{"product_id":"new-abb-pm556-tp-eth-ac500-cpu-with-integrated-ethernet","title":"New ABB PM556-TP-ETH AC500 CPU with Integrated Ethernet","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PM556-TP-ETH 3ABD00034186 provides the primary computational power for the AC500 automation environment. It utilizes a 32-bit RISC architecture to handle intensive 1EC 61131-3 programming tasks, including Ladder Logic and Structured Text. We supply this unit as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Brand New and Original\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein factory packaging, ensuring optimal firmware compatibility and hardware longevity for mission-critical manufacturing and water treatment applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"firstRow\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePM556-TP-ETH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1SAP121200R0071 (3ABD00034186)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcessor Architecture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e32-bit RISC CPU (~200 MHz)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProgram Memory\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 MB Flash\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eData Memory\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e512 KB RAM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBackup Memory\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e128 KB Battery-backed SRAM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommunication Ports\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1x Ethernet (10\/100 Mbps), 1x RS-232, 1x RS-485\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProgramming\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIEC 61131-3 (LD, ST, FBD, SFC, IL)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput Power\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24 VDC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Temp\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e–25 °C to +60 °C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.40 kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEngineering Advantages\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PM556-TP-ETH addresses specific industrial deployment challenges through its integrated connectivity and rugged design:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated Multi-Protocol Ethernet:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe built-in 10\/100 Mbps Ethernet port eliminates the need for external communication gateways. It supports simultaneous programming via PS501 Control Builder and real-time data streaming to SCADA\/HMI systems, reducing both hardware costs and configuration time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNon-Volatile Data Security:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe module includes 128 KB of battery-backed SRAM. This hardware layer protects critical process variables and machine states during sudden power loss, enabling the PLC to resume operations without manual data re-entry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtreme Environmental Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUnlike standard controllers, the PM556-TP-ETH operates within a broad temperature range of –25 °C to +60 °C. This allows for installation in outdoor utility cabinets or unheated plant environments without specialized climate control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Speed RISC Execution:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe 32-bit RISC processor handles high-density I\/O calculations with minimal jitter. This ensures that fast-moving manufacturing lines remain synchronized, even when the CPU manages multiple communication protocols and complex logic sequences simultaneously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the PM556-TP-ETH include the battery for SRAM backup?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe module supports an external battery for data retention. While the hardware is ready for backup, you should verify if your specific maintenance protocol requires a fresh lithium battery (typically TA521) for program retention during extended storage or de-energized states.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich software version is required to program this CPU?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PM556-TP-ETH is fully compatible with the ABB PS501 Control Builder engineering software. Ensure your software license supports the AC500 platform to access the full range of IEC 61131-3 programming tools and hardware configuration libraries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I replace a PM556-TP-ETH while the PLC rack is powered?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AC500 platform supports hot-swappable I\/O, but for the CPU module, we recommend following standard safety procedures for processor replacement. Always back up the current application program before swapping the main CPU to ensure a seamless transition of the machine state.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the maximum number of I\/O modules this CPU can manage?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PM556-TP-ETH manages up to 7 local expansion modules directly on the terminal base. 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