ABB AC500-eCo

The AC500-eCo refers to ABB’s compact and cost-effective series of PLC products and devices. Its key features include a scalable, modular, and flexible design that does not compromise on reliability. These are designed for small to medium-scale applications, making them ideal entry-level solutions for industrial and OEM projects where space and cost efficiency are key.

At PLCS-Automation, we carry an extensive collection of ABB AC500-eCo devices and accessories for smart, scalable, and efficient industrial setups.

Product Features and Capabilities

The ABB AC500-eCo range of products offers the following features:

• Compact Design: Has a space-saving design, which makes it ideal for installations with limited cabinet space.
• Scalable and Modular: Can support up to 10 digital and analog I/O modules for growing application needs.
• Extensive Connectivity: Compatible with all standard industrial communication protocols, like Modbus TCP, PROFINET, and EtherNet/IP, for easy integration.
• Easy Programming: Supports the ABB Automation Builder software suite alongside standard IEC 61131-3 languages (Ladder Logic, Structured Text, Continuous Function Charts, Sequential Function Charts, and Instruction List).
• High Performance: Supports fast instruction processing times and high-speed I/Os for real-time control and visualisation.
• Built-in Cybersecurity: Offers secure communication protocols (HTTPS, FTPS)  and digitally signed firmware (for the V3 CPUs) to improve system security.

ABB AC500-eCo and Other Products Available

The most popular ABB AC500-eCo products we stock include:

• ABB AC500-eCo CPUs: Compact, cost-effective, fast, and scalable PLCs for basic automation tasks in small to medium-sized systems.
• ABB S500-eCo Terminal Block: Enables simplified wiring, fast module replacement, and robust signal connections when connecting I/O modules to the AC500-eCo PLC.
• ABB S500-eCo Pulse Train Output Module: Programmed using the Motion Control Library, this device uses pulse output to control positioning drives like steppers or servos.
• ABB S500-eCo I/O Modules: Designed to handle analog and/or digital signals in industrial automation systems and support flexible, space-efficient, and cost-sensitive system expansion.

Applications and Industries

The key applications of the ABB AC500-eCo products are as follows:

• Machine Building: Used in standard and specialised machinery, such as packaging machines and extruders, for compact, entry-level automation.
• Material Handling: Employed in systems like stacker cranes, lifts, and general material handling equipment.
• Water and Wastewater Management: Used in pumping stations and for general water treatment and supply control systems.
• Renewable Energy: Used for the control and monitoring of various renewable energy applications, including wind turbines, and often integrated with safety systems.
• Food and Beverage: Utilised for key process monitoring and control needs within the industry.

Browse Our Collection of ABB AC500-eCo Products

Planning to upgrade your existing automation system? Get access to the complete range of ABB AC500-eCo PLCs, I/O modules, accessories, and panel solutions for efficient, cost-efficient automation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the AC500-eCo PLC have a Web Server for Monitoring?

The ABB AC-500 Ethernet-enabled CPUs have an integrated HTML5 web server, which allows them access to processing data and user-defined web visualisations via a standard web browser.

What Software is Used to Program the AC500-eCo?

The complete ABB AC500-eCo range of products is programmed using ABB’s integrated engineering suite called Automation Builder. This software allows engineers and technicians to program the PLCs, safety devices, motion control systems, and HMI panels within a single tool.

Do the AC500-eCo Products Offer Onboard Communication Options?

Most AC500-eCo models include an onboard Ethernet port and a serial interface (RS-485 is standard). Thus, they are compatible with protocols such as Modbus TCP, PROFINET, Ethernet/IP, and Modbus RTU.

Does the ABB AC500-eCo Range Support IoT Communication?

The latest ABB AC500-eCo V3 CPUs have built-in IoT capabilities with secure and encrypted protocols like OPC UA and MQTT for easy connectivity to SCADA systems and cloud platforms.