Based on the successful AC500 range, the extremely compact AC500-eCo PLCs offer the most flexible and economical configuration available, low cost and straightforward servicing and all requirements of a modern control system for small applications.
128 kB program memory, program processing time 0.08 µs/instruction.
CPU module PM556 with 512 kB program memory for more complex applications available.
1 onboard RS485 serial interface (2nd is optional).
Centrally expandable with up to 10 I/O modules (standard S500 and/or S500-eCo modules can be mixed) – this means up to 335 local I/O channels.
Optional SD card/SD card adapter for data storage and program backup.
Fast counter up to 50 kHz.
All analog inputs on PM564 CPUs can be configured as digital inputs to allow individual customer solutions.
Modbus data can be directly stored in the non volatile area of the internal data memory.
File handling including ZIP and UNZIP functionality.
Web server and FTP server features for Ethernet CPUs.
The AC500-eCo delivers an impressive set of programming features.
ABB uses a standard IEC61131-3-based programming system for the entire AC500 family - you will be up and running in no time with our IEC61131-3 compliant Automation Builder engineering suite.