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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