Material
Other, Global universal model
Condition
Other, Global universal model
Task
Other, Global universal model
Mathematical Model
Other, Global universal model
Signal
Other, Global universal model
Customized
Non-Customized
Structure
Other, Global universal model
Output Voltage
24 VDC
Ripple Noise
≤30 mV
Efficiency
≥90%
I. Positioning and Applications
Series Affiliation: Power Supply Module of ABB AC 500 series PLC, serving as the core power supply component of the AC 500 system to provide stable DC power for devices such as CPU, I/O modules, and communication modules in the rack.
Core Functions:
Provides reliable 24 VDC power for industrial automation control systems, supporting single-power or redundant configurations.
Suitable for scenarios with high requirements for power continuity, such as energy, chemical, and manufacturing industries, and can resist power grid fluctuations and transient interferences.
II. Technical Parameters and Characteristics
1. Input Specifications
Voltage Range:
AC version: 85–264 VAC (wide range adapts to global power grids), 50/60 Hz;
DC version: 24–110 VDC (supports battery or DC bus power supply).
Input Current: Typical value of 1.5–3 A for AC input (varying with output power).
Protection Functions: Built-in overvoltage, undervoltage, and surge protection, capable of withstanding transient power grid fluctuations (such as lightning strikes and switching transients).
2. Output Specifications
Output Voltage: 24 VDC (voltage regulation accuracy ±1%) to ensure stable module operation.
Output Power: Typical value of 100 W (can drive 8–12 I/O modules, specifically depending on the load).
Ripple Noise: ≤30 mV (low-noise design suitable for precision electronic components).
3. Electrical Characteristics
Efficiency: ≥90% (high-efficiency design reduces heat generation and energy consumption).
Isolation: Electrical isolation between input and output (isolation voltage 500 VAC) to prevent interference feedback.
Short-Circuit Protection: Supports output short-circuit and overload protection, with automatic recovery after fault elimination.

III. Functional Highlights and Technical Features
1. Power Management and Reliability
Enhanced Redundant Configuration: Can be connected in parallel with another 500PSM03a module to achieve "primary-backup automatic switching" through redundant modules, with a switching time<10 ms in case of primary power failure to ensure uninterrupted system operation.
Real-Time Monitoring: Displays status through module panel LED indicators (Power, Fault, Redundancy), supporting fault early warning; voltage and current data can be monitored via Control Builder AC 500 software.
2. Environmental Adaptability
Operating Temperature: -25°C to +60°C (wide-temperature design adapts to high and low temperatures in industrial sites).
Protection Level: IP20 (dustproof when rack-mounted, requiring use with a cabinet).
3. Installation and Maintenance
IV. Typical Application Scenarios
| Industry | Application Case | Functional Requirements |
|---|
| Power System | Substation automation control | Dual-power redundancy, resistance to power grid voltage fluctuations |
| Petrochemical | Reactor interlock control system | High-reliability power supply to prevent shutdown due to voltage anomalies |
| Metallurgical Manufacturing | Continuous casting machine automation production line | Stable operation in wide-temperature environments, resistance to electromagnetic interference |
| Rail Transit | Signal control system | Wide-range input (adapts to vehicle power fluctuations) |

V. Interfaces and Wiring Examples
1. Hardware Interface Layout
Input Interface: 4-pin terminal block (AC input: L1, N, PE; DC input: +, -, PE), supporting anti-reverse connection design.
Output Interface: Powers rack modules via the backplane bus, with no external output terminals.
Status Indication:
Power (green): Illuminates when power is normal;
Fault (red): Illuminates when input is abnormal or overloaded;
Redundancy (yellow): Indicates primary-backup status in redundant mode.
2. Redundant Power Wiring Example
When two 500PSM03a modules are connected in parallel, the input side is connected to independent power supplies (such as two-way AC 220 V), and the output side shares power via the backplane bus. Redundant control does not require additional wiring, and the system automatically manages the switching logic.
VI. Comparison with Similar Modules (500PSM02, 500PSM10)
| Comparison Dimension | 500PSM03a | 500PSM02 | 500PSM10 |
|---|
| Output Power | 100 W | 60 W | 100 W |
| Input Voltage Range | AC 85–264 V / DC 24–110 V | AC 100–240 V / DC 24–250 V | AC 100–240 V |
| Redundancy Support | Supported (built-in redundancy control) | Supported (requires dual-module configuration) | Supported (built-in redundancy control) |
| Efficiency | ≥90% | ≥85% | ≥90% |
| Application Scenarios | Medium-to-large systems (8–12 modules) | Medium systems (4–8 modules) | Large systems (10+ modules) |