simatic 1500 CPU

CPUs
Standard CPUs
Compact CPUs
Failsafe CPUs
Technology CPUs

S7-1500 Central processing units

The central processing units (CPUs) are the heart of the SIMATIC S7-1500.
They execute the user program and network the controller with other automation components.

The scope of Controllers ranges from standard and failsafe CPUs for small to midsize requirements, offering compact size designs with integrated inputs and outputs, supplemented with technological functions, all the way up to most demanding high performance applications.
For applications in the field of midrange motion control, technology CPUs support with extended motion control features. Wherever an integration of high level language C/C++ as PLC function or as self-contained application is needed, multifunctional platform CPUs come into play.

The following CPUs are available:

Compact

Standard

Technology

MFP

CPU Type

1511C-1 PN

1512C-1 PN

1511F-1 PN

1513F-1 PN

1515F-2 PN

1516F-3 PN/DP

1517F-3 PN/DP

1518F-4 PN/DP

1511TF-1 PN

1515TF-2 PN

1516TF-3 PN/DP

1517TF-3 PN/DP

1518F-4 PN/DP MFP

Interfaces

Program /
Data memory

175 KB
1 MB

250 KB
1 MB

150/225KB
1 MB

300/450KB
1,5 MB

500/750KB
3 MB

1/1,5MB
5 MB

2/3MB
8 MB

4/6MB
20 MB

225/225KB
1 MB

750/750KB
3 MB

1,5/1,5MB
5 MB

3/3MB
8 MB

4/6MB
20 MB
50/500 MB¹⁾

Bit Performance

60 ns

48 ns

60 ns

40 ns

30 ns

10 ns

2 ns

1 ns

60 ns

30 ns

10 ns

2 ns

1 ns

Max. No. of
Connections

128

192

256

320

384

192

256

320

384

Positioning achses
- typical²⁾
- maximum³⁾

5
10

7
30

70
128

128
128

5
10

7
30

45
80

70
128

128
128

Width

85 mm

110 mm

35 mm

70 mm

175 mm

35 mm

70 mm

175 mm

In addition 50 MB memory for C/C++ functions (ODK) / 500 MB memory for applications (API, runtime)
at 4ms Servo/IPO cycle
no additional TOs used

Special requirements regarding robustness or environmental conditions are covered with a separate SIPLUS device family.

Features and customer benefits

Thanks to numerous innovations, the CPUs of the SIMATIC S7-1500 deliver the ultimate plus in productivity and efficiency. The hardware is extremely compact. Highly integrated, highly versatile components and modules save space in the cabinet and reduce the spare parts inventory overhead.

Efficient commissioning and on-site diagnostics

Complete station uploading including the assignment of hardware parameters

Option handling in the central configuration

Shared I-Device

Language support for Russian, Japanese, Portuguese, Turkish and Korean on the display

Watch tables and force table directly on the display for fast on-site diagnostics

