System Assembly, Construction and Connection

Use the following list as a reference for setting up your AC500 PLC system.

For an AC500-eCo PLC system, use the description of the AC500-eCo Starter-Kit: AC500-eCo Starter Kit

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.

  1. Assemble and mount the AC500 control system either to DIN rail or to a metal plate Assembly: Mounting and Demounting

    Attention

    :strong:Avoidance of electrostatic charging

    PLC devices and equipment is sensitive to electrostatic discharge, which can cause internal damage and affect normal operation. Observe the following rules when handling the system:

    • Touch a grounded object to discharge potential static.
    • Wear an approved grounding wrist strap.
    • Do not touch connectors or pins on component boards.
    • Do not touch circuit components inside the equipment.
    • If available, use a static-safe workstation.
    • When not in use, store the equipment in appropriate static-safe packaging.
    Installation Steps AC500
      Installation step Further information
    ../_images/a7249c33e3872dcb0a33139000eba54e Snap the Terminal Base onto DIN rail or wall-mount with screws.  
    ../_images/a7249c33e3872dcb0a33139000eba54e Snap the additional Terminal Units for I/O modules onto DIN Rail (optional) or screw them (wall mounting).  
    ../_images/a7249c33e3872dcb0a33139000eba54e Make the sensor/actuator wire connections according to the dedicated Electronic module you want to use. Provide external process power supply as required. (*)
    ../_images/a7249c33e3872dcb0a33139000eba54e If required, make the fieldbus connections according to the dedicated master Communication Module you want to use. (*)
    ../_images/a7249c33e3872dcb0a33139000eba54e Plug the appropriate electronic and I/O modules in the correct locations (Processor Module, Communication Modules on TB, and eventually also I/O Modules onto dedicated TUs).  
    ../_images/a7249c33e3872dcb0a33139000eba54e Optional: Insert an approvabel battery depending on the requirements of the Processor Module (AC500 (Standard) or AC500-eCo) . Accessories: Handling of Accessories
    ../_images/a7249c33e3872dcb0a33139000eba54e Optional: Insert an SD memory card. MC502: MC502 - SD Memory Card
    ../_images/a7249c33e3872dcb0a33139000eba54e If required, make the FBP fieldbus slave connection according to the chosen FBP and use the dedicated FBP accessories (cables, master cable to M12, line termination, power supply connector, etc…). (**)
    ../_images/a7249c33e3872dcb0a33139000eba54e If required, plug the FBP-Plug on the M12 connector located on the Terminal Base.  
    ../_images/a7249c33e3872dcb0a33139000eba54e Connect a programming cable (e.g. TK501 in COM2/PLC and COM1/PC; TK502 is necessary for COM1/PLC) on the PC and on the AC500 PLC.  
    ../_images/a7249c33e3872dcb0a33139000eba54e Set the power on (process power supply first and PLC power supply).  
    ../_images/a7249c33e3872dcb0a33139000eba54e If required, set the address for integrated ETHERNET by using the LCD display and keyboard of the Processor Module.  
    ../_images/a7249c33e3872dcb0a33139000eba54e Install Automation_Builder software for configuration and programming. If required, also copy the appropriate EDS/GSD files into the Fieldbus configurator of Automation_Builder to manage the possible fieldbus slave modules connected to the AC500 master Communication Modules. (*)
    ../_images/a7249c33e3872dcb0a33139000eba54e Program the hardware configuration.  

    (*)  Proper wiring and addressing information see separate chapter: AC500 Device Description (Hardware)

    (**) Refer to the Installation Instructions for the particular devices. Follow appropriate fieldbus practices outline by the conventions and standards of each protocol used in the system.

  2. Assemble and mount the S500 devices either to DIN rail or to a metal plate Assembly: Mounting and Demounting

    Installation Steps S500 devices
    √ Installation step Further information
    ../_images/4bb03f81e38747ef0a33139000eba54e Snap the Terminal Unit onto DIN rail or screw it (wall mounting)  
    ../_images/4bb03f81e38747ef0a33139000eba54e Snap the additional Terminal Units for I/O modules onto DIN rail (optional) or screw them (wall mounting)  
    ../_images/4bb03f81e38747ef0a33139000eba54e Make the sensor/actuator wire connections according to the dedicated Electronic module you want to use (see dedicated pages), connect also a Process Power supply to the modules.  
    ../_images/4bb03f81e38747ef0a33139000eba54e Plug the different Electronic modules in the right place (FBP Interface module on TU, and eventually also I/O modules onto dedicated TUs)  
    ../_images/4bb03f81e38747ef0a33139000eba54e Make the FBP fieldbus connection acc. to the chosen FBP and use the dedicated FBP accessories (cables, master cable to M12, line termination, power supply connector, etc.) (*)
    ../_images/4bb03f81e38747ef0a33139000eba54e Plug the FBP-Plug on the M12 connector located on the Terminal Unit of the S500-FBP Interface Module  
    ../_images/4bb03f81e38747ef0a33139000eba54e Set the correct address onto the FBP Interface Module (rotary switches)  
    ../_images/4bb03f81e38747ef0a33139000eba54e Set the power on (process power supply first and FBP power supply)  
    ../_images/4bb03f81e38747ef0a33139000eba54e Start the communication  

    (*) Refer to the Installation Instructions of the used FBP device.

  3. Check the status LEDs of the modules. Information on the status LEDs is provided in the device description of the appropriate device.

  4. If the Processor Module provides an LED display on the front panel, read out information/set values. See the LED display chapter in the description of your Processor Module: Processor Modules (CPUs)