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

The SIMATIC S7-1500T, CPU 1515T-2 PN (Model: 6ES7515-2TN03-0AB0), is a cutting-edge automation controller designed for precise and dynamic industrial applications. Featuring a compact structure, its dimensions are 70 x 147 x 129 mm, and it weighs just 456 grams, making it ideal for DIN-rail mounting setups. This digital controller operates efficiently in temperatures ranging from -30C to +60C and offers a robust IP20 protection level against environmental wear. Powered by a 24V DC voltage input and rated at 12W, it ensures energy-efficient performance with a power loss of only 3.6W. The unit tolerates up to 95% humidity, making it suitable for challenging industrial environments. With an input current of 1.15A and frequency compatibility of 50/60Hz, the SIMATIC S7-1500T guarantees continuous and responsive operation across diverse automation processes. Its sleek grey design contributes to a polished look while delivering exceptional functionality.

General Information

• Product type: CPU 1515T-2 PN

• Hardware status: FS05

• Firmware version: V4.0 (FW update supported)

Supply Voltage

• Rated value: 24 V DC

• Range: 19.2 28.8 V DC

• Reverse polarity protection: Yes

Power

• Current consumption (rated): 0.65 A

• Current consumption (max): 1.03 A

• Inrush current: 1.15 A

• Backplane infeed power: 12 W

• Power loss (typical): 3.6 W

Memory

• SIMATIC Memory Card: Required (max. 32 GB)

• Work memory:

  • Program: 1.5 MB

  • Data: 4.5 MB

• Retentive data area: Up to 512 KB (standard) / 4.5 MB (with PS 60W HF)

• Flag memory: 16 KB

CPU Processing Times

• Bit operations: 6 ns

• Word operations: 7 ns

• Fixed-point arithmetic: 9 ns

• Floating-point arithmetic: 37 ns

Blocks

• Total blocks: 8,000

• OB/FB/FC/DB supported

• DB size: Up to 4.5 MB

• FB/FC/OB size: Up to 1 MB each

Address Area

• Inputs: 32 KB

• Outputs: 32 KB

• Max IO modules: 8192

• Sub-process images: Up to 32

Interfaces

PROFINET Interface 1 (X1 2-port switch)

• PROFINET IRT / RT

• IO Controller + IO Device

• Web server, Open IE comm., SysLog

• Media Redundancy (MRP/MRPD)

• Max IO devices: 256

• Supports isochronous mode

PROFINET Interface 2 (X2 1 port)

• PROFINET RT only

• IO Controller + IO Device

• No IRT, no isochronous mode

• Max IO devices: 32

Communication

• Max connections: 256

• PG/OP connections: 10 reserved

• S7 Routing: Yes

• TCP/IP, UDP, DHCP, DNS, SNMP: Supported

• Web server: HTTP/HTTPS

OPC UA

• License required: Medium

• OPC UA Server + Client: Yes

• Sessions: Up to 48

• Variables: 100,000 max

• Security: Multiple encryption policies

Technology Objects (Motion Control)

• Supported: Speed, Positioning, Synchronous axes

• Motion Control resources: 2400

• Typical axis counts:

  • 11 axes @ 4 ms cycle

  • 20 axes @ 8 ms cycle

• Kinematics: Up to 4 interpolating axes

Display & Controls

• Display: 6.1 cm

• Keys: 8

• Mode buttons: 2

Environmental Conditions

• Operating temperature:

  • Horizontal: -30C to +60C

  • Vertical: -30C to +40C

• Storage/transport: -40C to +70C

• Max installation altitude: 5000 m

Dimensions & Weight

• Width: 70 mm

• Height: 147 mm

• Depth: 129 mm

• Weight: approx. 456 g

Technical Details 

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