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SIMATIC S7-1200 CPU overview

The S7-1200 Basic Controller – All in one!

The new modular SIMATIC S7-1200 controller is at the core of our new offering for simple but highly precise automation tasks. The SIMATIC S7-1200 controller is modular and compact, versatile, a secure investment, and is perfectly suited to a whole range of applications.

The S7-1200 CPUs with Safety Integrated handle both standard and safety-related tasks. A compact design with integrated IO, communi-cation interfaces that meet the highest industry requirements and a range of powerful integrated technological functions make this controller an integral part of a comprehensive automation solution.

The compact SIMATIC S7-1200 system consists of different CPU performance classes: CPU 1211C, CPU 1212C, CPU 1214C, CPU 1215C and CPU 1217C and the failsafe versions CPU 1212FC
CPU 1214FC and CPU 1215FC. Each of these may be expanded according to the machine requirements. The S7-1200 CPUs can be expanded with up to three communication modules (CM) and eight signal modules (SM).

Signal modules and signal boards can be integrated in order to expand the digital or analog IOs without affecting the physical size of the controller.

Signal modules can be connected to the right side of the CPU to further expand the digital or analog IO capacity. CPU 1212C accepts two, CPU 1215C and CPU 1217C accept eight signal modules.

All SIMATIC S7-1200 CPUs can be equipped with up to three communication modules on the left side of the controller – this enables seamless serial communication and the use of various distributed IO devices.

SIMATIC S7-1200 CPU Design and functions

System Flexibility and Modularity:

Modular board concept provides the ability to add additional I/Os without increasing the CPU’s footprint. So if your application calls for a single RTD input just add the correct signal board and this reduces space and cost. Integrated PROFINET/Ethernet interface eliminates the need for additional proprietary programming cables and no Ethernet expansion module; which reduces space and cost.

Powerful Integrated Functionality:

Extensive built-in technology like motion control I/O, PID controllers, High Speed Counting I/O, and Analog I/O eliminates the need for additional specialty modules reducing space and cost. Simple configuration tools are used for both Motion and PID control functions; which saves engineers considerable development time. Rapid realization of your application is achieved with integrated control panels that dramatically reduce start-up and commissioning time.

Engineering Usability:

Intelligent drag and drop between editors allows engineers to be much quicker during development. This intuitive functionality saves considerable time and overall engineering costs. Single engineering framework for Logic, HMI and Networking with common navigation, icons, and menus are consistent throughout all views. This makes it easy to learn and even easier to maintain saving you time.

SIMATIC Memory Card

SIMATIC memory cards have a Windows file system and comply with the necessary industrial requirements. The memory card can be written to and read in a PC with standard SD slot and then used again for operation in a CPU.

Even without the STEP 7 Basic software and without knowing the IP address you can delete the IP address and reset your S7-1200 up to and including firmware V2.1.2 to the factory settings using the SIMATIC MC memory card.

Size	Design	Use	Article no.
4MB	3,3 V Flash	SIMATIC S7, Memory card for S7-1X00, CPU/SINAMICS	6ES7 954-8LC02-0AA0
12 MB	3,3 V Flash	SIMATIC S7, Memory card for S7-1X00, CPU/SINAMICS	6ES7 954-8LE02-0AA0
24 MB	3,3 V Flash	SIMATIC S7, Memory card for S7-1X00, CPU/SINAMICS	6ES7 954-8LF02-0AA0
256 MB	3,3 V Flash	SIMATIC S7, Memory card for S7-1X00, CPU/SINAMICS	6ES7 954-8LL02-0AA0
2 GB	3,3 V Flash	SIMATIC S7, Memory card for S7-1X00, CPU/SINAMICS	6ES7 954-8LP01-0AA0
32 GB	3,3 V Flash	SIMATIC S7, Memory card for S7-1X00, CPU/SINAMICS	6ES7954-8LT03-0AA0

SIMATIC S7-1200 SIPLUS CPUs

SIPLUS S7-1200 - Tougher than the Standard

Individually adapted products, systems and solutions for any aspect in automation and drive engineering, for a reliable operation under difficult to extreme conditions.

Depending on the application, for example, we prepare the devices for:

Ambient temperatures from -40/25°C to +60/70°C
Condensation, increased humidity, increased degree of protection (dust, water)
Extraordinary medial load e.g. pollution gas atmosphere
Increased mechanical load
Various voltage ranges that differ from the standard ranges
Sector-specific solutions

We provide highest operational safety based upon Siemens standard devices.

Only the best are good enough.

In the SIPLUS extreme line we only offer devices which successfully passed the additional in-factory quality testing.
This dual-selection approach ensures safety against early failure.

