Product Description
Key Features
- Exact controller identity: SIPLUS S7-1500 CPU 1516F-3 PN/DP based on 6ES7516-3FP03-0AB0; product lifecycle: Active Product.
- Work memory: Integrated work memory: 3 Mbyte for the program and 7.5 Mbyte for data; a SIMATIC Memory Card is required.
- Communication interfaces: Two PROFINET interfaces and one PROFIBUS interface; the first PROFINET interface has a 2-port integrated switch, and the second has 1 port.
- Supply and processing: Rated supply voltage: 24 V DC; CPU processing time for bit operations, typ.: 6 ns.
- Fail-safe performance: Performance level according to ISO 13849-1: PLe; SIL acc. to IEC 61508: SIL 3.
- Conformal coating and dimensions: Conformal coating according to EN, Class 2 for high reliability; dimensions: 70 mm × 147 mm × 129 mm; weight, approx.: 469 g.
Applications
- PROFINET communication: Supports PROFINET IO Controller and PROFINET IO Device functions.
- PROFIBUS communication: Supports PROFIBUS DP master operation with up to 48 connections for the integrated PROFIBUS DP interface.
- OPC UA communication: Supports OPC UA Client and OPC UA Server functions, including data access and method calls.
Technical Summary
| Product type designation | CPU 1516F-3 PN/DP |
|---|---|
| Product lifecycle | Active Product |
| Based on | 6ES7516-3FP03-0AB0 |
| Supply voltage, rated value (DC) | 24 V |
| Work memory for program | 3 Mbyte |
| Work memory for data | 7.5 Mbyte |
| Number of PROFINET interfaces | 2 |
| Number of PROFIBUS interfaces | 1 |
| CPU processing time for bit operations, typ. | 6 ns |
| Performance level according to ISO 13849-1 | PLe |
| SIL acc. to IEC 61508 | SIL 3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What exact order number should be confirmed for this CPU?
Confirm Siemens order number 6AG1516-3FP03-2AB0 and product type designation CPU 1516F-3 PN/DP.
Which memory configuration does the CPU have?
It has 3 Mbyte integrated work memory for the program and 7.5 Mbyte for data. A SIMATIC Memory Card is required.
Which network interfaces and connectors are supplied?
The CPU has two PROFINET interfaces and one PROFIBUS interface. PROFINET uses RJ 45 (Ethernet): X1 has 2 ports and an integrated switch, while X2 has 1 port and no integrated switch. PROFIBUS uses RS 485 at up to 12 Mbit/s.
What supply voltage does the installed configuration require?
The rated supply voltage is 24 V DC, with a permissible range from 19.2 V to 28.8 V DC and reverse polarity protection.
What lifecycle information is available for this exact model?
The supplied lifecycle information identifies the item as Active Product.
