Programmable logic controllers (PLCs): the scalable AC500, AC500-eCo, AC500-S and AC500-XC PLC series offer solutions for small, medium and high-end applications. The AC500 platform offers different performance levels and is an ideal choice for high availability, extreme conditions or safety solutions. It provides hardware and software compatibility from compact PLCs to high-end and safety PLCs.

Series
AC500, AC500-eCo, AC500-S, AC500-XC
Scale
Small, medium and high-end applications
Programming
IEC 61131-3
ASP's role
Selection, programming, panel integration, service

Which series for what?

  • AC500: the flagship PLC with a wide range of performance, communication and I/O capabilities for industrial applications. An ideal choice for complex, high-speed machine and network solutions.
  • AC500-eCo: a compact PLC with flexible and economical configurations for your modern control system. An ideal choice for smaller applications.
  • AC500-S: the safety PLC that offers certified safety functions for machine safety applications together with standard automation on a single platform.
  • AC500-XC: the version designed for extreme conditions, with an extended temperature range and resistance to harsh environments.

When a PLC, when a DCS?

For machine and compact automation applications a PLC is often the right choice. In process-heavy plants that need many loops, alarm management and redundancy, a DCS (for example Freelance or System 800xA) comes to the fore. We described the criteria to look at in our article PLC or DCS?.

AC500 projects with ASP Otomasyon

  • Selection: choosing the series and configuration for the I/O, performance, communication and environmental needs of the application.
  • Programming: in IEC 61131-3 languages with the type-circuit library (PLC/DCS programming).
  • Panel integration: where the project needs it, design and manufacture of the control panel within the project scope (our project approach).
  • Data connectivity: passing PLC data to upper systems with OPC (OPC technologies).
  • Service: maintenance and fault support (service and maintenance).
PLC/DCS ProgrammingIEC 61131-3: FBD, ST, SFC.Building an I/O listThe shared source for panels and software.Freelance DCSPLC compactness with DCS functionality.

Frequently asked questions

Which AC500 series should I choose?

The choice depends on the number of I/O points, speed and communication needs, environmental conditions and safety requirements. When you describe your application we can choose the suitable series and configuration together.

Is AC500-S enough for safety functions?

AC500-S offers certified safety functions for machine safety applications. The safety level an application needs must be set by a risk assessment; for that assessment the relevant standards and competent bodies should be consulted.