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.

The KeSafe D3-SDC servo drive is the basis for a comprehensive safety solution.

It provides safe drive functions within the KeDrive D3 platform and monitors

movements in accordance with current standards and guidelines. With optional

SafeMotion functions, the D3-SDC is ideally suited for safety-critical machine axes.

Users benefit from a fast response time, high reliability, and seamless integration

into existing machine architectures.

Pre-certified solution

The KeSafe D3-SDC servo drive fulfills the safety monitoring functions in accordance

with ISO 61800-5-2. This reduces the overall certification effort for the machine.

Your freedom – your advantage

In the Kemro  X system, which is also open to third-party controllers, all components

can be flexibly combined. This creates a consistent safety concept that fits perfectly

into any machine architecture – without compromise.

Key features

KeSafe D3-DU is suitable for simple logic operations and safe single-axis functions

as well as complex safety requirements in robot applications.

• Safe integration into the system

The KeSafe D3-DU enables safe communication with a higher-level safety controller

– either as a PROFIsafe F-Device or FSoE© SubDevice.

• Programming & parameterization

With the KeStudio SafeEdit application tool, safety applications can be easily created,

diagnosed and validated. Subsequent adjustments are made using the KeStudio

SafePMT2 parameterization tool.

• Hardware components

The KeSafe D3-DU safety controller combines safety logic and motion monitoring in

one device and enables simple expandability as an FSoE© MainDevice.

Maximum integration and flexibility

The KeSafe system impresses with its seamless compatibility within the Kemro X

automation platform. Whether with the decentralized encoder box solution

(KeDrive D3-SMM) for flexible placement and considerable cable lengths or

the machine-integrated variant with safe axis controller (KeDrive D3-SDC) – both

approaches can be used optimally depending on requirements.

Your freedom – your advantage

All components are fully coordinated and can be flexibly combined. The result is

a consistent safety concept that fits perfectly into any machine architecture –

without any compromises.

The KeSafe D3-DU product is the basis for a compre-hensive safety solution

for machines and/or robots. It is embedded in the compact KeSafe D3-DU

control and drive system and ensures the safe operation of machines and/or

robots in accordance with current standards and directives. KeSafe D3-DU is

field-tested, powerful and flexible and supports the efficient implementation

of a wide range of safety-related requirements and appli-cations in automation.

Pre-certified solution

The KeSafe D3-DU is equipped with pre-certified robotics monitoring modules

that help to meet the requirements of ISO 10218-1:2025.

KeSafe D3-DU safety technology

Compact. Safe. High performance.

The KeSafe D3-DU from KEBA combines control, motion, visualization and

safety on a single platform – including optional integrated safety controller

and compact diagnostic display. The KeSafe D3-DU combines CFast me

mory, integrated HMI, safe digital I/ Os, USB interfaces, an EtherCAT©

and RT-Ethernet controller and two Ethernet ports – ideal for use as an

RT-Ethernet device in sophisticated automation architectures.

Semi-automatable safety application development

KeStudio SafeEditNG software, specially developed for the

KeSafe C5 range, is a user-friendly drag-and-drop  engineering

tool for implementing and diagnosis of safety applications.

Characterized by a high level of automation in the configura

tion of safety applications, it features, among others:

• Flexible assignment of physical hardware to virtual

application I/Os

• Export, adaption and import of safety applications on

AML-based data files

•  Adaption of safety application configurations via

customer engineering tools (SAP, E-Plan, etc.)

• Lower verification efforts thanks to user-defined

checksums, allowing flexible assignment of application

data to checksums.

The whole is greater than the sum of its parts

As often highlighted at KEBA, getting a complete solution

from one source brings numerous benefits in performance,

optimal data exchange, fast diagnostics, and maintenance.

Therefore, KeSafe C5 SCP 501 controller and SDM 570

extension module should be combined with KeContol C5

controllers, KeConnect C5 I/Os, and for the best results,

also with KeDrive drives.

SCP 501 Safety Controller & SDM 570 Extension Module

The KeSafe C5. a modular safety solution consisting of

hardware and software, was developed for the optimal

realization of safety applications in serial machines and plant

engineering. The pioneer of the KeSafe C5 safety system is

the SCP 501 CPU module with a high number of onboard

I/Os, open architecture, and compact size, perfectly

designed to execute complex safety applications, process

safe sensor signals, and control safe actuators. For in

creased  flexibility, the system can be expanded using the

SDM 570 extension module.

Sophisticated solution for hybrid output control

KEBA hardware-based approach for controlling safe outputs

via the functional controller results in excellent repeat accura

cy and cost saving potential. The hybrid output control  offers

the possibility to control the outputs both from the safety

application and the functional control (AND logic).