Key Features
- CPU 1516-3 PN/DP: Central processing unit for the SIMATIC S7-1500 family.
- Memory configuration: 2 MB work memory for program and 7.5 MB for data.
- Communication interfaces: 1st interface: PROFINET IRT with 2-port switch, 2nd interface: PROFINET RT, 3rd interface: PROFIBUS.
- Processing performance: 6 ns bit performance.
- Memory card requirement: SIMATIC Memory Card required.
Technical Summary
| Product type designation | CPU 1516-3 PN/DP |
|---|---|
| Firmware version | V4.1 |
| HW functional status | FS04 |
| Work memory for program | 2 Mbyte |
| Work memory for data | 7.5 Mbyte |
| Processing performance, bit operations | 6 ns |
| Supply voltage, rated value (DC) | 24 V |
| Supply voltage, permissible range, lower limit (DC) | 19.2 V |
| Supply voltage, permissible range, upper limit (DC) | 28.8 V |
| Number of PROFINET interfaces | 2 |
| Number of PROFIBUS interfaces | 1 |
| Transmission rate, max. | 12 Mbit/s |
Applications
- PROFINET and PROFIBUS network integration: Connection of PROFINET and PROFIBUS communication on the CPU interfaces.
- Isynchronous control tasks: Distributed and central isochronous operation with the supported cycle times.
- Open Industrial Ethernet communication: Open IE communication over the Ethernet interfaces, with encrypted communication optionally supported.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the exact Siemens model and product type for 6ES7516-3AP03-0AB0?
It is a CPU 1516-3 PN/DP for the SIMATIC S7-1500 family.
What interfaces are included on this CPU?
It has 1st interface: PROFINET IRT with 2-port switch, 2nd interface: PROFINET RT, and 3rd interface: PROFIBUS.
What are the main memory specifications of 6ES7516-3AP03-0AB0?
It has 2 MB work memory for program and 7.5 MB for data.
What supply voltage does this CPU use?
Rated value (DC): 24 V, with a permissible range of 19.2 V to 28.8 V.
