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AH500 Operation Manual
Revision History
Version
Revision
Date
1
st
1. The first version was published.
2013/03/28
2nd
2. The information about AHPS15-5A, AH32AM10N-5A,
AH32AM10N-5C, AH16AR10N-5A, AH32AN02T-5A,
AH32AN02T-5C, AH32AN02P-5A, AH32AN02P-5C,
AH08AD-5C, AH08DA-5C, AH08PTG-5A, AH15PM-5A,
AH10PFBM-5A, AH10PFBS-5A, AH10COPM-5A,
AHRTU-PFBS-5A, AHAADP01/02EF-5A, and
DVPAETB-IO34C is added to all chapters.
3. The storage temperature, the program capacity of
AHCPU500, the specifications for the input/output
relays, the functional specifications for the analog
input/output modules, the electrical specifications for
the temperature measurement modules, the response
characteristics of the input terminals on
AH05PM-5A/AH10PM-5A in Chapter 2 are updated.
4. The specifications for AH16AR10N-5A, and, the
specifications for AH15PM-5A, and the specifications
for AHPS15-5A are added to Chapter 2.
5. Section 4.2.1 is updated.
6. Section 5.1.1 is updated.
7. Point (6) is added to section 6.6.1.
8. Section 9.3.2.1 is updated.
9. Section 11.2.3 is updated, and section 11.3 is added to
Chapter 11.
10.The troubleshooting for new models is added to
Chapter 12.
11.The AH500 addresses of the T devices and the AH500
addresses of the C devices in Appendix B are updated.
2014/06/13
3rd
1. Information concerning AHCPU511-RS2,
AHCPU511-EN, AHCPU521-EN, AHCPU531-EN,
AH08AD-5A and AH08DA-5A is added.
2. Information concerning larger program capacity and
memory, Serial control interface with multiple
functions and high-speed Ethernet communication
interface is updated to section 1.3.
3. Instruction execution speed, maximum number of
Information concerning backplanes which can be
connected is updated in section 2.2.1. Information
concerning AH500 advanced CPU modules is added to
section 2.2.2. Information concerning arrangement of
AH32AN02P-5 input/output terminals is updated in
section 2.4.4. Information concerning Interrupt input
terminals of AH05PM-5A and input signals as well as
terminal X1.2~X1.5 of AH15PM-5A and AH20MC-5A is
updated in section 2.8.1. Informaiton concering the
applicable input/output module is updated in section
2.11.1.
4. Information concerning latched area in the device
2016/08/15

Version
Revision
Date
range is updated in section 5.1.4.
5. Information concerning specifications for SD card is
updated in section 7.1.2.
6. Information concerning address is updated in section
8.3.2.
7. Information concerning AHCPU5X0 is added in chapter
9.
8. Information concerning AHCPU5X0 is added to section
11.1, 11.1.4, 11.2, 11.3, and 11.4.
9. Section 12.2.1, 12.2.2, 12.2.3, 12.2.5, 12.3.2, 12.4.1
are updated.
10.Information concerning installation in Windows 8 is
added in Appendix A.
11.Section B.2 is removed from Appendix B.
4th
1. New contents concerning AH15SCM-5A,
AHRTU-ETHN-5A are added in chapter 1.
2. New contents concerning module weights are added in
chapter 2 and I/O connection cable models
input/output terminals of AH series are also updated.
3. New information about EtherNet/IP is added in section
11.5.
4. New contents concerning EtherNet/IP troubleshooting
are added in section 12.2.5 and delete the error codes
16#9B01~16#9B20.
5. New contents concerning installing the USB driver in
Windows 7 and Windows 10 are added in Appendix A.
2017/03/31
5th
1. New contents concerning AH15EN-5A, AHCPU501-RS2,
AHCPU521-RS2, AHCPU531-RS2, and AHCPU501-EN
are added.
2. New contents concerning AHCPU501-RS2,
AHCPU521-RS2, AHCPU531-RS2, AHCPU501-EN,
AH04HC-5A and redundancy system are added in
Chapter 2.
3. Update contents concerning ISPSoft in Chapter 6, 7 8
and 9.
4. Update contents concerning applicable memory cards.
5. Update the maximum characters can be input for the
CPU naming. Update the software supported and its
versions for the network I/O module.
6. Update parameters for network communication
settings.
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AH500 Operation Manual
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Introduction............................................................................................... 1-2
1.1.1 Related Manuals ............................................................................... 1-2
1.1.2 Description of Models........................................................................ 1-2
1.2 Overview .................................................................................................. 1-8
1.3 Characteristics.........................................................................................1-10
Chapter 2 Specifications and System Configuration
2.1 General Specifications.............................................................................. 2-3
2.2 Specifications for CPU Modules............................................................... 2-3
2.2.1 Performance Specifications............................................................... 2-3
2.2.2 Profiles.............................................................................................. 2-6
2.3 Basic System Configuration ..................................................................... 2-8
2.3.1 Introduction ....................................................................................... 2-8
2.3.2 Configuring a Main Backplane .......................................................... 2-9
2.3.3 Configuring an Extension Backplane................................................2-10
2.3.4 Maximum Extension.........................................................................2-10
2.4 Specifications for Digital Input/Output Modules.......................................2-11
2.4.1 General Specifications......................................................................2-11
2.4.2 Profiles.............................................................................................2-14
2.4.3 Dimensions ......................................................................................2-22
2.4.4 Arrangement of Input/Output Terminals............................................2-27
2.5 Specifications for Analog Input/Output Modules......................................2-35
2.5.1 General Specifications......................................................................2-35
2.5.2 Profiles.............................................................................................2-39
2.5.3 Dimensions ......................................................................................2-41
2.5.4 Arrangement of Input/Output Terminals............................................2-41
2.5.5 Setting Parameters...........................................................................2-43
2.6 Specifications for Temperature Measurement Modules...........................2-46
2.6.1 General Specifications......................................................................2-46
2.6.2 Profiles.............................................................................................2-48
2.6.3 Dimensions ......................................................................................2-50
2.6.4 Arrangement of Input/Output Terminals............................................2-51
2.6.5 Setting Parameters...........................................................................2-52

