Product Description
Key Features
- Exact controller identity: Product type designation: CPU 1516F-3 PN/DP; based on 6ES7516-3FP03-0AB0.
- Processing and memory: CPU processing time is 6 ns for bit operations; integrated work memory is 3 Mbyte for the program and 7.5 Mbyte for data.
- PROFINET interfaces: 2 PROFINET interfaces are provided. The 1st interface has a 2-port integrated switch; the 2nd interface has 1 port.
- PROFIBUS interface: The integrated RS 485 interface supports PROFIBUS DP master operation, with up to 48 connections and 125 DP devices.
- Supply and card requirement: Rated supply voltage is 24 V DC, with a permissible range of 19.2 V to 28.8 V DC. 1 SIMATIC Memory Card is required.
- Conformal coating and temperature: Conformal coating is provided. Horizontal installation supports -40 °C to 70 °C, with +85 °C for 10 min under OT4, ST1/ST2 according to EN 50155.
Applications
- PROFINET communication: Supports PROFINET IO Controller and PROFINET IO Device communication, including IRT on the 1st interface.
- OPC UA data access: Supports OPC UA Client data access with registered Read/Write and Method Call, and OPC UA Server data access with read, write, and subscribe.
Technical Summary
| Product model | 6AG2516-3FP03-4AB0 |
|---|---|
| Product type | CPU 1516F-3 PN/DP |
| Product lifecycle | Active Product |
| Work memory | 3 Mbyte program; 7.5 Mbyte data |
| Processing time | 6 ns for bit operations, typ. |
| PROFINET interfaces | 2 |
| PROFIBUS interface | 1; RS 485 |
| PROFINET IO Controller | Yes |
| PROFIBUS DP master | Yes; 125 DP devices max. |
| Supply voltage | 24 V DC rated; 19.2 V to 28.8 V DC permissible |
| SIMATIC Memory Card | Required; 1 slot |
Frequently Asked Questions
What order number should be confirmed for this CPU?
Confirm the complete order number 6AG2516-3FP03-4AB0 and the product type designation CPU 1516F-3 PN/DP.
Which memory is supplied by this configuration?
It has 3 Mbyte integrated work memory for the program and 7.5 Mbyte for data. A SIMATIC Memory Card is required; the plug-in load memory is up to 32 Gbyte.
Which network interfaces and connectors are provided?
It has 2 PROFINET interfaces with RJ 45 Ethernet connectors: X1 has 2 ports and an integrated switch, while X2 has 1 port and no integrated switch. The PROFIBUS interface uses RS 485 at X3.
What supply voltage does the CPU require?
The rated supply voltage is 24 V DC, with a permissible range of 19.2 V to 28.8 V DC and reverse polarity protection.
What temperature configuration should be confirmed?
For horizontal installation, the range is -40 °C to 70 °C, with +85 °C for 10 min under OT4, ST1/ST2 according to EN 50155. Vertical installation is -40 °C to 40 °C.
