Product Overview
Technical Summary
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Product_type | CPU 1516F-3 PN/DP |
| Program_work_memory | 3 Mbyte |
| Data_work_memory | 7.5 Mbyte |
| PROFINET_interfaces | 2; 1st interface with 2-port integrated switch |
| PROFIBUS_interface | 1 RS 485 interface; PROFIBUS DP master |
| Rated_supply_voltage | 24 V DC |
| Supply_voltage_range | 19.2 V to 28.8 V DC |
| SIMATIC_Memory_Card | Required; 1 slot |
Applications
- Motion Control: Supports Motion Control technology objects with 2 400 available Motion Control resources.
- PID control: Provides PID_Compact, PID_3Step and PID-Temp controllers with integrated optimization.
- High-speed counting: Supports high-speed counter functions.
- Program and system diagnostics: Provides diagnostic alarms, a diagnostic buffer with up to 3 200 entries and configurable program alarms.
Key Features
- Fail-safe CPU processing: CPU 1516F-3 PN/DP with fail-safe LAD and FBD programming, plus PROFIsafe V2.4 / V2.6 support.
- PROFINET and PROFIBUS interfaces: 2 RJ 45 PROFINET interfaces are provided; the 1st interface has a 2-port integrated switch, and 1 RS 485 PROFIBUS interface is included.
- Memory and processing: Work memory provides 3 Mbyte for the program and 7.5 Mbyte for data. Typical bit-operation processing time is 6 ns.
- Network protocols: The interfaces support PROFINET IO Controller and IO Device, PROFIBUS DP master, OPC UA, MODBUS TCP and Open IE communication.
- SIPLUS extreme RAIL design: Conformal coating is provided, with horizontal installation from -40 °C to 70 °C and +85 °C for 10 min under OT4, ST1/ST2 according to EN 50155.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What interfaces does Siemens 6AG2516-3FP03-4AB0 provide?
It provides 2 RJ 45 PROFINET interfaces and 1 RS 485 PROFIBUS interface. The 1st PROFINET interface has 2 ports and an integrated switch; the 2nd has 1 port.
2. How much work memory does this CPU have?
It has 3 Mbyte of integrated work memory for the program and 7.5 Mbyte for data. A SIMATIC Memory Card is required.
3. What supply voltage and installation temperature limits apply?
The rated supply voltage is 24 V DC, with a permissible range of 19.2 V to 28.8 V DC. For horizontal installation, the operating range is -40 °C to 70 °C, with +85 °C for 10 min under OT4, ST1/ST2 according to EN 50155.