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2.7 Specifications for Network Modules ........................................................2-53
2.7.1 General Specifications.....................................................................2-53
2.7.2 Profiles.............................................................................................2-56
2.7.3 Dimensions......................................................................................2-65
2.7.4 Arrangement of Input/Output Terminals ...........................................2-68
2.7.5 Setting Parameters..........................................................................2-69
2.8 Specifications for Motion Control Modules..............................................2-72
2.8.1 General Specifications.....................................................................2-72
2.8.2 Profiles.............................................................................................2-83
2.8.3 Dimensions......................................................................................2-89
2.8.4 Arrangement of Input/Output Terminals...........................................2-92
2.8.5 Setting Parameters..........................................................................2-97
2.9 Specifications for Remote Input/Output Modules ....................................2-99
2.9.1 General Specifications.....................................................................2-99
2.9.2 Profiles...........................................................................................2-100
2.9.3 Dimensions....................................................................................2-104
2.10 Specifications for Power Supply Modules..........................................2-106
2.10.1 General Specifications................................................................2-106
2.10.2 Profiles .......................................................................................2-107
2.10.3 Dimensions.................................................................................2-108
2.10.4 Arrangement of Terminals ..........................................................2-109
2.11 Space Module, Backplanes, and Extension Cables...........................2-110
2.11.1 General Specifications................................................................2-110
2.11.2 Profiles ....................................................................................... 2-111
2.11.3 Dimensions.................................................................................2-114
Chapter 3 Installing Software
3.1 Installing and Uninstalling ISPSoft ............................................................3-2
3.1.1 Installing ISPSoft................................................................................3-2
3.1.2 Uninstalling ISPSoft ...........................................................................3-6
3.2 Installing and Uninstalling COMMGR........................................................3-7
3.2.1 Installing COMMGR...........................................................................3-7
3.2.2 Uninstalling COMMGR.......................................................................3-9
Chapter 4 Installing Hardware
4.1 Installation.................................................................................................4-2
4.1.1 Mounting a Backplane .......................................................................4-2
4.1.2 Installing a Module.............................................................................4-4

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4.2 Wiring....................................................................................................... 4-5
4.2.1 Wiring a Power Supply Module ......................................................... 4-5
4.2.2 Wiring I/O Modules............................................................................ 4-7
Chapter 5 Devices
5.1 Introduction of Devices.................................................................................. 5-2
5.1.1 Devise Table..................................................................................... 5-2
5.1.2 Basic Structure of I/O Storages......................................................... 5-4
5.1.3 Relation Between the PLCAction and the Device Type.................... 5-4
5.1.4 Latched Areas in the Device Range.................................................. 5-5
5.2 Functions of Devices................................................................................ 5-5
5.2.1 Values and Constants............................................................................. 5-6
5.2.2 Floating-point Numbers .......................................................................... 5-6
5.2.3 Strings ............................................................................................... 5-6
5.2.4 Input Relays...................................................................................... 5-6
5.2.5 Output Relays ................................................................................... 5-7
5.2.6 Auxiliary Relays................................................................................. 5-7
5.2.7 Special Auxiliary Relays .................................................................... 5-7
5.2.8 Stepping Relays ................................................................................ 5-7
5.2.9 Timers ............................................................................................... 5-8
5.2.10 Counters........................................................................................ 5-8
5.2.11 32-bit Counters.............................................................................. 5-9
5.2.12 Data Registers..............................................................................5-10
5.2.13 Special Data Registers .................................................................5-10
5.2.14 Link Registers...............................................................................5-10
5.2.15 Index Registers.............................................................................5-10
Chapter 6 Writing a Program
6.1 Quick Start................................................................................................ 6-2
6.1.1 Example............................................................................................ 6-2
6.1.2 Hardware........................................................................................... 6-2
6.1.3 Program ............................................................................................ 6-2
6.2 Procedure for Creating a Project in ISPSoft............................................. 6-3
6.3 Creating a Project..................................................................................... 6-3
6.4 Hardware Configuration............................................................................ 6-4
6.4.1 Configuring a Module........................................................................ 6-5
6.4.2 Setting the Parameters in a CPU Module and a Module................... 6-6
6.5 Creating a Program.................................................................................. 6-8