Standard CPUs
CPU 1511-1 PN for small to medium applications • Integrated display • Working memory 150 kB code and 1 MB data • 60ns bit operation time • PROFINET I/O controller / I/O device • Integrated PROFINET I/O interface with 2 ports for line and ring structure • Integrated technology functions: motion, control, counting and measuring • Integrated system diagnostics • 4-level security concept • OPC UA Server Data Access
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CPU 1511-1PN	6ES7511-1AK01-0AB0
CPU 1513-1 PN for medium applications • Integrated display • Working memory 300 KB code and 1.5 MB data • 40ns bit operation time • PROFINET I/O controller / I/O device • Integrated PROFINET I/O interface with 2 ports for line and ring structure • Integrated technology functions: motion, control, counting and measuring • Integrated system diagnostics • 4-level security concept • OPC UA Server Data Access
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CPU 1513-1 PN	6ES7513-1AL01-0AB0
CPU 1515-2 PN for medium to exceptionally demanding applications • Integrated display • Working memory 500 KB code and 3 MB data • 30 ns Bit operation time • PROFINET I/O controller / I/O device • Integrated PROFINET I/O interface with 2 ports for line and ring structure and 1 additional PROFINET I/O interface with separate IP address (3 ports in total) • Integrated technology functions: motion, control, counting and measuring • Integrated system diagnostics • 4-level security concept • OPC UA Server Data Access
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CPU 1515-2 PN	6ES7515-2AM01-0AB0
CPU 1516-3 PN/DP for exceptionally demanding applications and additional communication tasks • Integrated display • Working memory 1 MB code and 5 MB data • 10 ns bit operation time • PROFINET I/O controller / I/O device • Integrated PROFINET I/O interface with 2 ports for line and ring structure and 1 additional PROFINET I/O interface with separate IP address (3 ports in total) • Additional PROFIBUS DP master interface • Integrated technology functions: motion, control, counting and measuring • Integrated system diagnostics • 4-level security concept • OPC UA Server Data Access
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CPU 1516-3 PN/DP	6ES7516-3AN01-0AB0
CPU 1517-3 PN/DP for demanding applications and additional communication tasks • Integrated display • Working memory 2 MB code and 8 MB data • 2 ns bit operation time • PROFINET I/O controller / I/O device • Integrated PROFINET I/O interface with 2 ports for line and ring structure and 1 additional PROFINET I/O interface with separate IP address (3 ports in total) • Additional PROFIBUS DP master interface • Integrated technology functions: motion, control, counting and measuring • Integrated system diagnostics • 4-level security concept • OPC UA Server Data Access
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CPU 1517-3 PN/DP	6ES7517-3AP00-0AB0
CPU 1518-4 PN/DP for high-performance applications and shortest reaction times • Integrated display • Working memory 4 MB code and 20 MB data • 1 ns bit operation time • PROFINET I/O controller / I/O device • Integrated PROFINET I/O interface with 2 ports for line structure, 1 PROFINET RT interface with separated IP-address, 1 additional PROFINET interface (total of 4 ports) • Additional PROFIBUS DP master interface • Integrated technology functions: motion, control, counting and measuring • Integrated system diagnostics • 4-level security concept • OPC UA Server Data Access
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CPU 1518-4 PN/DP	6ES7518-4AP00-0AB0

Added value in a small space - CPU 1511C-1 PN / CPU 1512C-1 PN

The two controllers with a particularly compact design round off the SIMATIC S7-1500 portfolio. They combine CPU with front display and inputs/outputs in one enclosure and are recommended in particular when space-saving requirements apply, such as in series machine manufacturing.
Due to the space-saving design, the CPU 1511C with 32 digital I/O ports, 5 analog inputs and 2 analog outputs is only 85 millimeters wide, and the CPU 1512C with 64 digital I/O connections, 5 analog inputs and 2 analog outputs is only 110 millimeters wide.
If required, both models can be expanded by additional I/Os by means of signal modules. Important technology functions such as counting, measuring and positioning are already integrated in the hardware. Additional advantages include the low procurement costs as compared to modular controllers with modules and the resulting simplified stock keeping.

The new Advanced Controllers combine the compact size with high performance. Thus, the CPU 1511C-1 PN has a bit performance of 60 ns and the somewhat larger CPU 1512C-1 PN has a bit performance of 48 ns. Particularly when migrating from previous controller generations, users therefore benefit from the large functional scope of the powerful hardware.

Compact CPUs
CPU-1511C-1 PN for small to medium applications and compact constructions such as in series machine manufacturing • Integrated display • Working memory 175 kB code and 1 MB data • 60 ns bit operation time • 16 DI / 16 DQ • 5 AI / 2 AQ • PROFINET I/O controller / I/O device • Integrated PROFINET I/O interface with 2 ports for line and ring structure • Integrated technology functions: motion, closed-loop control, counting and measuring • 6 channel for counting and measuring with incremental encoder 24V (up to 100kHz) • 4 channel for pulse sequence; pulse duration modulation; frequency output (up to 100kHz) • Integrated system diagnostics • 4-level security concept • Width: 85 mm
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CPU 1511C-1 PN	6ES7511-1CK00-0AB0
CPU-1512C-1 PN for medium applications and compact constructions such as in series machine manufacturing • Integrated display • Working memory 250 KB code and 1 MB data • 48ns bit operation time • 32 DI / 32 DQ • 5 AI / 2 AQ • PROFINET I/O controller / I/O device • Integrated PROFINET I/O interface with 2 ports for line and ring structure • Integrated technology functions: motion, closed-loop control, counting and measuring • 6 channel for counting and measuring with incremental encoder 24V (up to 100kHz) • 4 channel for pulse sequence; pulse duration modulation; frequency output (up to 100kHz) • Integrated system diagnostics • 4-level security concept • Width: 110 mm
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CPU 1512C-1 PN	6ES7512-1CK00-0AB0

