Key Features
- Central processing unit for the S7-1500 family: CPU 1516-3 PN/DP based on 6ES7516-3AN02-0AB0.
- Work memory and processing times: Work memory: 1 MB for program and 5 MB for data. CPU processing times: 10 ns for bit operations, typ.; 12 ns for word operations, typ.; 16 ns for fixed point arithmetic, typ.; 64 ns for floating point arithmetic, typ.
- Communication interfaces: 1st interface: PROFINET IRT with 2-port switch, 2nd interface: PROFINET RT, 3rd interface: PROFIBUS.
- Environmental and protection design: Conformal coating, -40…+70 °C, and heat sink.
- Selection and installation details: SIMATIC Memory Card required. No PS usable.
Applications
- PROFINET IO control and device integration: Use the CPU as a PROFINET IO Controller and for PROFINET IO Device communication.
- PROFIBUS network communication: Use the integrated PROFIBUS interface as a PROFIBUS DP master.
- Industrial Ethernet communication and routing: Use Open IE communication, SIMATIC communication, S7 routing, and data record routing over Ethernet.
Technical Summary
| Product type designation | CPU 1516-3 PN/DP |
|---|---|
| Based on | 6ES7516-3AN02-0AB0 |
| Work memory for program | 1 MB |
| Work memory for data | 5 MB |
| 1st interface | PROFINET IRT with 2-port switch |
| 2nd interface | PROFINET RT |
| 3rd interface | PROFIBUS |
| Rated value (DC) | 24 V |
| Permissible supply voltage range | 19.2 V … 28.8 V |
| Power consumption from the backplane bus (balanced) | 6.7 W |
| SIMATIC Memory Card required | Yes |
| Ambient temperature during operation, horizontal installation | -40 °C … 70 °C |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the exact product type of 6AG1516-3AN02-7AB0?
It is a CPU 1516-3 PN/DP.
How much memory does this CPU have?
Work memory is 1 MB for program and 5 MB for data.
Which interfaces are integrated on this CPU?
It has 1st interface: PROFINET IRT with 2-port switch, 2nd interface: PROFINET RT, and 3rd interface: PROFIBUS.
What supply voltage does the CPU use?
Rated value (DC) is 24 V, with a permissible range of 19.2 V to 28.8 V.
What installation temperature range is specified for horizontal mounting?
Ambient temperature during operation, horizontal installation: -40 °C to 70 °C.
