scope of application of this warranty shall be the same as
described above.)
KEYENCE CORPORATION
1-3-14, Higashi-Nakajima, Higashi-Yodogawa-ku,
Osaka, 533-8555, Japan
PHONE: +81-6-6379-2211 FAX: +81-6-6379-2131