KUKA 00-117-336 DSE-IBS-C33 Multi-functional card

The KUKA 00-117-336 is the official article number for the DSE-IBS-C33 card. This is the newer, more advanced version of the DSE-IBS board we discussed earlier, specifically designed for the KRC2 Edition 2005 (Ed05) controllers.

While it performs the same fundamental task—controlling the servo drives—it is hardware-specific to the Ed05 generation and the MFC3 (Multi-Function Card).

Technical Breakdown

The 00-117-336 is technically a “piggyback” card. It does not plug directly into the motherboard’s PCI/ISA slot; instead, it is mounted onto the MFC3 card (Part No. 00-108-766 or 00-128-358).

00-117-336

Feature    Details

Model Name    DSE-IBS-C33

Part Number    00-117-336

Main Function    Digital Servo Electronics + Interbus Master

Controller    KRC2 Ed05 / VKRC2 Ed05

Mounting    Plugs into the MFC3 (Multi-Function Card)

Weight    ~0.065 kg (very light, small form factor)

What makes the “C33” version different?

Compared to the older 3.02 version (00-108-313), the C33 (00-117-336) features:

Improved Processing: Faster path calculation and encoder feedback processing.

Firmware: It typically runs firmware version 1.xx (e.g., v1.10 or v1.40).

Compatibility: It is strictly for the MFC3. It will not physically fit or communicate correctly with the older MFC1 or MFC2 cards used in very early KRC2 cabinets.

Common Error Codes

If this specific card (00-117-336) fails or is loose, you will see the following on your KCP:

“Local Interbus-Master failure” – The IBS chip on the C33 card cannot start.

“DSE-IBS: Time-out while waiting for confirmation” – The communication between the PC and the servo drives has timed out.

“Error during DSE-IBS reset” – Usually happens during boot-up if the card is defective.

Maintenance Tip

Because the 00-117-336 is a small card mounted on top of a larger one, it is held in place by plastic standoffs and high-density pin connectors. In environments with high vibration (like a press shop), these pins can sometimes oxidize or vibrate slightly loose.

Pro-Tip: If you are getting intermittent communication errors, carefully remove the 00-117-336 from the MFC3. clean the gold pins with contact cleaner, and press it back in firmly.