ABB CM597-ETH-XC Communication Module

Basic Product Identity: 

Ethernet TCP/IP communication module with integrated 2-port switch, belonging to ABB’s AC500-

XC product line (XC version), designed for industrial communication applications.

Product Identification:

■Part number: 1SAP 373 700 R0001.

■Product life cycle phase: Active (recommended for new installations).

Core Functional Specifications:

■Field bus: 2 x Ethernet (10/100 Base-TX).

■Transmission rate: 10 Mbit/s or 100 Mbit/s (adjustable, supports auto negotiation).

■Supported protocols: Ethernet TCP/IP, UDP/IP, Modbus TCP, ICMP (Ping), DNS, SMTP (email).

■Connectors: 2 x RJ45 (with integrated 2-port switch).

■Processor: Hilscher netX100.

■Usable CPUs: PM57x, PM58x, PM59x.

■Usable terminal bases: All TB5xx series.

■Key features: Half/full-duplex adjustable; configurable MAC address; station identification via 

rotary switch (0...255/00...FFhex); Ethernet frame types support (Ethernet II/RFC 894, IEEE 802.3/RFC 

1042 receive only).

Electrical & Memory Specifications:

■Communication module interface: Dual-port memory (16 kByte).

■External memory: 8 MByte RAM, 8 MByte flash.

■Power supply: Via terminal base’s communication module interface; current consumption from 

24 VDC power supply (typ. 85 mA).

■Power supply compatibility: 24 VDC (-15%, +20%) with reverse polarity protection; 120–240 VAC 

wide range supply (-15%, +10%, 50/60 Hz ±6%/+4%).

■Insulation test voltages: 500 V (1.2/50 µs) for Ethernet and 24 V circuits; 1350 V AC (2 s) for 230 V 

circuits.

Environmental Specifications：

■Operating temperature: Configured per AC500-XC standards; cULus certified up to +60 °C; max. 2 

communication modules per terminal base; temperature derating (10 K reduction above 2000 m 

altitude).

■Storage/transport temperature: -40 °C...+85 °C.

■Humidity: 100% relative humidity (with condensation) for operating/storage.

■Air pressure: Operating at -1000 m...4000 m (1080 hPa...620 hPa).

■Protection class: IP20 (IEC 60529).

■Pollution degree: 2; overvoltage category: II.

■Corrosion resistance: Compliant with ISA S71.04.1985 Harsh group A (G3/GX) and IEC 60721-3-3 

(3C2/3C3); salt mist resistant (IEC 60068-2-52, severity level 1, horizontal mounting only).

Mechanical Specifications:

■Dimensions: Refer to drawing (key values in mm/inch: 84.5/3.33, 77/3.03, 123.5/4.86, etc.); 

compatible with 35 mm DIN rail (7.5 mm/15 mm depth, DIN EN 50022) or screw mounting (4 mm 

diameter screws, 1.2 Nm fastening torque).

■Weight: Approximately 170 g.

■Housing: UL 94 V-2 classification.

■Shock resistance: 15 g (11 ms, half-sinusoidal, all three axes; IEC 60068-2-27).

Vibration resistance: IEC 61131-2, IEC 60068-2-6, IEC 60068-2-64 (5 Hz...500 Hz, 2 g with SD card; 4 g rms).