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6.5.1 Adding a Ladder Diagram..................................................................6-8
6.5.2 Basic Editing─Creating a Contact and a Coil...................................6-10
6.5.3 Basic Editing─Inserting a Network and Typing an Instruction..........6-13
6.5.4 Basic Editing─Selection of a Network and Operation ......................6-15
6.5.5 Basic Editing─Connecting a Contact in Parallel...............................6-16
6.5.6 Basic Editing─Editing a Comment...................................................6-17
6.5.7 Basic Editing─Inserting an Applied Instruction.................................6-18
6.5.8 Basic Editing—Creating a Comparison Contact and Typing a Constant
........................................................................................................6-20
6.5.9 Writing a Program............................................................................6-21
6.5.10 Checking and Compiling a Program.............................................6-22
6.6 Testing and Debugging a Program .........................................................6-23
6.6.1 Creating a Connection.....................................................................6-23
6.6.2 Downloading a Program and Parameters........................................6-25
6.6.3 Connection Test...............................................................................6-27
6.7 Setting a Real-time Clock........................................................................6-33
Chapter 7 Memory Card
7.1 Overview of Memory Cards.......................................................................7-2
7.1.1 Appearances of Memory Cards .........................................................7-2
7.1.2 Specifications for SD Cards...............................................................7-2
7.2 Using a Memory Card...............................................................................7-3
7.2.1 Formatting a Memory Card................................................................7-3
7.2.2 Write Protect Function of a Memory Card..........................................7-4
7.3 Installing and Removing a Memory Card..................................................7-5
7.3.1 SD Slot in a CPU Module...................................................................7-5
7.3.2 Installing a Memory Card...................................................................7-5
7.3.3 Removing a Memory Card.................................................................7-5
7.4 Contents of a Memory Card......................................................................7-6
7.4.1 Initializing a Memory Card .................................................................7-6
7.4.2 Folder Structure in a Memory Card....................................................7-6
7.5 Reading/Writing a Memory Card...............................................................7-7
7.5.1 Backing up the System......................................................................7-7
7.5.2 Restoring the System.........................................................................7-7
7.6 Introduction of CARD Utility ......................................................................7-8
7.7 Backup....................................................................................................7-10
7.8 Restoration..............................................................................................7-13

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Chapter 8 Hardware Configuration
8.1 Hardware Configuration Tool for AH500 Series Modules─HWCONFIG... 8-3
8.1.1 Introduction of the Environment of HWCONFIG................................ 8-3
8.1.2 Configuring a Module........................................................................ 8-5
8.1.2.1 Adding a Module........................................................................ 8-5
8.1.2.2 Assigning Devices to a Module.................................................. 8-8
8.1.2.3 Editing a Comment....................................................................8-12
8.1.2.4 Deleting a Module.....................................................................8-13
8.1.2.5 Replacing a Module ..................................................................8-13
8.1.2.6 Searching for/Replacing a Module............................................8-14
8.1.2.7 Copying/Pasting a Module........................................................8-18
8.1.2.8 Cutting/Pasting a Module..........................................................8-20
8.1.2.9 Dragging a Module....................................................................8-21
8.1.2.10 Adding an Extension Rack........................................................8-22
8.1.2.11 Deleting a Rack.........................................................................8-23
8.1.2.12 Replacing a Rack......................................................................8-24
8.1.2.13 Cutting/Copying/Pasting an Extension Rack.............................8-25
8.1.2.14 Dragging an Extension Rack.....................................................8-28
8.1.2.15 Rearranging the Input/Output Devices......................................8-28
8.2 Setting the Parameters in an AH500 Series CPU Module.......................8-29
8.2.1 Opening the PLC Parameter Setting Window..................................8-29
8.2.2 Setting the Basic CPU Parameters ..................................................8-30
8.2.2.1 CPU: Name...............................................................................8-30
8.2.2.2 CPU: System.............................................................................8-31
8.2.2.3 CPU: Latched Device Range ....................................................8-34
8.2.3 COM Port.........................................................................................8-36
8.2.4 Ethernet─Basic ................................................................................8-37
8.2.5 Ethernet─Advance...........................................................................8-38
8.2.5.1 Ethernet─Advance: Filter ..........................................................8-38
8.2.5.2 Ethernet─Advance: NTP...........................................................8-40
8.2.5.3 Ethernet─Advance: Email .........................................................8-41
8.2.5.4 Ethernet─Advance: Email Trigger.............................................8-42
8.2.5.5 Ethernet─Advance: Email and Trigger Configuration................8-46
8.2.5.6 Ethernet─Advance: Socket.......................................................8-47
8.2.5.7 Ethernet─Advance: Web...........................................................8-49
8.2.6 Saving and Downloading/Uploading the PLC Parameters...............8-50
8.3 Setting the Parameters in an AH500 Series Module...............................8-51
8.3.1 Managing the Version of a Module...................................................8-51

