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Application descriptions

AC500 as advanced RTU controller

AC500 cloud demo

Advantages of AC500 as RTU Programming and configuration
AC500’s open system architecture adds value to The Ability Automation Builder is the one and
TM
your applications: In addition to general logic only tool for programming , configuring and com-
capacity, it offers advanced pre-calculation and munication.
communication possibilities. AC500 CPUs and
I/O modules fulfill requirements and offer fea- One tool for the complete PLC Automation
tures that are requested in industries where RTU product family
units are used.
As an open communication platform, AC500 is IEC 61131-3 compliant
compatible with IEC 60870-5-104, IEC 61850,
OPC UA, MQTT and Modbus TCP. Furthermore, Six programming languages incl. C and C++
Ethernet protocols based on TCP/IP and UDP can for solving complex tasks
be developed by the user. Protocols such as Mod-
bus RTU, ASCII, PROFIBUS and PROFINET, among A comprehensive set of ready-to-use
others, can be used for connection to devices and libraries for time efficiency
actuators.
Machine safety standards up to SIL3 or
Applications and segments PL e can be combined to form an integrated
AC500 has often been named the PLC of choice in safety solution
the machinery, infrastructure and process indus-
tries. 08

Easy to handle with intuitive tools

Low-cost and power Hot swap, network redundancy Gateway functionality with
consumption, small footprint telecontrol protocol

Versions for extended operating Data collector and concentrator
temperature from -40 °C up to Data logging and data storage MQTT cloud connectivity
+70 °C
Communication capability Cryptographic tools and
HTML5 integrated WEB interface Modbus, IEC 60870-5-104,
IEC 61850, OPC UA and more security functionalities