The fail-safe SIMATIC S7-1500 CPUs are equipped with a large program and data memory for complex standard and fail-safe applications. They can be used as PROFINET I/O controller or as distributed intelligence (PROFINET I-device).
The process signals including safe signals can be recorded either centrally by signal modules or distributed via PROFINET.
The integrated PROFINET I/O interface is designed as a switch so that a line topology can be set up in the plant. The additionally integrated PROFINET I/O interface (as of CPU1516F-3) with separate IP address can be used for network separation, for example. Additional PROFINET/PROFIBUS interfaces can be added using communications modules. These also support PROFIsafe and thus allow the connection of even more fail-safe devices.
The SIMATIC S7-1500 fail-safe controllers are certified according to EN 61508 (2010 version) for functional safety and are suitable for use in safety-related applications up to SIL 3 according to
IEC 62061 and PL e according to ISO 13849. Additional password protection for F-configuration
and F-program is set up for IT security.

Failsafe CPUs
CPU 1511F-1 PN: the entry-level CPU for medium fail-safe and standard applications
CPU 1511F-1 PN: the entry-level CPU for standard and fail-safe applications with medium requirements for processing performance and reaction speeds in discrete manufacturing technology. The CPU 1511-1 PN can be used as PROFINET I/O controller or as distributed intelligence (PROFINET I-device). • Fail-safe CPU with display • Work memory 225 KB code and 1 MB data • 60ns bit operation time • PROFINET I/O controller / IO device • Integrated PROFINET interface for Ethernet and PROFINET basic services • Integrated technology functions: motion, control, counting and measuring • Integrated system diagnostics • 4-level security concept • Width: 35 mm
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CPU 1511F-1PN	6ES7511-1FK01-0AB0
CPU 1513F-1 PN for medium fail-safe and standard applications
The CPU 1513F-1 PN is the CPU with medium program and data memory for standard and fail-safe applications which contain distributed automation structures in addition to centralized I/O. It can be used as PROFINET I/O controller or as distributed intelligence (PROFINET I-device). • Fail-safe CPU with display • Work memory 450 KB code and 1.5 MB data • 40ns bit operation time • PROFINET IO controller / IO device • Integrated PROFINET interface for Ethernet and PROFINET basic services • Integrated technology functions: motion, control, counting and measuring • Integrated system diagnostics • 4-level security concept • Width: 35 mm
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CPU 1513F-1 PN	6ES7513-1FL01-0AB0
CPU 1515F-2 PN for medium to large fail-safe and standard applications
CPU 1515F-2 PN for applications with medium/high requirements for program scope and processing speed, for distributed setup via PROFINET IO with PROFIsafe. • Fail-safe CPU with display • Work memory 750 KB code and 3 MB data • 30 ns Bit operation time • PROFINET I/O controller / IO device • Integrated PROFINET interface with 2 ports for line structure • Additional interface for Ethernet and PROFINET basic services • Integrated technology functions: motion, control, counting and measuring • Integrated system diagnostics • 4-level security concept • Width: 70 mm
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CPU 1515F-2 PN	6ES7515-2FM01-0AB0
CPU 1516F-3 PN/DP for exceptionally demanding fail-safe and standard applications and additional communication tasks
CPU 1516F-3 PN/DP for applications with medium/high requirements for program scope and processing speed, for distributed setup via PROFINET I/O and PROFIBUS DP with PROFIsafe. • Fail-safe CPU with display • Work memory 1.5 MB code and 5 MB data • 10 ns bit operation time • PROFINET I/O controller / IO device • Integrated PROFINET interface with 2 ports for line structure • Additional PROFIBUS DP master interface • Additional interface for Ethernet and PROFINET basic services • Integrated technology functions: motion, control, counting and measuring • Integrated system diagnostics • 4-level security concept • Width: 70 mm
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CPU 1516F-3 PN/DP	6ES7516-3FN01-0AB0
CPU 1517F-3 PN/DP for most sophisticated fail-safe and standard applications as well as processing speed
CPU 1517F-3 PN/DP for applications with very high requirements for program scope and processing speed, for distributed setup via PROFINET I/O and PROFIBUS DP with PROFIsafe. The additional integrated PROFINET interfaces with separate IP address can be used for network separation for example. • Fail-safe CPU with display • Work memory 3 MB code and 8 MB data • 2 ns bit operation time • PROFINET I/O controller / IO device • Integrated PROFINET interface with 2 ports for line structure • Additional PROFIBUS DP master interface • Additional interface for Ethernet and PROFINET basic services • Integrated technology functions: motion, control, counting and measuring • Integrated system diagnostics • 4-level security concept • Width: 175 mm
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CPU 1517-3 PN/DP	6ES7517-3FP00-0AB0
CPU 1518F-4 PN/DP for high-performance fail-safe and standard applications and shortest reaction times
CPU 1518F-4 PN/DP for applications with high requirements for program scope and processing speed, for distributed setup via PROFINET I/O and PROFIBUS DP with PROFIsafe. The additional integrated PROFINET interfaces with separate IP address can be used for network separation for example. • Fail-safe CPU with display • Working memory 6 MB code and 20 MB data • 1 ns bit operation time • PROFINET IO controller / IO device • Integrated PROFINET interface with 2 ports for line structure • Additional PROFIBUS DP master interface • Additional interface for Ethernet and PROFINET basic services • Integrated technology functions: motion, control, counting and measuring • Integrated system diagnostics • 4-level security concept • Width: 175 mm
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CPU 1518F-4 PN/DP	6ES7518-4FP00-0AB0
CPU 1518F-4 PN/DP ODK for standard and failsafe application with high demand on the program scope and processing speed for decentral structure via PROFINET I/O and PROFIBUS DP with PROFIsafe • failsafe CPU with display • Work memory 6 MB code and 20 MB data • 1 ns bit operation time • ODK-application for RT (C/C++ Code) • PROFINET I/O controller / IO device • Integrated PROFINET interface with 2 ports for line structure, 1 PROFITNET RT interface with separated IP-address, 1 additional PROFINET interface (total of 4 ports) • Additional PROFIBUS DP master interface • Integrated technology functions: motion, control, counting and measuring • Integrated system diagnostics • OPC UA Server Data Access • 4-level security concept • Width: 175 mm
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CPU 1518-4F PN/DP ODK	6ES7518-4FP00-3AB0

