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1 Preface
1.1 Guidance through the documentations
Where to find information about:
● PLC system
– System description
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Chapter 3 “System overview” on page 12
– Getting started : First steps with the platform and create your first program
– Starter kit : Introduction into PLC programming using pre-installed kits, including creation
of control panel visualization
– Safety user manual for safety PLCs
● Devices
– Data sheets
– Installation instructions
– PLC hardware descriptions
– Safety user manual for safety PLCs
– Control panels
● Software and programming
– Engineering suite Automation Builder
– Programming examples for download
– Programming examples available in engineering suite: Open Automation Builder menu
“Help è Project examples”
– Application descriptions for specific features and use cases
– Release notes for the latest version of the engineering suite Automation Builder
1.2 Do I have AC500 V2 or AC500 V3?
This document describes AC500 V3 products.
We offer different ranges of the processor modules (V2, V3). You can easily find out which ones
are used in your system. Either have a look at your used modules or your configuration.
Fig. 1: Hardware: Processor modules
Written type on the module Example Range Relevant manual
Processor module type PM +
3 digits
PM595 V2 AC500 V2
Processor module type PM +
4 digits
PM5670 V3 AC500 V3 (this manual)
Preface
Do I have AC500 V2 or AC500 V3?
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