Product Overview
Technical Summary
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Product type | CPU 1515-2 PN |
| Program work memory | 500 kbyte |
| Data work memory | 3 Mbyte |
| PROFINET interfaces | 2 |
| 1st interface | PROFINET IRT with 2-port switch; RJ 45 (Ethernet), X1 |
| 2nd interface | PROFINET RT; RJ 45 (Ethernet), X2 |
| Bit-operation processing time, typ. | 30 ns |
| Rated supply voltage (DC) | 24 V |
| Permissible supply voltage range (DC) | 19.2 V to 28.8 V |
| SIMATIC Memory Card | Required |
Applications
- Motion control: Supports Motion Control technology objects, including speed-controlled, positioning and synchronous axes.
- PROFINET communication: Supports PROFINET IO Controller and PROFINET IO Device communication, including RT and IRT services on the supported interface.
- Program and system diagnostics: Provides diagnostic buffer entries, program alarms, system diagnostic alarms, status/control variables and forcing of peripheral inputs and outputs.
Key Features
- Central processing unit: CPU 1515-2 PN with 500 KB integrated work memory for programs and 3 MB for data.
- Dual PROFINET interfaces: The 1st interface provides PROFINET IRT with a 2-port switch; the 2nd provides PROFINET RT through one RJ 45 port.
- Processing performance: Typical bit-operation processing time is 30 ns.
- Supply and protection: Rated supply voltage is 24 V DC, with a permissible range of 19.2 V to 28.8 V DC and reverse polarity protection.
- Diagnostics and display: The CPU has I&M0 to I&M3 data, a 6.1 cm screen, RUN/STOP, ERROR, MAINT and STOP ACTIVE LEDs, and a diagnostic buffer with up to 3 200 entries.
- Installation and memory card: One SIMATIC memory card slot is provided; a SIMATIC Memory Card is required. Dimensions are 70 mm × 147 mm × 129 mm and weight is approximately 830 g.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the function of the Siemens 6ES7515-2AM02-0AB0?
It is a SIMATIC S7-1500 CPU 1515-2 PN central processing unit with 500 KB program work memory and 3 MB data work memory.
2. Which PROFINET interfaces does this CPU provide?
It provides a 1st PROFINET IRT interface with a 2-port switch and a 2nd PROFINET RT interface. Both use RJ 45 (Ethernet) connections.
3. 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.
4. Is a SIMATIC Memory Card included with the configuration?
The CPU requires a SIMATIC Memory Card. The supplied configuration does not include the memory card.
5. What are the mounting dimensions of the CPU?
The dimensions are 70 mm × 147 mm × 129 mm, and the approximate weight is 830 g.
