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.
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- Compact and affordable – perfect from basic control applications
- Seamless integration into the AC500 platform for future expansion
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- 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.
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- Highly modular and communication-rich for demanding control architectures
- Future-proof platform with full support for safety, motion, and networking
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- 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.
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- Certified for SIL3/PL e functional safety (e.g. emergency stop, safe motion)
- Integrated safety without the need for a separate safety PLC
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- 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.
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- Extended operating range (–40 °C to +70 °C, high vibration, EMC resistant)
- Engineered for harsh environments like marine, mining, and rail
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- Marine
- Mining
- Outdoor systems
- Transport
- Utilities
- Renewable energy