About the manual

This chapter describes the contents of the manual. It also contains information on the compatibility, safety and intended reader.

Starter kit overview

The ACS355 and AC500-eCo starter kit is designed for controlling up to seven ACS355 drives connected through a Modbus link. The maximum total length of the Modbus link is 50 meters (160 feet).

Compatibility

This manual is intended to be used with the ACS355 and AC500-eCo starter kit.

Safety instructions

Follow all safety instructions delivered with the starter kit:

• Read the complete safety instructions for the ACS355 drive before you install, commission or use the drive. The complete safety instructions are given at the beginning of the ACS355 user's manual (3AUA0000066143 [English]).
• Read all safety instructions of the AC500-eCo PLC. See System description AC500 (2CDC125015M0201 [English]) or the online help in CoDeSys (Help > Contents > Target System > AC500 / S500 > Introduction > Overview > Regulations).

Reader

The manual is intended for people responsible for configuring and using the starter kit.

Contents

The manual consists of the following chapters:

• Configuration describes how to install and configure the software needed for using the ACS355 drive with the AC500-eCo PLC.
• Customization describes optional configuration and customization options.
• Function blocks and program structure describes the principles of ACS Drives Libraries function blocks and the structure of the example program.

Related manuals

In addition to this manual, the delivery includes the following manuals:

• Quick installation guide which describes the mechanical and electrical installation of the starter kit.
• ACS355 user's manual which describes the ACS355 drive.
• System description AC500 which contains the safety instructions for the AC500-eCo PLC.
• PM554 and PM564 installation instructions which describes the installation of the AC500-eCo PLC.
• The online help in the CoDeSys program (see Using the online help in CoDeSys on page 15.)
• FMBA-01 user's manual which describes the FMBA-01 Modbus adapter module.

For a complete list of related manuals, see the inside of the front cover.