Key Features
- Central processing unit for SIMATIC S7-1500: CPU 1516-3 PN/DP with 6 ns bit performance.
- PROFINET and PROFIBUS interfaces: 1st interface: PROFINET IRT with 2-port switch, 2nd interface: PROFINET RT, 3rd interface: PROFIBUS.
- Memory and storage selection data: 2 MB work memory for program, 7.5 MB for data, and SIMATIC Memory Card required.
- Power and supply data: Rated value (DC): 24 V, permissible range: 19.2 V to 28.8 V, reverse polarity protection: Yes.
- Engineering and firmware: Firmware version V4.1, FW update possible: Yes, and STEP 7 TIA Portal configurable/integrated from version V21 (FW V4.1) / V18 (FW V3.0) or higher.
Applications
- PROFINET network integration: Connects through PROFINET IRT and PROFINET RT interfaces.
- PROFIBUS network integration: Connects through the integrated PROFIBUS interface.
Technical Summary
| Product type designation | CPU 1516-3 PN/DP |
|---|---|
| Firmware version | V4.1 |
| FW update possible | Yes |
| Work memory for program | 2 Mbyte |
| Work memory for data | 7.5 Mbyte |
| 1st interface | PROFINET IRT with 2-port switch |
| 2nd interface | PROFINET RT |
| 3rd interface | PROFIBUS |
| RJ 45 (Ethernet) | Yes; X1 |
| Number of ports | 2 |
| Transmission rate, max. | 12 Mbit/s |
| Supply voltage, rated value (DC) | 24 V |
| Supply voltage, permissible range | 19.2 V to 28.8 V |
| Current consumption (rated value) | 0.69 A |
| CPU processing times, bit operations | 6 ns |
| Screen diagonal | 6.1 cm |
| SIMATIC Memory Card required | Yes |
| OPC UA runtime license required | Yes; "Medium" license required |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Siemens 6ES7516-3AP03-0AB0?
It is a SIMATIC S7-1500 CPU 1516-3 PN/DP central processing unit.
What interfaces does the CPU 1516-3 PN/DP provide?
It provides PROFINET IRT with 2-port switch, PROFINET RT, and PROFIBUS interfaces.
What are the key memory specifications for 6ES7516-3AP03-0AB0?
It has 2 MB work memory for program and 7.5 MB work memory for data.
What power supply does the CPU require?
Rated value (DC) is 24 V, with a permissible range from 19.2 V to 28.8 V.
Is a SIMATIC Memory Card required for this CPU?
Yes, a SIMATIC Memory Card is required.
