Product Overview
Technical Summary
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Product type | CPU 1516-3 PN/DP |
| Program work memory | 2 Mbyte |
| Data work memory | 7.5 Mbyte |
| PROFINET interfaces | 2 |
| PROFIBUS interfaces | 1 |
| PROFINET X1 | PROFINET IRT; 2-port integrated switch |
| PROFINET X2 | PROFINET RT; 1 port |
| PROFIBUS X3 | RS 485; up to 12 Mbit/s |
| Supply voltage | 24 V DC; 19.2 V to 28.8 V permissible range |
| SIMATIC Memory Card | Required; 1 slot |
Applications
- Program execution: Executes user programs using LAD, FBD, STL, SCL, CFC, and GRAPH programming languages.
- Industrial communication: Supports PROFINET IO Controller and IO Device, PROFIBUS DP master, SIMATIC communication, Open IE communication, OPC UA, and MODBUS TCP.
- Motion control: Supports Motion Control technology objects with up to 2 400 available Motion Control resources.
Key Features
- Central processing unit: CPU 1516-3 PN/DP with 6 ns bit performance and isochronous mode for distributed and central operation.
- Work memory: Integrated work memory: 2 Mbyte for the program and 7.5 Mbyte for data.
- PROFINET interfaces: Two PROFINET interfaces: X1 with PROFINET IRT and a 2-port integrated switch, plus X2 with PROFINET RT and 1 port.
- PROFIBUS interface: One RS 485 interface, X3, with PROFIBUS DP master functionality and transmission rate up to 12 Mbit/s.
- Supply and protection: Rated supply: 24 V DC, permissible range 19.2 V to 28.8 V, with reverse polarity protection.
- Railway and environmental design: Conformal coating and operation from -40 °C to 70 °C in horizontal installation; +85 °C for 10 minutes under OT4, ST1/ST2 according to EN 50155.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What interfaces does the Siemens 6AG2516-3AP03-4AB0 have?
It has two PROFINET interfaces and one PROFIBUS interface. X1 provides PROFINET IRT with a 2-port integrated switch, X2 provides PROFINET RT with 1 port, and X3 is an RS 485 PROFIBUS interface.
2. What supply voltage does this CPU require?
The rated supply is 24 V DC, with a permissible range from 19.2 V to 28.8 V and reverse polarity protection.
3. Is a memory card included with the CPU?
It requires a SIMATIC Memory Card; the source does not state that one is included.
4. What installation temperature range applies?
For horizontal installation, the range is -40 °C to 70 °C, with +85 °C for 10 minutes under OT4, ST1/ST2 according to EN 50155. For vertical installation, the maximum is 40 °C.
