ABB PM573-ETH 1SAP130300R0271 | AC500 V2 PLC Processor Module

Description

• Brand: ABB
• Full Model Number: PM573-ETH 1SAP130300R0271
• System/Series Family: ABB AC500 V2 PLC
• Core Function: Programmable processor module for AC500 automation systems
• Program Memory: 512 kB
• Data Memory: 512 kB
• Supply Voltage: 24 VDC
• Ethernet: Integrated Ethernet TCP/IP
• Serial Interfaces: 2 × RS-232/RS-485
• Additional Interface: FBP
• Display: Integrated LCD
• Storage: SD-card slot
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to +60°C
• Dimensions: 67.5 × 76 × 62 mm
• Net Weight: Approx. 0.15 kg
• Stock Status: New Surplus / Fully Tested Refurbished — confirm exact condition, revision, and firmware before shipment

Module 3: Commercial-Technical Deep Dive

A failed AC500 CPU can stop an entire machine even when the remote I/O remains healthy. The ABB PM573-ETH 1SAP130300R0271 is the processor module for the AC500 V2 platform, combining CPU execution with integrated Ethernet communication, two RS-232/RS-485 interfaces, FBP connectivity, an LCD display, and SD-card support. Its documented memory capacity is 512 kB for program memory and 512 kB for data memory, with a 24 VDC supply. The compact housing measures approximately 67.5 × 76 × 62 mm, making exact mechanical replacement straightforward when the installed CPU uses the same product number.

The direct ROI comes from restoring the existing PLC architecture without redesigning the machine around another CPU family. Integrated Ethernet removes the need for a separate communication module for many applications, while the two serial ports support legacy field-device interfaces and service connections. ABB also publishes a cycle-performance figure of approximately 0.06 ms per 1,000 logic instructions, with different execution times depending on instruction type. —The important distinction is that a replacement CPU still needs the correct project, configuration, firmware compatibility, and retained data; a controller that merely boots is not yet a production-ready spare.

ABB PM573-ETH 1SAP130300R0271

Module 4: Compatibility & Installation Traps

Migration/Compatibility

For an existing ABB AC500 V2 installation specified for PM573-ETH 1SAP130300R0271, the preferred replacement strategy is a like-for-like processor exchange. No PLC logic rewrite is inherently required just because the hardware is replaced.

The commissioning work is more specific: restore the approved application project, verify the firmware/version relationship, recover retained data where required, and reproduce the installed Ethernet and serial communication parameters. Do not substitute a different PM57x variant based only on the family name.

⚠️ Field Traps (Watch Out)

• PM573-ETH versus PM573-ETH-XC: The standard PM573-ETH uses 1SAP130300R0271, while the XC variant is 1SAP330300R0271. The latter is intended for extreme-condition applications and should not be treated as an automatic substitute.
• Communication-port mapping: Two RS-232/RS-485 interfaces are available. Photograph every serial connection before removal and confirm which port serves each Modbus or service device.
• Project and firmware mismatch: A CPU can complete startup diagnostics while the application remains incompatible. Capture the existing firmware, project revision, communication configuration, and SD-card contents before removing the original controller.
• 24 VDC supply: Confirm supply polarity and cabinet voltage before energization. Do not assume the existing wiring is correct simply because the original CPU failed.

Module 5: Quality Assurance SOP

1. OEM anti-counterfeit visual inspection — verify ABB markings, designation, complete 1SAP130300R0271 identifier, connector layout, display, SD-card slot, and evidence of unauthorized modification.
2. Part-number reconciliation — photograph the complete order number, revision marking, serial information, and all secondary labels.
3. Mechanical inspection — verify housing condition, mounting features, terminal blocks, Ethernet connector, serial interfaces, and display.
4. Power-on self-test (POST) — apply controlled 24 VDC power and verify startup sequence, LEDs, LCD behavior, and diagnostic indications.
5. Memory verification — confirm the documented 512 kB program and 512 kB data memory where supported by the test environment.
6. Ethernet handshake verification — establish a controlled TCP/IP connection and verify stable link and communication.
7. RS-232/RS-485 communication test — test both serial interfaces with representative traffic and verify transmit/receive behavior.
8. FBP interface verification — where applicable, connect a representative FBP device and verify recognition and communication.
9. SD-card function check — verify card detection and approved read/write behavior with a controlled test card.
10. Application execution test — load an approved test project and verify CPU execution, task operation, communications, and expected diagnostics.
11. Stability observation — operate the processor under representative program and communication load while monitoring for resets, watchdog events, communication loss, or abnormal heating.
12. Final QC release — retain part-number photographs, firmware/version data, POST results, communication records, and packaging inspection documentation.

For a PLC CPU, the acceptance criterion should be functional execution under a representative application—not simply a successful power-up.

Module 6: CRO-Driven Buyer FAQ

1. What is ABB 1SAP130300R0271?

It is an ABB AC500 V2 processor module with 512 kB program memory, 512 kB data memory, integrated Ethernet, two RS-232/RS-485 interfaces, FBP connectivity, LCD display, and SD-card support.

2. Is still suitable as a replacement for an existing system?

Yes, where the existing machine is configured for this exact processor. The correct procurement target is the complete 1SAP130300R0271 product number, together with compatible firmware and project configuration.

3. Is interchangeable with -XC?

No. is 1SAP130300R0271, while -XC is 1SAP330300R0271. Verify the complete part number and environmental requirements before substitution.

4. Can the be hot-swapped?

Do not assume hot-swap capability. This module is the central processor of an PLC and is connected to live power and communications. Follow the applicable ABB maintenance and electrical-isolation procedure before removal.

5. Does replacing the CPU require PLC programming?

The control application normally does not need to be rewritten solely because the processor is replaced. The correct project, firmware/version, retained data, communication parameters, and required SD-card contents must still be restored and verified.

6. What warranty and technical support should I expect?

The quotation should state whether the unit is new surplus, unused, or tested refurbished and specify the warranty duration. Technical support should cover exact-part verification, compatibility, firmware/project checking, communication testing, and QC documentation. PLC application modification and machine commissioning should remain separate engineering services.