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AC500-eCo
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Hardware Introduction
1.2 New Product of AC500 PLC Family
The AC500 CPUs type PM554, PM564 and the S500-eCo I/O modules are the new products of
the AC500 PLC family.
The CPUs
: The new CPUs (PM554, PM564) are the enter-point of the AC500 CPUs of different
performance classes, as the compact and cost effective controller for small applications;
The S500 I/O modules
: 14 new S500-eCo modules are in small housing (half of previous S500
I/O module) with different versions and new features;
The new CPUs (PM554, PM564) and the S500-eCo I/O modules need no longer the
terminal
base
and the
terminal units
. Using of the
SD-card
and the
programming software
Control Builder
PS501 are the same as the previous AC500 product.
Central expansion
: One CPU supports direct connection of up to seven S500 system I/O
devices. Mechanical mounting of the electronic modules is designed for snap-on mounting on a
DIN rail or for screw-mounting on a mounting panel.
Figure 3 the AC500-eCo System (CPU+ 7x S500-eCo I/O Modules)
