Why Choose the ABB DM221-FSE-NW AC500-S Functional Safety Engineering Network Licence?
The ABB DM221-FSE-NW (1SAS010021R0102) is an Automation Builder 2.x network licence for AC500-S Safety PLC programming. Designed for functional safety engineering, this software add-on enables engineers to configure and program ABB AC500-S safety control applications within the integrated ABB Automation Builder environment.
DM221-FSE-NW provides the functional safety engineering licence required for AC500-S Safety PLC programming with Automation Builder 2.0.2 or later. It supports safety application development for ABB's AC500-S platform, including programming of safety controllers such as the SM560-S, while allowing safety and standard automation engineering to be managed within the wider Automation Builder workflow.
Unlike the DM220-FSE single licence, DM221-FSE-NW is a network licence intended for shared engineering environments. The licence can be installed on a network licence server, allowing authorised engineering computers on the local network to access the functionality, with one concurrent user per licence.
Key Advantages
- Dedicated functional safety engineering licence for ABB AC500-S Safety PLCs.
- Enables AC500-S Safety PLC programming in Automation Builder 2.x.
- Network licence suitable for engineering teams and shared workstations.
- Allows one concurrent user per network licence.
- Can be installed on a compatible licence server for centralised licence management.
- Integrates functional safety development into the wider ABB Automation Builder engineering environment.
Key Features
- ABB DM221-FSE-NW software licence.
- Manufacturer part number 1SAS010021R0102.
- Automation Builder add-on for functional safety engineering.
- Designed for ABB AC500-S Safety PLC programming.
- Compatible with Automation Builder 2.0.2 or later for AC500-S safety engineering.
- Supports programming of SM560-S safety controllers.
- Network licensing for shared engineering environments.
- One concurrent user can access each network licence.
- Network licences can be installed on a licence server.
- Part of ABB's integrated Automation Builder engineering ecosystem.
Functional Safety Engineering for ABB AC500-S
ABB AC500-S is the safety-oriented member of the AC500 automation platform, and functional safety application programming requires the appropriate Automation Builder safety engineering licence. For Automation Builder 2.0.2 and later, ABB specifies the DM220-FSE or DM221-FSE-NW add-on for AC500-S functional safety engineering, replacing the earlier PS501-S licensing arrangement used with older Automation Builder versions.
The network-licensed DM221-FSE-NW is particularly suitable for engineering departments and system integrators where several computers may need access to AC500-S programming functionality. Centralised network licensing allows the licence to be made available across compatible engineering workstations while restricting simultaneous use to the number of network licences purchased.
Typical Applications
- ABB AC500-S Safety PLC programming.
- Functional safety control system engineering.
- Safety-related machine automation projects.
- Emergency stop and machine safety control applications.
- Industrial safety system development and maintenance.
- OEM and system integrator engineering departments.
- Shared Automation Builder engineering environments requiring AC500-S functionality.
