Product Overview
Technical Summary
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Product type | CPU 1212FC DC/DC/DC |
| Digital inputs | 8; integrated |
| Digital outputs | 6; 20 kHz or 100 kHz |
| Supply | DC 20.4 V to 28.8 V DC |
| PROFINET interfaces | 1; 2 ports; 100 Mbit/s max. |
| Integrated memory | 700 kbyte; 200 kbyte program and 500 kbyte data |
| Diagnostic buffer | 500 entries max.; 100 powerfail-proof |
| Protection | IP20 |
Applications
- Fail-safe control: The CPU provides fail-safe compact CPU functionality for the SIMATIC S7-1200 G2 system.
- Digital signal acquisition: The 8 integrated digital inputs support signal acquisition, including HSC functions.
- Digital output control: The 6 digital outputs provide output control, including high-speed outputs up to 100 kHz.
- PROFINET communication: The integrated interface supports PROFINET IO Controller and PROFINET IO device communication.
Key Features
- Fail-safe compact CPU: CPU 1212FC DC/DC/DC for SIMATIC S7-1200 G2; firmware version V4.1 and firmware updates are possible.
- Digital I/O: 8 integrated digital inputs and 6 digital outputs; 4 outputs support 100 kHz.
- DC supply: Supply: DC 20.4 V to 28.8 V DC; reverse polarity protection is provided.
- PROFINET communication: 1 PROFINET interface with 2 ports, integrated switch, and transmission rate up to 100 Mbit/s.
- Integrated functions: Supports HSC, PID controller, frequency measurement, controlled positioning, and 8 counters.
- Diagnostics and protection: Diagnostic buffer with up to 500 entries, RUN/STOP, ERROR, and MAINT LEDs, and IP20 protection.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How many digital inputs and outputs does the 6ES7212-1AF50-0XB0 have?
It has 8 integrated digital inputs and 6 digital outputs. Four outputs are high-speed outputs at 100 kHz.
2. What supply voltage does this CPU require?
The supply is DC 20.4 V to 28.8 V DC, with reverse polarity protection.
3. Which interface and protocols are supported?
It has 1 PROFINET interface with 2 ports and an integrated switch. It supports PROFINET IO Controller, PROFINET IO device, PROFIsafe, OPC UA Server, TCP/IP, and MODBUS RTU/TCP.
4. What diagnostics are available?
The CPU has a diagnostic buffer with up to 500 entries and RUN/STOP, ERROR, and MAINT LEDs.
