KEBA BL250/B Product Details
KEBA BL250/B Product Details
I. Product Introduction
KEBA BL250/B is a high-performance CPU/controller module under the Kemro K2-200 series of Austrian KEBA (Kemba). It is specifically designed for injection molding, die-casting, extrusion, robotics, and high-end automation equipment, and is the core control unit of the KeDrive/DCS system. It integrates high-speed real-time processing, multi-axis motion control, industrial Ethernet communication, and distributed I/O management capabilities. It outperforms the BL210/B series in terms of control accuracy, response speed, and reliability, and is suitable for complex processes and high-speed motion scenarios.
II. Brand and Basic Information
Brand: KEBA (Austrian Keba)
Model: BL250/B
Series: Kemro K2-200
Type: PLC / Motion Controller / Distributed Control Module
Appearance: Compact industrial module, metal front panel with status indicator lights, dual network ports, power supply and expansion interfaces arranged centrally, green locking latch at the bottom, facilitating rail installation and replacement.
Size: Standard K2-200 module width, height approximately 110 mm, depth approximately 75 mm
Weight: Approximately 0.55 kg
Installation method: 35 mm DIN rail installation, supports hot swapping
Protection level: IP20 (for use in industrial control cabinets)
Certifications: CE, UL, cUL, ISO 13849-1 (functional safety)
III. Electrical and Performance Parameters
Power supply voltage: DC 24 V (±10%), with reverse connection protection and overvoltage protection
Power consumption: Typical approximately 1.5 W, maximum not exceeding 2 A
Processor: High-performance real-time CPU, integrated FPGA hardware acceleration
Program memory: ≥ 1 MB
Data memory: ≥ 2 MB
Control cycle: Minimum可达 62.5 μs， supports microsecond-level motion control
Motion control capabilities： Supports multi-axis synchronization， electronic gearing， cams， trajectory interpolation (straight line / arc)
Programming standard： Fully compliant with IEC 61131-3， supports structured text ST， ladder diagram LD， function block FBD， etc.
Isolation voltage： DC 1500 V electrical isolation between I/O and system
Operating temperature： 0 ℃ ~ +55 ℃
Storage temperature： –20 ℃ ~ +70 ℃
Humidity： 5% ~ 95% (no condensation)
Anti-vibration / shock： Compliant with EN 60068-2-6 / EN 60068-2-27 industrial standards
IV. Interface Configuration
Ethernet interfaces (ETH1 / ETH2)
Two independent network ports， support EtherCAT (master / slave)， Profinet IO， Modbus TCP， TCP/IP， can simultaneously connect to upper computer， HMI， driver and third-party devices.
Serial interfaces (COM)
Integrated RS-232 / RS-485， supports free protocol， Modbus RTU， used for connecting instruments， sensors， barcode guns or serial port devices.
System interface (I/O expansion bus)
Special K2-200 backplane bus， can expand up to 32 I/O modules (DI/DO/AI/AO， temperature， high-speed counting， etc.)， supports hot swapping and automatic identification. Status indicator light
Including power supply, operation, error, Ethernet link / activity, enable / status lights, it is convenient for on-site diagnosis and status monitoring.
Power terminal
DC 24 V ±/‑, with anti-reverse connection and short circuit protection.
V. Core Functional Characteristics
High-speed real-time control
Using FPGA acceleration, the control cycle is as low as microsecond level, suitable for high-speed and high-precision motion control, such as injection molding / mold clamping in injection molding machines, pressurization in die-casting machines, and trajectory control in robots.
Multi-protocol industrial communication
Dual network ports are independently configured, can run EtherCAT (motion) and Profinet (factory network) simultaneously, or dual EtherCAT network segments, to achieve high-speed data exchange and synchronization between devices.
Integrated motion control
Built-in trajectory planning, synchronization, electronic gears, cam switching, position / speed / force closed-loop control, without additional motion modules can complete multi-axis coordination.
Strong data processing and networking capabilities
Supports large-capacity process data exchange, recipe management, historical data recording, can be connected to MES, ERP and remote monitoring systems, suitable for Industrial 4.0 and intelligent manufacturing architecture.
Functional safety support
Complies with ISO 13849, supports safety stop, safety speed, safety position monitoring, can be combined with safety I/O modules to build a safety control system.
Modular and scalability
Fully compatible with all I/O and function modules of Kemro K2-200 series, can be flexibly expanded according to equipment scale, from small single machines to large multi-machine systems can be adapted.
High reliability and long life
No fan, full metal heat dissipation, industrial-grade anti-interference design, can operate stably in high-temperature, dusty, and vibrating environments, with an average failure-free time (MTBF) exceeding 100,000 hours.
VI. Typical Application Scenarios
Plastic machinery: main control of injection molding machines, blow molding machines, extrusion machines, achieving precise closed-loop control, multi-axis synchronization and process parameter management.
Die-casting and metal forming: die-casting machines, forging equipment, hydraulic machines, high-speed motion and pressure control.
Industrial robots: trajectory control and logic management of handling, welding, spraying, assembly robots.
Packaging and logistics equipment: multi-axis motion and process control of high-speed sorting, labeling, packaging, stacking equipment.
Automobile manufacturing: automation control and equipment networking of welding, painting, assembly lines.
General automation: high-end control and system integration of electronic manufacturing, photovoltaic, lithium battery, machine tools, textiles, etc.
VII. Installation and Usage Tips
Installation environment
Installed in a standard control cabinet, away from strong interference sources such as frequency converters and high-power motors; reserve no less than 10 mm of space on top, bottom, left and right for heat dissipation; avoid humidity, corrosive gases and dust.
Wiring specifications
Communication lines (EtherCAT, Profinet) use shielded twisted-pair cables, single-ended grounding of the shielding layer; motor lines, power lines and signal lines are laid separately; all terminals are tightened reliably to prevent false connection and overheating.
Debugging and maintenance
Use KEBA KePlast / KeMotion software for programming, configuration, monitoring and diagnosis; support remote downloading of programs, online monitoring and fault traceability; regularly check interface and latch status, keep modules clean and ventilated.
VIII. Summary of Product Advantages
Stronger performance: compared with BL210/B, CPU and memory are upgraded, control cycle is shorter, motion control capability is stronger.
More flexible communication: dual independent Ethernet, multi-protocol parallel, suitable for complex network architectures.
Wider application: covers standard equipment to high-end multi-axis, high-speed, high-precision scenarios.
Stable and reliable: European original, industrial-grade design, low failure rate during long-term operation. Ecological integrity: The entire series of KEBA modules adopt a unified platform, which reduces programming and maintenance costs and ensures strong compatibility of spare parts.