KeControl FlexCore
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KeControl FlexCore A complete and open solution for your automation projects

Together to the peak of automation Successful automation is like climbing a peak. You need to be perfectly equipped and have a strong partner by your side. With KEBA, you will have both: a reliable partner and KeControl FlexCore – a complete and open solution that properly equips you for any automation project. KEBA – Your perfect partner At KEBA AG, we develop and manufacture custom automation solutions for all industries. We are located in Linz, Austria, and have been providing our customers with the Best of Automation for 50 years. 50 years industry experience* We believe in Automation...

Your Know-How Achieve more! Expand your expertise 87% exports* You are a specialist for your specific industry software applications. We are the experts for automation that speak your language. Combine the two, and you will have a custom automation solution fine-tuned to your market needs in record time. KeControl FlexCore – Perfectly equipped for automation KeControl FlexCore is a complete, innovative and scalable automation system. Its modular design with its open hardware and software architecture provide maximum flexibility for your specific requirements. Standardized, well-documented...

KeControl FlexCore: Tackle your automation challenges. The world of automation is becoming increasingly complex. In the era of Industry 4.0, machine builders across industries are facing manifold challenges. Markets are becoming highly competitive. Companies try to differentiate through software components. This means more automation. Technologies and markets are developing faster. This results in fast-moving industries and shorter innovation cycles. Customers are asking for customized solutions as well as a range of options. At the same time, digital transformation is blending traditional...

Highly scalable for all your requirements Our solutions work for various machines, so you can use them for your entire product range. We offer different hardware performance categories and ensure that our software modules support every hardware performance class. No new software integration will be necessary when you acquire new hardware. Fit for Industry 4.0 End customers are increasingly asking for Industry 4.0 solutions. KeControl FlexCore includes numerous Industry 4.0 technologies. This means you won’t have to purchase or program them yourself. The open architecture of the platform...

Teamwork A team is more than the sum of its parts. We believe in teamwork, both within KEBA and when working with our customers and partners. This mindset has been an integral part of our success for over 50 years. Operations & regular roadmap updates Partners We do more than just support our clients with their projects. We partner with them. In a perfect symbiosis, we successfully deal with increasingly short product life cycles in the complex world of automation technology. After the production ramp-up, we regularly discuss new requirements, system expansions and updates as well as...

Stronger together. A partnership for the entire product life cycle Let us be your reliable partner by your side. We’ll be there for you. Our customers will readily confirm that. Requirements review We jointly define how to optimize your machine automation to differentiate yourself from the competition. Transition Definition Joint definition of system architecture Partnership cycle You decide which modules you would like to integrate from KEBA, third-party providers and from your own development. Development of custom solutions We tailor your solution to your needs with our highly scalable...

A dynamic organism Hardware and software in perfect harmony Industrial automation systems are complex. They consist of many individual components. Each component has a specific task. And they all need to properly interact. A precise interplay of all components is essential to make the entire system run effectively and efficiently. Having a professional partner helps you deal with this complexity. Together, we develop the best integrated hardware and software solution for your needs. All KEBA components are perfectly compatible. They can be individually designed and easily adapt to your...

Automation systems are complex. And so is the human body. Organs, muscles and various other elements constantly interact. The following illustration explains the different elements of KeControl FlexCore based on the analogy of the human body. Humans & machines: similar systems Hard- and software control / Brain Reception of signals from the periphery, process control, data analysis and data storage Switchboard / Outfit Various designs, sizes and colors to perfectly suit any environment 9

Differentiate through custom automation. Creating a customized automation solution with a precise interplay of all components requires openness. At KEBA, we are taking this openness to a new level. Our KeControl FlexCore automation system allows direct access to the core of the system, so you can easily integrate your specialized software modules. Depending on your type of machines, we offer three different basic platform packages. These packages can easily and quickly be expanded with additional modules. Third-party software can be integrated at any time as well. Get your custom automation...

Step 1: Select a basic package. To meet your specific requirements, we have designed three modular basic platforms for KeControl FlexCore. An operating system with standard API, a full-fledged real-time operating system including an I/O system, and a complete IEC 61131-3 system that can be combined with C/C++ programming. FlexCore BASIC The optimal IPC platform • Windows or Linux operating system • Convenient standard API • Additional diagnostic features • Fast installation and easy backup/restore FlexCore REALTIME For real-time use with KEBA I/O systems • Standard Linux with reliable...