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8.3.2 Setting the Parameters in a Module.................................................8-52
8.3.3 Exporting and Importing the Parameters in a Module......................8-56
8.3.4 Setting the Parameters in an Intelligent Module...............................8-57
8.4 Management of the Parameters in AH500 Series Hardware and Online
Diagnosis ................................................................................................8-58
8.4.1 Saving and Printing a Hardware Configuration................................8-58
8.4.2 Purchase Order................................................................................8-59
8.4.3 Rack Information List.......................................................................8-60
8.4.4 Downloading/Uploading the System Parameters.............................8-61
8.4.5 I/O Scan...........................................................................................8-62
8.4.6 Online Diagnosis..............................................................................8-63
8.4.6.1 Online Mode .............................................................................8-64
8.4.6.2 Module Information and Diagnosis ...........................................8-65
8.4.6.3 Changing the Status of a Module Online...................................8-66
8.4.6.4 Monitoring Table........................................................................8-68
8.5 Setting Interrupts.....................................................................................8-69
8.5.1 Program Architectures.....................................................................8-69
8.5.2 Tasks Supported by AH500 Series CPU Modules...........................8-69
8.5.3 I/O Interrupts....................................................................................8-70
8.5.4 Low Voltage Detection Interrupt.......................................................8-71
8.5.5 Communication Interrupts................................................................8-72
8.5.6 External Interrupts............................................................................8-72
8.5.7 Timer Interrupts................................................................................8-73
Chapter 9 Network Configuration
9.1 Network Configuration Tool─NWCONFIG ................................................9-2
9.1.1 Introduction of NWCONFIG ...............................................................9-2
9.1.2 Basic Knowledge ...............................................................................9-3
9.1.3 Communication Setting in NWCONFIG .............................................9-4
9.1.3.1 Connection Mechanism in NWCONFIG......................................9-5
9.1.3.2 Setting Communication Parameters...........................................9-6
9.1.4 Workflow............................................................................................9-7
9.2 Creating a Network Architecture.............................................................9-12
9.2.1 Deploying Nodes..............................................................................9-12
9.2.2 Connecting to a Network..................................................................9-15
9.2.3 Adjusting or Deleting Devices or Networks......................................9-20
9.2.4 Setting the Attributes of a Node/Network .........................................9-23
9.2.5 Hiding/Displaying Devices or Networks ...........................................9-27

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9.2.6 Correct Network Architecture ...........................................................9-30
9.2.7 Downloading Routing Tables............................................................9-33
9.2.8 Testing Routing.................................................................................9-34
9.3 Managing and Applying NWCONFIG......................................................9-36
9.3.1 Saving Parameters and Printing a Network Framework...................9-36
9.3.2 Downloading Parameters.................................................................9-37
9.3.2.1 Introduction of Parameters........................................................9-37
9.3.2.2 Description of Downloading Parameters...................................9-38
9.3.3 Using Routing in ISPSoft..................................................................9-39
Chapter 10 Operating Principle of the CPU Module
10.1 Operation of the CPU Module .................................................................10-2
10.1.1 Procedure.........................................................................................10-2
10.1.2 I/O Refreshing and Communication Service ....................................10-3
10.2 Operating Modes of the CPU Module......................................................10-3
10.2.1 Operating Modes..............................................................................10-3
10.2.2 Statuses and Operation under Different Operating Modes...............10-3
Chapter 11 Convenient Functions
11.1 PLC Link (for AHCPU5X0 models)..........................................................11-2
11.1.1 Introduction of a PLC Link ............................................................11-2
11.1.2 Constructing a PLC Link in NWCONFIG in ISPSoft......................11-2
11.1.2.1 Opening the PLC Link Table Editor Window.............................11-3
11.1.2.2 Designating a Port as a Master Station (Step 1).......................11-4
11.1.2.3 Setting Communication Parameters (Step 2)............................11-6
11.1.2.4 Creating a Data Exchange Table (Step 3) ................................11-7
11.1.2.5 Monitoring a PLC Link.............................................................11-14
11.1.2.6 Important Points About Constructing a PLC Link ....................11-18
11.1.3 Executing a PLC Link through the Program in ISPSoft...............11-20
11.1.3.1 Parameters Related to a PLC Link..........................................11-20
11.1.3.2 Setting a PLC Link ..................................................................11-25
11.1.4 Related Special Auxiliary Relays and Special Data Registers ....11-31
11.2 Ether Link (for AHCPU5X0 models).......................................................11-33
11.2.1 Introduction of an Ether Link.......................................................11-33
11.2.1.1 General Specifications and Functions.....................................11-34
11.2.1.2 Steps of Constructing an Ether Link........................................11-35
11.2.2 Constructing an Ether Link in NWCONFIG in ISPSoft................11-36
11.2.2.1 Constructing an Ether Link......................................................11-36

