ABB AC500 - Example Project for Central I;O Expansion; Preconditions; Create, Set-Up and Save Your AC500 V3 Project

5. Plug the appropriate electronic and I/O modules in the correct locations (processor
module, communication modules on terminal base, and eventually also communication
interface modules and I/O modules onto dedicated terminal units).
6. Connect a programming cable (Ethernet cable between ETH port of CPU and PC with
engineering software).
1.4 Example project for central I/O expansion
The following steps show how to set-up an application project and configure the hardware. A
simple logic is used as example to introduce in programming and commissioning of the PLC.
The workflow for creation of a visualization is explained, as well as how to set-up a webserver
for visualization.
1.4.1 Preconditions
● Automation Builder is installed and licensed as, at least, basic edition Ä Chapter 1.2 “Engi-
neering software Automation Builder” on page 3.
● AC500 V3 CPU is assembled and connected to the PC.
1.4.2 Create, set-up and save your AC500 V3 project
1.4.2.1 Create a project
1. Launch Automation Builder either out of the desktop icon or out of the Windows menu.
2.
Select “New Project” or go to menu “File è New Project”.
Getting started with AC500 V3 products
Example project for central I/O expansion > Create, set-up and save your AC500 V3 project
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