System Data AC500-XC

Note

Assembly, construction and connection of devices of the variant AC500-XC is identical to AC500 (standard) AC500 (Standard). The following description provides information on general technical data of AC500-XC system.

Environmental Conditions

Process and supply voltages
24 V DC Process and supply voltage 24 V DC (-25 %, +30 % inclusive ripple)
Absolute limits 18 V…31.2 V inclusive ripple
Ripple < 10 %
Protection against reverse polarity yes
Allowed interruptions of power supply
  DC supply Interruption < 10 ms, time between 2 interruptions > 1 s, PS2

Attention

Exceeding the maximum process or supply voltage (< -35 V DC and > + 35 V DC) could lead to unrecoverable damage of the system.

Attention

For the supply of the modules, power supply units according to PELV or SELV specifications must be used.

Note

The creepage distances and clearances meet the requirements of the overvoltage category II, pollution degree 2.

Temperature
Operating

-40 °C … +70 °C

-40 °C … -30 °C: Proper start-up of system; technical data not guaranteed

-40 °C … 0 °C: Due to the LCD technology, the display might not be readable

-40 °C…+40 °C vertical mounting of modules possible, output load limited to 50 % per group

+60 °C …+70 °C with the following deratings:

  • System is limited to max. 2 Communication Modules per Terminal Base
  • Applications certified for cULus up to 60 °C
  • Digital inputs: maximum number of simultaneously switched on input channels limited to 75 % per group (e.g. 8 channels => 6 channels)
  • Digital outputs: output current maximum value (all channels together) limited to 75 % per group (e.g. 8 A => 6 A)
  • Analog outputs only if configured as voltage output: maximum total output current per group is limited to 75 % (e.g. 40 mA => 30 mA)
  • Analog outputs only if configured as current output: maximum number of simultaneously used output channels limited to 75 % per group (e.g. 4 channels => 3 channels)
Storage / Transport -40 °C … +85 °C
Humidity
Operating / Storage 100 % r. H. with condensation
Air pressure
Operating

-1000 m …. 4000 m (1080 hPa … 620 hPa)

>2000 m (<795 hPa): max. operating temperature must be reduced by 10 K (e.g. 70 °C to 60°C)
Immunity to corrosive gases
Operating

Yes, according to:

ISA S71.04.1985 Harsh group A, G3/GX

IEC 60721-3-3  3C2 / 3C3
Immunity to salt mist
Operating

Yes, horizontal mounting only, according to:

IEC 60068-2-52 severity level: 1

Attention

:strong:Risk of corrosion!

Unused connectors and slots may corrode, if using XC devices in salt mist environments.

Protect unused connectors and slots with TA535 protective caps for XC devices TA535: Protective Caps TA535 for XC Devices Protective Caps TA535 for XC Devices.

Electromagnectic Compatibility
Radiated emission (radio disturbances)

Yes, according to:

CISPR 16-2-3
Conducted emission (radio disturbances)

Yes, according to:

CISPR 16-2-1, CISPR 16-1-2
Electrostatic discharge (ESD)

Yes, according to:

IEC 61000-4-2, zone B, criterion B
Fast transient interference voltages (burst)

Yes, according to:

IEC 61000-4-4, zone B, criterion B
High energy transient interference voltages (surge)

Yes, according to:

IEC 61000-4-5, zone B, criterion B
Influence of radiated disturbances

Yes, according to:

IEC 61000-4-3, zone B, criterion A
Influence of line-conducted interferences

Yes, according to:

IEC 61000-4-6, zone B, criterion A
Influence of power frequency magnetic fields

Yes, according to:

IEC 61000-4-8, zone B, criterion A

Note

In order to prevent malfunctions, it is recommended, that the operating personnel discharge themselves prior to touching communication connectors or perform other suitable measures to reduce effects of electrostatic discharges.

Warning

:strong:Risk of malfunctions and damages to persons!

Unused slots for Communication Modules are not protected against accidentally touch. Dust and Dirt may cause contact problems and malfunctions.

Unused slots for Communication Modules must be covered with Dummy Communication Modules (TA524 TA524 - Dummy Communication Module).

I/O-Bus connectors must not be touched during operation.

Mechanical Data

Wiring method Spring terminals
Degree of protection IP 20
Vibration resistance

Yes, according to:

IEC 61131-2

IEC 60068-2-6

IEC 60068-2-64
Shock resistance

Yes, according to:

IEC 60068-2-27
Assembly position

Horizontal

Vertical (no application in salt mist environment)
Assembly on DIN rail
DIN rail type

According to IEC 60715

35 mm, depth 7.5 mm or 15 mm
Assembly with screws
Screw diameter 4 mm
Fastening torque 1.2 Nm

Environmental Tests

Storage

IEC 60068-2-1 Test Ab: cold withstand test -40 °C / 16 h

IEC 60068-2-2 Test Bb: dry heat withstand test +85 °C / 16 h
Humidity

IEC 60068-2-30 Test Db: Cyclic (12 h / 12 h) Damp-Heat Test 55 °C, 93 % r. H. / 25 °C, 95 % r. H., 6 cycles

IEC 60068-2-78, Stationary Humidity Test: 40 °C, 93 % r. H., 240 h
Insulation Test IEC 61131-2
Vibration resistance

IEC 61131-2 / IEC 60068-26: 5 Hz … 500 Hz, 2 g (with SD Memory Card inserted)

IEC 60068-2-64: 5 Hz … 500 Hz, 4 g rms
Shock resistance IEC 60068-2-27: all 3 axes 15 g, 11 ms, half-sinusoidal
EMC Immunity
Electrostatic discharge (ESD)

Electrostatic voltage in case of air discharge: 8 kV

Electrostatic voltage in case of contact discharge: 6 kV
Fast transient interference voltages (burst)

Supply voltage units (DC): 4 kV

Digital inputs/outputs (24 V DC): 2 kV

Analog inputs/outputs: 2 kV

Communication lines shielded: 2 kV

I/O supply (DC-out): 2 kV
High energy transient interference voltages (surge)

Supply voltage units (DC): 1 kV CM* / 0.5 kV DM*

Digital inputs/outputs (24 V DC): 1 kV CM* / 0.5 kV DM*

Analog inputs/outputs: 1 kV CM* / 0.5 kV DM*

Communication lines shielded: 1 kV CM*

I/O supply (DC-out): 0,5 kV CM* / 0.5 kV DM*

* CM = Common Mode, * DM = Differential Mode
Influence of radiated disturbances Test field strength: 10 V/m
Influence of line-conducted interferences Test voltage: 10 V
Power frequency magnetic fields

30 A/m 50 Hz

30 A/m 60 Hz