SIMATIC S7-1500R, CPU 1515R-2 PN

The SIMATIC S7-1500R, CPU 1515R-2 PN (Model: 6ES7515-2RN03-0AB0) is a high-performance automation module designed for industrial applications requiring reliable and efficient operation. It features a compact design with dimensions of 70 x 147 x 129 mm and a lightweight build of 456 g for easy DIN-rail mounting. The CPU operates on a rated voltage of 24 V DC, with an input current of 1.15 A, delivering a power rating of 12 W while minimizing power loss to just 3.6 W. The unit is built to withstand extreme operating temperatures ranging from -20C to 60C and relative humidity levels of up to 95%, ensuring robust performance in challenging environments. With an integrated 6.1 cm display for user interface and an IP20 protection rating, this CPU guarantees security, accessibility, and durability in automated processes. It operates on a frequency of 50/60 Hz and is ideal for streamlining automation systems, boosting productivity and operational efficiency.

General Information

• Product Type: CPU 1515R-2 PN

• Hardware Status: FS05

• Firmware Version: V4.0 (Update supported)

• I&M Data: Yes (I&M0 to I&M3)

• Isochronous Mode: No

• SysLog: Yes

• TIA Portal: V20 (FW 4.0) / V18 (FW 3.0) or higher

Redundancy

• Standalone Operation: Yes

Display & Controls

• Display Size: 6.1 cm

• Keys: 8

• Mode Buttons: 2

Supply Voltage

• Rated Voltage: 24 V DC

• Range: 19.2 28.8 V DC

• Reverse Polarity Protection: Yes

Mains Buffering

• Stored Energy Time: 5 ms

• Repeat Rate: 1/s

Power & Current

• Current Consumption (Rated): 0.65 A

• Max Consumption: 0.88 A

• Inrush Current: 1.15 A

• It: 0.6 As

• Backplane Infeed Power: 12 W

• Backplane Consumption: 6.2 W

• Typical Power Loss: 3.6 W

Memory

• SIMATIC Memory Card: Required (1 slot, up to 32 GB)

• Work Memory:

  • Program: 1 MB

  • Data: 4.5 MB

• Load Memory: Via memory card

• Backup: Maintenance-free

CPU Processing Times

• Bit Operations: 20 ns

• Word Operations: 24 ns

• Fixed-Point: 32 ns

• Floating-Point: 128 ns

Blocks

• Total Elements: 8,000 (OB, FB, FC, DB, UDT)

• DB Size: Up to 4.5 MB (64 KB for non-optimized)

• FB/FC/OB Size: Up to 1 MB

• OB Types:

  • Cycle OBs: 100

  • Time alarms: 20

  • Delay alarms: 20

  • Interrupt OBs: 20

  • Process alarms: 50

  • Startup OBs: 100

  • Error OBs (Async): 4

  • Error OBs (Sync): 2

Retentivity & Counters

• S7 Counters: 2048

• S7 Timers: 2048

• Retentive Memory (Standard): 512 KB

• Extended Retentivity: Up to 4.5 MB (with PS 60W HF)

• Flag Memory: 16 KB

• Clock Memory Bits: 8

Address Area

• Inputs: 32 KB

• Outputs: 32 KB

• IO Modules: Max 4096

• Subprocess Images: Up to 31

• Distributed IO Systems: 16

Time of Day

• Hardware Clock: Yes

• Backup Time: 6 weeks

• Max Drift: 10 s/day

• NTP Sync: Yes

Interfaces

PROFINET Interface 1 (X1, 2-Port Switch)

• Protocol: IPv4

• PROFINET IO Controller: Yes

• Media Redundancy: Yes (MRP)

• Max IO Devices: 64

• PROFIenergy: Yes

• IRT / Isochronous: No

PROFINET Interface 2 (X2, 1-Port)

• No switch

• No IO Controller / Device mode

General Communication

• Total Connections: 256

• Via CPU Interfaces: 128

• S7 Routing: Yes

• Protocols: TCP/IP, UDP, RFC1006, DNS, SNMP, DCP, LLDP

• Web Server: HTTPS (Web API)

OPC UA

• License Required: Medium

• Server Only: Yes

• Sessions: 24

• Subscriptions per Session: 25

• Min Sampling/Pub Time: 250 ms

• Custom Address Space: Supported (30,000 nodes max)

Diagnostics & Commissioning

• Diagnostic Buffer: 3200 entries (500 power-fail-proof)

• Traces: 4 (512 KB each)

• Status/Control Variables: Up to 200 per job

• Forcing: Yes

Technology Objects

• Motion Control: No

• PID Control:

  • PID_Compact

  • PID_3Step

  • PID_Temp

Security

• Security Class: PROFINET Class 1

• Signed Firmware: Yes

• Secure Boot: Yes

• User/Role Management: Yes (100 users, 100 groups, 50 roles)

• Password Protection: Yes

• Full Access Protection: Yes

Ambient Conditions

• Operating Temperature:

  • Horizontal: -30C to +60C

  • Vertical: -30C to +40C

• Storage: -40C to +70C

• Max Altitude: 5000 m

Dimensions & Weight

• Width: 70 mm

• Height: 147 mm

• Depth: 129 mm

• Weight: approx. 456 g

Technical Details 

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