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ABB TB5660-2ETH-XC:AC500, Term. Base, 6xslots
ABB 1SAP316300R0278 TB5660-2ETH-XC AC500-XC V3 terminal base with six communication module slots, two Ethernet interfaces, serial COM1 and CAN/CANopen connectivity for expandable industrial automation systems.
£207.40
Why Choose the ABB 1SAP316300R0278 TB5660-2ETH-XC Terminal Base?
The ABB 1SAP316300R0278, type designation TB5660-2ETH-XC, is an AC500-XC V3 PLC terminal base designed for mounting and connecting compatible ABB AC500-XC V3 CPUs and communication modules. Its eXtreme Conditions (XC) construction is intended for demanding industrial automation environments where increased resistance to environmental stresses is required.
The TB5660-2ETH-XC provides 6 slots for communication modules, making it the high-capacity terminal base option within this AC500-XC V3 family. It also provides 2 RJ45 Ethernet interfaces, 1 serial COM1 interface and 1 CAN/CANopen interface, giving engineers a flexible foundation for building PLC systems with multiple industrial communication networks.
Designed for 24 V DC automation systems, the TB5660-2ETH-XC also provides the I/O interface required for direct connection of up to 10 expansion modules. With a width of approximately 235.5 mm, height of 135 mm, depth of 28 mm and net weight of approximately 0.314 kg, it provides extensive communication expansion capability within a modular AC500-XC control architecture.
Key Advantages
- 6 communication module slots provide extensive communication expansion capacity.
- Purpose-designed for ABB AC500-XC V3 PLC systems.
- 2 RJ45 Ethernet interfaces with configurable switch functionality.
- Integrated serial COM1 and CAN/CANopen interfaces support industrial network integration.
- I/O interface allows direct connection of up to 10 expansion modules.
- eXtreme Conditions construction supports demanding industrial installations.
- Spring-terminal connections simplify installation and field wiring.
Key Features
- ABB TB5660-2ETH-XC AC500-XC terminal base.
- Designed for AC500 V3 automation systems.
- 6 plug-in communication module slots.
- 2 × RJ45 Ethernet interfaces.
- Configurable Ethernet switch functionality.
- 1 serial COM1 interface.
- 1 CAN/CANopen interface.
- 9-pole spring-terminal connection for COM1.
- 2 × 5-pole spring-terminal connection for CAN/CANopen.
- 24 V DC system design.
- Direct connection of up to 10 compatible expansion modules.
- eXtreme Conditions (XC) version for demanding environments.
Expandable Communications for AC500-XC V3 Automation
A modular PLC terminal base provides the mechanical and electrical foundation for the CPU and additional communication hardware. With 6 communication module slots, the ABB TB5660-2ETH-XC is particularly suited to AC500-XC V3 applications requiring several industrial communication interfaces within a single controller architecture.
Dual Ethernet connections, serial COM1, CAN/CANopen connectivity and support for up to 10 directly connected expansion modules enable engineers to develop scalable automation systems around the terminal base. The XC construction further extends its suitability to industrial environments exposed to conditions such as wider temperature ranges, increased vibration, humidity or corrosive atmospheres.
Typical Applications
- ABB AC500-XC V3 PLC installations.
- Industrial machines requiring multiple communication networks.
- Process automation and control systems.
- Ethernet-connected industrial automation.
- CAN and CANopen control networks.
- Serial industrial communication systems.
- Infrastructure and demanding environmental installations.
- OEM machinery and complex automation systems.
Technical Specifications
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| Device Type | Terminal Base / Unit | |
|---|---|---|
| Product Series | ABB AC500-XC | |
| Manufacturer | ABB | |
| Series | AC500-XC | |
| PLC generation | AC500 V3 | |
| Model | TB5660-2ETH-XC | |
| Part number | 1SAP316300R0278 | |
| Product type | PLC terminal base | |
| Communication module slots | 6 | |
| Ethernet interfaces | 2 × RJ45 | |
| Ethernet functionality | Configurable switch functionality | |
| Serial interfaces | 1 × COM1 | |
| CAN interface | CAN / CANopen | |
| COM1 connection | 9-pole spring-terminal block | |
| CAN connection | 2 × 5-pole spring-terminal block | |
| System voltage | 24 V DC | |
| Direct I/O expansion | Up to 10 expansion modules | |
| Environmental version | eXtreme Conditions (XC) | |
| Width | approx. 235.5 mm | |
| Height | approx. 135 mm | |
| Depth | approx. 28 mm | |
| Net weight | approx. 0.314 kg | |
| EAN | 4013614508981 | |
| CN8 code | 85389091 | |
| Country of origin | Germany, United States or Finland | |
| HS Code | 85389091 | |
| Country of Manufacture | Germany |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ABB 1SAP316300R0278 used for?
The ABB 1SAP316300R0278 TB5660-2ETH-XC is an AC500-XC V3 terminal base used for mounting and connecting compatible PLC components while providing six communication module slots, dual Ethernet, serial COM1, CAN/CANopen and I/O expansion connectivity.
How many communication module slots does the ABB TB5660-2ETH-XC have?
The TB5660-2ETH-XC provides 6 communication module slots, allowing an AC500-XC V3 system to accommodate multiple compatible communication modules.
Which communication interfaces does the TB5660-2ETH-XC provide?
The terminal base provides 2 RJ45 Ethernet interfaces, 1 serial COM1 interface and 1 CAN/CANopen interface, alongside its six plug-in communication module positions.
How many I/O expansion modules can be connected to the TB5660-2ETH-XC?
The TB5660-2ETH-XC provides an I/O interface for the direct connection of up to 10 compatible expansion modules, supporting scalable AC500-XC V3 automation systems.
What does XC mean on the ABB TB5660-2ETH-XC?
The XC designation means eXtreme Conditions and identifies an ABB version developed for demanding industrial environments, including applications where wider temperature ranges, increased vibration, humidity or corrosive gases may be encountered.
Trusted Industrial Automation from ABB
ABB AC500-XC automation components combine the scalable AC500 architecture with eXtreme Conditions construction, enabling modular controller, communication and I/O systems to be deployed in demanding machinery, infrastructure and process automation environments.
