Product Overview
Applications
Supports Motion Control technology objects, with 15 360 available Motion Control resources.
Supports PID_Compact, PID_3Step and PID-Temp controllers with integrated optimization.
Technical Summary
| Product type | CPU 1518-4 PN/DP MFP |
|---|---|
| Work memory for program | 6 MB |
| Work memory for data | 60 MB |
| PROFINET interfaces | 3 |
| PROFIBUS interface | 1 |
| Rated DC supply voltage | 24 V |
| Typical bit operation processing time | 1 ns |
| Maximum connectable IO Devices | 512; in total, up to 1 000 distributed I/O devices can be connected via AS-i, PROFIBUS or PROFINET |
| OPC UA Runtime | Yes; "Large" license required |
| SIMATIC Memory Card | Required; at least 2 GB of space |
Key Features
CPU 1518-4 PN/DP MFP with C/C++ Runtime and OPC UA Runtime license included.
6 MB work memory for program, 60 MB for data, 50 MB for the CPU Runtime function library, and 1 024 Mbyte for a C/C++ Runtime application.
Three PROFINET interfaces and one PROFIBUS interface; the first PROFINET interface has a 2-port switch.
Typical bit operation processing time is 1 ns.
Rated DC supply voltage: 24 V; permissible range: 19.2 V to 28.8 V.
Dimensions: 175 mm width, 147 mm height and 129 mm depth; horizontal operation is permitted from 0 °C to 60 °C.
Frequently Asked Questions
What exact Siemens line item is this?
It is Siemens 6ES7518-4AX00-1AC0, a SIMATIC S7-1500 CPU bundle with CPU 1518-4 PN/DP MFP.
Which memory is supplied?
It has 6 MB for the program and 60 MB for data. The bundle also includes 50 MB for the CPU Runtime function library.
Which network interfaces are available?
It has three PROFINET interfaces and one PROFIBUS interface. The first PROFINET interface has a 2-port switch.
Is a SIMATIC Memory Card included?
It is not included in the stated bundle; a SIMATIC Memory Card with at least 2 GB of space is required.
