Product Overview
Technical Summary
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Product type | CPU 1516pro-2 PN |
| System context | ET 200pro |
| Supply voltage | 24 V DC; permissible range 20.4 V to 28.8 V DC |
| PROFINET interfaces | 2 |
| PROFINET interface 1 | PROFINET IRT with 3-port switch |
| PROFINET interface 2 | PROFINET RT |
| Bit performance | 6 ns |
| Work memory for program | 2 Mbyte |
| Work memory for data | 7.5 Mbyte |
| Protection degree | IP65/67 |
Applications
- PROFINET communication: Acts as a PROFINET IO Controller and PROFINET IO Device, with PROFINET IRT, PROFINET RT, direct data exchange, and media redundancy support.
- Motion control: Supports Motion Control technology objects, including speed-controlled, positioning, synchronous, and external encoder axes.
- Process control: Provides PID_Compact, PID_3Step, and PID-Temp controllers with integrated optimization.
- Diagnostics and web access: Provides a diagnostic buffer, diagnostic alarms, Web server access, and OPC UA client and server functions.
Key Features
- Central processing unit: CPU 1516pro-2 PN for ET 200pro with 6 ns bit performance.
- PROFINET interfaces: 2 PROFINET interfaces: X1 with PROFINET IRT and a 3-port switch, plus X2 with PROFINET RT.
- Work memory: Integrated work memory: 2 Mbyte for the program and 7.5 Mbyte for data.
- Supply and protection: Rated supply voltage: 24 V DC; permissible range: 20.4 V to 28.8 V DC. Reverse polarity protection and IP65/67 protection are provided.
- Communication protocols: Supports PROFINET IO Controller, PROFINET IO Device, SIMATIC communication, Open IE communication, Web server, MODBUS TCP, and OPC UA.
- Required components: 1 SIMATIC Memory Card is required, and a connection module is required.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What type of CPU is Siemens 6ES7516-2PP03-0AB0?
It is a SIMATIC DP CPU 1516pro-2 PN central processing unit for ET 200pro.
2. How many PROFINET interfaces does the CPU have?
It has 2 PROFINET interfaces. The first provides PROFINET IRT with a 3-port switch, and the second provides PROFINET RT.
3. What supply voltage does this CPU require?
The rated supply voltage is 24 V DC, with a permissible range of 20.4 V to 28.8 V DC.
4. What memory is available?
The CPU has 2 Mbyte of integrated program work memory and 7.5 Mbyte of integrated data work memory. A SIMATIC Memory Card is required.
5. What is included in the required configuration?
The configuration requires a SIMATIC Memory Card and a connection module; these are not included in the CPU itself.
