Introduction

This chapter provides information on assembly, construction and connection of control systems of the product family AC500.

The AC500 product family consists of the sub-families:

• AC500 (standard): standard PLC that offers a wide range of performance levels and scalability.
• AC500-eCo: cost-effective PLC that offers total inter-operability with the core AC500 range.
• AC500-S: PLC for special safety requirements in all functional safety applications.

AC500 (standard) and AC500-S provide devices with -XC extension as a product variant. Those devices operate mainly identical to the appropriate AC500 product family, however, can be operated under extreme conditions System Data AC500-XC.

AC500 product family is characterized by functional modularity, i.e. the devices of all AC500 sub-families can be combined flexible.

As assembly, construction and connection for the devices of the AC500 product family is similar, information that is valid for all sub-families is provided within an overall section. Details that are only valid for a specific AC500 sub-family are described in separate sections.

As assembly, construction and connection for the devices of the AC500 product family is similar, information that is valid for all sub-families is provided within an overall section System Assembly, Construction and Connection. Details that are only valid for a specific AC500 sub-family are described in separate sections.

Note

:strong:Consider the Safety Instructions

In the description, special attention must be paid to designs using electrical isolation, earthing and EMC measures for the reasons stated. Consider the safety instructions for AC500 product family Safety Instructions.