ABB  PLC AC500 – ECO Your PLC From ABBReturn on your investment is one of the key benefits with the new AC500-eCo PLC from ABB Buy what is necessary and nothing more, reduce engineering and commissioning time, keep maintenance costs under control, and last but not least, take advantage of the very high performance from ABB to give both you and your customers a competitive edge.

Economical entry level for PLC stand-alone solutions
• Investment-saving solution due to hardware and software compatibility with the AC500 family
• Cost-saving solution for example, simple-to-position applications with configurable interrupts, fast counters and pulse-width modulation outputs
• Space-saving solution due to high functionality with integrated onboard digital and analogue I/Os
• Time-saving solution using multiple serial ports for simultaneous engineering and communication

Change for moreModern 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.

ScalabilityABB’s system designers have packed an impressive array of features into this pioneering entry-level range to deliver even better scalability and flexibility than ever before. This enables you to not only save money on buying unnecessary equipment that you are not going to need, but also the flexibility to scale up as and when needs dictate.

PerformanceThe AC500-eCo offers you a powerful PLC system that is truly outstanding in its class, featuring a generous 128 kB user memory coupled with a fast CPU offering program processing times of 0.1 μs/instruction.

State-of-the-art designThis future-oriented design with its slim footprint, rapid and secure cabling options and integrated diagnostic / monitoring indicators will integrate perfectly into your application. In addition, a secure connection to the system bus is ensured by means of sturdy, laterally integrated plugs.

Easy installationInstallation could hardly be more straightforward thanks to some of the features offered by the AC500-eCo – designed especially to make your life easier. For example, pre-wiring is possible via the use of deductible terminals. In addition, the modules can be fitted to the DIN rail with easy-to-use snap-on mechanism.

CertificationAs you would expect from an ABB product, the AC500-eCo is approved for customer use by accredited certification organizations around the world. This means you have the peace of mind of knowing that the entire range can be deployed safely, reliably and globally.

Your advantages at a glance:– More scalability– Better performance– Future-oriented design– Easy to install– Approval for customer use