SIMATIC S7-1200Standard CPUs

CPUs
CPU 1211C - The clever compact solution • With 10 integrated inputs/outputs • Expandable by: - One signal board (SB) - Max. three communication modules (CM) • Three fast counters (100 kHz)
Order Information	Article No.
CPU 1211C 50 KB, DI 6x24 V DC, DO 4x24 V DC or 4xRLY AI 2x10 bit 0–10 V DC
DC/DC/DC	6ES7 211-1AE40-0XB0
AC/DC/RLY	6ES7 211-1BE40-0XB0
DC/DC/RLY	6ES7 211-1HE40-0XB0
CPU 1212C - The superior compact solution • With 14 integrated input/outputs • Expandable by: - One signal board (SB) - Two signal modules (SM) - Max. three communication modules (CM) • Four fast counters (three with max. 100 kHz; one with max. 30 kHz)
Order Information	Article No.
CPU 1212C 75 KB, DI 8x24 V DC, DO 6x24 V DC or 6xRLY AI 2x10 bit 0–10 V DC
DC/DC/DC	6ES7 212-1AE40-0XB0
AC/DC/RLY	6ES7 212-1BE40-0XB0
DC/DC/RLY	6ES7 212-1HE40-0XB0
CPU 1214C - The compact high-performance CPU • With 24 integrated input/outputs • Expandable by: - One signal board (SB) - Eight signal modules (SM) - Max. three communication modules (CM) • Six fast counters (three with max. 100 kHz; three with max. 30 kHz)
Order Information	Article No.
CPU 1214C 100 KB, DI 14x24 V DC, DO 10x24 V DC or 10xRLY AI 2x10 bit 0–10 V DC
DC/DC/DC	6ES7 214-1AG40-0XB0
AC/DC/RLY	6ES7 214-1BG40-0XB0
DC/DC/RLY	6ES7 214-1HG40-0XB0
CPU 1215C - The compact high-performance CPU • With 24 integrated input/outputs • With two integrated Ethernet interfaces • Expandable by: - One signal board (SB) - Eight signal modules (SM) - Max. three communication modules (CM) • Six fast counters (three with max. 100 kHz; three with max. 30 kHz) • Two integrated analog outputs 0 to 20 mA
Order Information	Article No.
CPU 1215C 125 KB, DI 14x24 V DC, DO 10x24 V DC or 10xRLY AI 2x10 bit 0–10 V DC, AO 2x10 bit 0 to 20 mA
DC/DC/DC	6ES7 215-1AG40-0XB0
AC/DC/RLY	6ES7 215-1BG40-0XB0
DC/DC/RLY	6ES7 215-1HG40-0XB0
CPU 1217C - The compact high-performance CPU • With 24 integrated input/outputs • With two integrated Ethernet interfaces • Expandable by: - One signal board (SB) - Eight signal modules (SM) - Max. three communication modules (CM) • Six fast counters (with up to 1 MHz) • Two integrated analog outputs 0 to 20 mA • Four pulse train outputs (PTO) with a frequency of up to 1 MHz.
Order Information	Article No.
CPU 1217C 150 KB, DI 10x24 V DC, 4x1.5 V differential DO 6x24 V DC, 4x1.5 V differential AI 2x10 bit 0–10 V DC, AO 2x10 bit 0–20 mA Line Driver I/O for (1 MHz –1.5 V)
DC/DC/DC	6ES7 217-1AG40-0XB0

SIMATIC S7-1200 Failsafe CPUs

CPUs
CPU 1212 FC - The superior compact solution with integrated safety functions • As DC/DC/DC or DC/DC/Rly variant - With 14 integrated standard inputs/outputs • Can be expanded with standard and fail-safe I/O modules: - One signal board (SB) - Up to two standard or fail-safe signal modulen (SM) - Up to three communication modules (CM) • Four high-speed counters (three with max. 100 kHz; one with max. 30 kHz) • Two integrated standard analog inputs 0 to 10 V
Order Information	Article No.
CPU 1212FC 100 KB, DE 8x24 V DC, DA 6x24 V DC or 6xRLY, AE 2x10 Bit 0–10 V DC
DC/DC/DC	6ES7 212-1AF40-0XB0
DC/DC/RLY	6ES7 212-1HF40-0XB0
CPU 1214 FC – The compact high-performance CPU with integrated safety functions • As DC/DC/DC or DC/DC/Rly variant - With 24 integrated standard inputs/outputs • Can be expanded with standard and fail-safe I/O modules: - One signal board (SB) - Up to eight standard or fail-safe signal modules (SM) - Up to three communication modules (CM) • Six high-speed counters (three with max. 100 kHz; three with max. 30 kHz) • Two integrated standard analog inputs 0 to 10 V
Order Information	Article No.
CPU 1214FC 125 KB, DI 14x24 V DC, DO 10x24 V DC or 10xRLY, AI 2x10 Bit 0–10 V DC
DC/DC/DC	6ES7 214-1AF40-0XB0
DC/DC/RLY	6ES7 214-1HF40-0XB0
CPU 1215 FC – The compact high-performance CPU with integrated safety functions • As DC/DC/DC or DC/DC/Rly variant - With 24 integrated standard inputs/outputs • With two integrated Ethernet interfaces • Can be expanded with standard and fail-safe I/O modules - One signal board (SB) - Up to eight standard or fail-safe signal modules (SM) - Up to three communication modules (CM) • Six high-speed counters (three with max. 100 kHz; three with max. 30 kHz) • Two integrated standard analog inputs 0 to 10 V • Two integrated standard analog outputs 0 to 20 mA
Order Information	Article No.
CPU 1215FC 150 KB, DI 14x24 V DC, DO 10x24 V DC or 10xRLY, AI 2x10 Bit 0–10 V DC, AO 2x10 Bit 0 to 20 mA
DC/DC/DC	6ES7 215-1AF40-0XB0
DC/DC/RLY	6ES7 215-1HF40-0XB0