KEBA KeControl series controllers

Unified software foundation: Linux based FlexCore platform

Regardless of which hardware from the KeControl family is chosen, users develop based on the unified FlexCore software platform. This brings huge engineering advantages:

Platform consistency: Application code can be ported between controllers of different performance levels, protecting software investments and simplifying upgrade paths.

Openness: Based on Linux's open-source nature, it facilitates the integration of customer owned or third-party software components, libraries, and algorithms.

Powerful ecosystem: Supports OPC UA, advanced language programming, etc., laying the foundation for building Industry 4.0 and IoT solutions.

Ultimate modular and open design

KeControl， Especially for the C5 series, the modular concept is fully implemented:

Hardware customization: The interface board provides a variety of standard interfaces that can be customized; Customers can choose to customize KEBA technology cards or develop specialized function cards based on the external dimensions of the expansion card and integrate them.

Flexible network expansion: EtherCAT master interface can be added through FE 571/573 expansion card (supporting RJ45 or M8 connectors); The FE 560 multi protocol card supports EtherCAT slave, EtherNet/IP adapter, or PROFINET IO Device roles, making it easy to access higher-level networks of different brands.

Intelligent service concept: firmware, application, and process data are stored on replaceable storage media (CFast/MicroSD cards). The built-in service display screen (from 7-segment digital tube to LCD display screen) supports tool free backup, software deployment, and after-sales diagnosis, greatly improving operation and maintenance efficiency.

Expanding ecosystems and selection considerations

KeControl does not exist in isolation, it seamlessly integrates with KEBA's complete automation ecosystem:

Seamless integration with KeConnect C5 I/O system: Through the right module bus, high-density and high-precision distributed I/O stations can be built, achieving ultimate expansion of control and acquisition.

Rich accessory support: including power/signal connectors, Mini I/O communication cables, Ethernet/EtherCAT cables, storage cards of different capacities, etc., ensuring system integrity and usability.

Flexible licensing system: Provides runtime licenses for different functional levels from Basic, Realtime, PLC to Motion, Robotics, CNC, as well as workstation licenses required for engineering configuration. Users can purchase them on demand to optimize costs.

Selection Guide:

Pursuing ultimate compactness, distributed architecture, and high-performance real-time control: KeControl C5 series is preferred, and CP 50x or CP 5x0 can be selected according to computing needs.

Traditional large-scale equipment, centralized control with high I/O points, and pursuit of specific process optimization (such as injection molding): The KeControl C1 series is the best choice.

Extremely limited space, requiring highly integrated servo drive and safety control (such as robots, multi axis precision equipment): The integrated design of the KeDrive D3 series provides unparalleled integration and space saving advantages.

Application prospects and industry value

The KeControl series is widely used in fields that require high control performance, space efficiency, and intelligence due to its outstanding performance, flexible architecture, and open ecosystem

Plastic machinery: precision injection molding and pressure control of injection molding machines; The multi temperature zone of the extruder is synchronized with the traction.

Packaging and assembly: Collaborative motion and visual guidance of high-speed labeling, filling, and picking robots.

Metal forming: fast and high-precision position and pressure control for stamping and die-casting machines.

Robots: Joint control, path planning, and safety monitoring for collaborative or industrial robots.

Testing and measuring equipment: complex systems that require highly synchronized data acquisition and real-time processing.