Product Overview
Technical Summary
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Product type | CPU 1518F-4PN/DP |
| Program work memory | 9 Mbyte |
| Data work memory | 60 Mbyte |
| PROFINET interfaces | 3 |
| PROFIBUS interfaces | 1 |
| Bit operation time, typ. | 1 ns |
| Rated supply voltage | 24 V DC |
| PROFINET IO Devices, max. | 512; in total, up to 1 000 distributed I/O devices can be connected via AS-i, PROFIBUS or PROFINET |
| Diagnostic buffer entries, max. | 3 200 |
Key Features
- Fail-safe CPU: CPU 1518F-4PN/DP with HW functional status FS11 and Performance level PLe according to ISO 13849-1 and SIL 3 according to IEC 61508.
- Work memory and processing: Integrated work memory: 9 Mbyte for programs and 60 Mbyte for data. Typical processing time is 1 ns for bit operations.
- PROFINET interfaces: 3 PROFINET interfaces: X1 with 2 RJ 45 ports and integrated switch, X2 with 1 RJ 45 port, and X3 with 1 RJ 45 port.
- PROFIBUS interface: X4 provides 1 RS 485 port with PROFIBUS DP master support, up to 48 connections, and a maximum transmission rate of 12 Mbit/s.
- Supply and protection: Rated supply voltage is 24 V DC, with a permissible range of 19.2 V DC to 28.8 V DC and reverse polarity protection.
- Diagnostics and installation: The CPU has a diagnostic buffer with up to 3 200 entries, RUN/STOP, ERROR and MAINT LEDs, and dimensions of 175 mm × 147 mm × 129 mm.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What type of CPU is Siemens 6ES7518-4FP00-0AB0?
It is a SIMATIC S7-1500F CPU 1518F-4 PN/DP with HW functional status FS11.
2. How much work memory does the CPU have?
It has 9 Mbyte of integrated work memory for programs and 60 Mbyte for data.
3. Which communication interfaces are available?
It has 3 PROFINET interfaces and 1 PROFIBUS interface. The X1 PROFINET interface has 2 RJ 45 ports and an integrated switch.
4. What supply voltage does the CPU require?
The rated supply voltage is 24 V DC, with a permissible range of 19.2 V DC to 28.8 V DC.
5. What are the CPU dimensions and weight?
The dimensions are 175 mm × 147 mm × 129 mm, and the approximate weight is 2 079 g.
