The SIMATIC S7 1200, CPU 1215C DCDCDC is a rack-mounted industrial automation device designed for high-quality performance in standard-sized operations. With a frequency of 50/60 Hertz (HZ), this grey-colored system offers reliable control with 14 digital inputs, 10 digital outputs, 2 analog inputs, and 2 analog outputs. Ideal for exporters, manufacturers, suppliers, and traders, this product excels in managing industrial automation applications efficiently.

Data Sheet: SIMATIC S7-1200 CPU 1215C

Article No.: 6ES7215-1AG40-0XB0

General Information

• Compact CPU, DC/DC/DC, Firmware: V4.7

• Onboard I/O: 14 DI (24 V DC), 10 DO (24 V DC, 0.5 A), 2 AI (0–10 V DC), 2 AO (0–20 mA DC)

• 2 PROFINET ports, integrated switch

• Power supply: 20.4–28.8 V DC

• Program/data memory: 200 KB work memory, 4 MB load memory

• Engineering: STEP 7 V20 or higher

Power & Current

• CPU only: 500 mA, Max with expansion: 1,500 mA

• Inrush current max: 12 A

• Backplane bus (5 V DC) max: 1,600 mA

• Typical power loss: 12 W

CPU Performance

• Bit operation: 0.08 μs

• Word operation: 1.7 μs

• Floating point arithmetic: 2.3 μs

• Blocks: DBs, FCs, FBs, counters, timers — max limited by RAM

• Retentive data: 14 KB; Flags: 8 KB; Local data: 16 KB per priority class

Digital Inputs

• Number: 14 (6 usable for technological functions / HSC)

• Source/sink input: Yes

• Rated voltage: 24 V DC

• Input delay: 0.1 μs to 20 ms (parameterizable)

• Cable length: Shielded max 500 m, Unshielded max 300 m

Digital Outputs

• Number: 10 (4 high-speed, 100 kHz PULSE output)

• Rated current: 0.5 A, residual current 0.1 mA

• Switching capacity: resistive 0.5 A, lamp 5 W

• Output delay: 0→1: 1 μs, 1→0: 5 μs

• Cable length: Shielded max 500 m, Unshielded max 150 m

Analog Inputs/Outputs

• AI: 2, 0–10 V, Input resistance ≥100 kΩ

• AO: 2, 0–20 mA

• Resolution: 10-bit

• Conversion time AI: 625 μs/channel

Encoder

• Supports 2-wire sensors

• Max positioning axes: 8

• Number of pulse outputs: 4, Max frequency: 100 kHz

Communication Interfaces

• 2 × PROFINET ports (RJ45)

• Protocols: PROFINET IO Controller & Device, S7, Open IE, Web server, OPC UA, Modbus, PROFIBUS (via CM)

• Transmission rate: 100 Mbit/s

• Redundancy: MRP Yes, MRPD No

OPC UA

• Requires Basic runtime license

• Max 10 sessions, 5 subscriptions/session, 20 server methods

• Security: None, Basic128Rsa15, Basic256Rsa15, Basic256Sha256

Memory & Connections

• PG Connections: 4 reserved / 4 max

• HMI Connections: 12 reserved / 18 max

• S7 Connections: 8 reserved / 14 max

• Web Connections: 2 reserved / 30 max

• OPC UA Connections: 0 reserved / 10 max

• Total connections: 34 reserved / 68 max

Diagnostics & Forcing

• LEDs: RUN, ERROR, MAINT

• Diagnostic buffer: Yes

• Forcing: Yes

• Trace memory: 2 traces, 512 kB each

Counters & PID

• Counters: 6, max 100 kHz

• Frequency measurement: Yes

• PID controller: Yes

• Alarm inputs: 4

Potential Separation

• Digital outputs separated; Digital inputs not separated

EMC & Interference Immunity

• IEC 61000 series compliant (ESD, surge, HF, cable interference)

• Radio interference: EN 55011 Class A & B

Environmental & Mechanical

• Protection class: IP20

• Operation temperature: -20 … 60 °C horizontal / -20 … 50 °C vertical

• Storage temperature: -40 … 70 °C

• Relative humidity: max 95% non-condensing

• Altitude: -1,000 … 5,000 m

• Vibration: 2 g (wall), 1 g (DIN rail)

• Shock: 15 g, 11 ms

Programming & Security

• Languages: LAD, FBD, SCL

• User program / block protection: Yes

• Access control: Yes, up to 42 users, 14 groups, 20 roles

Dimensions & Weight

• Width × Height × Depth: 130 × 100 × 75 mm

• Weight: 500 g 

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