SIMATIC Technology CPUs

In addition to standard and safety applications, the technology CPUs of the SIMATIC S7-1500 Advanced Controllers combine an expanded range of motion control functions in one controller.
The benefits of the technology CPUs at a glance:

Standard, safety and motion control functions on one CPU
Extended motion control tasks such as gearing or camming seamlessly integrated in the TIA Portal
A high degree of engineering efficiency due to graphic and tabular configuration and optimization of cams in the TIA Portal
Adaption and calculation of cams during operation (e.g. when there is a product change)

See how wrapping machines from Sollas use sophisticated Motion Control solutions from Siemens to wrap luxury goods fast and flexible in protective foil.

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The connection via PROFINET also allows easy, integrated diagnostics and detailed error detection, which allows machine downtimes to be kept to a minimum.
In interaction with SINAMICS servo drive systems, such as with the new SINAMICS S210 (commissioning via webserver), the SINAMICS S110, S120 or V90, which are easily integrated via PROFINET, different and multi-faceted motion control tasks can thus be efficiently implemented in the SIMATIC environment with TIA Portal.
More about SINAMICS servo drive systems www.siemens.com/sinamics

Motion Control has never been so easy!

The engineering of SIMATIC and SINAMICS gets done in the Totally Integrated Automation Portal
(TIA Portal). This engineering framework allows the parametrization of technology functions with technology objects. These objects enable an easy view on the Motion Control functions and can be configured and parametrized via user-friendly input masks. This doesn’t only simplify the work of a machine builder, but also the work of his customers. These do not have to acquire specialist knowledge to maintain or re-configure their machines. Instead, they can use their already available PLC know-how.

