Key Features
- Central processing unit without display: CPU 1516-3 PN/DP is a central processing unit without display.
- Memory configuration: Work memory: 1 MB for program and 5 MB for data.
- Communication interfaces: 1st interface: PROFINET IRT with 2-port switch, 2nd interface: PROFINET RT, 3rd interface: PROFIBUS.
- Environmental and thermal specification: -40…+70 °C, OT4 with ST1/2 (+85 °C for 10 minutes), with conformal coating and heat sink.
- Storage requirement: SIMATIC Memory Card required.
- Product status: Discontinued Product or end of PLM & Support.
Applications
- PROFINET network integration: Connection to a PROFINET network through PROFINET IRT or PROFINET RT.
- PROFIBUS communication: Connection to a PROFIBUS network through the third interface.
- Controller-based processing: Use as a central processing unit for program and data handling.
Technical Summary
| Product type | SIPLUS S7-1500 CPU 1516-3 PN/DP |
|---|---|
| Base model | 6ES7516-3AN01-0AB0 |
| Form factor | rail based |
| Coating | conformal coating |
| Operating temperature | -40…+70 °C |
| Temperature class | OT4 with ST1/2 (+85 °C for 10 minutes) |
| 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 |
| Bit performance | 10 ns |
| Storage requirement | SIMATIC Memory Card required |
| Display | without display |
| Heat sink | heat sink |
| Power supply | no PS usable |
| Product lifecycle | Discontinued Product or end of PLM & Support |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Siemens 6AG2516-3AN01-4AB0?
It is a SIPLUS S7-1500 CPU 1516-3 PN/DP.
Which communication interfaces does this CPU have?
It has PROFINET IRT with 2-port switch, PROFINET RT, and PROFIBUS.
What memory is specified for this CPU?
Work memory is 1 MB for program and 5 MB for data.
Does this CPU require a memory card?
Yes. A SIMATIC Memory Card is required.
What are the listed temperature limits for this unit?
The listed range is -40…+70 °C, with OT4 with ST1/2 (+85 °C for 10 minutes).
