Product Description
Key Features
- Exact controller identity: SIMATIC S7-1500F CPU 1518F-4 PN/DP, product type designation CPU 1518F-4PN/DP.
- Work memory and processing: 9 MB integrated work memory for program, 60 MB for data, and 1 ns typical processing time for bit operations.
- PROFINET interfaces: 3 PROFINET interfaces: X1 with PROFINET IRT and 2-port switch, X2 with PROFINET RT, and X3 with PROFINET basic services.
- PROFIBUS interface: X4 provides 1 RS 485 PROFIBUS interface with PROFIBUS DP master support and a maximum transmission rate of 12 Mbit/s.
- Supply and lifecycle: Rated supply voltage: 24 V DC; permissible range: 19.2 V to 28.8 V DC. Product lifecycle: Announcement of product phase-out. A SIMATIC Memory Card is required.
Applications
- Central processing: Provides central processing for the SIMATIC S7-1500F CPU configuration.
- Industrial communication: Supports PROFINET and PROFIBUS communication functions, including PROFINET IO Controller and PROFIBUS DP master.
Technical Summary
| Product model | 6ES7518-4FP00-0AB0 |
|---|---|
| Product type designation | CPU 1518F-4PN/DP |
| Firmware version | V3.1 |
| Work memory for program | 9 Mbyte |
| Work memory for data | 60 Mbyte |
| Bit operation processing time, typ. | 1 ns |
| PROFINET interfaces | 3 |
| PROFIBUS interfaces | 1 |
| Rated supply voltage | 24 V DC |
| Product lifecycle | Announcement of product phase-out |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the exact order number of this Siemens CPU?
The exact order number is 6ES7518-4FP00-0AB0.
Which firmware version is supplied in the technical data?
Firmware version V3.1 is specified, and firmware updates are possible.
Which interfaces and connectors should be checked?
Check X1, X2, and X3 RJ 45 Ethernet interfaces, plus X4 RS 485 PROFIBUS. X1 has 2 ports; X2, X3, and X4 have 1 port each.
Is a memory card required for this configuration?
Yes. A SIMATIC Memory Card is required, with 1 card slot and plug-in load memory up to 32 Gbyte.
