Product Overview
Applications
Supports Motion Control technology objects, with 2 400 available Motion Control resources for technology objects.
Supports PID_Compact, PID_3Step and PID-Temp controller functions.
Supports PROFINET IO Controller and PROFINET IO Device functions, including IRT and RT communication.
Technical Summary
| Product type | CPU 1516pro-2 PN |
|---|---|
| Program work memory | 2 Mbyte |
| Data work memory | 7.5 Mbyte |
| Supply voltage | 24 V DC; permissible range 20.4 V to 28.8 V DC |
| PROFINET interfaces | 2; 1st interface PROFINET IRT with 3-port switch, 2nd interface PROFINET RT |
| Degree of protection | IP65/67 |
| Typical bit operation time | 6 ns |
| Required items | SIMATIC Memory Card and connection module required; not included |
Key Features
CPU 1516pro-2 PN with 2 MB integrated work memory for the program and 7.5 MB for data; plug-in SIMATIC Memory Card load memory is supported up to 32 Gbyte.
The 1st interface provides PROFINET IRT with a 3-port switch, while the 2nd interface provides PROFINET RT; the unit has 2 PROFINET interfaces.
Bit operations have a typical processing time of 6 ns; word operations: 7 ns; fixed point arithmetic: 9 ns; floating point arithmetic: 37 ns.
Rated supply voltage is 24 V DC, with a permissible range of 20.4 V to 28.8 V DC and reverse polarity protection. Degree of protection is IP65/67.
The CPU has 2 integrated IO Controllers, supports up to 8 192 IO modules, and provides 32 kbyte input and 32 kbyte output address areas; all inputs and outputs are in the process image.
STEP 7 TIA Portal is configurable/integrated from V21 with FW V4.1 or from V19 with FW V3.1 or higher. Firmware updates are possible.
Operating ambient temperature is -25 °C to 55 °C for horizontal or vertical installation. Maximum installation altitude is 5 000 m; restrictions apply above 2 000 m.
A SIMATIC Memory Card is required, and a connection module is required; these items are not included in the stated CPU line item.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the exact product type of Siemens 6ES7516-2PP03-0AB0?
It is a SIMATIC DP CPU 1516pro-2 PN central processing unit for ET 200pro.
What memory is available on this CPU?
It has 2 MB integrated work memory for the program, 7.5 MB for data, and supports plug-in SIMATIC Memory Card load memory up to 32 Gbyte.
Which PROFINET interfaces does the CPU provide?
It has 2 PROFINET interfaces: the 1st provides PROFINET IRT with a 3-port switch, and the 2nd provides PROFINET RT.
What must be included in the requested configuration?
A SIMATIC Memory Card and a connection module are required; they are not included in the stated CPU line item.
What project details should accompany a quotation request for this line item?
Provide the requested quantity, destination, schedule context, and any additional BOM lines.
