ABB PM5630-MC-KIT:AC500,Machine Control Kit

Why Choose the ABB PM5630-MC-KIT AC500 Machine Controller Kit?

The ABB PM5630-MC-KIT is a complete AC500 V3 machine controller kit for EtherCAT motion control, designed for machine builders and industrial automation engineers requiring coordinated control of drives, motors and automation equipment. The kit combines an ABB PM5630-2ETH processor module, CM579-ETHCAT EtherCAT communication module, TB5610-ETH terminal base and PS5611-MC PLCopen® motion control runtime licence.

At the heart of the kit is the PM5630-2ETH AC500 processor module, providing 8 MB memory, two independent Ethernet interfaces, RS232/485 and CAN communications, a memory card slot and an integrated display. Combined with the CM579-ETHCAT module, the controller provides EtherCAT master functionality for synchronised motion and machine-control applications.

The PM5630-MC-KIT is designed to simplify the specification and ordering of the core components required for an ABB AC500 EtherCAT machine-control system. The included PS5611-MC runtime licence supports PLCopen® motion control functionality, while the modular AC500 architecture allows the system to be expanded with suitable I/O, communications and additional automation components.

Key Advantages

• Complete ABB AC500 V3 machine controller kit for industrial motion-control applications.
• Includes PM5630-2ETH CPU, CM579-ETHCAT module, TB5610-ETH terminal base and PS5611-MC licence.
• Integrated EtherCAT master capability for synchronised machine and motion control.
• 8 MB processor memory for automation applications.
• Two independent RJ45 Ethernet interfaces for industrial networking.
• Additional RS232/485 and CAN interfaces provide flexible communications.
• PLCopen® motion control runtime licence included for motion applications.
• Modular AC500 architecture can be expanded with suitable I/O and communication products.

Key Features

• ABB AC500 V3 machine controller platform.
• PM5630-2ETH processor module.
• CM579-ETHCAT EtherCAT communication module.
• TB5610-ETH terminal base.
• PS5611-MC PLCopen® motion control runtime licence.
• 8 MB CPU memory.
• Two independent onboard Ethernet TCP/IP interfaces.
• Ethernet connectivity via 2 × RJ45 ports.
• Integrated RS232/485 serial interface.
• Integrated CAN interface.
• Processor display for controller information and diagnostics.
• Memory card slot for compatible ABB memory cards.
• Supports Modbus TCP and other selectable Ethernet-based protocols.
• Designed for EtherCAT-based machine and motion-control systems.

Integrated EtherCAT Motion Control for Industrial Machinery

EtherCAT-based machine controllers provide deterministic high-speed communication between the PLC and compatible servo drives, I/O devices and other automation components. The ABB PM5630-MC-KIT combines an AC500 V3 processor with a dedicated EtherCAT master module and PLCopen® motion runtime, providing the core hardware and software required for coordinated machine-control applications.

The PM5630 platform provides multiple communication interfaces alongside its EtherCAT capability, allowing the controller to exchange data with supervisory systems, field devices and other industrial equipment. Its modular AC500 architecture also enables machine builders to expand the controller with suitable ABB I/O and communication products as application requirements develop.

Typical Applications

• EtherCAT-based machine automation.
• Multi-axis motion-control systems.
• Packaging and production machinery.
• Material handling and conveyor systems.
• Assembly and manufacturing equipment.
• Servo drive and motor-control applications.
• PLCopen® motion-control projects.
• OEM machinery and machine building.