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AM300/AM500

The AM300/AM500 PLC series enables simple drive control using pulse signals, and for complex motion control applications using EtherCAT ports.

Description

About AM300/AM500 Series PLC controllers

  • Compact design.
  • Flexible local and distributed expansion of I/O, peripherals, drives, HMI, etc.
  • Selection of a controller model for the application – from the simplest to the most complex with motion control support.
  • Quad-core processor.
  • CODESYS software compliant with IEC 61131-3.
  • Axes control compatible with PLCopen.
  • Simulation mode for offline debugging.
  • Real-time communication bus for input/output modules.
  • Axes grouping for linear and circular interpolation, CAM table functionality.
  • Support for function blocks and encapsulation, code reusability and scalability.
  • Support for ST, LD, SFC languages.
  • USB Type C for communication with utility software.
  • Possibility of I/O expansion thanks to GL20 series modules.
  • Multiple communication protocols:
    • EtherCAT;
    • Modbus RTU/TCP;
    • CANopen (optional);
    • Ethernet/IP (scanner);
    • OPC UA server.

Overview of models

The AM320 and AM521/AM522 controllers can handle everything from the simplest PLC applications to the most complex motion control application using EtherCAT servo drives. In addition, they support a wide range of industrial protocols such as Modbus TCP, Ethernet/IP, CANopen, OPC-UA.

An example of the control system of individual AM300/AM500 series PLC models:

AM320

The main features of the AM320 controller are a processor with two independent network ports with individual IP addresses. It supports two Modbus TCP or Ethernet/IP communications in master-slave mode. Machine network isolated from the external network. Redundant Ethernet network.

AM521/AM522

The main features of the AM521 and AM522 controllers are a processor with a real-time EtherCAT interface. Motion control for up to 16 axes synchronized via EtherCAT. Single or multi-axis movement using programmable POUs compatible with PLCopen Motion. Linear and circular interpolation and CAM functions.

GE20 expansion modules

AM300/AM500 controllers are equipped with 2 slots, thanks to which you can expand the functionality of the controller with additional inputs/outputs and/or communication ports.

Expansion modules available

Module symbolModule descriptionInstallation in slot AInstallation in slot B
GE20-4DO-TN4 NPN outputs (sink)YESYES
GE20-4DI4 NPN/PNP inputs (sink/source)YESYES
GE20-2AD1DA-I2 analog current inputs
1 analog current output
YESYES
GE20-2AD1DA-V2 analog voltage inputs
1 analog voltage output
YESYES
GE20-232/485-RTCRS232/485 communication card with built-in RTC real-time clockNOYES
GE20-232/485RS232/485 communication cardYESYES
GE20-CAN-485CAN/RS485 communication card with RJ45 interfaceYESNO
GE20-RTCRTC real time clockNOYES
GE20-TFTF expansion cardNOYES

Each controller model can be expanded locally with GL20 series input and output modules attached to the side of the controller:

Available modules:

Adapter
communication
GL20-RTU-ECT



GL20-RTU-PN
EtherCAT communication adapter module
– expansion to 16 IO modules
modules

ProfiNET communication adapter module
– expansion to 16 IO modules
Digital inputsGL20-1600END

GL20-0800END
16x digital input NPN (sink) or PNP (source). Input filtering from 0.25ms to 32ms.

8x digital input NPN (sink) or PNP (source). Input filtering from 0.25ms to 32ms
Digital outputsGL20-0008ETP

GL20-0016ETP
8x PNP transistor output (source). Response time 100us.

16x PNP transistor output (source). Response time 100us.
Relay outputsGL20-0008ER8x relay output. Response time 15ms.
Analog inputsGL20-4AD4x analog input. Resolution 16bit, sampling time 250us.
Analog outputsGL20-4DA4x analog output 16bit resolution, 250us sampling time.
Temperature inputsGL20-4PT


GL20-4TC
4x resistive temperature inputs (Pt100, Pt500, Pt1000, Cu100, KTY84, NTC5K, NTC10K).

4x thermocouple inputs (thermocouple types: B, E, N, J, K, R, S, T).

Dimensions (in mm)

  • AM320/AM521

AM320 parameters

ParameterAM320-0808TP
Number of controlled axis4 pulse-controlled axes
Number of GL20 expansion modules16
Expansion Slot for GE202 (extension of communication, digital I/O, analog I/O, TF card, RTC)
Ethernet2x Ethernet ports (2 independent IP addresses)
EtherCatNO
Serial communication1xRS485
Supports 2 RS232/485 expansion cards
FreeProtocol support, 31 slave devices (Slaves) Modbus RTU/ASCII
CAN communication1(requires expansion card), supports CANlink/CANopen master/slave (up to 30 CANopen or 62 CANlinkslave)
Program memoryProgram capacity 10M
Data memoryData capacity 20M (512kB non-volatile memory)
Instruction execution timeBit manipulation instruction 0.143 μs
Word processing instruction 0.416 μs
Dimensions (WxHxD: mm)53mm x 100mm x 80mm
Other interfacesUSB Type-C (PLC power supply, program upload and download debugging, firmware upgrade)
Interpolation and CAM functionSupports CAM functions and motion interpolation
Encoder axis4 channel encoder axis (8x fast input, up to 200 kHz)
Built-in I/O– 8 sink/source selectable inputs (NPN/PNP)
– 8 source outputs (PNP)
Programming languageIEC 61131-3 standard: Structured Text (ST), Ladder Diagram (LD), Sequential Function Chart (SFC), Function Blocks (CFC)
Power supplyDC 24 V ± 10%, 1 A short circuit and reverse polarity protection

AM521 parameters

ParameterAM521-0808TP
Number of controlled axis8 EtherCAT axes + 4 pulse axes
Number of GL20 expansion modules16
Expansion Slot for GE202 (extension of communication, digital I/O, analog I/O, TF card, RTC)
Ethernet2x Ethernet ports (2 independent IP addresses)
EtherCatSupports up to 127 EtherCAT slaves
4-axis synchronization in 1 ms cycle
Serial communication1xRS485
Supports 2 RS232/485 expansion cards
FreeProtocol support, 31 slave devices (Slaves) Modbus RTU/ASCII
CAN communication1(requires expansion card), supports CANlink/CANopen master/slave (up to 30 CANopen or 62 CANlinkslave)
Program memoryProgram capacity 10M
Data memoryData capacity 20M (512kB non-volatile memory)
Instruction execution timeBit manipulation instruction 0.143 μs
Word processing instruction 0.416 μs
Dimensions (WxHxD: mm)53mm x 100mm x 80mm
Other interfacesUSB Type-C (PLC power supply, program upload and download debugging, firmware upgrade)
Interpolation and CAM functionSupports CAM functions and motion interpolation
Encoder axis4 channel encoder axis (8x fast input, up to 200 kHz)
Built-in I/O– 8 sink/source selectable inputs (NPN/PNP)
– 8 source outputs (PNP)
Programming languageIEC 61131-3 standard: Structured Text (ST), Ladder Diagram (LD), Sequential Function Chart (SFC), Function Blocks (CFC)
Power supplyDC 24 V ± 10%, 1 A short circuit and reverse polarity protection

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