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AC500 applications and segments

AC500 PLC building automation solutions
AC500 PLC building automation solutions ABB technology offers a complete concept starting from monitoring, controlling, heating and ventilation down to precise room control.
AC500 PLC tunnel automation solutions
AC500 PLC tunnel automation solutions ABB's core competence is proven by numerous tunnels globally.
AC500 PLCs improve productivity for fully automated and autonomous machines
AC500 PLCs improve productivity for fully automated and autonomous machines A well-conceived safety system will allow an enterprise to improve productivity, reduce downtime and optimize costs.
ABB safety PLC enables SIL3 protection for mine hoist systems
ABB safety PLC enables SIL3 protection for mine hoist systems Close cooperation between ABB’s mine hoist and safety PLC teams has resulted in a portfolio of systems that meet the highest SIL3 safety integrity level in mine hoists.
Safer, greener and more productive with AC500-S safety PLC
Safer, greener and more productive with AC500-S safety PLC A safety PLC plays an important role in renewable energy applications.
AC500-S safety PLC facilitates use of fail-safe condition monitoring
AC500-S safety PLC facilitates use of fail-safe condition monitoring Prevent safety-critical machine breakdown using fail-safe condition monitoring.
Real-time exchange of high volume process and safety data between multiple PLC controllers
Real-time exchange of high volume process and safety data between multiple PLC controllers ABB has moved from using just one central PLC controller to that of multiple controllers capable of communicating with many machines in real-time.
Embedding safety I/Os in ABB robots enhances man-machine collaboration
Embedding safety I/Os in ABB robots enhances man-machine collaboration ABB is embedding extended safety I/Os within its series of robot controllers to improve the flexibility, safety and reliability of collaboration between robots and people.
Using standard HMIs to reconfigure safety control functions
Using standard HMIs to reconfigure safety control functions With ABB's safety PLC, control panels and mobile devices can be used to alter functional safety control functions in industrial applications.
PLC based safety solutions for cranes: how to implement
PLC based safety solutions for cranes: how to implement Helping to keep people and property safe.

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Hot swap of S500 IO modules
Hot swap of S500 IO modules Replacing S500 I/O modules while the system is running.
High Availability
High Availability Having redundant PLCs ensures regular operation even in case of PLC, communication or power supply interruptions.

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