ABB AC500 Modules – 560CMU05 1KGT012700R0002 Communication Unit Module

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ABB AC500 Series Technical Notes

The Evolution of AC500 Architecture

The AC500 platform was introduced by ABB in the early 2000s as a successor to the legacy Advant and Masterpiece controller families. The first generation (AC500 V1) established the modular CPU + I/O bus concept using the S500 I/O system over a proprietary backplane. The second generation introduced the PM5xx CPU family with expanded memory, onboard Ethernet, and PROFIBUS DP master/slave capability. The current generation (AC500 V3 / PM5000 series) integrates multi-core processing, OPC UA server, PROFINET IRT, EtherNet/IP, and IEC 62443 cybersecurity compliance. Communication modules such as the 560CMU05 (1KGT012700R0002) bridge legacy fieldbus infrastructure to modern Ethernet-based supervisory systems, providing backward compatibility for installed AC500 V1/V2 nodes. Compatibility constraints exist between V1 and V3 CPUs regarding I/O bus voltage levels and firmware versioning — cross-generation module substitution requires engineering validation.

AC500 Full Catalog & Functionalities (SKU List)

CPU Modules

• PM554-T-ETH (1SAP130300R0271): AC500 V2 CPU, 256KB RAM, onboard Ethernet, SD card slot
• PM564-T-ETH (1SAP130300R0271): AC500 V2 CPU, 512KB RAM, dual Ethernet, PROFIBUS DP master
• PM573-ETH (1SAP130300R0278): AC500 V2 CPU, 1MB RAM, 2x Ethernet, CANopen master
• PM583-ETH (1SAP130300R0278): AC500 V2 CPU, 4MB RAM, extended I/O capacity, web server
• PM591-2ETH (1SAP150100R0278): AC500 V3 CPU, dual-core, OPC UA, PROFINET IRT, EtherNet/IP

Communication Modules

• 560CMU05 (1KGT012700R0002): Communication unit module, fieldbus gateway, legacy AC500 V1/V2 integration
• CM572-DP (1SAP221100R0001): PROFIBUS DP master/slave communication module, up to 12Mbit/s
• CM574-RS (1SAP221200R0001): Serial RS232/RS485 communication module, Modbus RTU/ASCII
• CM577-ETH (1SAP221300R0001): Ethernet TCP/IP communication module, Modbus TCP
• CM578-CN (1SAP221400R0001): CANopen master communication module, 1Mbit/s
• CM589-PNIO (1SAP221500R0001): PROFINET IO controller/device module, IRT capable

Digital Input Modules

• DI524 (1SAP240100R0001): 16x DI 24VDC, 0.2ms input filter, S500 I/O bus
• DI572 (1SAP240200R0001): 32x DI 24VDC, high-density digital input, S500 I/O bus

Digital Output Modules

• DO524 (1SAP245100R0001): 16x DO 24VDC 0.5A, transistor output, S500 I/O bus
• DO572 (1SAP245200R0001): 32x DO 24VDC 0.5A, high-density digital output, S500 I/O bus

Analog Input Modules

• AI523 (1SAP250100R0001): 8x AI ±10V/0-20mA/4-20mA, 12-bit resolution, S500 I/O bus
• AI531 (1SAP250200R0001): 8x AI RTD/TC, Pt100/Pt1000/thermocouple, 16-bit resolution

Power Supply Modules

• PS501-PROG (1SAP183100R0001): AC500 programming and configuration tool, USB interface
• TA521 (1SAP190100R0001): Terminal adapter for S500 I/O modules, 40-pin

Quality Control for the AC500 Range

AC500 communication modules including the 560CMU05 (1KGT012700R0002) undergo a structured multi-stage verification process at DriveKNMS. Stage 1: Visual and mechanical inspection — connector pin integrity, PCB surface condition, housing latch function, and label authenticity verification against ABB part number databases. Stage 2: Powered functional test — module is installed in an AC500 V2 test rack with a PM564 CPU running a standardized diagnostic program; communication bus initialization, LED status sequence, and firmware version readback are logged. Stage 3: Fieldbus protocol validation — for communication modules, active PROFIBUS DP or Modbus RTU traffic is generated and frame integrity is verified using protocol analyzers. Stage 4: Thermal soak — modules are operated at 55°C ambient for 4 hours to screen latent component failures. All test results are recorded and accompany the shipment as a quality data package.