ABB PS562-SOLAR:AC500, Solar library single license, Tracker function blocks SW library USB

Why Choose the ABB PS562-SOLAR AC500 V2 Solar Tracker Library?

The ABB PS562-SOLAR is a licensed solar tracker software library for ABB AC500 V2 PLCs, developed to simplify the engineering of automated solar tracking systems. The library provides ready-made function blocks and application resources for controlling trackers used in photovoltaic, concentrated photovoltaic, parabolic trough and power tower installations.

Designed for integration with ABB's automation, drives and motor technologies, PS562-SOLAR supports different tracker configurations and solar-positioning algorithms to accommodate varying accuracy and application requirements. Pre-engineered functionality reduces the amount of application code that engineers need to develop while allowing tracker behaviour to be adapted to site and system requirements.

The PS562 Solar Library Package is installed as an option within ABB Automation Builder and requires a valid licence for compilation. It includes Solar_AC500_V22 and SolarNREL_AC500_V22 libraries together with an application example, helping machine builders, EPCs and system integrators accelerate engineering and commissioning of AC500 V2-based solar tracking systems.

Key Advantages

• Dedicated solar tracker solution library for ABB AC500 V2 PLCs.
• Supports photovoltaic, concentrated photovoltaic, parabolic trough and power tower applications.
• Provides different solar-tracking algorithms for varying accuracy requirements.
• Supports different tracker configurations and application requirements.
• Pre-engineered function blocks help reduce programming and commissioning effort.
• Includes an application example with explanations and visualisation for faster engineering.
• Designed to work effectively with ABB drives and motors in complete tracking solutions.
• Integrated into the ABB Automation Builder engineering environment.

Key Features

• ABB AC500 V2 solar tracker software library.
• Solar_AC500_V22 library.
• SolarNREL_AC500_V22 library.
• Multiple solar-tracking algorithms.
• Support for different tracker configurations.
• Tracker control adaptable to different operating requirements and conditions.
• Photovoltaic tracker support.
• Concentrated photovoltaic tracker support.
• Parabolic trough tracker support.
• Power tower tracker support.
• Detailed diagnostic functionality.
• Energy-efficiency functions.
• Multidrive functionality.
• Application example for faster engineering and start-up.
• Integration with ABB Automation Builder.
• Valid software licence required for compilation.

Pre-Engineered Solar Tracking for AC500 V2

Solar tracking systems continuously adjust the position of solar collectors or photovoltaic modules to improve their alignment with the sun. PS562-SOLAR provides AC500 V2 programmers with pre-engineered functions for implementing this control strategy across different tracker technologies, helping reduce the development effort associated with calculating solar position and coordinating tracker movement.

ABB designed the library for a range of solar installations, including PV, CPV, parabolic trough and power tower systems. Support for different algorithms allows engineers to select an approach appropriate to the required tracking accuracy and controller hardware, while diagnostic, energy-efficiency and multidrive functions support the development of complete automated tracking solutions.

Typical Applications

• Photovoltaic solar tracking systems.
• Concentrated photovoltaic installations.
• Parabolic trough solar plants.
• Solar power tower installations.
• Single-axis and application-specific tracker systems.
• Utility-scale solar power plants.
• ABB drive-based solar tracking systems.
• Renewable-energy automation projects.
• OEM solar tracker control systems.
• AC500 V2-based solar automation installations.