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).

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.

00-117-336

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.