Product Overview
Technical Summary
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Product type | CPU 1516-3 PN/DP |
| Program work memory | 1 Mbyte |
| Data work memory | 5 Mbyte |
| PROFINET interfaces | 2 |
| PROFIBUS interfaces | 1 |
| Bit performance | 10 ns |
| Rated supply voltage | 24 V DC |
| Rated current consumption | 0.85 A |
| Diagnostic buffer | 3 200 entries maximum |
| Memory card | SIMATIC Memory Card required |
Applications
- Motion control: Supports Motion Control technology objects, with 2 400 available Motion Control resources.
- Closed-loop control: Provides PID_Compact, PID_3Step, and PID-Temp controllers with integrated optimization.
Key Features
- CPU 1516-3 PN/DP: Central processing unit with 10 ns bit performance for SIMATIC S7-1500.
- Work memory: Integrated work memory provides 1 Mbyte for the program and 5 Mbyte for data.
- PROFINET interfaces: 2 PROFINET interfaces are provided; the 1st interface has a 2-port switch and supports PROFINET IRT.
- PROFIBUS interface: 1 PROFIBUS interface is provided with an integrated PROFIBUS DP master.
- Supply and current: Rated supply voltage is 24 V DC; rated current consumption is 0.85 A and maximum current consumption is 1.1 A.
- Diagnostics and installation: The CPU has a diagnostic buffer with up to 3 200 entries, measures 70 mm × 147 mm × 129 mm, and weighs approximately 845 g.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the function of the Siemens 6ES7516-3AN02-0AB0?
It is a SIMATIC S7-1500 CPU 1516-3 PN/DP central processing unit with 10 ns bit performance.
2. How much work memory does the CPU have?
It has 1 Mbyte of integrated work memory for the program and 5 Mbyte for data.
3. Which communication interfaces are provided?
It has 2 PROFINET interfaces and 1 PROFIBUS interface. The 1st PROFINET interface has a 2-port switch.
4. What supply voltage does the CPU use?
The rated supply voltage is 24 V DC, with a permissible range from 19.2 V to 28.8 V DC.
5. What must be verified before requesting a quote?
Verify the exact order number, SIMATIC Memory Card requirement, interface configuration, dimensions of 70 mm × 147 mm × 129 mm, and approximate weight of 845 g.