Possibilities with technology objects:

Automatic comparison of technologic values between controller and drive, resulting in reduced time exposure for engineering, commissioning and services
User-friendly diagnostics of axis and powerful trace ensure maximum transparency
Intuitive project planning and programming of applications in the usual SIMATIC environment
Optimization opportunities for cam disks in accordance to VDI guidelines to achieve perfect solutions quickly
Graphical input support for axis development and simulation tools save time and reduce the failure rate

These basic functions can be realized easily with technology objects:
Speed Control	Postioning	Measuring probe
Synchronization	Cam disc	Cam/Cam track
Saw (flying shears)		Gripper feed
Print mark correction		Misfire

Technology CPUs
CPU 1511T-1 PN
• Max. 10 positioning axes • Work memory 225 KB code and 1 MB data • Bit performance 60 ns • PROFINET IO Controller/IO Device • Integrated PROFINET IO interface with 2 ports for line and ring structure basic services • Motion Control ressources 800 • Extended Motion Control ressources 40 • Integrated system diagnostics • Width: 35 mm
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CPU 1511T-1 PN	6ES7511-1TK01-0AB0
CPU 1511TF-1 PN
• Max. 10 positioning axes • Work memory 225 KB code and 1 MB data • Bit performance 60 ns • PROFINET IO Controller/IO Device • Integrated PROFINET IO interface with 2 ports for line and ring structure basic services • Motion Control ressources 800 • Extended Motion Control ressources 40 • Integrated system diagnostics • Width: 35 mm
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CPU 1511TF-1 PN	6ES7511-1UK01-0AB0
CPU 1515T-2 PN
• Max. 30 positioning axes • Work memory 750 KB code and 3 MB data • Bit performance 30 ns • PROFINET IO Controller/IO Device • Integrated PROFINET IO interface with 2 ports for line and ring structure and additional PROFINET interface (1 port) with separate IP address • Motion Control ressources 2400 • Extended Motion Control ressources 120 • Integrated system diagnostics • Width: 70 mm
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CPU 1515T-2 PN	6ES7515-2TM01-0AB0
CPU 1515TF-2 PN
• Max. 30 positioning axes • Work memory 750 KB code and 3 MB data • Bit performance 30 ns • PROFINET IO Controller/IO Device • Integrated PROFINET IO interface with 2 ports for line and ring structure and additional PROFINET interface (1 port) with separate IP address • Motion Control ressources 2400 • Extended Motion Control ressources 120 • Integrated system diagnostics • Width: 70 mm
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CPU 1515TF-2 PN	6ES7515-2UM01-0AB0
CPU 1516T-3 PN/DP
• Max. 80 positioning axes • Work memory 1,5 MB code and 5 MB data • Bit performance 10 ns • PROFINET IO Controller/IO Device • Integrated PROFINET IO interface with 2 ports for line and ring structure and additional PROFINET interface (1 port) with separate IP address • PROFIBUS DP interface (DP master) • Motion Control ressources 6400 • Extended Motion Control ressources 192 • Integrated system diagnostics • Width: 175 mm
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CPU 1516T-3 PN	6ES7516-3TN00-0AB0
CPU 1516TF-3 PN
• Max. 80 positioning axes • Work memory 1,5 MB code and 5 MB data • Bit performance 10 ns • PROFINET IO Controller/IO Device • Integrated PROFINET IO interface with 2 ports for line and ring structure and additional PROFINET interface (1 port) with separate IP address • PROFIBUS DP interface (DP master) • Motion Control ressources 6400 • Extended Motion Control ressources 192 • Integrated system diagnostics • Width: 175 mm
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CPU 1516TF-3 PN	6ES7516-3UN00-0AB0
CPU 1517T-3 PN/DP
• Max. 128 positioning axes • Work memory 3 MB code and 8 MB data • Bit performance 2 ns • PROFINET IO Controller/IO Device • Integrated PROFINET IO interface with 2 ports for line and ring structure and additional PROFINET interface (1 port) with separate IP address • PROFIBUS DP interface (DP master) • Motion Control ressources 10.240 • Extended Motion Control ressources 256 • Integrated system diagnostics • Width: 175 mm
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CPU 1517T-3 PN/DP	6ES7517-3TP00-0AB0
CPU 1517TF-3 PN/DP
• Max. 128 positioning axes • Work memory 3 MB code and 8 MB data • Bit performance 2 ns • PROFINET IO Controller/IO Device • Integrated PROFINET IO interface with 2 ports for line and ring structure and additional PROFINET interface (1 port) with separate IP address • PROFIBUS DP interface (DP master) • Motion Control ressources 10.240 • Extended Motion Control ressources 256 • Integrated system diagnostics • Width: 175 mm
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CPU 1517TF-3 PN/DP	6ES7517-3UP00-0AB0