Part No. Z1-010-011, I0007001
Feb 2020

Sequence Creation and Control Software Setup Guide

SD033-PLZ-5WH2 Wavy for PLZ-5WH2Ver 5.x

Thank you for purchasing the Sequence Creation Software
SD033-PLZ-5WH2 Wavy for PLZ-5WH2.
SD033-PLZ-5WH2 Wavy for PLZ-5WH2 is used to create
and execute sequences for Kikusui PLZ-5WH2 series electronic load.
• 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

 Notations Used in This Manual• In this guide, Sequence Creation Software SD033-PLZ5WH2 Wavy for PLZ-5WH2 is referred to as Wavy for
PLZ-5WH2 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.

The Wavy for PLZ-5WH2 package contains the followingitems.

 Copyrights• Program CD-ROM

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.

• SD033-PLZ-5WH2 Wavy for PLZ-5WH2 Setup Guide(this guide) Applicable version© 2020 KIKUSUI Electronics Corporation

This guide applies to version 5.x of SD033-PLZ-5WH2Wavy for PLZ-5WH2. To find out the version of the Wavy,
click on the Help menu and select About Wavy.
Wavy for PLZ-5WH2 applies to PLZ-5WH2 series with firmware version 2.1x and later. For instructions on how to viewthe firmware version, see the electronic load manual.

 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 registered trademarks of their respective companies.

KIKUSUI ELECTRONICS CORP.
1-1-3 Higashiyamata, Tsuzuki-ku, Yokohama,224-0023, Japan
Phone:+81-45-482-6353
Facsimile: +81-45-482-6261

www.kikusui.co.jp/en/

Safety precautions

Installation

Before using Wavy, carefully read the electronic load manual. 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
Sytems Alliance.

• Windows 10, Windows 8.1, or Windows 7 (Japanese,English)• 8 GB RAM*1 (Minimum)• 20 GB or more of free hard-disk space• A display that supports 1024 x 768 or higher resolution(96 DPI)• CD-ROM drive• Mouse• RS232C, USB, LAN, or GPIB (depending on the interface to use)
• VISA library*1

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

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/).
• KI-VISA Ver 5.5 or later
The following other VISA libraries can also be used. Confirm the license terms of each VISA library before installation.
• NI-VISA by National Instruments (Ver.19.0 or later)• 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 32bit 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 is provided as Windows as a Service (WaaS) in order to continuously update the OS. It is said that updating privileges
would be lost unless it is used in an Internet connectedenvironment and Windows Update is periodically executed(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 latest condition (in which “You’re up to date” is shown).

the instructions until the installation
3 Follow
is complete.

4 Click Close.

When the downloading of the update file is complete, Windows will be in an installation-wait state or restart-wait state
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 SD033-PLZ-5WH2 Wavy for PLZ-5WH2 > 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 of monitored data.
When executing a long-term sequence using Wavy, we recommend that, in the Windows Update settings, you postpone the update program installation until an appropriatetime.

SD033-PLZ-5WH2Setup guide3Starting Wavy

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

To start Wavy, from the Windows Start menu, select Kikusui
SD033-PLZ-5WH2 > Wavy for PLZ-5WH2.

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 two versions: HTML help and PDF
Adobe Reader is required to view the operation guide inPDF format.
• To open the HTML help, click Help and then Help Topics.
• To open the user’s manual PDF file, from the WindowsStart menu, select Kikusui SD033-PLZ-5WH2 > User’s
Manual (English).

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