Product Details
The ABB PM592-ETH 1SAP150200R0271, also cataloged as the PM592-ETH AC500 Processor Module, operates as a dedicated hardware component for centralized logic execution, communication management, and high-speed memory processing within ABB AC500 PLC platforms. Powered by 24 VDC process supply, it provides a 4 MB user program memory alongside 5.5 MB user data storage and an integrated 4 GB flash disk. The module processes Boolean logic instructions with execution speeds down to 0.000002 ms and incorporates an integrated LCD monochrome display with interfaces for Industrial Ethernet, dual RS232/RS485 serial ports, and FieldBus Plug (FBP) communication.
Hardware Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | PM592-ETH 1SAP150200R0271 |
| Brand | ABB |
| Origin | Germany |
| Weight | 0.153 kg (0.337 lbs) net / 0.177 kg gross |
| Dimensions | 67.5 mm x 76 mm x 62 mm (2.66 in x 2.99 in x 2.44 in) |
| Operating Temp | 0 to +60 deg C (Storage: -40 to +70 deg C) |
| Power Consumption | Supply voltage 24 VDC (20.4 to 28.8 VDC range) |
| User Program Memory | 4 MB (4096 kB) |
| User Data Memory | 5.5 MB (5632 kB) RAM |
| Mass Storage | 4 GB integrated flash disk |
| Execution Time | 0.000002 ms per instruction |
| Display Type | Integrated monochrome LCD screen |
| Interfaces | 1x Industrial Ethernet, 2x RS232/RS485, 1x FieldBus Plug (FBP) |
| Degree of Protection | IP20 |
Backplane Bus Communication Velocity and Firmware Flash Compatibility
The PM592-ETH controller unit maintains deterministic data exchange across the AC500 backplane bus, enabling rapid cycle times between processor RAM and local expansion I/O modules. Firmware flash compatibility allows seamless operating system updates via onboard memory interfaces or external storage without replacing CPU hardware. High communication velocity over the internal bus structure reduces signal propagation delays during complex multi-tasking automation routines.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How is serial protocol selection managed on the integrated communication interfaces?
A: The two serial ports support software configurable RS232 or RS485 physical layer operation directly through Automation Builder programming software, allowing direct connection to ASCII, Modbus RTU, or custom serial devices.
Q: What power input tolerances apply to the PM592-ETH processor module?
A: The processor requires a nominal supply voltage of 24 VDC, operating safely within an expanded input voltage window of 20.4 VDC to 28.8 VDC.
Q: Can the onboard 4 GB flash disk be used for user program backup?
A: Yes, the integrated 4 GB flash disk serves as non-volatile mass storage for project backups, data logging files, system parameters, and user documentation without requiring an external memory card.
Field Installation Guidelines
- Mount the terminal base onto a standard 35 mm DIN rail prior to inserting the PM592-ETH processor module, ensuring the locking mechanisms fully engage.
- Ensure the 24 VDC power supply feed is de-energized before connecting wires to the terminal base supply terminals.
- Use shielded twisted-pair cables for Industrial Ethernet and RS232/RS485 communication connections to avoid electromagnetic noise pickup.
- Ground all Ethernet and serial cable shields at a single panel ground point near the cabinet entry to prevent ground loops.
- Provide a minimum clearance distance of 20 mm above and below the CPU module assembly to ensure natural thermal convection cooling through the IP20 housing vents.
Additional Information
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- 12-Month Warranty: Covers defects in materials or workmanship; excludes misuse, normal wear, or unauthorized modifications.
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