KEBA KeControl C5 A new dimension of flexible expandability

Custom controls with maximum freedom of design

With the cutting-edge control units of the KeControl C5 generation, KEBA is setting

new standards in automation technology. The controls are equipped with super

compact high-performance CPUs. KEBA’s own EtherCAT hardware stack reduces

jitter time on the bus and allows for real-time communication. The interface boards

feature versatile standard interfaces that can be easily adapted to individual customer

requirements.

KeControl C5 stands out through its comprehensive modular design and open hardware

architecture. This allows for flexible expandability. Any KEBA or customer technology

module in the form of an extension board can be mounted directly on the left side of

the control units. On the right side, our KeConnect C5 I/O modules can be installed.

This offers even greater functionality for a multitude of applications.

Performance classes

The control units of the C5 generation are available in two sizes and four performance

classes. They can handle anything from conventional control tasks to high-end applications

with large computing capacity. You can simply scale our controls to your specific automation

project. At KEBA, we carry out various in-house performance tests. We then label our controls

with standardized performance classes. This makes it easy to compare performance and

choose the right CPU for your applications.

KEBA controls – for all those who expect more from an automation system

KEBA’s broad solution portfolio

The selection ranges from flexible extensible controls, to a compact control and drive system

with built-in safety control, to industry-optimized solutions with on-board I/Os.

The Linux-based KEBA FlexCore software platform provides the optimal foundation for all

applications—independent of the control hardware being used.

The KeControl product family

Scalable from Eco to Premium

KeControl controls are available in various performance classes.

KEBA conducts a broad range of benchmark testing in-house and standardizes the results so

that selecting the right device class becomes a breeze.

The ideal controls for every application

From conventional control tasks all the way to high-performance applications—the KeControl

product family offers maximum scalability. In combination with the continuous FlexCore software

platform, it can optimize both engineering and system costs.

High-end visualization on board

KeControl’s multi-core CPU architecture makes it possible to run a modern visualization

(e.g. KEBA KeView Style Multitouch) in parallel with the control task—without any limiting

real-time interference. The matching passive panels from the KeTop series round out the overall

system and make its price and its handling highly attractive.

Real-time communication—innovated and solved

KeControl relies fully on the EtherCAT master developed by KEBA that is realized at the FPGA

hardware level and supports a cycle time of 62.5 µs. Data transfer jitter is reduced to less than

100 ns, and the usable EtherCAT data bandwidth is increased to more than 95%. In addition, the

CPU base load is reduced by up to 20%.

The unique Fast Reaction Control feature can reduce the dead times in control loops by up to 66%.

Concrete applications show a dramatic improvement of the control performance, with settling time

reduced by 46% and overshooting reduced by a factor of 6.

Flexible applications

Maximum diversity of conceptualization

The KeControl controls family includes different models. KeControl C5 is particularly

suited to modular or distributed configurations; KeControl C1. by contrast, is best for

compact centralized machines with a high basic I/O count.

KeDrive D3 controls stand out for their extremely compact design that includes built

in drive and safety technology—they need 76% less space in the control cabinet than

conventional single-axis control solutions.

Impressive design freedom thanks to high connectivity

The open hardware and software architecture based on standards such as Linux,

OPC UA and EtherCAT makes it easy to integrate not just KEBA components into the