Basic Information

Equipped with the AC500 V2 medium-sized PLC platform, it has 4MB program memory and 3.5MB data memory. The working power supply is 24VDC with a voltage fluctuation range of plus or minus 20%. The module size is 62×76×67.5 mm, and the overall weight is approximately 0.16 kilograms. It is produced in the ABB Automation Production Base in Sweden. The working temperature range is from -10°C to +55°C, and the storage temperature range is from -25°C to +70°C. The product enjoys a twelve-month original factory warranty service.

Function and Positioning

As the mid-range main CPU of the AC500 series, it is suitable for medium-sized to large-scale automation projects, balancing running performance and usage cost. It particularly supports ARCNET industrial network communication. It can realize logic control, process control, and simple motion positioning control. It integrates two RS232 and RS485 communication interfaces to meet the requirements of program writing, debugging, ModbusRTU and CS31 communication. It is equipped with an FBP fieldbus interface, has a built-in SD card slot for program backup, data recording, and firmware upgrade, and is paired with an illuminated liquid crystal display and physical buttons to support on-site local data viewing, parameter setting, and equipment fault diagnosis.

Core Performance Parameters

The program storage memory is 4MB flash memory, the running data memory is 3.5MB running memory, the basic bit instruction operation speed can reach 0.05 microseconds. It is equipped with a floating-point operation processor to ensure the efficiency of complex operations. It has two independent communication ports. The terminal interface supports various serial communication protocols, the DB9 interface is compatible with equipment programming and debugging, and it integrates the ARCNET communication interface. The bus expansion slot can be externally connected with various high-speed communication modules. The overall supports a total of 1024 points of IO expansion locally and remotely. The dedicated programming software complies with international industrial control programming standards and supports the writing of control programs in multiple mainstream programming languages.

General Adaptable Accessories

It can be used in combination with the entire series of S500 digital and analog input/output modules, compatible with ARCNET communication modules and other industrial bus communication expansion modules. It is assembled with a dedicated function base plate and industrial installation rails. It supports the use of regular FAT32 format memory cards for data storage and is paired with dedicated communication programming cables for data connection and debugging between the computer and the controller.

Applicable Equipment Fields

It is widely used in water treatment environmental protection projects, photovoltaic and wind power small power stations, food and beverage packaging machinery, HVAC air conditioning building automation, and general mechanical equipment, automotive parts manufacturing, and other industries. Especially suitable for automation systems that require ARCNET network communication. It can be used in automated production lines, packaging equipment, injection molding machinery, pumping stations, sewage treatment control systems, new energy unit control, and building overall automation systems.