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Dec 2020

Sequence Creation and Control Software Setup Guide

Wavy for PLZ-4W SPEC70285
Ver 5.3

Thank you for purchasing the Sequence Creation Software
Wavy for PLZ-4W (SPEC70285).
Wavy for PLZ-4W (SPEC70285) is used to create andexecute sequences for Kikusui PLZ-4W series electronicload.
• You can create and edit sequences easily by using amouse.
• During sequence execution, the software indicates thepoint being executed.
• You can monitor the voltage and current, and save themonitored data to a file.
• The software displays the monitored data as a real-timemonitor graph.

 Package contents
The Wavy for PLZ-4W (SPEC70285) package contains theProgram CD-ROM.

 Applicable version
This guide applies to version 5.3 of Wavy for PLZ-4W(SPEC70285). To find out the version of the Wavy, click on
the Help menu and select About Wavy.

 Notations Used in This Manual• In this guide, Sequence Creation Software Wavy forPLZ-4W (SPEC70285) is referred to as Wavy for PLZ4W or Wavy.
• “PC” in this guide is a generic term for personal
computers and workstations.
• In this guide, operations on Windows 10 are describedwhen explaining operations related to the OS.
• The following markings are used in this guide.
Indicates information that you should know.
>

Indicates the menu command you need toselect. The menu command to the left of “>” isthe higher level command.

 Copyrights
The contents of this guide may not be reproduced, in whole
or in part, without the prior consent of the copyright holder.
The specifications of this product and the contents of thisguide are subject to change without prior notice.
© 2020 KIKUSUI Electronics Corporation Trademarks
Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks ofMicrosoft Corporation in the United States and/or othercountries. All company names and product names used inthis manual are generally trademarks or registeredtrademarks of their respective companies.

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Phone:+81-45-482-6353
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Safety precautions

Installation

Before using Wavy, carefully read the electronic loadmanual. Be sure to connect and handle the device properly.
Improper connections or handling may lead to serious
accidents, injury, and fire.

An administrator account is required for the following
installation.

Installing the VISA library

System requirements

To use Wavy, VISA library needs to be installed on your PC.

• Core i5 or higher

VISA (Virtual Instrument Software Architecture) library is astandard specification for measurement instrument
connection software, which was developed by
VXIplug&play Systems Alliance.

• Windows 10, Windows 8.1, or Windows 7 (English)• 8 GB RAM*1 (Minimum)• A display that supports 1024 x 768 or higher resolution(96 DPI)A KIKUSUI original KI-VISA is available that supports IVI
VISA specifications 5.0. You can download the latest
version of this library through our website(https://www.kikusui.co.jp/download/).

• CD-ROM drive• KI-VISA Ver 5.5 or later• Mouse• RS232C, USB or GPIB (depending on the interface touse)

The following other VISA libraries can also be used.
Confirm the license terms of each VISA library before
installation.

• VISA library• NI-VISA by National Instruments (Ver.19.0 or later)• 20 GB or more of free hard-disk space*1

If you want to use the software continuously over an
extended period, expanding the RAM to 16 GB isrecommended.

• Keysight VISA by Keysight Technologies (Keysight IO
Libraries Suite18.1 or later)

 Installing KI-VISA
If NI-VISA or Keysight VISA is already installed on your PC,
you do not need to install KI-VISA.

the CD-ROM to your CD-ROM drive.
1 Insert
A setup window appears. Otherwise, double-click“AutoRun.exe” included in the CD-ROM.

Install under 1. The installation of the2 Click
VISA library.
Click Install (x64) for 64-bit OS or Install (x86) for 32-bit
OS.

The VISA library installation initiates. In case that a VISA
library has already been installed, the VISA library and its
version are displayed. Do not install multiple VISA libraries
on a single PC.

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Installing Wavy
the CD-ROM to your CD-ROM drive.
1 Insert
A setup window appears. Otherwise, double-click“AutoRun.exe” included in the CD-ROM.

Install under 2. The Installation of2 Click
WAVY.

About Windows updates(Windows 10 only)
Unlike the older versions of Windows, Windows 10 isprovided as Windows as a Service (WaaS) in order tocontinuously update the OS. It is said that updating
privileges would be lost unless it is used in an Internet
connected environment and Windows Update is periodicallyexecuted (currently 18 months).
If you want to stably run a sequence using Wavy over an
extended period, you need to be careful about the auto
update function of Window 10.
Familiarize yourself with the matter explained below, andconstruct the most stable OS environment possible before
running a sequence.

 Running Windows Update
Run Windows Update to update the OS to the latestcondition (in which “You’re up to date” is shown).

the instructions until the installation
3 Followis complete.

4 Click Close.

When the downloading of the update file is complete,
Windows will be in an installation-wait state or restart-waitstate after installation. If you run a sequence in this state,
Windows may restart automatically even when the PC is notconnected to the Internet. Be sure to select Install Now orRestart Now to complete the installation of the update
program.

Uninstalling Wavy
Right-click Windows Start, and select > Apps and Features> Kikusui SPEC70285 Wavy for PLZ-4W Ver.5 > Uninstall.

 Windows Update settings
With the default Windows Update settings, when connectedto the Internet, Windows 10 automatically runs Windows
Update and restarts the PC using the update program. IfWavy is running, Windows will automatically restart while asequence is running, and this will result in the loss ofmonitored data.
When executing a long-term sequence using Wavy, werecommend that, in the Windows Update settings, you
postpone the update program installation until anappropriate time.

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Starting Wavy• Before starting Wavy, make sure that the power-saving
mode and the screen saver are turned off and all theother applications are closed on your PC.
• When your PC supports either Advanced PowerManagement (APM) or sleep mode, turn off thesefunctions.
• Changing the DPI setting may result in improper
appearance of the display.

To start Wavy, from the Windows Start menu, select Kikusui> SPEC70285 Wavy for PLZ-4W > Wavy for PLZ-4W.

Viewing the User’s manual
The User’s manual contain information on how to use Wavy
and description of interface settings.
Manual is available in PDF.

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