Description
The KEBA FB201 is a high-performance fieldbus interface module belonging to the KeControl C2 and C3 automation platforms. It is designed to act as a versatile communication bridge, enabling industrial controllers to interface with various decentralized I/O systems and drive controllers. The FB201 is specifically engineered for high-speed data exchange in demanding industrial environments such as plastics processing, robotics, and general machine building.
1. Technical Parameters & Specifications
The FB201 is characterized by its modular design, allowing for seamless integration into the KeControl hardware stack. It offloads communication protocol management from the main CPU, ensuring deterministic real-time performance.
| Parameter | Specification |
| Model | FB201 |
| Series | KeControl C2 / C3 |
| Interface Type | Fieldbus Extension (typically CAN or specialized serial) |
| Power Supply | 24 VDC (Internal via bus connector) |
| Communication Rate | Up to 1 Mbit/s (CAN-based) / High-speed internal bus |
| Galvanic Isolation | Integrated (typically 500 V to 1 kV) |
| Status Indicators | LED for Power, Run, and Error status |
| Operating Temperature | +5∘C to +55∘C |
| Protection Class | IP20 |
| Connection Technology | D-Sub or Combicon (variant dependent) |
Key Hardware Features
- Plug-and-Play Integration: The module connects via a lateral backplane connector to the KeControl CPU, requiring no external power wiring for the logic side.
- Real-Time Capability: Optimized for the KeStudio software environment, ensuring that fieldbus cycle times are synchronized with the application task cycle.
- Ruggedized Design: Built with high vibration resistance and EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) shielding, suitable for installation directly on injection molding machines or mobile robotics.
KEBA FB201
2. Product Datasheet Summary
- Protocol Management: The FB201 handles the low-level handshake and error correction of the fieldbus protocol, allowing the user to focus on high-level logic in PLC programs.
- Diagnostic Functions: The module provides extensive diagnostic data to the CPU, including bus load statistics, node failure notifications, and telegram error counters.
- Compact Footprint: Part of the slim-line module series, it minimizes control cabinet space while providing robust connectivity.
- Firmware Handling: Firmware updates for the FB201 are typically managed through the central CPU module, ensuring version consistency across the entire automation station.
3. Country of Origin
The KEBA FB201 is designed and manufactured in Austria. KEBA’s headquarters and primary production facilities are located in Linz, where they maintain strict quality control standards for high-end industrial electronics.
4. Application Areas
The FB201 is a critical component in systems where decentralized control is necessary:
- Injection Molding Machines: Connecting the central controller to remote heating zones, hydraulic valves, and clamping unit sensors.
- Robotics and Handling: Acting as the interface for end-of-arm tooling and peripheral safety sensors.
- Packaging Machinery: Synchronizing multiple servo drives via fieldbus communication.
- Energy Automation: Used in EV charging infrastructure or heating control systems to manage distributed power modules.
5. Product Usage Instructions
Installation
- Preparation: Ensure the main CPU and power supply are turned off.
- Mounting: Align the FB201 module with the right side of the existing KeControl CPU or the previous I/O module. Push until the lateral bus connectors engage.
- Securing: Secure the module onto the DIN rail using the integrated locking mechanism.
Wiring
- Bus Connection: Use shielded twisted-pair cables for the fieldbus line.
- Termination: If the FB201 is the first or last node on a CAN-based network, ensure the 120-ohm termination resistor is correctly switched on or wired in.
- Shielding: Connect the cable shield to a functional earth (FE) rail as close to the module as possible to minimize interference.
Software Setup
- Open the KeStudio configuration tool.
- Add the FB201 to the hardware tree.
- Assign the baud rate and station addresses for the connected slaves.
6. Recommended Related KEBA Products
If you are working with the FB201, you may also require or encounter the following related KEBA components:
- KEBA CP 242 / CP 26x: Central Processor modules (CPU) that serve as the host for the FB201 interface.
- KEBA DM 272: Digital Input/Output modules commonly used in the same stack for localized control.
- KEBA AI 241 / AO 241: Analog I/O modules for temperature and pressure sensor integration.
- KEBA KeTop (T70/T150): Mobile Human-Machine Interface (HMI) units used to program and monitor systems controlled by KeControl modules.
- KEBA FM 200 Series: Function modules for specialized tasks such as high-speed counting or positioning.
