Kinco AX500-L016-D User Manual

AX500 Intelligent Controller
Intelligent Controller User Guide
AX500 Intelligent Controller
AX500 intelligent controller is a medium-sized PLC developed based on CODESYS. It fully supports
IEC61131-3 programming system and multiple site real-time bus. It supports cam, CNC, and other
synchronous movement control providing various interfaces to meet the needs of projects.
This manual describes the specifications, characteristics and using methods of the AX500
controller. For the user program, hardware information and other information of this product,
please refer to the other manual.
Safety Instructions
Safety Precautions
1. Before installing, operating, and maintaining the product, please read and observe these safety
precautions.
2. To ensure personal and equipment safety, please follow all marks on the product and safety

Kinco AX500-L016-D Specifications

General

Model	AX500-L016-D
Series	AX500
Type	Controller
Number of axes	16
Touch Screen	Yes
Ethernet	2x 10/100 Mbps
USB	2x USB 2.0
Digital Inputs	16
Digital Outputs	16
Analog Inputs	4
Analog Outputs	2
Input Voltage	24 V DC
Power Supply	24 V DC
Programming Language	IEC 61131-3
Memory	512 MB
Storage	4 GB
Serial Ports	2x RS232/RS485
Internal Memory	512 MB
Operating Temperature	0°C to 50°C
Storage Temperature	-20°C to 70°C
Humidity	10% to 90% (non-condensing)

Summary

Safety Instructions

Safety Precautions

Read and observe safety precautions before installing, operating, and maintaining the product.

Safety Level Definitions and Design Precautions

Safety Level Definitions

Control System Designing

Provides critical warnings and cautions for designing safe control systems.

Wiring Safety and Guidelines

Wiring Warnings

Emphasizes that wiring must be done by trained personnel and disconnect power before starting.

Wiring Cautions

Maintenance, Disposal, and Product Identification

Maintenance & Inspection Safety

Specifies safety requirements for maintenance and inspection personnel and procedures.

General Specifications

Interface and Control Functions

Power Supply Terminals

Program Control Operations

Communication Terminal Pin Definitions

Digital Input (DI) Wiring and Status Functions

DI Wiring Configurations (NPN/PNP)

Illustrates NPN and PNP wiring configurations for digital input modules.

Status Indicator Functions Explained

RUN Indicator States and USB Program Download

Interpreting RUN Indicator States

User Program Download via USB

Steps for downloading user programs using a FAT32 formatted USB drive.

Firmware Upgrade Procedures

Firmware Upgrade via USB Drive

Steps to upgrade firmware by placing package on USB, inserting, and restarting the controller.

Firmware Upgrade via CODESYS

Process for upgrading firmware using the CODESYS software interface.

Software-Assisted Firmware Upgrade

Multi-node Communication Topologies

RS485 and RS232 Bus Wiring

RS485 Wiring Best Practices

Ethernet Connection Options

Programming Tools and Environment Setup

Programming Tool Download Sources

PC Operating Environment Requirements

Mounting and CODESYS Device Package Installation

AX500 Mounting Guide

Adding AX500 Device Packages to CODESYS

Instructions for installing the AX500 device package into the CODESYS package manager.

AX500 Device Package Installation Steps