Overview

Bridge your machine-level tasks with plant-wide data management using the KEB 0C.F4.572-0018 PLC/DCS Module, a robust control element from the proven KEB F4 platform. This specific unit, featuring the FA489870 24/03 revision, is engineered for dual functionality, providing both deterministic logic execution and high-level system communication capabilities. Moreover, it is perfectly suited for complex applications where local machine intelligence must reliably interface with a centralized Distributed Control System (DCS) for monitoring and optimization. The module's stable design ensures consistent, low-latency execution of control sequences, which is critical for maintaining production synchronization and quality control. Therefore, deploying this KEB module guarantees flexible system architecture and simplifies data integration across heterogeneous industrial networks efficiently.

Technical Data

Typical Applications

• Pharmaceutical Packaging Lines: Manages the sequential control of high-speed filling, sealing, and inspection stations, ensuring strict adherence to validation and quality standards. The module simultaneously transmits batch records and alarm status to the central DCS for regulatory archiving.

• Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) Control: Executes onboard navigation logic, safety monitoring, and battery management while using its DCS capability to report vehicle status and location to the fleet management system. This enables real-time resource allocation and traffic coordination across the facility.

• Complex Material Handling: Controls the synchronized movement of multiple conveyors and sorters, ensuring that materials arrive at the correct destination at the precise moment required by downstream processes. Additionally, its ability to interface with the DCS allows for dynamic route optimization based on plant-wide demand signals.

FAQ: KEB 0C.F4.572-0018 PLC/DCS Module

Q1: What specific advantage does the DCS capability offer on this KEB F4 module?

A1: The DCS capability allows the module to integrate seamlessly with higher-level supervisory and plant management systems, providing centralized visibility, recipe management, and data acquisition from the machine level.

Q2: Does this module require specialized software for configuration, or can standard tools be used?

A2: KEB recommends using its proprietary COMBIVIS software suite for full configuration, programming, and diagnostics, ensuring optimal performance and access to all specialized features.

Q3: What are the main points to check when replacing this module with a new one?

A3: You must verify that the new module's full part number and FA revision match, and ensure that the application program and parameters are correctly backed up and downloaded to the replacement unit before commissioning.

Q4: Can this F4 series component be expanded with additional I/O if needed?

A4: Yes, the KEB F4 platform is modular, meaning this control module can typically be expanded by adding compatible F4 series digital, analog, or specialty I/O modules to the same backplane or bus system.