AC500-eCo: your PLC from ABB

Unique scalable concept, optimal costs...

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Modern PLC solutions need to deliver the power where it is needed, when it is
needed, while ensuring the project stays on schedule and within budget.
It truly is time to change – for more.

More memory More programming comfort

The AC500-eCo offers you more memory than any comparable The AC500-eCo saves you time and money by featuring the
system on the market today. 128 kB user memory makes tried and tested CoDeSys programming environment across
program optimization obsolete. the entire AC500 range.

More speed More flexibility

Program processing time 0.1 µs/instruction provides the All analog inputs on CPU PM564 can be con­figured as digital
performance your application needs. inputs to allow individual customer solutions.

More communication More support

Communication is the key to success for most modern PLC Help is never more than a phone call away thanks to our
solutions. As you would expect from the renowned AC500 exceptional network of support centers. Our hotline is avail-
family, the AC500-eCo comes with onboard Ethernet. able to you 24/7 for technical support and advice.

Performance PM591

PM590

PM583

PM582

PM573
AC500

PM572

PM564
Stand-alone
AC500-eCo

PM554

Versatility

AC500 family, your PLCs from ABB - AC500 CPU range

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The AC500-eCo from ABB is a range of uniquely scalable Scalable flexibility

PLCs offering you unrivalled cost effectiveness for modern The AC500-eCo is fully compatible with the entire AC500 PLC
industrial automation applications where small-scale PLC family. This provides you with the option to build customized
solutions often represent the ideal solution. solutions based on the complete S500 and S500-eCo I/O
range.
Based on the successful AC500 range, these extremely com-
pact entry-level PLCs offer the most flexible and economical Versatile
configuration available, low cost and straightforward servicing The AC500-eCo offers multiple types of input and output
and all of the requirements of a modern control system for signals together with AC500 libraries and function blocks for
small applications – without compromising on the power and the most diverse specific customer requirements.
support you have come to expect from ABB.

Easy to use Your advantages at a glance:

The AC500-eCo integrates perfectly into the AC500 family.
The common programming system across the entire AC500 – Extremely easy to use
range will save you time, as the CoDeSys programming envi- – Economical, cost-effective concept
ronment is custom made for easy integrated network configu- – Unrivalled scalability and flexibility
ration. In addition, the user program can be downloaded via – Optimal versatility
an SD card without the need for programming tools.

Economical
We integrated multiple functions into single I/Os to allow for
individual customer solutions.

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Scalability Easy installation

ABB’s system designers have packed an impressive array of Installation could hardly be more straightforward thanks to
features into this pioneering entry-level range to deliver even some of the features offered by the AC500-eCo – designed
better scalability and flexibility than ever before. This enables especially to make your life easier. For example, pre-wiring is
you to not only save money on buying unnecessary equipment possible via the use of deductible terminals. In addition, the
that you are not going to need, but also the flexibility to scale modules can be fitted to the DIN rail with easy-to-use snap-
up as and when needs dictate. on mechanism.

Performance Certification
The AC500-eCo offers you a powerful PLC system that is As you would expect from an ABB product, the AC500-eCo is
truly outstanding in its class, featuring a generous 128 kB user approved for customer use by accredited certification organi-
memory coupled with a fast CPU offering program processing zations around the world. This means you have the peace of
times of 0.1 µs/instruction. mind of knowing that the entire range can be deployed safely,
reliably and globally. Ask your local sales representative for
State-of-the-art design more information.
This future-oriented design with its slim footprint, rapid and
secure cabling options and integrated diagnostic / monitoring
indicators will integrate perfectly into your application. In Your advantages at a glance:
addition, a secure connection to the system bus is ensured
by means of sturdy, laterally integrated plugs. – More scalability
– Better performance
– Future-oriented design
– Easy to install
– Approval for customer use

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Multiple communication options Simple networking

From the drawing-board up, ABB’s engineers designed the An integrated serial interface parameterized as a Modbus
AC500-eCo family with communication in mind. It’s no surprise, master/slave or CS31 master provides an easy means of
therefore, that our package comes with a comprehensive range exchanging data. And there’s more: A second serial interface
of communication options as standard, including Modbus and an SD card holder can optionally be attached, allowing
master/slave, CS31 and a CPU with onboard Ethernet – a rich for the possibility of having a total of two serial ports available
set of features normally only found in high-end product ranges. for programming and communication purposes.

