About Siemens S7-1200 1217C CPU PLC

The Siemens S7-1200 1217C CPU PLC is a rack mountable industrial device designed for efficient performance in standard size applications. With a sleek black finish, this PLC is suitable for various industrial uses, ensuring reliability and durability. Backed by a 12-month service period, this PLC is a dependable solution for exporters, manufacturers, suppliers, and traders seeking a robust industrial control system. 

Siemens SIMATIC S7-1200

CPU 1217C Compact CPU, DC/DC/DC, 2 PROFINET Ports

Onboard I/O:

• 10 DI 24 V DC

• 4 DI RS-422/485

• 6 DO 24 V DC, 0.5 A

• 4 DO RS-422/485

• 2 AI 010 V DC

• 2 AO 020 mA

Power Supply: 20.428.8 V DC
Program/Data Memory: 250 KB

General Information

• Product type: CPU 1217C DC/DC/DC

• Firmware version: V4.7

• Programming software: STEP 7 V20 or higher

Supply Voltage & Current

• Rated voltage: 24 V DC

• Permissible range: 20.428.8 V DC

• Reverse polarity protection: Yes

• Load voltage L+: 24 V DC (20.428.8 V)

• Current consumption:

  • CPU only: 600 mA

  • CPU with all expansion modules: 1,600 mA

• Inrush current (max): 12 A at 28.8 V DC

• It: 0.5 As

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

• Encoder supply: 24 V (min 20 V)

• Power loss: typ. 12 W

Memory

• Work memory: 250 kB

• Load memory: 4 MB

• SIMATIC Memory Card: Optional

• Backup: Yes, maintenance-free, no battery

CPU Processing Times

• Bit operations: 0.08 s

• Word operations: 1.7 s

• Floating point arithmetic: 2.3 s

Address Areas & Data

• Retentive data area: max. 14 kB

• Flag memory: max. 8 kB

• Local data per priority class: max. 16 kB

• Process image: Inputs/Outputs 1 kB each

Digital Inputs

• Number: 14 (6 usable for HSC)

• Type: Source/sink

• Rated voltage: 24 V DC

• Signal levels: 0 = 5 V DC, 1 = 15 V DC

• Input delay: parameterizable 0.05 s 20 ms

• Cable length: shielded 500 m, unshielded 300 m

Digital Outputs

• Number: 10 (4 high-speed, 100 kHz)

• Rated voltage/current: 24 V DC, 0.5 A

• Resistive load: max. 0.5 A

• Lamp load: max. 5 W

• Output voltage: 0 = max 0.1 V, 1 = min 20 V

• Output delay: "01" max 1 s, "10" max 5 s

• Cable length: shielded 500 m, unshielded 150 m

Analog Inputs & Outputs

• Analog Inputs: 2 (010 V, 100 k, shielded up to 100 m)

• Analog Outputs: 2 (020 mA, 10-bit resolution, conversion time 625 s)

Encoder Support

• Connectable encoders: 2-wire sensors

Interfaces

• PROFINET: 2 ports, RJ45, isolated, autonegotiation & autocrossing

• Protocols: PROFINET IO Controller/Device, SIMATIC communication, Open IE, Web server, OPC UA, MODBUS, PROFIBUS (via CM1243/1242), AS-Interface (via CM1243-2)

Communication & Connections

• Max PG/HMI/S7/Open User/Web/OPC UA Connections: 68 total

• PROFINET IO: Prioritized startup, device activation/deactivation, media redundancy (MRP)

Integrated Functions

• Counters: 6 (max 1 MHz)

• Frequency measurement: Yes

• Positioning axes: 4 via pulse-direction, 8 controlled axes

• PID controller: Yes

• Alarms: 4

• Pulse outputs: 4, limit frequency 1 MHz

Potential Separation

• Digital inputs: No

• Digital outputs: Yes, between channels in groups of 1

EMC & Environmental

• Static discharge: 8 kV air, 6 kV contact

• Burst immunity: Yes

• Voltage surge immunity: Yes

• High-frequency radiation: Yes

• Radio interference: Class A (industrial), Class B (residential with precautions)

• Degree of protection: IP20

• Ambient temperature: -2060 C horizontal, -2050 C vertical

• Storage temperature: -4070 C

• Humidity: max. 95 % (no condensation)

• Vibration: 2 g wall mounting, 1 g DIN rail

• Shock: 15 g, 11 ms

Programming & Protection

• Programming languages: LAD, FBD, SCL

• User program protection: Password, copy, block protection

• Access protection: Write/read/complete, user administration (42 users, 14 groups, 20 roles)

Dimensions & Weight

• Width: 150 mm

• Height: 100 mm

• Depth: 75 mm

• Weight: 530 g 

Technical Details