{"product_id":"1sap170400r0201-cm574-rs-abb-ac500-cpu-coprocessor-module","title":"1SAP170400R0201 CM574-RS ABB AC500 CPU Coprocessor Module","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"\"\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe ABB CM574-RS (Order Number 1SAP170400R0201) is a high-performance CPU coprocessor designed to extend the computational and communication capabilities of the AC500 PLC platform.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThis module functions as a dedicated serial communication processor,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eoffloading intensive data exchange tasks from the main CPU to ensure deterministic system performance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBy managing independent serial protocols and complex data strings,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethe CM574-RS facilitates high-speed interfacing between the controller and diverse field devices.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIts integration into the AC500 architecture allows for simultaneous multi-protocol processing,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emaking it an essential component for distributed control systems requiring high availability and low-latency communication.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"\"\u003eTechnical System Architecture and Hardware Profiles\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eModel Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCM574-RS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eIdentification Code:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e1SAP170400R0201\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eComponent Category:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCPU Coprocessor \/ Communication Module\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eNet Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e0.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e5 kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eModule Dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e9.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e5 x 9.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e5 x 14.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e6 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eSerial Interfaces:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMultiple RS-232 \/ RS-485 programmable ports\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eProduct Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSweden\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eSystem Series:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAC500 Control System\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eCustoms Tariff:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHS 8537101190\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eNetwork Support:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIntegrated Ethernet router and serial gateway services\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe hardware is built with an industrial-grade housing designed for standard DIN rail mounting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIt features independent diagnostic LEDs for each communication channel,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eallowing for rapid localized troubleshooting without disrupting the primary control loop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"\"\u003eIndustrial Applications and Deployment Scenarios\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe CM574-RS is strategically deployed in complex automation environments where the primary PLC requires specialized serial data handling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCommon use cases include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eEnergy Sector Automation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eInterfacing with legacy protection relays,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epower meters,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand specialized serial-based sensors in electrical substations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eComplex Manufacturing Systems:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCoordinating real-time data flow between the AC500 PLC and third-party barcode scanners,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eprinters,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor weighing scales.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eProcess Control Infrastructure:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eManaging long-distance serial communication in water treatment facilities or oil and gas extraction sites.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eDCS Integration:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eServing as a dedicated gateway to bridge serial fieldbus devices into a modern Ethernet-based Distributed Control System.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eQ: What is the primary advantage of adding a CM574-RS coprocessor to an AC500 system?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eA:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe primary benefit is the separation of communication tasks from logic execution.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBy handling serial protocols on the CM574-RS,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethe main PLC CPU can maintain faster and more consistent scan times for critical control tasks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eQ: Does this module require separate software for configuration?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eA:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eConfiguration is performed within the standard ABB Automation Builder environment,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewhere the coprocessor is integrated into the hardware tree and its serial parameters are defined.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eQ: Can the RS-interface ports be configured for different protocols simultaneously?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eA:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eYes,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethe CM574-RS is highly flexible and can be programmed to handle different serial protocols across its available ports,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eallowing for the connection of varied device types.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eQ: Is the CM574-RS compatible with all AC500 CPU models?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eA:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIt is compatible with the standard AC500 range that supports communication module expansion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIt is recommended to verify the power consumption limits of your specific terminal base and CPU.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eQ: How does the coprocessor handle error detection during data transmission?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eA:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe module features hardware-level parity checks and checksum verification,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ealongside diagnostic flags that report communication timeouts or frame errors directly to the main processor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ABB","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45518977401005,"sku":"1SAP170400R0201","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0733\/1613\/9181\/files\/abb-cm574-rs-1sap170400r0201-cpu-coprocesser-jeq2ebztugx.jpg?v=1766983700","url":"https:\/\/www.maxwellplc.com\/products\/1sap170400r0201-cm574-rs-abb-ac500-cpu-coprocessor-module","provider":"Maxwell PLC Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}