The ABB AC500 ECO V3 PLCs represent a robust and versatile solution for entry-level automation needs. This comprehensive range of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) comes fully equipped with all necessary components, ensuring a seamless integration into various applications. Available in three performance classes—Basic, Standard, and Pro—these CPUs facilitate effortless scalability to meet evolving requirements.

Features

• Up to 8 MB user program memory (program, data, and web data) and up to 100 kB remanent data, eliminating the need for a battery.
• Extremely fast program processing time, down to 0.02 μs per instruction.
• Floating-point processors for rapid and precise calculations.
• Up to three RS485 serial interfaces using option boards.
• One or two independent Ethernet interfaces with switch capability.
• Equipped with a web server HTML5, FTP(s) server, and SNTP/NTP features for enhanced connectivity.
• Supports OPC UA server or OPC DA for data exchange, along with MQTT using secure TLS protocol.
• Onboard or optional real-time clock, functioning without a battery.
• Micro memory card slot for data storage and program backup.
• Up to 22 onboard I/O channels, featuring transistor or relay outputs.
• New fast I/O channels accommodating up to four fast counters/encoders and up to four PTO/PWM outputs for simplified motion applications.
• Digital or analog I/O channels with serial interface extension via up to three option boards.
• Centrally extendable with up to 10 I/O modules, allowing for a mix of standard S500 and/or S500-eCo modules.
• Impressive object-oriented programming capabilities.