AC500-S

AC500-S combines standard automation with certified functional safety, making it ideal for applications requiring SIL 3 / PL e compliance. It scales easily from basic safety requirements to complex safety architectures over PROFINET/PROFIsafe, offering flexibility and performance in a single, integrated platform.

Functional safety with AC500-S

When safety is critical, trust a system that’s built to protect. The AC500-S combines certified SIL 3 / PL e compliance with powerful control – ensuring people, machines, and processes are safeguarded in one integrated platform.

Key benefits

AC500-S provides integrated, certified functional safety within the flexible AC500 PLC platform. It enables safe machine automation without compromising performance, scalability, or engineering efficiency.

Integrated safety

Combine logic and safety in a single system without duplication.

Certified protection

Meets SIL 3 and PL e standards for demanding safety applications.

Flexible architectures

Use local or remote safety modules across your machine.

Safety in motion

Ideal for robotics, handling, and motion-critical processes.

Rugged variants

Operate safely even in harsh conditions like vibration, cold, or gas exposure.

Smart engineering

Configure safety logic with the same environment as standard control – including libraries.

Typical industries

Machine building, Material handling, Autonomous vehicles, Remote control, Wind turbines, Cranes and hoists

Key benefits that power your automation

AC500-S is a safety PLC that combines standard automation and certified safety – ideal for applications requiring SIL 3 or PL e compliance. It protects people, machinery, and processes through integrated safety logic and diagnostics.

Smart safety for material handling

Improved productivity and cost optimization

Safer, greener and more productive with AC500-S safety PLC

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Safe man-machine collaboration attainable using safety I/Os that prevents unnecessary disruption to production.

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Engineer your PLC success

From choosing the right hardware to mastering advanced diagnostics, ABB supports you through every stage of your automation journey. Discover intuitive tools, expert services, and powerful platforms designed to help you configure, deploy, and scale your PLC solution with confidence.

  1. ABB GoSelect

    Quick and intuitive product selection. Use ABB GoSelect to easily choose and configure the right PLC components. Save time, avoid errors, and start your project with confidence.

  2. Automation Builder

    Your all-in-one engineering suite. Design, program, and configure your automation system with one powerful tool. Automation Builder simplifies workflow from planning to deployment.

  3. Application Examples

    Application examples contain specific programming descriptions for different communication protocols and automation components and include a project.

  4. Training and Support

    Knowledge that empowers. ABB offers expert-led training programs and learning materials to boost your team’s skills and ensure long-term success with AC500 systems.

  5. Technical Support

    Experts at your side. Access ABB’s global support team for tailored technical help, remote diagnostics, and fast answers – whenever and wherever you need them.

  6. OEM hub

    Tailored tools for OEMs and machine builders. Our dedicated OEM hub provides documentation, templates, and guidance to accelerate your development process and shorten time to market.