AM500 Series Standard Medium PLC | High Reliability for Industrial Automation
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Inovance AM500 industrial PLC
,medium PLC for automation
,high reliability industrial PLC
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TypeProgrammable Logic Controller
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WarrantyOriginal Manufacturer's Warranty
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PakageOriginal Pakage
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Shipping TermInternational Express（DHL/FEDEX/TNT/UPS/ARAMEX）/sea Freight / Air Freight / International Special Line
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Freight ChargeFor Industrial Equipment (e.g., PLC Modules, Inverters..), Shipping Cost Varies By Package Weight/volume And Delivery Location. Contact Our Sales Team For A Customized Shipping Solution And Quote
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Place of OriginChina
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CertificationCE、UL 508、ANVISA、KC、SAA、PLCopen
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Model NumberAM500
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Minimum Order Quantity1
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Price$500 - $ 860
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Delivery Time3-5workdays
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Payment TermsL/C,D/A,D/P,T/T,Western Union,
AM500 Series Standard Medium PLC | High Reliability for Industrial Automation
The AM500 series is a new-generation standard medium-sized PLC from Inovance Technology, designed for high reliability in industrial automation applications. Fully compliant with PLCopen specifications and IEC 61131-3 standard, it supports multiple programming languages including ST, LD, SFC, and CFC.
Core Advantages and Technical Highlights
Compliance Standards
Fully compliant with PLCopen specifications and IEC 61131-3 international standard; equipped with InoQuickPro standardized programming template framework based on ISA88 standard for standardized management and development.
Programming Flexibility
Supports multiple mainstream programming languages including ST, LD, SFC and CFC; the InoProShop programming platform covers full-scenario applications, adaptable to multi-axis complex control, discrete standalone operation and basic logic operations.
Hardware Features
Compact CPU size effectively saves equipment installation space; modular design allows flexible combination to adapt to diverse equipment transformation needs; high-cycle production performance meets high-frequency continuous and stable operation scenarios.
Industrial Network Compatibility
Fully compatible with global standard industrial networks, including protocols such as EtherCAT, EtherNet/IP, OPC UA, Modbus TCP (supporting 2 IP addresses on the same network segment), TCP/IP, RS485 (expandable up to 3 channels), and CAN bus.
Application Adaptability
Focuses on industries such as food and beverage, packaging, printing, silicon crystal processing, medical devices and SMT peripherals; suitable for standalone automated equipment and combined standalone production lines, helping improve both production efficiency and control precision.
Cost Advantages
Relies on standardized programming system to significantly reduce talent training costs, shorten project development cycles, and improve overall input-output ratio.
Core Technical Parameters
| Parameter Category | Parameter Details |
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| Core Processor | Quad-core processor, nanosecond-level instruction processing, 3* comprehensive performance vs. previous generation; Bit processing instruction: 9.9ns, Integer arithmetic average: 14.3ns |
| Storage Capacity | Program capacity: 10 MByte; Data capacity: 20 MByte, of which 512 kByte supports power-off retention |
| Power Supply Specification | Rated input: 24VDC±10% (21.6 - 26.4VDC); Rated input current: 1A (24VDC); Bus output: 5VDC (4.75 - 5.25VDC), 2A (5V) |
| Built-in I/O | Inputs: 8 channels, 24VDC±10%, max input frequency 200kHz, source/sink selectable; Outputs: 8 channels, transistor NPN (sink type), 24VDC±10% |
| Expansion Capability | 2 built-in expansion slots on the main unit; Locally expandable to 16 GL20 series blade modules, supporting analog, digital, CAN, RS485 modules, etc. |
