For AC500 there is an increasing number of features like protocols, libraries or editors available that can be used by obtaining additional licenses. They are typically installation options for Automation Builder which also install example projects and additional documentation or tools.
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High availability (HA) runtime license: Adds high availability system functionality for redundant hot standby over Ethernet field network via Modbus TCP. Suitable for AC500 V2 and AC500 V3 PLCs.
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IEC 61850 MMS server and GOOSE communication runtime license: Engineering tool and library for 61850 Ed.1 MMS Server and GOOSE publish and subscribe functionalities. The license enables the AC500 V3 PLC to connect to substation type equipment (IEDs) or act as IED.
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KNX IP communication runtime license: Package which seamlessly integrates the ETS and Automation Builder tools. The license enables the AC500 V3 and AC500-eCo V3 PLCs to connect to KNX IP.
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BACnet-BC communication runtime license: Enables the AC500 V3 PLC to connect to BACnet networks as server and client via IP (Ethernet) and MS/TP (serial) connections. The solution also supports routing, various objects and services - even beyond the certified B-BC device profile.
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Motion Control (MC) license for AC500 V3 and AC500-eCo V3 PLCs: Library following the PLCopen standard supporting efficient motion control configuration (Motion Solution Wizard) for quickly setting up synchronized axis and CAM behaviors. Especially useful for performant motion control applications with EtherCAT via CM579-ETHCAT on AC500 V3 or on AC500-eCo V3 with PTO outputs.
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Data logging license for AC500 V3 and AC500-eCo V3 PLCs: Allows 4 different types of data logging activities on AC500 V3 or on AC500-eCo V3. Main features are the automatic, lossless and power fail-safe communication buffering (IEC 60870-5-104 or “generic” protocol), but also continuous triggered logging to capture the history before (and after) an event - or normal logging. For logging only purposes also the “multi-logger” is included which allows flexible logging in several files/formats.
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Ethernet/IP runtime license: Enables the AC500 V3 and AC500-eCo V3 PLCs to connect to an Ethernet/IP network. There are different licenses for scanner and adapter functionality available.