Product Overview
Applications
The integrated high-speed counters support counting frequencies up to 400 kHz with quadruple evaluation.
The 4 high-speed outputs support PTO, PWM and frequency output functions.
The CPU supports PROFINET IO Controller and PROFINET IO device communication, including PROFINET IRT.
The integrated analog channels support voltage, current, resistance and resistance thermometer measurement, plus voltage and current outputs.
Technical Summary
| Product type | CPU 1512C-1 PN |
|---|---|
| Program working memory | 250 kbyte |
| Data working memory | 1 Mbyte |
| Digital inputs | 32 |
| Digital outputs | 32 |
| Analog inputs | 5; 4x for U/I, 1x for R/RTD |
| Analog outputs | 2 |
| High-speed counters | 6; counting frequency up to 400 kHz with quadruple evaluation |
| High-speed outputs | 4; PTO/PWM/frequency output |
| Supply voltage | 24 V DC rated; 19.2 V to 28.8 V DC permissible range |
| PROFINET interface | 1; RJ 45 Ethernet, 2 ports, integrated switch |
| Required storage | SIMATIC memory card necessary |
Key Features
The CPU has 32 digital inputs, 32 digital outputs, 5 analog inputs, 2 analog outputs, 6 high-speed counters and 4 high-speed outputs for PTO/PWM/frequency output.
Working memory is 250 kbyte for the program and 1 Mbyte for data. Typical CPU processing times are 48 ns for bit operations, 58 ns for word operations, 77 ns for fixed point arithmetic and 307 ns for floating point arithmetic.
The CPU has 1 PROFINET interface with an RJ 45 Ethernet connection, 2 ports and an integrated switch. PROFINET IRT, PROFINET IO Controller and PROFINET IO device are supported.
Rated supply voltage is 24 V DC, with a permissible range of 19.2 V to 28.8 V DC. Reverse polarity protection and short-circuit protection are provided.
STEP 7 TIA Portal configuration is supported from V17 with FW V2.9 or from V15 with FW V2.5 or higher. The front connector push-in is included, and a SIMATIC memory card is necessary.
Product lifecycle status: Announcement of product phase-out.
Frequently Asked Questions
What exact product is 6ES7512-1CK01-0AB0?
It is a Siemens SIMATIC S7-1500 Compact CPU 1512C-1 PN with 32 digital inputs, 32 digital outputs, 5 analog inputs and 2 analog outputs.
What memory does this CPU have?
It has 250 kbyte of working memory for the program and 1 Mbyte of working memory for data. A SIMATIC memory card is necessary.
Which interfaces and terminals are included?
It has 1 PROFINET interface with an RJ 45 Ethernet connection, 2 ports and an integrated switch. The front connector push-in is included.
What configuration details should be included in a quotation request?
Please provide the requested quantity, destination, schedule context and any additional BOM lines for the 6ES7512-1CK01-0AB0.
