Kendrion Kuhnke Automation GmbH Table of contents Table of contents 1 Foreword ................................5 Imprint ..............................5 1.1.1 Release Information ..........................5 About this guide ............................5 1.2.1 Limitations ............................... 5 1.2.2 Terms of delivery ............................. 5 1.2.3 Urhebeschutz / Copyright ........................6 1.2.4 Licenses ..............................
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Kendrion Kuhnke Automation GmbH Table of contents 4.5.4 Ethernet "LAN" ............................23 4.5.5 USB port ..............................24 4.5.6 Wi-Fi adapter ............................25 4.5.7 RS485 Adapter ............................25 Displays and controls, Vico........................25 4.6.1 Ethernet "LAN" ............................25 Accessories and Tools ........................... 25 5 Installation and operation ...........................
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Software Source Citation ........................59 11.3 Connection examples ..........................60 11.4 Dimensions ............................61 11.4.1 Kuhnke Vico 404 ..........................61 11.4.2 Kuhnke Vico 704 ..........................62 11.4.3 Kuhnke Vico 1004 ..........................63 11.5 Shelf life information ..........................64 11.5.1 UV resistance of the front foil ......................64 11.5.2 Chemical resistance ..........................
Any claims for damages against us – regardless of the legal basis – are excluded, unless we are guilty of intent or gross negligence 1.2.2 Terms of delivery The general terms and conditions of sale and performance of Kendrion Kuhnke Automation GmbH apply. Kuhnke Vico (E 854 EN) 23.06.2025...
Agreement (EULA) of CODESYS GmbH, which can be viewed on the CODESYS website. 1.2.5 Warranty Policy With regard to the warranty, reference is made to the provisions of the terms and conditions of sale of Kendrion Kuhnke Automation GmbH or, if available, to the existing contractual agreements.
Kendrion Kuhnke Automation GmbH Reliability, safety 1.3 Reliability, safety 1.3.1 Scope This instruction manual contains information that you must observe for your personal safety and to avoid property damage when working with the Kuhnke product. 1.3.2 Responsibility of the designer and operator The operator's responsibility for a technical device is to use the manual properly and to follow the instructions and safety guidelines contained therein.
Kendrion Kuhnke Automation GmbH Reliability, safety 1.3.6 Hazard and warning information Despite the fact that the 1.3.4 In accordance with the measures described, the occurrence of errors in electronic control systems must be expected, no matter how unlikely they may be.
Kendrion Kuhnke Automation GmbH Reliability, safety 1.3.8 Electrical safety Our products usually become part of larger systems or plants. The following tips are intended to help integrate the product into the environment without danger to people and machines/systems. DANGER Disregard for the operating instructions Precautions to prevent dangerous errors can be overridden or additional sources of danger can be created.
Reliability, safety 1.3.9 IT Security Kendrion Kuhnke products are designed to operate within closed industrial networks. If the industrial networks are publicly accessible, e.g. through freely accessible network interfaces, or publicly accessible, e.g. through data connections via public data traffic (Internet), then the integrator and operator must take appropriate organisational and technical security measures to protect the internal network and ensure IT security.
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Kendrion Kuhnke Automation GmbH Reliability, safety Of all known electromagnetic interference phenomena, only a corresponding part of interference occurs depending on the location of a device in question. These faults are specified in the relevant product standards. The IEC 61131-2 standard, which has been implemented at European level in the EN 61131-2 standard, applies internationally for the design and immunity of programmable logic controllers.
1.4 Quality and environmental management 1.4.1 Reliability The reliability of Kendrion KUHNKE products is maximized through extensive development and manufacturing efforts. These include the selection of high-quality components, binding quality agreements with suppliers, computer-aided testing of all assemblies and their interaction in the circuit. This is complemented by the statistical evaluation of manufacturing quality and returns in order to initiate immediate corrective measures if necessary.
Kendrion Kuhnke Automation GmbH System description 2 System description 2.1 Kuhnke Vico The new Kuhnke Vico 04 series is a high-performance display device in industrial-grade device design for modern operating concepts. The installed software package CODESYS HMI makes it possible to visualize data from one or more CDESYS V2 / V3 controllers on a remote Kuhnke Vico 04.
Kendrion Kuhnke Automation GmbH System description 2.2 Embedded Linux • Customized operating system with real-time capability • Low storage space requirement • MultiCore Compatible • Communication options via various interfaces • Diverse tools and features • Current browsers Kuhnke Vico (E 854 EN)
The device is designed for use directly on site at the machine. The Kuhnke Vico is a cost-effective visualization system, especially for machine, plant and control cabinet manufacturers. Front view Kuhnke Vico 404 Front view Kuhnke Vico 704 Front view Kuhnke Vico 1004 Kuhnke Vico (E 854 EN) 23.06.2025...