Easy configuration
The innovative AC500-eCo comes with an easily integrated Your advantages at a glance:
network configuration based on CoDeSys – ultimately saving
you precious time and money. – Comprehensive communication options
– Rich feature set and easy configuration
– Straightforward configuration
– Option for secondary serial interface and SD card

Examples of communication

AC500 PC with
CPU with Ethernet PS501

Programming, UDP or
MODBUS TCP on Ethernet

PM5x4-x-ETH

CS31 on AC500-eCo CS31 Modbus on AC500-eCo

COM1 Master Modbus Master COM2 (option)

HMI
S500 I/O CS31-Interface + I/O Modbus slave

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Easy to learn Easy to commission

Offering all of the advantages you would expect from the AC500 ABB’s advanced simulation mode allows programs to be
family of devices, the AC500-eCo delivers an impressive set debugged without the need for PLC hardware, thereby redu-
of powerful programming features. In addition, thanks to the cing on-site testing requirements. Our user-configurable I/O
fact that ABB uses a common CoDeSys-based programming system gives you the flexibility of being able to make decisions
system for the entire AC500 family, it is a snap to learn and and modifications right up to the last minute. Likewise a
configure. ­graphical diagnosis environment speeds up commissioning
to keep you on schedule.
Easy to program
You will be up and running in no time with our IEC 61131-3
compliant programming software. Based on the popular Your advantages at a glance:
AC500 family, all of your existing AC500 libraries are compa-
tible and immediately available for use. – Easy to learn
– Easy to program
– Easy to commission

Visualization, programming, diagnosis, test

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Flexible Customer oriented

ABB’s AC500-eCo has been designed to integrate seamlessly The AC500-eCo is made for you. It offers individually custom-
into the broader AC500 family, offering you the decisive ben- ized solutions to be created by using S500 and S500-eCo I/O
efit of having a fully scalable and modular system. modules in combination with AC500-eCo CPUs for small /
stand-alone applications, or – should the need arise – AC500
Economical CPUs for middle and high-end applications.
The scalability offered by the entry-level AC500-eCo gives you
the assurance of knowing that the system is able to grow with
your needs – another reason for choosing one of the most Your advantages at a glance:
flexible and economical PLC systems available on the market
today. – Flexibility
– Economical
– Customer oriented

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Versatile
The AC500-eCo offers everything you’ve come to expect from
a modern PLC platform – accessories not excluded: A broad
set of accessories rounds off the many benefits of our compact
line. Covering everything from a comprehensive software and
visualization package, to programming cables, lithium batteries
and terminal blocks, ABB’s AC500-eCo offers a host of acces-
sories that gives you the power to implement your application
economically and in time. 1 Wall Mounting 2 Cover

Customer-friendly application support

Our local sales organizations are always available and will be
happy to advise you prior to your order. In addition, our
friendly, competent team of support consultants can be con-
tacted any time via our 24/7 hotline.

Your advantages at a glance:

3 SD-Card Adapter 4 SD-Card

– Versatility
– Customer-friendly application support
– Only pay for what you actually use

5 Adapter with COM2 6 Adapter with

5 + realtime clock realtime clock

2
6
3

4 7

8
7 Adapter with COM2 8 Simulator TA571-SIM
9

10

9 COM1 USB 10 COM2 USB

programming cable programming cable

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Technical data

AC500-eCo CPUs
User
Onboard I/Os Digital Onboard I/O Analog Onboard I/O Ethernet Power
Type program Order code
memory DI/DO/AI/AO Input signal Output signal Input signal Output signal Interface supply
Transistor, 24 V DC,
PM554-T 128 kB 8/6/–/– 24 V DC – – – 24 V DC 1TNE 968 900 R0100
0.5 A
Relay, 24 V DC,
PM554-R 128 kB 8/6/–/– 24 V DC – – – 24 V DC 1TNE 968 900 R0200
100-240 V AC, 2 A
Relay, 24 V DC,
PM554-R-AC 128 kB 8/6/–/– 24 V DC – – – 100-240 V AC 1TNE 968 900 R0220
100-240 V AC, 2 A
Transistor, 24 V DC, 0…10 V, 0…20 mA,
PM564-T * 128 kB 6/6/2/1 24 V DC 0…10 V: 10 bits – 24 V DC 1TNE 968 900 R1100
0.5 A 4…20 mA

Relay, 24 V DC, 0…10 V, 0…20 mA,

PM564-R * 128 kB 6/6/2/1 24 V DC 0…10 V: 10 bits – 24 V DC 1TNE 968 900 R1200
100-240 V AC, 2 A 4…20 mA

Relay, 24 V DC, 0…10 V, 0…20 mA,

PM564-R-AC * 128 kB 6/6/2/1 24 V DC 0…10 V: 10 bits – 100-240 V AC 1TNE 968 900 R1220
100-240 V AC, 2 A 4…20 mA

Transistor, 24 V DC,
PM554-T-ETH 128 kB 8/6/–/– 24 V DC – – yes 24 V DC 1TNE 968 900 R0110
0.5 A
Transistor, 24 V DC, 0…10 V, 0…20 mA,
PM564-T-ETH * 128 kB 6/6/2/1 24 V DC 0…10 V: 10 bits yes 24 V DC 1TNE 968 900 R1110
0.5 A 4…20 mA

Relay, 24 V DC, 0…10 V, 0…20 mA,

PM564-R-ETH * 128 kB 6/6/2/1 24 V DC 0…10 V: 10 bits yes 24 V DC 1TNE 968 900 R1210
100-240 V AC, 2 A 4…20 mA

Relay, 24 V DC, 0…10 V, 0…20 mA,

PM564-R-ETH-AC * 128 kB 6/6/2/1 24 V DC 0…10 V: 10 bits yes 100-240 V AC 1TNE 968 900 R1211
100-240 V AC, 2 A 4…20 mA
*All analog inputs on AC500-eCo CPU PM564 can be configured as digital inputs.