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11.2.2.2 Opening the Ether Link Configuration Window.......................11-36
11.2.2.3 Creating and Managing a Data Exchange Table....................11-38
11.2.2.4 Node List and Display Area ....................................................11-41
11.2.2.5 Start Mode of an Ether Link....................................................11-43
11.2.2.6 Downloading the Parameters Related to an Ether Link..........11-45
11.2.2.7 Uploading the Parameters Related to an Ether Link...............11-47
11.2.2.8 Deleting Asynchronous Device...............................................11-48
11.2.2.9 Enabling/Disabling the Online Monitoring Function ................11-49
11.2.2.10 Starting/Stopping the Execution of an Ether Link Online.........11-53
11.2.2.11 Monitoring Table and Error Log...............................................11-56
11.2.3 Related Special Auxiliary Relays and Special Data Registers....11-57
11.3 Data Exchange Function.......................................................................11-60
11.3.1 MODBUS Data Exchange..........................................................11-60
11.3.1.1 MODBUS Data Exchange.......................................................11-60
11.3.1.2 MODBUS Data Exchange - PLC Parameter Setting...............11-60
11.3.1.3 MODBUS Data Exchange - Downloading/Uploading Parameters....
............................................................................................11-63
11.3.1.4 MODBUS Data Exchange – Special Auxiliary Relays.............11-64
11.3.2 MODBUS TCP Data Exchange..................................................11-81
11.3.2.1 MODBUS TCP Data Exchange...............................................11-81
11.3.2.2 MODBUS TCP Data Exchange - PLC Parameter Setting.......11-82
11.3.2.3 MODBUS TCP Data Exchange - Downloading/Uploading
Parameters……......................................................................11-86
11.3.2.4 MODBUS TCP Data Exchange – Special Auxiliary Relays ....11-88
11.4 Web..................................................................................................... 11-116
11.4.1 Introduction............................................................................... 11-116
11.4.2 Usage....................................................................................... 11-116
11.4.3 Troubleshooting........................................................................ 11-118
11.5 EtherNet/IP .........................................................................................11-121
Chapter 12 Troubleshooting
12.1 Troubleshooting...................................................................................12-2
12.1.1 Basic Inspection...........................................................................12-2
12.1.2 Eliminating Errors.........................................................................12-2
12.1.3 Troubleshooting Procedure..........................................................12-3
12.1.4 Viewing Error Logs.......................................................................12-4
12.2 Troubleshooting for CPU Modules.......................................................12-5
12.2.1 ERROR LED Indicator’s Being ON...............................................12-5

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12.2.2 ERROR LED Indicator’s Blinking..................................................12-7
12.2.3 BUS FAULT LED Indicator’s Being ON......................................12-12
12.2.4 BUS FAULT LED Indicator’s Blinking.........................................12-13
12.2.5 Troubleshooting for AH500 Redundancy System.......................12-14
12.2.6 Troubleshooting for EtherNet/IP .................................................12-24
12.2.7 Others.........................................................................................12-25
12.3 Troubleshooting for I/O Modules........................................................12-41
12.3.1 Troubleshooting for Analog I/O Modules and Temperature
Measurement Modules...............................................................12-41
12.3.2 Troubleshooting for AH02HC-5A/AH04HC-5A ...........................12-44
12.3.3 Troubleshooting for AH05PM-5A/AH10PM-5A/AH15PM-5A......12-45
12.3.4 Troubleshooting for AH20MC-5A................................................12-47
12.3.5 Troubleshooting for AH10EN-5A/AH15EN-5A............................12-48
12.3.6 Troubleshooting for AH10SCM-5A/AH15SCM-5A......................12-48
12.3.7 Troubleshooting for AH10DNET-5A............................................12-49
12.3.8 Troubleshooting for AH10PFBM-5A ...........................................12-50
12.3.9 Troubleshooting for AH10PFBS-5A............................................12-50
12.3.10 Troubleshooting for AH10COPM-5A...........................................12-51
12.4 Error Codes and LED Indicators........................................................12-52
12.4.1 CPU Modules..............................................................................12-53
12.4.2 Analog I/O Modules and Temperature Measurement Modules ..12-75
12.4.3 AH02HC-5A/AH04HC-5A...........................................................12-76
12.4.4 AH05PM-5A/AH10PM-5A/AH15PM-5A......................................12-77
12.4.5 AH20MC-5A................................................................................12-78
12.4.6 AH10EN-5A/AH15EN-5A............................................................12-79
12.4.7 AH10SCM-5A/AH15SCM-5A......................................................12-79
12.4.8 AH10DNET-5A............................................................................12-79
12.4.9 AH10PFBM-5A...........................................................................12-80
12.4.10 AH10PFBS-5A............................................................................12-81
12.4.11 AH10COPM-5A ..........................................................................12-81
AppendixA Installing a USB Driver
A.1 Installing the USB Driver for an AH500 Series CPU module in Windows XP
with SP3.......................................................................................................A-2
A.2 Installing the USB Driver for an AH500 Series CPU module in Windows 7 ..A-6
A.3 Installing the USB Driver for an AH500 Series CPU module in Windows 8........
...................................................................................................................A-10

