{"product_id":"abb-cm597-eth-ac500-communication-module","title":"ABB CM597-ETH AC500 Communication Module","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eABB CM597-ETH\u003c\/strong\u003e, also cataloged as the \u003cstrong\u003eCM597-ETH\u003c\/strong\u003e Communication Module, operates as a dedicated hardware component for high-speed Industrial Ethernet routing and protocol execution within AC500 PLC platforms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHardware Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"table\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCM597-ETH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eABB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGermany\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.101 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28 mm x 135 mm x 62 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Temp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 to +60 deg C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePowered via AC500 CPU terminal base\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Main Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCM597\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtocols Supported\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTCP\/IP, UDP, Modbus TCP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardware Interfaces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 Industrial Ethernet (RJ45, integrated switch)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTransmission Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 Mbit\/s (100000 kbit\/s)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtection Degree\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIP20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoHS Compliance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFollowing EU Directive 2011\/65\/EU \/ Amendment 2015\/863\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBackplane Bus \u0026amp; Communication Protocols\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eABB CM597-ETH\u003c\/strong\u003e integrates directly with AC500 V2 CPUs using a high-speed parallel terminal base connection. Internal communication processing provides deterministic handling of Modbus TCP, TCP\/IP, and UDP socket protocols across two integrated Ethernet switch ports. Firmware flash compatibility ensures synchronized cyclic polling across distributed automation networks while maintaining low backplane bus communication velocity latency during heavy network data transfers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: Does the CM597-ETH require an external managed switch to bridge its two Ethernet ports?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: No. The module features an integrated 2-port Ethernet switch operating at 100 Mbit\/s, enabling direct daisy-chain topology network layouts without external switching hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: Can the CM597-ETH module be replaced without cycling power to the main AC500 CPU baseplate?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: No. Hot-swapping is not supported on the AC500 communication module slot. Power to the CPU terminal base must be turned off before attaching or removing the CM597-ETH module.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eField Installation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower off the AC500 CPU baseplate before plugging the module into the designated communication expansion slot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsure the bottom locking mechanism clicks firmly onto the terminal base to establish electrical grounding contacts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse CAT5e or better shielded twisted-pair (STP) Ethernet cabling terminated with RJ45 connectors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGround the Ethernet cable shielding at the panel entry point to prevent high-frequency noise from affecting Modbus TCP communication lines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"ABB","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45380999151731,"sku":"CM597-ETH","price":233.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0644\/4348\/2227\/files\/TA524_623c3e3d-6464-44e8-bfe9-c31e3fd1450a.png?v=1787283342","url":"https:\/\/www.dcssupplier.com\/ar\/products\/abb-cm597-eth-ac500-communication-module","provider":"DcsSupplier Limited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}