KEB C6 COMPACT 3 represents a significant advancement in KEB’s line of compact industrial controllers. It distinguishes itself from its predecessors with a move to a more powerful architecture and a focus on open, flexible solutions.
The C6 COMPACT 3 is the right choice for automating applications with low to medium complexity. Its concept is based on a Linux operating system and offers an open microservice architecture. The container-based technology allows various software functions to be integrated and organised. The system is future-proof thanks to the use of the latest industrial technology – for long-term availability. The real-time-capable controller is programmable via IEC 61131 and enables synchronised and coordinated movement of machines via the existing EtherCAT master.
FUNCTIONAL AND COST-EFFECTIVE
Besides the actual machine automation, the C6 COMPACT 3 can also be used to perform various tasks. For example, it can act as a gateway between a higher-level control system and a programmable control system with KEB’s Motion function. Among other things, an OPC UA server (in future also TSN) acts as an interface. The control system can also be used as an HMI server device. It communicates with one or more third party systems and enables browsers to make the contents available via an HMI server. The COMPACT 3 microservice architecture ensures simple integration of various software components.
Highlights
- Low-cost control
- Real-time motion control
- Gateway, IIoT/edge device, HMI server
- Linux-based, open microservice architecture
Technical Data & Specifications:
| CPU | Processor | Dual-Core 64-bit Arm® Cortex®-A53 1 GHz, Single-Core Cortex-R5F 800 MHz, Single-Core Cortex-M4F 400 MHz |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | LPDDR4 1 GByte (Optional 2 GByte) | |
| Memory | Flash | eMMC 4 GB (Optional up to 128 GB) |
| Retain | Optional (NvSRAM / MRAM / FRAM min. 32 kB) | |
| Interfaces | Ethernet | 2 x Ethernet Ports 10/100 + 1 Ethernet Port 10/100/1000 (optional) |
| CAN | Optional CAN Master/Slave (galvanic isolation) | |
| Serial | Optional RS232/485 (galvanic isolation) | |
| Memory expansation | uSD Slot (external) (Memory expansation / backup and restore) | |
| Internal | Internal Board-to-Board-Connection (customer-specific expansion boards) | |
| LED | 6 LEDs (double row, system, fieldbus, individual, …) | |
| Power supply | 24 V DC (19.2 V … 30 V) | |
| Operating temperature | -20 °C … 55 °C fanless (Rel. humidity 5 % … 85 % without condensation) | |
| Dimensions | 25 mm x 100 mm x 132 mm (W x H x D) | |
| Mechanical | Assembly | DIN rail |