Programmable logic controllers
The AC500 PLC platform combines flexibility, scalability, and reliability ‒ covering everything from compact control to high-end safety and extreme environments. A single platform for diverse automation needs across industries.
Find your fit – The AC500 PLC platform explained
AC500-eCo – The cost-efficient choice for compact automation
Ideal for small to medium automation tasks where space, cost, and simplicity matter. AC500-eCo offers essential PLC performance with the flexibility to scale up later if needed.
AC500 – The powerful allrounder for complex automation systems
Designed for scalable, high-performance automation in modular machines and industrial systems. AC500 provides broad communication support, high I/O flexibility, and advanced processing power.
AC500-S – The solution for certified functional safety
AC500-S is tailored for safety-critical applications up to SIL3 and PL e, based on the proven AC500 hardware platform. It combines standard and safety logic in one integrated system.
AC500-XC – The rugged controller for extreme environments
AC500-XC extends the standard AC500's capabilities with robust design for extreme conditions. Ideal for industries exposed to vibration, temperature fluctuations, moisture, and EMC stress.
AC500-eCo
Smart control doesn’t have to be expensive. The AC500-eCo is a compact, ready-to-use automation solution available in three performance classes: Basic, Standard, and Pro. Ideal for space-limited installations and cost-sensitive projects, it delivers reliable performance without compromising on quality.
Benefits:
- Compact and affordable – perfect from basic control applications
- Seamless integration into the AC500 platform for future expansion
Industries and applications:
- OEM solutions
- Building automation
- Entry level automation
- Remote control
- Pump stations
- Education
AC500 PLCs
Powerful automation starts with flexibility. The AC500 delivers high-performance control with a modular design that adapts to your application ‒ today and tomorrow. It’s built to scale with your systems, making it the ideal choice for complex and evolving industrial environments.
Benefits:
- Highly modular and communication-rich for demanding control architectures
- Future-proof platform with full support for safety, motion, and networking
Industries and applications:
- Water and Wastewater
- HVACr and Infrastructure
- Food & Beverage
- Machinery
- Motion Control
- Material handling
AC500-S
Safety you can trust. The AC500-S combines proven automation with certified functional safety to protect people, equipment, and processes. It’s the ideal solution for applications that demand compliance and peace of mind in one integrated platform.
Benefits:
- Certified for SIL3/PL e functional safety (e.g. emergency stop, safe motion)
- Integrated safety without the need for a separate safety PLC
Industries and applications:
- Machinery
- Material handling
- Stand-alone safety applications
- Autonomous vehicles
- Remote control
- Demanding safety calculations applications
AC500-XC
Tough environments require tougher control. The AC500-XC is engineered to perform reliably under extreme conditions ‒ cold, heat, moisture, dust, and vibration. When downtime isn’t an option, this is your trusted automation backbone.
Benefits:
- Extended operating range (–40 °C to +70 °C, high vibration, EMC resistant)
- Engineered for harsh environments like marine, mining, and rail
Industries and applications:
- Marine
- Mining
- Outdoor systems
- Transport
- Utilities
- Renewable energy