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A.4 Installing the USB Driver for an AH500 Series CPU module in Windows 10
.......................................................................................................................... A-13
Appendix B Device Addresses
B.1 Device Addresses.................................................................................... B-2

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Chapter 1 Introduction
Table of Contents
1.1 Introduction.........................................................................................................1-2
1.1.1 Related Manuals.........................................................................................1-2
1.1.2 Description of Models..................................................................................1-2
1.2 Overview ............................................................................................................1-8
1.3 Characteristics..................................................................................................1-10

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1.1 Introduction
This manual introduces functions of CPUs, devices, module tables, troubleshooting, and etc.
1.1.1 Related Manuals
The related manuals of the AH500 series programmable logic controllers are composed of the following
AH500 Quick Start
It guides users to use the system before they read the related manuals.
AH500 Programming Manual
It introduces the programming of the AH500 series programmable logic controllers, the basic instructions,
and the applied instructions.
ISPSoft User Manual
It introduces the use of ISPSoft, the programming language (Ladder, IL, SFC, FBD, and ST), the concept
of POUs, and the concept of tasks.
AH500 Hardware Manual
It introduces electrical specifications, appearances, dimensions, and etc.
AH500 Operation Manual
It introduces functions of CPUs, devices, module tables, troubleshooting, and etc.
AH500 Module Manual
It introduces the use of special I/O modules. For example, network modules, analog I/O modules,
temperature measurement modules, motion control modules, and etc.
AH500 Motion Control Module Manual
It introduces the specifications for the motion control modules, the wiring, the instructions, and the
functions.
PMSoft User Manual
It introduces the use of PMSoft, including the editing mode, the connection, and the password setting.
AH500 Redundancy System Operation Manual
It introduces the AH500 redundancy structures, establishments, programming designs, and operations.
1.1.2 Description of Models
Classification
Model Name
Description
Power supply
module AHPS05-5A 100~240 V AC
50/60 Hz
AHPS15-5A
24 V DC
CPU module
AHCPU500-RS2
It is a basic CPU module with two built-in RS-485 ports, one
built-in USB port, and one built-in SD interface. It supports 768
inputs/outputs. The program capacity is 32K steps.
AHCPU500-EN
It is a basic CPU module with one built-in Ethernet port, one
built-in RS-485 port, one built-in USB port, and one built-in SD
interface. It supports 768 inputs/outputs. The program capacity
is 32K steps.
AHCPU501-RS2 It is an advanced CPU module with two built-in RS-485 ports,
one built-in USB port, and one built-in SD interface. It supports
768 inputs/outputs. The program capacity is 48K steps.
AHCPU501-EN
It is an advanced CPU module with one built-in Ethernet port,
one built-in RS-485 port, one built-in USB port, and one built-in
SD interface. It supports 768 inputs/outputs. The program
capacity is 48K steps.
AHCPU510-RS2
It is a basic CPU module with two built-in RS-485 ports, one
built-in USB port, and one built-in SD interface. It supports 1280
inputs/outputs. The program capacity is 64K steps.
AHCPU510-EN
It is a basic CPU module with one built-in Ethernet port, one
built-in RS-485 port, one built-in USB port, and one built-in SD
interface. It supports 1280 inputs/outputs. The program capacity