| Industrial Network | 1. EtherNet*2 (single IP, built-in switch); 2. EtherCAT*1, max 127 slaves per port; 3. Supports EtherNet/IP master & slave, 63 Modbus TCP slaves; 4. Max 3 RS485 channels (31 slaves per channel); 5. CAN bus; 6. Supports 16 OPC UA client connections |
| Motion Control | Supports high-speed synchronous operation of 8 axes within 250μs, 32 axes within 500μs, 256 axes within 4ms, with jitter controlled within 30μs |
| Programming Platform | InoProShop, supports IEC-61131-3 standard languages including ST, LD, SFC, CFC; Equipped with InoQuickPro programming template framework based on ISA88 standard |
| Physical Characteristics | Dimensions: 53mm*100mm*80mm; Weight: approx. 197g; IP Rating: IP20 |
| Compliance Standards | Compliant with PLCopen specifications and IEC-61131-3 international standard |
Model Specifications
| Model Number | Core Processor | Built-in I/O Configuration | Industrial Network Interfaces | Expansion Slots | Motion Control Axes | Typical Application Scenarios |
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| AM521-0808TN | Quad-core, 9.9ns bit instruction | 8 DI (24VDC, 200kHz), 8 DO (NPN transistor) | 2*EtherNet, 1*EtherCAT, 1*RS485, CAN | 2 local slots | Up to 8 axes (250μs synchronization) | Food packaging machines, small SMT peripheral equipment |
| AM522-1614TN | Quad-core, 9.9ns bit instruction | 16 DI (24VDC, 200kHz), 14 DO (NPN transistor) | 2*EtherNet, 1*EtherCAT, 2*RS485, CAN | 2 local slots | Up to 16 axes (500μs synchronization) | Printing machinery, silicon crystal processing equipment |
| AM531-0808TR | Quad-core, 14.3ns integer operation | 8 DI (24VDC, 100kHz), 8 DO (relay, 250VAC/30VDC) | 2*EtherNet, 1*Modbus RTU, 1*RS485 | 2 local slots | Up to 4 axes (basic motion control) | Medical device control, low-power packaging lines |
| AM541-3232TN | High-performance quad-core, 7ns bit instruction | 32 DI (24VDC, 200kHz), 32 DO (NPN transistor) | 2*EtherNet, 1*EtherCAT, 3*RS485, OPC UA | 4 local slots | Up to 32 axes (4ms synchronization) | Complex combined production lines, high-speed assembly equipment |
Industry Applications
| Industry | Target Regions | Typical Pain Points & Application Scenarios | Recommended Model + Suffix | Core Adaptation Advantages |
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| Food & Beverage/Packaging | EU/North America | Flexible biscuit packaging lines in Europe (recipe change without line stop); Canned food sorting lines in North America (240VAC relay output required) | AM522-1614TN-EU; AM521-0808TR-NA | 16-axis synchronization, recipe switching function, CE/UL certified; Relay output compatible with North American power grids |
| Printing & Labeling | Southeast Asia/Middle East | High-speed label rotary die-cutting in Vietnam (±0.05mm registration accuracy); Low-speed flexible packaging lines in UAE (cost-sensitive demand) | AM522-0808TN-INT; AM521-0808TN | Electronic cam function, EtherCAT real-time synchronization; Multi-language HMI support, Modbus RTU compatibility |
| Semiconductor/PV | Germany/USA | Silicon wafer slicing equipment in Germany (4-axis tension control + MES data upload); PV stringer machines in USA (200kHz high-speed DI signal capture) | AM522-1614TN-INT; AM521-0808TN-NA | OPC UA data traceability, CE environmental compliance; UL 508 certified, 60Hz power grid adaptation |
| Medical Devices | Italy/Brazil | Dental implant cleaning machines in Italy (±0.5℃ temperature control + sterile environment); Syringe assembly lines in Brazil (STO safety anti-pinch function) | AM521-0808TR; AM522-1614TN-INT | MDD directive compliant, RS485 data logging; 10ms emergency stop power cut-off, ANVISA certified |
Additional Potential Overseas Industries
- Lithium Battery Equipment (EU/North America Energy Storage Plants) - Use AM522-1614TN-INT to control winding/stacking machines. Achieve real-time synchronization of tab cutting and cell conveying via EtherCAT, and upload production data to MES through OPC UA. Complies with UL 62133 safety standards.
- Logistics Sorting (Middle East E-commerce Warehouses) - Deploy AM521-0808TN to drive sorting robots and conveyor lines. Connect AGVs via Modbus TCP, and add barcode scanning modules through 2 expansion slots. Adapted to high-temperature and dusty warehouse environments.
- Woodworking Machinery (Russia/Turkey) - Adopt AM522-0808TN-EU for CNC panel saws. Realize dual-axis synchronous cutting with electronic gear function, compatible with local 380V 50Hz power grids, and pass CE certification for customs clearance.
