Product Details
The ABB CM572-DP, also cataloged as the CM572-DP Communication Module, operates as a dedicated hardware component for PROFIBUS DP master/slave communication processing within AC500 PLC platforms.
Hardware Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | CM572-DP |
| Brand | ABB |
| Origin | China |
| Weight | 0.12 kg (0.26 lbs) gross weight |
| Dimensions | Standard AC500 communication module footprint |
| Operating Temp | 0 to 60 deg C |
| Power Consumption | Powered via AC500 CPU terminal base bus |
| Network Interface | PROFIBUS DP (RS-485 physical layer via 9-pin Sub-D female connector) |
| Protocol Support | PROFIBUS DP-V0 / DP-V1 master and slave configurations |
| Transmission Rate | 9.6 kbps to 12 Mbps (auto-baud rate detection) |
| Target System | ABB AC500 PLC series |
Backplane Bus Communication Velocity & Profinet / EtherNet/IP Deterministic Networks
The CM572-DP processes fieldbus cycles independently of the central processing unit, executing cyclic data exchange up to 12 Mbps to maintain backplane bus communication velocity across the AC500 I/O structure. Firmware flash compatibility allows seamless integration with ABB Automation Builder software, enabling synchronization between PROFIBUS field devices and Ethernet-based deterministic networks without inducing latency on the main processor.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How does the CM572-DP draw operating power within an AC500 rack assembly?
A: The module snaps directly onto an AC500 communication terminal base (such as TU515 or TU516) and receives its operating logic power via the internal CPU baseboard extension bus.
Q: What transmission speeds are supported on the PROFIBUS DP interface?
A: The hardware supports standard PROFIBUS DP baud rates ranging from 9.6 kbps up to 12 Mbps with automatic baud rate detection.
Q: Can multiple CM572-DP modules be installed on a single AC500 CPU base?
A: Yes, depending on the slot capacity of the specific CPU terminal base utilized, multiple communication modules can be mounted concurrently to support separate fieldbus segments.
Field Installation Guidelines
- Ensure main AC500 CPU power and field voltage supplies are disconnected before installing or removing communication modules.
- Align the CM572-DP module with the dedicated communication slot on the AC500 terminal base.
- Press the unit firmly onto the base connection header until the side retention locking tabs click into position.
- Attach a shielded RS-485 PROFIBUS cable with standard DB9 connectors, verifying that termination resistors are switched ON at both physical ends of the network segment.
- Ground the cable shield to the cabinet earthing rail using low-impedance ground clamps to prevent electromagnetic noise interference on high-speed serial signals.
Additional Information
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