Key Features
- Central processing unit for SIMATIC S7-1500H: CPU 1518HF-4 PN with 9 MB work memory for program and 60 MB for data.
- PROFINET interfaces: 1st interface: PROFINET RT with 2-port switch, 2nd interface: PROFINET, 3rd interface: PROFINET.
- H-SYNC interface: 4th/5th interface: H-SYNC.
- Memory card requirement: SIMATIC Memory Card required.
- Product lifecycle: Announcement of product phase-out.
Applications
- PROFINET controller communication: Use the CPU for communication over PROFINET interfaces in an S7-1500H controller setup.
- Engineering and diagnostics: Use STEP 7 TIA Portal for configuration and integrated engineering, with SysLog and a web server for diagnostics support.
Technical Summary
| Product type designation | CPU 1518HF-4PN |
|---|---|
| Firmware version | V3.1 |
| Engineering with STEP 7 TIA Portal configurable/integrated from version | V19 (FW V3.1) / V17 (FW V2.9) or higher |
| Screen diagonal [cm] | 6.1 cm |
| Supply voltage, rated value (DC) | 24 V |
| Supply voltage, permissible range, lower limit (DC) | 19.2 V |
| Supply voltage, permissible range, upper limit (DC) | 28.8 V |
| Work memory, integrated (for program) | 9 Mbyte |
| Work memory, integrated (for data) | 60 Mbyte |
| Number of PROFINET interfaces | 3 |
| Interface types, RJ 45 (Ethernet) | Yes; X1 |
| Number of ports | 2 |
| Protocols, PROFINET IO Controller | Yes |
| Update time for RT – for send cycle of 1 ms | 1 ms to 512 ms |
| Number of connections, max. | 384; via integrated interfaces of the CPU and connected CPs |
| PROFINET system redundancy (S2) | Yes |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Siemens 6ES7518-4JP00-0AB0 used for?
It is a CPU 1518HF-4 PN central processing unit for SIMATIC S7-1500H systems.
How much work memory does the CPU have?
It provides 9 MB work memory for program and 60 MB for data.
Which communication interfaces are included?
It has 3 PROFINET interfaces, including 1st interface: PROFINET RT with 2-port switch, 2nd interface: PROFINET, 3rd interface: PROFINET, and 4th/5th interface: H-SYNC.
What power supply requirements apply to this CPU?
Rated value (DC) is 24 V, with a permissible range from 19.2 V to 28.8 V.
What should be checked before selection?
Check the required SIMATIC Memory Card, the STEP 7 TIA Portal version, and whether the needed PROFINET and connection capacities match the project.