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Classification
Model Name
Description
is 64K steps.
AHCPU511-RS2
It is an advanced CPU module with two built-in RS-485 ports,
one built-in USB port, and one built-in SD interface. It supports
1280 inputs/outputs. The program capacity is 96K steps.
AHCPU511-EN
It is an advanced CPU module with one built-in Ethernet port,
one built-in RS-485 port, one built-in USB port, and one built-in
SD interface. It supports 1280 inputs/outputs. The program
capacity is 96K steps.
AHCPU520-RS2
It is a basic CPU module with two built-in RS-485 ports, one
built-in USB port, and one built-in SD interface. It supports 2304
inputs/outputs. The program capacity is 128K steps.
AHCPU520-EN
It is a basic CPU module with one built-in Ethernet port, one
built-in RS-485 port, one built-in USB port, and one built-in SD
interface. It supports 2304 inputs/outputs. The program capacity
is 128K steps.
AHCPU521-RS2
It is an advanced CPU module with two built-in RS-485 ports,
one built-in USB port, and one built-in SD interface. It supports
2304 inputs/outputs. The program capacity is 192K steps.
AHCPU521-EN
It is an advanced CPU module with one built-in Ethernet port,
one built-in RS-485 port, one built-in USB port, and one built-in
SD interface. It supports 2304 inputs/outputs. The program
capacity is 192K steps.
AHCPU530-RS2
It is a basic CPU module with two built-in RS-485 ports, one
built-in USB port, and one built-in SD interface. It supports 4352
inputs/outputs. The program capacity is 256K steps.
AHCPU530-EN
It is a basic CPU module with one built-in Ethernet port, one
built-in RS-485 port, one built-in USB port, and one built-in SD
interface. It supports 4352 inputs/outputs. The program capacity
is 256K steps.
AHCPU531-RS2
It is an advanced CPU module with two built-in RS-485 ports,
one built-in USB port, and one built-in SD interface. It supports
4352 inputs/outputs. The program capacity is 384K steps.
AHCPU531-EN
It is an advanced CPU module with one built-in Ethernet port,
one built-in RS-485 port, one built-in USB port, and one built-in
SD interface. It supports 4352 inputs/outputs. The program
capacity is 384K steps.
AHCPU560-EN2
It is a redundant CPU module with one built-in Ethernet port,
one built-in RS-485/RS-232 port, one built-in USB port, and one
built-in SD interface. It supports 65536 inputs/outputs. The
program capacity is 1M steps.
Main backplane
AHBP04M1-5A
Four-slot main backplane for a CPU/RTU rack
AHBP06M1-5A
Six-slot main backplane for a CPU/RTU rack
AHBP08M1-5A
Eight-slot main backplane for a CPU/RTU rack
AHBP12M1-5A
Twelve-slot main backplane for a CPU/RTU rack
Redundant
backplane
AHBP04MR1-5A Four-slot redundant backplane for a CPU/RTU rack
Extension
backplane
AHBP06E1-5A
Six-slot extension backplane for a CPU/RTU extension rack
AHBP08E1-5A
Eight-slot extension backplane for a CPU/RTU extension rack
Redundant
extension
backplane
AHBP06ER1-5A Six-slot extension backplane with power redundancy for a
CPU/RTU redundant extension rack
AHBP08ER1-5A
Eight-slot extension backplane with power redundancy for a
CPU/RTU redundant extension rack
Digital
input/output
AH16AM10N-5A 24 V DC
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Classification
Model Name
Description
module 16 inputs
Terminal block
AH32AM10N-5A
24 V DC
5 mA
32 inputs
Terminal block
AH32AM10N-5B
24 V DC
5 mA
32 inputs
DB37 connector
AH32AM10N-5C
24 V DC
5 mA
32 inputs
Latch connector
AH64AM10N-5C
24 V DC
3.2 mA
64 inputs
Latch connector
AH16AM30N-5A
100~240 V AC
4.5 mA~9 mA (100 V, 50 Hz)
16 inputs
Terminal block
AH16AR10N-5A
24 V DC
5 mA
16 inputs
Terminal block
(I/O interrupts are supported.)
AH16AN01R-5A
240 V AC/24 V DC
2 A
16 outputs
Relay
Terminal block
AH16AN01T-5A
12~24 V DC
0.5 A
16 outputs
Sinking output
Terminal block
Digital
input/output
module
AH16AN01P-5A
12~24 V DC
0.5 A
16 outputs
Sourcing output
Terminal block
AH32AN02T-5A
12~24 V DC
0.1 A
32 outputs
Sinking output
Terminal block
AH32AN02T-5B
12~24 V DC
0.1 A
32 outputs
Sinking output
DB37 connector
AH32AN02T-5C 12~24 V DC 0.1 A
32 outputs

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Classification
Model Name
Description
Sinking output
Latch connector
AH32AN02P-5A
12~24 V DC
0.1 A
32 outputs
Sourcing output
Terminal block
AH32AN02P-5B
12~24 V DC
0.1 A
32 outputs
Sourcing output
DB37 connector
AH32AN02P-5C
12~24 V DC
0.1 A
32 outputs
Sourcing output
Latch connector
AH64AN02T-5C
12~24 V DC
0.1 A
64 outputs
Sinking output
Latch connector
AH64AN02P-5C
12~24 V DC
0.1 A
64 outputs
Sourcing output
Latch connector
AH16AN01S-5A
100~240 V AC
0.5 A
16 outputs
TRIAC
Terminal block
Digital
input/output
module
AH16AP11R-5A
24 V DC
5 mA
8 inputs
240 V AC/24 V DC
2 A
8 outputs
Relay
Terminal block
AH16AP11T-5A
24 V DC
5 mA
8 inputs
12~24 V DC
0.5 A
8 outputs
Sinking output
Terminal block
AH16AP11P-5A
24 V DC
5 mA
8 inputs
12~24 V DC
0.5 A
8 outputs
Sourcing output

