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Application descriptions

Network architecture

Communication with AC500 – always the right solution PROFIBUS DP ®
Flexibility, real-time capability and the highest possible data PROFIBUS DP enables flexible configuration by means of a
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transmission speed are just some of the communication de- mono and multi-master systems structure. Data rates of up to
mands made on automation systems. With its AC500 control 12 Mbit/s on twisted pair cables and/or optical fiber, as well
system, ABB developed a communication platform offering as the option to connect up to 126 devices (master/slave) to
customer oriented solutions for the most varied communi- one bus segment enable simple and robust communication
cation tasks. Simple network configuration and diagnostic solutions.
options using the Automation Builder enables fast planning,
implementation and commissioning, thus helping save engi- CANopen ®
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neering time and project costs. Among others, ABB's AC500 CANopen offers fast data transmission and high immunity in
supports the following communication protocols: Master/Slave network topologies, with up to 127 participants
and transmission speeds of 10 kbit/s up to 1 Mbit/s depend-
PROFINET ® ing on bus length.
PROFINET I/O meets the sophisticated demands placed on
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real time Ethernet protocols in the world of automation. Very CS31-Bus
fast data transmission, integrated and standardized network CS31-Bus is a high-performance, proprietary ABB com-
structures from the control to the field level as well as flexible munication standard enabling transmission speeds of up to
network management support users in the implementation of 187.5 kbit/s. Up to 31 bus participants can communicate via
their automation solutions. RS485, simple telephone cable or optical fiber lines.

Automation
Builder DigiVis 500

Automation Builder
Industrial Ethernet (optionally ring redundancy)
CP600 AC500 PLC
11 HMI

Remote
system

AC500-eCo

Machine push
buttons

Flow
meter UMC
ACS800

Temp.
sensor
Field
devices Softstarter
Motor Actuator

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