Key Features
- Compact CPU for SIMATIC S7-1500: CPU 1512C-1 PN with working memory 250 KB for program and 1 MB for data.
- Integrated I/O and technology functions: 32 digital inputs, 32 digital outputs, 5 analog inputs, 2 analog outputs, 6 high speed counters, and 4 high speed outputs for PTO/PWM/frequency output.
- PROFINET communication interface: 1 interface: PROFINET IRT with 2 port switch and RJ 45 (Ethernet) X1.
- Controller diagnostics and services: Diagnostic buffer present, RUN/STOP LED, ERROR LED, MAINT LED, STOP ACTIVE LED, and web server support.
- Engineering and memory requirements: STEP 7 TIA Portal configurable/integrated from version V17 (FW V2.9) / V15 (FW V2.5) or higher. SIMATIC memory card required.
Applications
- PROFINET network control: For PROFINET IRT communication with a 2 port switch on the X1 Ethernet interface.
- Integrated machine I/O handling: For control and processing of 32 digital inputs, 32 digital outputs, 5 analog inputs, and 2 analog outputs.
- High-speed counting and output generation: For use of 6 high speed counters and 4 high speed outputs for PTO/PWM/frequency output.
- Engineering and diagnostics access: For STEP 7 TIA Portal configuration and diagnostic functions through the CPU interface and web server.
Technical Summary
| Product type designation | CPU 1512C-1 PN |
|---|---|
| Firmware version | V2.9 |
| Working memory for program | 250 kbyte |
| Working memory for data | 1 Mbyte |
| Digital inputs | 32 |
| Digital outputs | 32 |
| Analog inputs | 5; 4x for U/I, 1x for R/RTD |
| Analog outputs | 2 |
| PROFINET interfaces | 1 |
| Interface type | RJ 45 (Ethernet) |
| Ports | 2 |
| Supply voltage, rated value (DC) | 24 V |
| Supply voltage, permissible range, lower limit (DC) | 19.2 V; 20.4 V DC, for supplying the digital inputs/outputs |
| Supply voltage, permissible range, upper limit (DC) | 28.8 V |
| Diagnostic buffer entries, max. | 1 000 |
| Number of configurable Traces | 4; Up to 512 KB of data per trace are possible |
| SIMATIC memory card required | Yes |
| Load memory, plug-in (SIMATIC Memory Card), max. | 32 Gbyte |
| STEP 7 TIA Portal configurable/integrated from version | V17 (FW V2.9) / V15 (FW V2.5) or higher; with older TIA Portal versions configurable as 6ES7512-1CK00-0AB0 |
| Isochronous mode | Yes; With minimum OB 6x cycle of 625 μs (distributed) |
| Number of connectable IO Devices, max. | 128; In total, up to 256 distributed I/O devices can be connected via AS-i, PROFIBUS or PROFINET |
| Media redundancy | – MRP |
| Clock synchronization | supported; Yes |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Siemens 6ES7512-1CK01-0AB0 used for?
It is a SIMATIC S7-1500 Compact CPU 1512C-1 PN for central processing with integrated digital and analog I/O, counters, and high speed outputs.
Which I/O signals are integrated in this CPU?
It includes 32 digital inputs, 32 digital outputs, 5 analog inputs, 2 analog outputs, 6 high speed counters, and 4 high speed outputs.
What communication interface does 6ES7512-1CK01-0AB0 provide?
It provides 1 PROFINET IRT interface with 2 port switch on RJ 45 (Ethernet) X1.
What should be checked before selecting this CPU?
Check the required STEP 7 TIA Portal version, the need for a SIMATIC memory card, and the available 24 V DC supply range.
