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Unlock the hidden potential of your machinery

Mechanical engineers must think bigger in order to differen-

tiate themselves. This requires groundbreaking technologies,

future-proof solutions and trusting partnerships. The chall

enge of growth today lies primarily in the speed with which

we master it. KEBA offers technologies for mechanical en

gineering that enable global networking with cloud-based data

management and intelligent IT integration. Both hardware and

software are optimized for machine automation and robotics.

They offer numerous Ethernet-based communication standards

for simple interoperability, options for fast data storage

for analytics and maintenance as well as other options for

individual adaptation to your machine application.

Your benefits at a glance

• High performance drive portfolio

• Open and scalable automation system

• Unique selection of mobile and stationary HMI‘s

• Agile partnership

Flexible. Compact. Easy to Use. No Compromises.

KEBA extends the drives portfolio by the single-axis servo controller family

KeDrive D5. that fits seamlessly into the automation platform Kemro X.

Highlights

• Standard fieldbus interfaces: EtherCAT with CoE, EoE,

FoE and PROFINET IRT with 125 µs bus cycle, CANopen

• High dynamics and precision by high performance motor

control for synchronous-, induction-, linear- and

torque motors

• Integrated mains filter in sizes D5.2 XX – D5.43 X

• Integrated PLC for simple motion and control tasks, easy

to learn program language, no licence costs

• Integrated safety technology, STO SIL2 as standard,

safe motion monitoring as option

• Drive-based Condition Monitoring

• Future-proof by option slot in sizes D5.2 XX and above

Drive system for modular machines

KeDrive D3-AC is part of the KeDrive D3 drive series. The

KeDrive D3 multi-axis drive system is a powerful solution

for machines with a large number of axes. For compact

machines with a small number of axes, KeDrive D3-AC now

provides an even more cost-effective solution. Thus, the

KeDrive D3 system offers economic drive solutions starting

with just one axis.

Your added values

• Extremely compact with up to 3 axes in one unit

• Minimal installation and wiring effort

• Up to 3-times overload

• „High-load“ axis @ double-axis and triple-axis controllers

• 1/3 x 230 V & 3 x 400 | 480 V AC supply voltage

• Integrated mains filter & brake resistor

• EtherCAT©, PROFINET IRT & CANopen

• Scalable Safe Motion acc. SIL 3. PL e Kat. 4

• Safe communication via FSoE© & PROFIsafe

• Extended motor control functions e.g. gantry

• Flexible & open motor and encoder interface

Machines with only a few axes require “all-in-one drives”

like the KeDrive D3-AC. It integrates AC mains input,

motor output & control, a mains filter and the braking re-

sistor. Unique about KeDrive D3-AC is that up to 3 axis

controllers are integrated in one unit. This allows a very

compact design and extremely reduces the wiring effort.

Focus on handling applications

KeDrive D3-AC is well suited for triple-axis handling kine

matics. Cartesian robots in particular often require increased

drive power in one of the axes. For this reason, triple-axis

drives with 6 A | 4 A | 4 A or 12 A | 8 A  | 8 A rated currents are

available, among others. Gantry systems required for this

can be controlled with a drive-integrated function module.

Open for various automation concepts

Different fieldbus protocols enable the standardized and

flexible integration of the KeDrive D3-AC into a wide range

of automation concepts. Total automation solutions can also

be easily implemented together with KEBA robot controllers

and HMIs.

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

control, and also customers’ proprietary or third-party components. This guarantees

comprehensive investment protection and the realization of Industry 4.0 solutions.

Smart service concepts—easy to use

Firmware data, application data and process data is stored securely on exchangeable

storage media, providing quick and easy access for commissioning and servicing. The

built-in service display makes it easy to create backups or deploy new software without

any additional tools and provides easy after-sales diagnostics.

KeControl C5 controls 

High performance in a compact package

Exciting new standards

KeControl C5 complements the KEBA controls family with high-performance compact controls

that stand out for their space-saving design. They need up to 69% less space in the control

cabinet. Because at KEBA, reducing control cabinet volumes is not just a buzzword—it is

part of our mission.

The controls come in two different sizes. The compact CP 50x controllers impress with minimal

space requirements,the CP 5×0 units with maximum performance. 

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.

Custom technology cards and interface boards

The interface board features versatile standard interfaces that can be customized to suit customer

requirements. In addition, customers have the option of ordering customized technology cards from

KEBA or developing and integrating their own cards in-house using the form factor of the expansion

cards.

Easy customization and extensibility

KeControl C5 stands out for its consistent modular design. The KeConnect C5 I/O modules that can

be connected on the right and the KeConnect C5 expansion cards that can plugged it on the left

provide customers with maximum flexibility in the configuration of their individual automation system.

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.

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.

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.

Key features

KeSafe D3-SDC is suitable for simple logical links and safe single-axis functions

 as well as complex safety requirements in robot applications.

• Safe integration into the system

KeSafe D3-SDC enables safe communication with a master safety control – either

as an FSoE© subdevice or PROFIsafe F device.

• Programming & parameterization

With the KeStudio SafetyManager software tool, safety applications can be graphically

created, diagnosed, and validated.

• Hardware components

The KeSafe D3-SDC drive controller combines safety logic and motion monitoring in a

single device and enables easy expandability.

Maximum integration and flexibility

The KeSafe D3-SDC is part of the KeSafe automation sys-tem. It offers seamless

compatibility within the Kemro X auto- mation platform. Whether with the safety

control SCP 501 for general mechanical engineering or the KeDrive D3-DU for robotics,

both approaches can be integrated optimally depending on requirements.