KUKA C2 Controller Interbus Fiber Optic Modules 00-192-295 / 00-192-296 / 00-118-966

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Product Details And Specifications

KUKA C2 Controller Series: Comprehensive Interbus Fiber Optic Module Range and Technical Overview

The Evolution of KUKA C2 Controller Architecture

KUKA's controller architecture evolved through distinct generations: the C1 (early 1980s, relay-logic based), C2 (mid-1980s to mid-1990s, PC-based with proprietary backplane), KRC1 (late 1990s, Windows NT/VME hybrid), KRC2 (2000–2010, standardized PC architecture), and the current KRC4/KRC5 platform. The C2 generation introduced a modular backplane design with dedicated slots for CPU, I/O, and fieldbus communication cards. Interbus-S was selected as the primary fieldbus due to its deterministic ring topology and suitability for time-critical robot peripheral communication. The fiber optic variant of the Interbus interface (as opposed to copper RS-485) was mandated in environments with high electromagnetic interference — common in welding cells and high-voltage switchgear areas. Compatibility between C2 Interbus cards and later KRC1 systems is not supported at the hardware level; the backplane bus architecture, slot pitch, and firmware handshake protocols are incompatible. Facilities running C2 controllers must source C2-specific spare parts exclusively.

KUKA C2 Interbus Fiber Optic Full Catalog & Functionalities (SKU List)

The following part numbers are documented within the KUKA C2 controller spare parts ecosystem. Each entry reflects a distinct hardware revision or functional variant within the Interbus fiber optic communication subsystem.

Interbus / Fiber Optic Communication Cards

• 00-192-295: C2 Interbus-S fiber optic master card, primary fieldbus ring controller, single-channel
• 00-192-296: C2 Interbus-S fiber optic master card, secondary/redundant channel variant, hardware revision B
• 00-118-966: C2 Interbus fiber optic interface card, compatible with C2 backplane slot 4–6, earlier firmware baseline
• 00-192-297: C2 Interbus copper-to-fiber media converter daughterboard, used with 00-192-295
• 00-118-967: C2 Interbus remote bus coupler interface, fiber optic variant, for extended ring segments
• 00-107-800: C2 controller CPU board, 80486-based, primary processing unit for C2 cabinet
• 00-107-801: C2 CPU board, hardware revision C, extended RAM configuration
• 00-107-850: C2 digital input module, 24V DC, 16-channel, backplane-mounted
• 00-107-851: C2 digital output module, 24V DC, 16-channel, relay-isolated
• 00-107-852: C2 analog input module, 4-channel, ±10V / 4–20mA configurable
• 00-107-853: C2 analog output module, 4-channel, ±10V, 12-bit resolution
• 00-118-900: C2 power supply module, 24V DC regulated, backplane feed, 10A rated
• 00-118-901: C2 power supply module, redundant hot-swap variant, for critical uptime installations
• 00-192-200: C2 PROFIBUS-DP master card, alternative fieldbus option to Interbus, backplane compatible
• 00-192-201: C2 DeviceNet scanner card, North American market variant, backplane slot 5–7
• 00-192-250: C2 serial communication card, RS-232/RS-422, for teach pendant and host PC interface
• 00-192-251: C2 Ethernet gateway card, 10BASE-T, for KCP data logging and remote diagnostics
• 00-107-900: C2 backplane bus terminator card, required at final slot position in all C2 configurations