The SIMATIC S7 1500 Compact CPU CPU 1512C 1 PN is a high-quality industrial automation device designed for reliable performance in a rack mount setup. With a frequency of 50/60 Hertz, this compact CPU offers digital output capabilities in a standard size, making it ideal for various automation applications. Its sleek black design adds a professional touch to any industrial setting.

Data Sheet: 6ES7512-1CK01-0AB0

Product: SIMATIC S7-1500 Compact CPU 1512C-1 PN

General Information

• CPU Type: CPU 1512C-1 PN

• HW Functional Status: FS03

• Firmware Version: V2.9

• Work Memory: 250 KB for program, 1 MB for data

• I/O: 32 DI / 32 DO, 5 AI / 2 AO

• High-Speed Counters: 6

• High-Speed Outputs: 4 (PTO/PWM/Frequency)

• Interface: PROFINET IRT, 2-port switch

• Display: 3.45 cm screen

• Control Elements: 8 keys, 2 mode buttons

Supply Voltage

• Rated Value: 24 V DC

• Permissible Range: 19.228.8 V DC

• Reverse Polarity Protection: Yes

• Mains Buffer Time: 5 ms

Current Consumption

• Typical (No Load): 0.8 A

• Max (No Load): 1 A

• CPU + Load: 18.819 A

• Inrush Current Max: 1.9 A

Digital Inputs (DI)

• Channels: 32

• Voltage Type: DC, 24 V

• Parameterizable: Yes

• Input Current: 2.5 mA typ

• Input Delay: 020 ms depending on setting

• Cable Length: Shielded 1000 m, Unshielded 600 m

Digital Outputs (DO)

• Channels: 32

• Type: Transistor, Push-pull, Current-sourcing

• Short-Circuit Protection: Yes

• Output Voltage: 024 V DC

• Current: 0.5 A max (standard), 0.1 A (high-speed)

• Pulse Accuracy: 100 ppm 2 s

• Min Pulse Duration: 2 s

Analog Inputs (AI)

• Channels: 5 (4x U/I, 1x R/RTD)

• Voltage Range: -10+10 V, 010 V, 15 V, -5+5 V

• Current Range: 020 mA, -20+20 mA, 420 mA

• Resistance Range: 0600

• RTD Types: Pt100 / Ni100

• Cycle Time (All Channels): 1 ms

Analog Outputs (AO)

• Channels: 2

• Voltage Range: -10+10 V, 010 V, 15 V

• Current Range: 020 mA, -20+20 mA, 420 mA

• Load Impedance: Voltage 1 k, Current 500

• Settling Time: 1.52.5 ms

Encoder Interface

• Supported Sensors: 2-wire, 3-wire, 4-wire

• Max Frequency: 100 kHz input, 400 kHz counting

• Incremental Encoder: A/B, direction, zero track

Communication Interfaces

• PROFINET: 1 interface, 2 ports, integrated switch

• Protocols Supported: IPv4, PROFINET IO Controller/Device, S7, Open IE, Web Server, OPC UA

• Connections Max: 128

• Media Redundancy: MRP, MRPD

• IRT / Isochronous Mode: Supported

Memory

• SIMATIC Memory Card Slot: 1 (Required)

• Load Memory Max: 32 GB

• Backup: Maintenance-free

Processing & Performance

• Bit Operations: 48 ns

• Word Operations: 58 ns

• Fixed-Point Arithmetic: 77 ns

• Floating-Point Arithmetic: 307 ns

• DB Max Size: 1 MB

• FB / FC / OB Max Size: 250 KB

• Retentive Memory: 128 KB (standard), 1 MB extended

Technology Functions

• Motion Control: Yes, up to 800 resources

• PID Controllers: PID_Compact, PID_3Step, PID_Temp

• High-Speed Counters: 6, up to 400 kHz

• Position Detection: Incremental

• Frequency/Velocity Measurement Accuracy: 100 ppm

Operating Conditions

• Temperature (Operation):

  • Horizontal: -2560 C

  • Vertical: -2540 C

• Temperature (Storage): -4070 C

• Altitude Max: 5000 m

Physical Dimensions

• Width: 110 mm

• Height: 147 mm

• Depth: 129 mm

• Weight: 1.36 kg 

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