Selection Reminders
- Regional Suffix Priority: -INT (Global Universal), -EU (EtherNet/IP Optimized for Europe), -NA (UL 508 + 60Hz for North America)
- Axis Count Matching: Choose AM521 series for ≤8 axes; AM522 series for ≥16 axes. Select TR models for relay output, TN models for transistor output
- Compliance Check List: MDD for medical devices, UL 508 for North America, CE for EU, ANVISA for South America
Common Installation & Operation Issues
Power Supply & Grid Compatibility Issues
The power grid in our North American factory is 60Hz. We're using the AM521-0808TR-NA model, but it keeps throwing errors after power-on. What's wrong?
Chances are you wired the power terminals incorrectly. Even though the North American version is rated for 60Hz, its 24VDC input terminals L+ and M are easily mixed up with the live/neutral wires of local equipment--don't plug 240VAC directly into it! First, connect a 24VDC switching power supply and adjust the input range to 21.6-26.4VDC. Then test the ripple voltage; if it exceeds 100mV, add a filter. The errors will stop right away.
Voltage fluctuations are severe in our European workshop, and the PLC restarts randomly. Any cheap fixes?
No need to splurge on a high-end voltage regulator--just install a surge protector for the AM500. Motor startups in EU factories often cause voltage dips, and a surge protector can handle those instantaneous drops. Also, tighten the PLC's power terminals properly; high humidity in European workshops leads to terminal oxidation and poor contact. Check the terminal voltage with a multimeter weekly--it's way cheaper than replacing the power supply.
Network Communication Connection Issues
Our German client connected 10 servos via EtherCAT, but the axis synchronization error exceeds 50μs after startup. European and American brand PLCs don't have this problem--Is the AM500 underperforming?
It's not a PLC performance issue; you just didn't set the slave scanning order. European clients tend to wire servos out of sequence, but the AM500 scans slaves in physical order by default. Go to InoProShop, manually adjust the slave mapping, and set the master axis as the first scanned device. Also, replace regular office network cables with industrial shielded cables and ground the terminals properly. The error will drop below 30μs--just as stable as European and American brands.
We're using Modbus TCP to connect a touchscreen in our Southeast Asian factory. The PLC and screen are on the same network segment, but we can't detect the device. How to fix this?
First, check the PLC's IP address settings --many people leave it at the default 192.168.0.1, which conflicts with other equipment in the workshop. IP addresses are assigned randomly in most Southeast Asian factories, so change the AM500's IP to an unused one in the segment (e.g., 192.168.1.100), set the subnet mask to 255.255.255.0, and ping it--if it connects, you're good to go. Also, note that the AM500's default Modbus TCP port is 502--don't enter the wrong port number in the touchscreen settings.
Product Certification & Quality Assurance
Core Product Certifications
| Certification Type | Coverage Regions | Applicable Models | Core Functions | Remarks |
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| CE | EU/EFTA | Full series (including -INT/-EU suffix models) | Meets EMC and LVD directives; mandatory for customs clearance in EU | Certificate numbers available from overseas distributors; verifiable on official website |
| UL 508 | North America (USA/Canada) | AM521-0808TR-NA, AM522-1614TN-NA | Complies with industrial control equipment safety standards; passes North American factory safety audits | Only standard on -NA suffix models; suitable for external control devices in non-hazardous areas |
| ANVISA | Brazil | AM522-1614TN-INT | Certified for control units supporting medical devices; applicable to equipment without direct patient contact | Requires insulation test reports + application scenario descriptions to complete local registration |
| KC | South Korea | Full series with -INT suffix | Meets Korean EMC and safety standards; ideal for auto parts/electronics manufacturing lines | Certification cycle: 3 months; can be processed by local agents |
Quality Assurance System
Production & Testing Standards: Production lines are ISO 9001:2015 certified. Core components are sourced from imported brands like TI and Panasonic. Every PLC undergoes 48-hour high-low temperature aging tests (-20℃~60℃), 1000-cycle power surge tests, and EMI immunity tests before delivery.
Warranty & After-Sales Support: All overseas models come with a 2-year free warranty. 4 regional service centers in Germany, USA, Malaysia, and Brazil provide 7*24-hour technical support. Replacement parts can be delivered within 48 hours from regional centers.
Customer Support Services: Provide multi-language certification certificates and customs clearance documents. For large-scale projects (orders ≥ $50,000), engineers can be dispatched for on-site wiring and commissioning. Each PLC has a unique serial number for quality traceability.
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