PLC AC500 programmable automata from ABB
The AC500 PLC range provides a reliable and powerful platform for designing and building scalable, flexible and competitive automation solutions.
Scalable
- The scalability of the AC500 PLC is achieved by offering a wide variety of devices to design and implement configurations suitable for simple control tasks or complex automation solutions.
- Using a unique engineering tool it is possible to make simple to the most complex applications.
Competitive
- The AC500 platform has various CPUs, I/O modules, communication modules and accessories, among others.
- The perfect combination between the different types of I/O and CPU modules allows to adapt to the individual requirements of each application and offer a competitive solution.
Flexible
- The AC500 platform has been designed to offer the necessary ease, security and reliability to expand the automation system to new challenges.
- Memory, performance and communication possibilities mean more functionality, advanced visualization and more convenience of operation for better solutions for customers.
CPU AC500
AC500 CPUs have been designed to offer the ease, security and reliability needed to adapt to the new challenges of automation.
Integration
A wide range of fast processing CPUs were designed with the appropriate memory, performance and communication capabilities.
Using a single engineering software across the entire AC500 platform provides ease of meeting new demands.
Communications
- AC500 CPUs have a wide variety of communications integrated into the CPU base or through additional communication modules that can be freely combined, allowing to offer solutions that adapt to the needs of the architecture.
- These communication possibilities make it possible to integrate old installations, keep them updated today and lead them into the future.
- The web server built into the CPU provides a customizable graphical interface to access PLC data via a web browser anytime, anywhere.
- If the CPU has the integrated Ethernet port, the following protocols will be available: HTTP (web server), FTP (file transfer), SNTP (date and time synchronization), SMTP (sending email) and IEC 60870-5- 104 (remote control protocol).
Applications
The AC500 can be used in many applications, for example wind, solar trackers, data centers, ship control, tunnel automation, building control, packaging, rotary and robotics.
With our AC500 platform it is possible to acquire part of ABB’s “Know How” and experience in applications, thanks to the software libraries offered (for example in motion control, water, solar or control with frequency converters).
AC500 communication modules
ABB has developed different communication options for the AC500 platform, both at the control and field level. This benefits customers by making their automation solution backward-compatible, present-ready, and future-ready.
- The base of the AC500 CPU has 4 communication interfaces (serial and Ethernet among others) and allows the addition of up to 4 communication modules (depending on the chosen terminal base).
- These optional communication modules provide a wide variety of communication possibilities and can be integrated in different combinations for large and small automation solutions.
The communication protocols offered by the devices are:
- Series (Modbus RTU / ASCII / RCOM / ABB CS31)
- Ethernet (Modbus TCP/IP / UDP)
- PROFIBUS DP
- CANopen
- DeviceNet
- PROFINET
- EtherCAT
- RCOM
- ABB CS31
AC500 remote headers
ABB has developed different remote headers to be able to connect the I/O signals in a distributed way using different buses and communication networks.
- ABB offers a wide range of remote headers with the aim of keeping the automation solution compatible with the past, adapted to the present and ready for the future.
- In addition, most remote headers have integrated I/O (digital and analog) and functions such as fast counting.
Our remote headers provide a wide variety of connections for small and large automation solutions.
The communication protocols offered by the devices are:
- PROFINET
- PROFIBUS DP
- CANopen
- Series (ABB CS31)
- DeviceNET
- EtherCAT
S500 I/O modules
ABB proposes to make expanding or adding field devices a simple task for the user. For this reason, it has developed I/O modules configurable by software independently and multifunctional, which allow to adapt to different automation requirements: fast counting, signal ranges, etc.
It is possible to choose and combine any type of module with the following characteristics:
- CPU: possibility of local expansion up to 10 I/O modules.
- Remote headers: possibility of expansion, in most cases, up to 10 I/O modules.
Among all the I/O modules, which can be seen in the catalog, these are some of the highlights:
DIGITAL
- DI524 Module S500, 32 DI, 24 V DC, 1-wire (incl. 2 cont. 50KHz)
- DC522 Module S500, 16 DC, 24V DC/0.5 A, 2-wire (incl. 2 cont. 50KHz)
- DC523 Module S500, 24 DC, 24V DC/0.5 A, 1-wire (incl. 2 cont. 50KHz)
- DC532 Module S500, 16 DI / 16 DC, 24 V DC/ 0.5 A, 1-wire (incl. 2 cont, 50KHz)
- DO524 S500 module, 32 DO Transistor, 24 V DC/ 0.5 A
- DO526 Module S500, Transistor 2 A
- DX522 Module S500, 8 I GAVE 24 V DC, 8 DO Relay, 2-wire (incl. 2 cont. 50KHz)
- DX531 Module S500 8 I GAVE 230 VAC, 4 DO Relay, 2-wire
ANALOGUES
- AI523 Module S500, 16 AI, U/I/Pt100, 12 Bit + sign, 2-wire.
- AX521 Module S500, 4 AI / 4 AO, U/I/Pt100, 12 Bit+sign, 2-wire
- AX522 Module S500, 8 AI / 8 AO, U/I/Pt100, 12 Bit+sign, 2-wire. Max.4AO A
- AO523 S500 module, 16 AO, U/I, 12 Bit+sign, 2-wire. Max. 8AO A
- AI531 Module S500, 8AI, AI U/I/PT/TH.16bit
MODULES OF SPECIAL FUNCTIONS
- DA501 Module S500, 16 DI, 24 VDC / 8 DC, 24 VDC, 0.5 A max. / 4AI, U, I, RTD 12 Bit+sign / 2 AO, U, I, 12 Bit+sign
- CD522 Module 2xEncoder (max. 300KHz), 2 PWM., 2DI and 8DC (24VDC)
- DC541 Coupler 8 DC, 24v dc/0.5A, 1-fil. Cont. fast, interruptions. (communication module format)
AC500 accessories
ABB has developed different remote headers to be able to connect the I/O signals in a distributed way using different buses and communication networks.
- ABB offers a wide range of remote headers with the aim of keeping the automation solution compatible with the past, adapted to the present and ready for the future.
- In addition, most remote headers have integrated I/O (digital and analog) and functions such as fast counting.
Our remote headers provide a wide variety of connections for small and large automation solutions.
AC500 condition monitoring CMS
Monitoring and prediction of machine status based on AC500
The new FM502 module helps you monitor machine health, resulting in greater efficiency and reliability, minimizing operating and maintenance costs. This equipment can punch in a stand-alone installation or integrated with the AC500 PLC modular platform.
- Monitoring of signals at high frequencies (vibrations, current, voltage, speed/encoder).
- The FM502-CMS module must be connected to the TF5x1 terminal base for direct connection to the CPU, communication modules, and other I/O.
- The PM592 CPU uses the same TF5x1 base (data storage, signal processing or communications, C code for self-diagnosis algorithms, 4GB flash disk for fingerprints, data logging or trend indicator).
FM502-CMS module
- 128 MB of local memory.
- 16 analog inputs, all synchronously sampled; configurable as IEPE or +-10V.
- 50k samples/s per channel, 24bit ADC, adjustable sampling per channel, start, stop, trigger.
- Encoder inputs (5V or 24V) at 300 kHz, 2 counters; 12 modes, includes absolute SSI (1 MHz).
- Compact WAV files automatically delivered to the CPU, including sync signals from the encoder.
- Input values always available for fast I/O protection on the CPU (Even if no measurement is running).
- Included in Automation Builder: configuration, libraries for CMS control and WAV file handling.
- Application examples and signal processing library.