Kendrion Kuhnke Automation GmbH Structure and function 3.2 Application 3.2.1 Intended use The Kuhnke Panel is designed for use directly on site at the machine in an industrial environment. The built-in device can be mounted in electrical cabinets, control panels or control panels.
If the defined exclusions of use are not complied with, all warranty and conformity claims expire. In addition, there is an increased risk of personal injury and property damage. In such a case, Kendrion Kuhnke Automation assumes no liability for any resulting damages.
Kendrion Kuhnke Automation GmbH Structure and function 3.3 Technical data Kuhnke Vico General device data Product name Vico 404 Vico 704 Vico 1004 Display size / resolution 4.3" / 480 x 272 (PSP) 7" / 800 × 480 (WVGA) 10.1" / 1024x600, WSVGA Brightness 200 cd/m²...
Kendrion Kuhnke Automation GmbH Structure and function 4 Structure and function 4.1 Abstract Front foil Screen clipping Front frame Nameplate and Software Licenses Serial number Plug Connectors 4.2 Marking and identification 4.2.1 Nameplate Device version Type : CODESYS HMI Order number...
Kendrion Kuhnke Automation GmbH Structure and function 4.2.2 Serial number The serial number consists of a combination of numbers of the date of manufacture and a sequential number. Structure of the serial number: JJ MM DD NNNNN Example: The device shown in the picture was manufactured on June 05, 2024 with the serial number 00039.
Kendrion Kuhnke Automation GmbH Structure and function 4.5 Connector overview Kuhnke Vico The connection level for all external connections is located on the back of the Kuhnke Vico. All connections are pluggable. Power supply (24V DC -10... 32 VDC) Serial port "COM"...
Kendrion Kuhnke Automation GmbH Structure and function 4.5.2 Functional earth The connection of the functional earth must be connected to the protective conductor of the cabinet or system in which the panel will be installed. The connection is made via the plug of the power supply.
Kendrion Kuhnke Automation GmbH Structure and function 4.5.4 Ethernet "LAN" The on-board Ethernet adapter 10/100 Mbit Base-T with RJ-45 connection enables network connection. The status LEDs "LNK" and "RCV" provide information about a successful network connection. An Ethernet-based fieldbus system such as EtherCAT or Modbus TCP may be connected to the Ethernet adapter LAN.
Kendrion Kuhnke Automation GmbH Structure and function 4.5.5 USB port Plug assignment: X4 / X5 Plug Function Connection data Connector Type USB Type A Type Interface Host interface V2.0 Power supply max. 500mA Connection cross- Max 1.5 mm² section HINT...
Kendrion Kuhnke Automation GmbH Structure and function 4.5.6 Wi-Fi adapter How to Use USB Wi-Fi Sticks USB Wi-Fi sticks with the Realtek RTL8192 chipset are supported on devices with Linux kernel version Linux 3.12.10-rt15-00149-gb37bb70 or newer. The WLAN stick can be used, for example, for programming or data exchange if the built-in interface is occupied by a fieldbus.
Kendrion Kuhnke Automation GmbH Installation and operation 5 Installation and operation Information Before installing, commissioning and servicing the Kuhnke Vico, also read the safety instructions in the foreword of this documentation. 5.1 Mechanical installation The Kuhnke Vico is a modern electronic assembly that requires care in its handling, i.e. especially in assembly, operation and maintenance.
Kendrion Kuhnke Automation GmbH Installation and operation 5.1.3 Installation In order to achieve the protection classes of the front panel and maintain them permanently, the following instructions must be followed: The cutout for the panel must have the dimensions specified in this manual.
Kendrion Kuhnke Automation GmbH Installation and operation 5.1.5 Fasteners After inserting the device, insert the mounting brackets into the mounting cutout according to the following drawing. Tighten the screws of the mounting brackets with 75 Ncm or until the edges of the front panel rest on the mounting plate.
Kendrion Kuhnke Automation GmbH Installation and operation 5.2 Electrical installation The connections are located on the back of the Kuhnke Vico or as in the Connector overview Kuhnke Vico described. When connecting wires to the device, follow the sequence described below: ...
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Kendrion Kuhnke Automation GmbH Installation and operation Securing the power supply The supply line must be protected with external short-circuit and overload protection with a tripping current of max. 10 A, min. 60 V. Connection example power supply Kuhnke Vico (E 854 EN)
Kendrion Kuhnke Automation GmbH Installation and operation 5.3 Initial commissioning 5.3.1 General information on commissioning Operation on the touchscreen They operate control objects on the touch screen by touching them with their finger or with the touch pen by applying a light, noticeable pressure.
