Control Builder AC500

The Control Builder AC500 is the engineering tool for all CPU performance classes of the AC500, designed for standardized IEC 61131-3 programming in five different languages. Other features of this tool are: Configuration of the overall system including field buses and interfaces, extensive diagnostic functions, alarm handling, integrated visualization and open software interfaces.

Programming in conformity with IEC 61131-3

    Besides the suitable hardware, a high-performance, user-friendly and convenient engineering tool is indispensable for simple planning, programming, testing and commissioning of an automation application. AC500 Control Builder provides the following functionalities:

    • Five standardized programming languages: Function Block Diagram (FBD), Instruction List (IL), Ladder Diagram (LD), Structured Text (ST), Sequential Function Chart (SFC)
    • Free graphical function chart (CFC)
    • Debugging functions for the program test
      • Single step
      • Single cycle
      • Breakpoint
  • Offline simulation
    IEC 61131-3 commands can be simulated without a PLC being connected, including the relevant malfunctions. After the program test, the application can be downloaded to the control system.
  • Sampling trace
    Timing diagrams for process variables and storage of data in a ring buffer with event trigger.
  • Recipe management and watch lists
    Values of selected variables are displayed. Pre-defined values can be assigned to variables which can then be downloaded to the control system all at once (“Write recipe”). Ongoing values from the control system can also be pre-assigned for reading into the Watch and Recipe Manager, and stored in memory there (“Read recipe). These functions are also helpful, for example, for setting and entering control parameters.
  • Visualization
    Includes color change, moving elements, bitmaps, text display, allows input of setpoint values and display of process variables read from the PLC, dynamic bar diagrams, alarm and event management, function keys and ActiveX elements.
  • Configurators of the communication interfaces
    For PROFIBUS DP, CANopen, DeviceNet, Ethernet, Modbus and CS31.
  • Open interfaces
    DDE and OPC.
  • Programming
    Serial or via Ethernet or ARCNET networks.
  • Engineering interface
    Provides access from the programming system to an external project database in which the program source code of one or several automation projects is managed. Optionally, a version control system, such as Visual Source Safe, can be used in order to ensure data consistency of the program code for several different users and projects.
    • Comprehensive libraries.
    • Windows 32-bit standard.
    • Operating systems Windows NT, 2000 and XP.

Documentation and downloads

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Brochure
AC500-eCo: your PLC from ABB Unique scalable concept, optimal costs... Change for more!

English - 0.97 MB - pdf
Focusing on sunshine - AC500, ideal for solar-tracking photovoltaic systems

English - 1.81 MB - pdf
Successful together on every course - Automation from ABB

English - 2.90 MB - pdf
Leaflet
Getting started with AC500-eCo

English - 0.50 MB - pdf
Manual
ABB Control Builder PS501 System Description, Vol. 0 - Document Overview, Revision 1.2.0

English - 0.11 MB - PDF
ABB Control Builder PS501 System Description, Vol. 1 - Introduction, Revision 1.2.0

English - 2.14 MB - PDF
ABB Control Builder PS501 System Description, Vol. 2 - Hardware, Revision 1.2.0

English - 6.46 MB - PDF
ABB Control Builder PS501 System Description, Vol. 3 - Installation of the AC500 Control Builder PS501, Revision 1.2.0

English - 0.23 MB - PDF
ABB Control Builder PS501 System Description, Vol. 4 - Software 3S, Software Description, Revision 1.2.0

English - 3.55 MB - PDF
ABB Control Builder PS501 System Description, Vol. 6 - AC500 Function Block Libraries, Revision 1.2.0

English - 2.57 MB - PDF
ABB Control Builder PS501 System Description, Vol. 7 - System Technology, Revision 1.2.0

English - 5.12 MB - PDF
ABB Control Builder PS501 System Description, Vol. 8 - OPC Server - OLE for Process Control, Revision 1.2.0

English - 0.25 MB - PDF
ABB Control Builder PS501 System Description, Vol. 9 - Fieldbus Configurator, Revision 1.2.0

English - 3.41 MB - PDF
AC500 Control Builder PS501 - Complete English Documentation V1.3.2 (Issue date 2010-01-25), all online help files in MS Windows Online Help format

English - 20.05 MB - ZIP
Release Notes OPC-Server V3 Alarm Event for High Availability

English - 0.13 MB - pdf
Technical publication
New/updated document AC500 Documentation Update Package 1 English (Issue Date 2010-01-25) for Control Builder PS501 V1.3.2

English - 20.44 MB - zip
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