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Application descriptions
Machine controllers based on AC500 PLC

From simple to high end motion applications                                                                          Multi-axis motion coordination with EtherCAT®
– Convenient PLC portfolio for diverse applications                                                                  ABB's AC500 PLC using EtherCAT® real-time bus delivers
                                                                                                                     high performance for multi-axis control applications.
   – Simple machine control with AC500-eCo PLC
       – Point-to-point motion with PTO outputs or Modbus                                                            The AC500 PLC provides an industry solution with
           communication with the drive                                                                              IEC 61131-3 programming and PLCopen® motion functions in
                                                                                                                     combination with ABB drives such as ACSM1 fitted with the
   – Mid-range applications with AC500 PLC                                                                           FECA-01 EtherCAT module for higher power axes or ACS355
       – EtherCAT communication with the drive or remote I/O                                                         and ACS850 drives or with MicroFlex e150.
           and cam-switch for synchronized motion
                                                                                                                     This popular high-performance motion bus provides simple
   – High-end motion application with PM595                                                                          ‘daisy chain’ connection.
       – Axis interpolation e.g. for Delta robot

– Easy integration and excellent scalability using Automation
   Builder

– Motion library for complex applications

       EtherCAT multi-axis coordinated motion                                                                                                 Automation Builder
                              MRS / ERP                                                                              2

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3 STO

       Rotary Servo         Rotary Servo                                                               Rotary Servo  AC motor  AC motor                           1 AC500 PLC
                                                                                                                                                                  2 CP600 HMI
                                                                                                                                                                  3 Pluto Safety PLC module
                                                                                                                                                                  4 MicroFlex e150
                                                                                                                                                                  5 MotiFlex e180
                                                                                                                                                                  6 ACSM1
                                                                                                                                                                  7 ACS355
                                                                                                                                                                  8 ACS850
                                                                                                                                                                  9 S500 EtherCAT I/O

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