Kendrion Kuhnke Automation GmbH Installation and operation 5.3.3 Turn on the device Connect the device to the power supply. After the start-up routine, the interface of the operating system is displayed. The screen resolution is selected in the image. If the device is equipped with the CODESYS HMI, it is started automatically and reports the status in the start window.
Kendrion Kuhnke Automation GmbH Installation and operation 5.4 System The Vico X04 is configured via the integrated user interface interface "system settings". The user interface of the system settings is based on HTML pages and can be accessed both locally on the screen of the control panel and remotely via a web browser.
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Kendrion Kuhnke Automation GmbH Installation and operation You need to start tapping the touch screen once the device has been powered). When the sequence is detected, the system displays the message: "TAP-TAP DETECTED". Release the touch and wait a few seconds for the "ENTERING SYSTEM SETTINGS" message to appear Press and hold the button for a few seconds to select "TOUCHSCREEN CALIBRATION".
Kendrion Kuhnke Automation GmbH Installation and operation 5.5 Diagnosis 5.5.1 General Information Under extreme environmental conditions, such as high humidity and temperature, the touch surface can occasionally form waves. This is a purely optical effect and does not represent a functional limitation.
Kendrion Kuhnke Automation GmbH Installation and operation 5.6 Maintenance / Repair 5.6.1 General Work on the Kuhnke Vico may only be carried out by qualified personnel. CAUTION Incorrect or too high supply voltage Risk of electric shock Do not plug in, hang up, loosen or touch connections during operation! Destruction or malfunction can be the result.
Kendrion Kuhnke Automation GmbH Installation and operation 5.7 Lifetime 5.7.1 Repairs / Customer Service Information Repairs and overhauls may only be carried out by the manufacturer or its authorized customer service. 5.7.2 Warranty The legal warranty applies. It expires if unauthorized repair attempts or other interventions are made to the device/product.
Kendrion Kuhnke Automation GmbH Structure and function 6 Specific device functions The Vico PLC, PLC WV and HMI versions have device-specific functions that are helpful and must be taken into account when using the CODESYS software. 6.1 Accessing CODESYS Web Visualization in a Browser Prerequisite: A visualization with WebVisu has started.
Kendrion Kuhnke Automation GmbH Structure and function 6.2.2 Using the Persitence Manager The Pesistence Manager from the CODESYS Application Composer can be used to store remanent variables. General information about the Persistence Manager can be found in the CODESYS Help at: https://help.codesys.com/webapp/f_application_composer_persistence_manager;product=core_Application_Co...
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Kendrion Kuhnke Automation GmbH Structure and function 6.2.2.4 Define Persistence Channel Now define a persistence channel under the PersistenceManager by right-clicking on "Channels" and selecting "Add Submodule Instance" from the context menu The name can be customized if necessary. If you use different persitence channels, we recommend using a descriptive name.
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Kendrion Kuhnke Automation GmbH Structure and function 6.2.2.5 Parameterization of the persistence channel To parameterize the persistence channel, double-click on the desired entry in the module view: The module opens in the editing area. In the "Parameters" tab, you can adjust the setting to suit your needs.
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Kendrion Kuhnke Automation GmbH Structure and function 6.2.2.6 Configuring Datastores In the Data Storage submodule, define the desired storage format of the persistent variable by right-clicking on "Data Storage" and selecting "Add Submodule Instance" from the context menu. Select a storage format, such as BinaryFileStorage: Kuhnke Vico (E 854 EN) 23.06.2025...
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Kendrion Kuhnke Automation GmbH Structure and function 6.2.2.7 Variable Before each variable that you want to be remanent, set the following attribute: {attribute 'ac_persist': = 'PersistenceChannel'} The name, here 'PersistenceChannel', must match the persistence channel defined under 3. Example declaration of a variable:...
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Kendrion Kuhnke Automation GmbH Structure and function 6.2.2.8 Persistent variables as a data structure When using the Persistence Manager, we recommend creating a data structure for the persistent data. You then need to set the {attribute 'ac_persist': = 'PersistenceChannel'} attribute only once in the variable declaration so that all data from the data structure is remanent.
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Kendrion Kuhnke Automation GmbH Structure and function Creating a Global List of Variables Right-click on the -> Add Objects -> Global Variable List application to add a list of variables for the remanent variables. Declaration of the remanent data structure Create a declaration for the data structure.
COSYS. The library must be integrated into the project via the library manager. In the library administrator, short documentation is stored for all usable function blocks and functions. For more information, please contact Kendrion Kuhnke's support. 6.3.1 Library Information FUNCTION GetLibVersion...
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Kendrion Kuhnke Automation GmbH Structure and function FUNCTION SysSetBacklightTimeout: RTS_IEC_RESULT Specifies the amount of time of inactivity on the touch, in minutes, after which the backlight turns off. The backlight is automatically turned back on when the user becomes active on the touch.