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Classification
Model Name
Description
Terminal block
Analog
input/output
module
AH04AD-5A
Four-channel analog input module
Hardware resolution: 16 bits
0/1 V~5 V, -5 V~5 V, 0 V~10 V, -10 V~10 V, 0/4 mA~20 mA, and
-20 mA~20 mA
Conversion time: 150 us/channel
AH08AD-5A
Eight-channel analog input module
Hardware resolution: 16 bits
0/1 V~5 V, -5 V~5 V, 0 V~10 V, -10 V~10 V, 0/4 mA~20 mA, and
-20 mA~20 mA
Conversion time: 150 us/channel
AH08AD-5B
Eight-channel analog input module
Hardware resolution: 16 bits
0/1 V~5 V, -5 V~5 V, 0 V~10 V, and -10 V~10 V
Conversion time: 150 us/channel
AH08AD-5C
Eight-channel analog input module
Hardware resolution: 16 bits
0/4 mA~20 mA, and -20 mA~20 mA
Conversion time: 150 us/channel
AH04DA-5A
Four-channel analog output module
Hardware resolution: 16 bits
0/1 V~5 V, -5 V~5 V, 0 V~10 V, -10 V~10 V, and 0/4 mA~20 mA
Conversion time: 150 us/channel
AH08DA-5A
Eight-channel analog input module
Hardware resolution: 16 bits
0/1 V~5 V, -5 V~5 V, 0 V~10 V, -10 V~10 V, 0/4 mA~20 mA
Conversion time: 150 us/channel
AH08DA-5B
Eight-channel analog output module
Hardware resolution: 16 bits
0/1 V~5 V, -5 V~5 V, 0 V~10 V, and -10 V~10 V
Conversion time: 150 us/channel
AH08DA-5C
Eight-channel analog output module
Hardware resolution: 16 bits
0/4 mA~20 mA
Conversion time: 150 us/channel
Analog
input/output
module AH06XA-5A
Four-channel analog input module
Hardware resolution: 16 bits
0/1 V~5 V, -5 V~5 V, 0 V~10 V, -10 V~10 V, 0/4 mA~20 mA, and
-20 mA~20 mA
Conversion time: 150 us/channel
Two-channel analog output module
Hardware resolution: 16 bits
0/1 V~5 V, -5 V~5 V, 0 V~10 V, -10 V~10 V, and 0/4 mA~20 mA
Conversion time: 150 us/channel
Temperature
measurement
module
AH04PT-5A
Four-channel four-wire/three-wire RTD
Sensor type: Pt100/Pt1000/Ni100/Ni1000 sensor, and 0~300 Ω
input impedance
Resolution: 0.1°C/0.1°F (16 bits)
Four-wire conversion time: 150 ms/channel
Three-wire conversion time: 300 ms/channel
AH08PTG-5A
Eight-channel four-wire/three-wire/two-wire RTD
Sensor type: Pt100/Pt1000/Ni100/Ni1000, and 0~300 Ω input
impedance
Resolution: 0.1°C/0.1°F (16 bits)
Conversion time: 20 ms/4 channels and 200 ms/8 channels

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Classification
Model Name
Description
AH04TC-5A
Four-channel thermocouple
Sensor type: J, K, R, S, T, E, N, and -150~+150 mV
Resolution: 0.1°C/0.1°F
Conversion time: 200 ms/channel
AH08TC-5A
Eight-channel thermocouple
Sensor type: J, K, R, S, T, E, N, and -150~+150 mV
Resolution: 0.1°C/0.1°F
Conversion time: 200 ms/channel
Motion control
module
AH02HC-5A
Two-channel high-speed counter module (200 kHz)
AH04HC-5A
Four-channel high-speed counter module (200 kHz)
AH05PM-5A
Two-axis pulse train motion control module (1 MHz)
AH10PM-5A
Six-axis pulse train motion control module
(Four axes: 1 MHz; Two axes: 200 kHz)
AH15PM-5A Four-axis pulse train motion control module (1 MHz )
AH20MC-5A
Twelve-axis DMCNET (Delta Motion Control Network) motion
control module (10 Mbps)
Network
module
AH10EN-5A
It is an Ethernet communication module. It can function as a
mater or a slave. It is equipped with two Ethernet ports, and
supports a Modbus TCP master and EtherNet/IP (V2.0).
AH15EN-5A It is an Ethernet communication module. It can function as a
mater or a slave. It is equipped with two Ethernet ports, and
supports a Modbus TCP master and IEC60870-5-104.
AH10SCM-5A
It is a serial communication module with two RS-485/RS-422
ports, and supports Modbus and UD Link protocols.
One part of communication is isolated from the other part of the
communication, and one part of power is isolated from the other
part of the power.
AH15SCM-5A
It is a serial communication module with two RS-232 ports, and
supports Modbus and UD Link protocols.
One part of communication is isolated from the other part of the
communication, and one part of power is isolated from the other
part of the power.
AH10DNET-5A
It is a DeviceNet communication module. It can function as a
master or a slave. The maximum communication speed is 1
Mbps.
AH10PFBM-5A
PROFIBUS-DP master module
AH10PFBS-5A
PROFIBUS-DP slave module
AH10COPM-5A It is a CANopen communication module. It can function as a
master or a slave.
Remote I/O
module
AHRTU-DNET-5A
DeviceNet remote I/O module
AHRTU-PFBS-5A
PROFIBUS-DP remote I/O module
AHRTU-ETHN-5A
Ethernet remote I/O module
Extension cable
AHACAB06-5A
0.6 meter extension cable for connecting an extension
backplane
AHACAB10-5A
1.0 meter extension cable for connecting an extension
backplane
AHACAB15-5A 1.5 meter extension cable for connecting an extension
backplane
AHACAB30-5A
3.0 meter extension cable for connecting an extension
backplane
AHAADP01EF-5A/
AHAADP02EF-5A
Fiber optics modules for extension backplanes
I/O extension
cable
UC-ET010-24A
1.0 meter I/O extension cable (latch connector) for
AH32AM10N-5C and AH64AM10N-5C