S500-eCo I/O
Terminal block Terminal block
Type DI/DO/DC Input signal Output signal Order code
9 poles 11 poles
DI561 8DI / – / – 24 V DC – 1 – 1TNE 968 902 R2101
DI562 16DI / – / – 24 V DC – 1 1 1TNE 968 902 R2102
DI571 8DI / – / – 100-240 V AC – 1 1 1TNE 968 902 R2103

DO561 – / 8D0 / – – Transistor, 24 V DC, 0.5 A – 1 1TNE 968 902 R2201

DO571 – / 8DO / – – Relay, 24 V DC, 100-240 V AC, 2 A – 1 1TNE 968 902 R2202

DO572 – / 8DO / – – Triac, 100-240 V AC, 0.3 A 1 1 1TNE 968 902 R2203

DX561 8DI / 8DO/ – 24 V DC Transistor, 24 V DC, 0.5 A 1 1 1TNE 968 902 R2301

DX571 8DI / 8DO/ – 24 V DC Relay, 24 V DC, 100-240 V AC, 2 A 1 1 1TNE 968 902 R2302
Transistor, 24 V DC, 0.1A, HE 10-20
DC561 – / – / 16DC 24 V DC HE10-20 – 1TNE 968 902 R2001
connector for prewiring system interfast
-2.5...+2.5 V, -5...+5 V, 0...5 V,
AI561 4AI / – – 1 1 1TNE 968 902 R1101
0...10 V, 0...20 mA, 4...20 mA
AO561 – / 2AO – -10...+10 V, 0...20 mA, 4...20 mA – 1 1TNE 968 902 R1201
-2.5...+2.5 V, -5...+5 V, 0...5 V,
AX561 4AI / 2AO -10...+10 V, 0...20 mA, 4...20 mA 1 1 1TNE 968 902 R1301
0...10 V, 0...20 mA, 4...20 mA
PT100, PT1000, Ni100, Ni1000,
AI562 2AI / – – – 1 1TNE 968 902 R1102
Resistance: 150Ω, 300Ω
Thermocouples: S, T, R, E, N, K, J,
AI563 4AI / – – 1 1 1TNE 968 902 R1103
Voltage range : ±80 mV
Terminal blocks (9 or 11 poles) are necessary for S500-eCo I/Os. They are delivered separately. Note: Only ABB S500-eCo terminal blocks are suitable for S500-eCo I/Os (see table S500-eCo terminal blocks).

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S500-eCo terminal blocks
Type Descriptions Order code
L44460901501 9 poles terminal block for S500-eCo I/O modules, screw front / cable side 1SSS 444 609 R1100
L44461101501 11 poles terminal block for S500-eCo I/O modules, screw front / cable side 1SSS 444 611 R1100
L44440901501 9 poles terminal block for S500-eCo I/O modules, screw front / cable front 1SSS 444 409 R1100
L44441101501 11 poles terminal block for S500-eCo I/O modules, screw front / cable front 1SSS 444 411 R1100
L44470901501 9 poles terminal block for S500-eCo I/O modules, spring front / cable front 1SSS 444 709 R1100
L44471101501 11 poles terminal block for S500-eCo I/O modules, spring front / cable front 1SSS 444 711 R1100

Software and cable

Type Descriptions Order code
PS501 Programming package PS501 Control Builder AC500 1SAP 190 100 R0002
License for runtime visualization package. For installation and visualization of images created
PS541-HMI 1SAP 190 500 R0001
with the programming package PS501. Delivery includes license code and documentation.
TK503 Programming cable USB => RS485 SUB-D, 3 meters, COM1 1TNE 968 901 R1100
TK504 Programming cable USB => RS485 terminal block, 3 meters, COM2 1TNE 968 901 R2100

Options
Type Descriptions Order code
MC502 SD Memory card 512 MB 1SAP 180 100 R0001
MC503 SD Memory card adapter 1TNE 968 901 R0100
TA561-RTC Real-time clock 1TNE 968 901 R3200
TA560 Lithium battery for TA561-RTC and TA562-RS-RTC 1SAP 181 300 R0001
TA562-RS Serial communication interface COM2, RS485, terminal block 1TNE 968 901 R4300
TA562-RS-RTC Serial communication interface COM2 with real-time clock, RS485, terminal block 1TNE 968 901 R5210
TA566 Wall mounting accessory for AC500 CPU and S500 I/O modules 1TNE 968 901 R3107
TA570 Terminal blocks for CPU and option cover 1TNE 968 901 R3203
TA571-SIM TA571-SIM, digital input simulator 1TNE 968 903 R0203

Starter kit
Type Descriptions Order code
PM554-STAKIT 1x CPU PM554-T, 1x TK503 programming cable, 1x PS501 Starter kit version, 1x “Getting started” CD, 1x screwdriver 1TNE 968 903 R0100

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