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Kendrion Kuhnke Automation GmbH Structure and function Number of scans [0 ... 3] Wipe path [200 ... 1000] Return: Returns the runtime system error code (see CmpErrors2Interfaces.library) Kuhnke Vico (E 854 EN) 23.06.2025...
European Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) defines mandatory requirements for connected products to strengthen their resilience to cyberattacks. This part of the manual provides the system integrator and user with information on the safe use of Kendrion Kuhnke control components. It contains practical recommendations for safe product design, system integration and continuous safety management over the entire product life cycle.
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Information Further information on cybersecurity in industrial plants can be found in the application Note AN_0022 EN 'Cybersecurity', available in the Kendrion product finder in the 'Software' section. Kuhnke Vico (E 854 EN) 23.06.2025...
Kendrion Kuhnke Automation GmbH Structure and function 8 Development Environment CODESYS V3 8.1 CODESYS installation on the project planning PC CODESYS is a device-independent control programming system. In accordance with the IEC 61131-3 standard, it supports all standard IEC programming languages, but also allows the integration of C routines and supports object-oriented programming.
In the library administrator, short documentation is stored for all usable function blocks and functions. For more information, please contact Kendrion Kuhnke's support. The functions of the "KICS Vico 04 System Library" are described in the chapter 6.1.1 Library Information described.
Kendrion Kuhnke Automation GmbH Structure and function 9 Web terminal functionality 9.1 Chromium Chromium is an HTML5 web browser. The web browser is an open-source project started by Google. The browser is pre-installed on the Kuhnke Vico 04 Web devices and can be used in the "full screen standalone"...
To use the Vico WEB terminal to display CODESYS WEB visualizations, the following settings should be made. On startup -> Open Homepage Homepage e.g. with a Kendrion starter kit: http://192.168.0.113:8080/webvisu.htm Tool Bar -> Enable Tool Bar: Enabled Kuhnke Vico (E 854 EN) 23.06.2025...
Kendrion Kuhnke Automation GmbH Structure and function 10 Systems Settings 10.1 Enabling System Preferences The configuration pages of the Vico Panel can be accessed in various ways. 10.1.1 System setting on startup Use the so-called "tap-tap" procedure. This procedure consists of touching the surface of the touch screen during the power-on phase of the device.
Kendrion Kuhnke Automation GmbH Structure and function 10.1.2 System settings via the "Setting page" of the Chromium browser If the device starts directly with the browser, the "Settings page" can be reached by permanently pressing the touchscreen in the upper left corner for several seconds. Via the menu bar of the browser, the "System Settings"...
Kendrion Kuhnke Automation GmbH Structure and function 10.2 System Settings Features System settings include options for the basic settings of the device. Language Configure the language for the System Preferences menu System Information about platform, status, timer (such as system on time, backlight on time), sensor.
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Kendrion Kuhnke Automation GmbH Structure and function Fonts Lists available system fonts and provides the ability to upload custom fonts Authentication On this page, you can customize the X.509 certificate of the HMI device and define the users who have access to the configuration parameters.
Kendrion Kuhnke Automation GmbH Structure and function 11 Appendix 11.1 Software Copyrights Components from products from external software manufacturers are integrated into the device's software. In this section you will find the copyright information on the software sources used. CODESYS Control Runtime System...
Kendrion Kuhnke Automation GmbH Structure and function 11.5 Shelf life information 11.5.1 UV resistance of the front foil The device is designed for indoor use. The service life without direct UV radiation and at 25°C is 10 years After 300 hours in the QUV® "Accelerated Weathering Tester", yellowing and Deterioration.
Kendrion Kuhnke Automation GmbH Structure and function 11.6 Standards and limit values complied with 11.6.1 EMC Standards The EMC immunity according to: Basic standard DIN EN 61000-6-2:2011-06 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 6-2: Basic technical nouns – Immunity for industrial sectors ...
Kendrion Kuhnke Automation GmbH Structure and function 11.7 Policies and Statements 11.7.1 Conformity marking The EC declarations of conformity and the associated documentation are kept available to the competent authorities in accordance with the above-mentioned EC Directive. Please contact support if necessary.
Kendrion Kuhnke Automation GmbH Structure and function 11.9.3 Accessories 11.10 Sales & Service Information about our sales and service network with the associated addresses can be easily found on the Internet. Of course, the employees at the main plant in Malente will also be happy to assist you: Kuhnke Vico (E 854 EN) 23.06.2025...
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Kendrion Kuhnke Automation GmbH Industrial Control Systems Lütjenburger Str. 101 23714 Malente Phone: +49 4523 402 0 Fax: +49 4523 402 201 sales-ics@kendrion.com www.kendrion.com...
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