Technical Specifications
| Parameter Name | Parameter Value |
|---|---|
| Product Model | KUKA 00-112-314 |
| Manufacturer | KUKA AG (Germany) |
| Product Type | Arc Sensing PCI Card (LiBo-2 / ARC-sense) |
| Compatible Controller | KUKA KRC2 ED05 |
| Bus Interface | 32-bit PCI, KRC2 backplane compatible |
| Primary Function | Through-arc seam tracking & arc parameter acquisition |
| Supported Tech Packages | KUKA ARC Tech, SeamTech (KRC2) |
| Input Signals | Welding voltage / current (via dedicated arc interface) |
| Signal Conditioning | Galvanic isolation, filtered analog front-end |
| Operating Temperature | 0 °C to +55 °C |
| Storage Temperature | -25 °C to +70 °C |
| Mounting | PCI slot, KRC2 ED05 controller rack |
| Certification | CE, RoHS (per KUKA ED05 platform standard) |
Main Features and Advantages
Arc-adaptive seam tracking integrated at PCI level. The KUKA 00-112-314 is not a generic data acquisition add-on—it is the factory-defined LiBo-2 interface that enables through-arc sensing inside the KRC2 architecture. By reading arc voltage and current fluctuations in real time, the card allows the KRC2 controller to detect joint position deviations and automatically offset the TCP along the seam, which is especially valuable on welded assemblies with thermal distortion or inconsistent fit-up.
Low-latency KRL integration. Because the KUKA 00-112-314 communicates across the internal PCI/backplane path rather than an external fieldbus, trajectory corrections reach the motion planner with minimal jitter. This keeps weld bead placement tight even at higher robot speeds on continuous fillet or lap welds.
Industrial signal integrity. Robotic arc welding cells are noisy environments—large DC welding currents, contactor switching, and servo drives all generate EMI. The KUKA 00-112-314 uses galvanically isolated inputs and filtered conditioning stages tuned to the bandwidth of typical GMAW/GTAW arc signals, reducing false corrections caused by spatter or external interference.
Drop-in replacement with no firmware fork. As an original KUKA part, the KUKA 00-112-314 matches the ED05 BIOS and driver expectations exactly. Swapping a failed LiBo-2 for a fresh KUKA 00-112-314 does not require re-licensing ARC Tech options (provided the controller’s software options are already activated) and does not force a image rebuild—an important advantage during weekend maintenance windows.
Long-life relevance for legacy fleets. Many cabinets are now 15–20 years old, and LiBo-2 cards are subject to capacitor aging and PCI edge-finger oxidation. Keeping a spare KUKA 00-112-314 on-site lets maintenance teams restore arc-sensing within minutes instead of waiting for a cross-border shipment.
Application Field
The KUKA 00-112-314 is deployed wherever a KUKA ED05 robot cell performs arc welding and needs seam-tracking capability without external laser or vision hardware. The most common setting is automotive tier‑1 body shops, where KR QUANTEC and KR FORTEC robots on run continuous MIG/MAG welds on frame rails, sub-assemblies, and cross-members. In these lines, the KUKA 00-112-314 enables through-arc correction so that thermal movement of the fixture does not translate into undercut or missed fusion.
Heavy fabrication and contract welding job shops form the second major application cluster. Here robots often switch between part families with manual re-fixturing, so joint gaps vary. The KUKA 00-112-314 lets the same weld program adapt to slightly different fit-up without reprogramming waypoints, which shortens changeover time.
General industrial welding—steel structures, agricultural equipment, construction machinery—also makes regular use of the KUKA 00-112-314 on ED05 cells. In these environments, the card typically works alongside a KUKA KCP2 teach pendant and I/O expansion (PLC I/O adapter, Profibus DP master) to tie arc-sense corrections into wider cell logic such as clamp confirmation and torch cleaning cycles.
Because the KUKA 00-112-314 is -specific, it does not fit KRC4 or KRC5 cabinets; those platforms use different arc-sensing architectures. For users, however, the KUKA 00-112-314 remains the single correct LiBo-2 choice, whether the application is high-volume automotive or low-volume heavy weldments.
Related Products
- KUKA 00-116-626 – Ethernet 100 Mbit/s PCI card, networking companion to the KUKA 00-112-314 in cabinets requiring plant network uplink.
- KUKA 00-130-764 – Profibus DP master/slave PCI card, often installed alongside the KUKA 00-112-314 for weld cell I/O and peripheral fieldbus communication.
- KUKA 00-104-196 – DeviceNet Scanner LPDN (2-channel), alternative fieldbus option for welding cells.
- KUKA 00-120-092 – PLC I/O adapter, used together with the KUKA 00-112-314 when arc-sense events need to trigger external PLC logic.
- KUKA 00-118-579 – DAQ measurement card, complementary high-speed acquisition peripheral for advanced weld data logging next to the KUKA 00-112-314.
- KUKA 00-126-379 – Motherboard FSC D1688 (Siemens), the host board into which the KUKA 00-112-314 PCI card is inserted.
- KUKA 00-113-798 – ControlNet LPCN Keeper, another bus option for North-American installations.
- KUKA 00-118-966 / 00-118-967 – Interbus S PCI cards (copper / fiber), additional fieldbus variants often seen in mixed-vendor welding lines.
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