CPUs s7-1500

Overview

S7-1500 CPU family

Standard CPUs for SIMATIC S7-1500:
CPU 1511-1 PN, CPU 1513-1 PN, CPU 1515-2 PN, CPU 1516-3 PN/DP, CPU 1517-3 PN/DP, CPU 1518-4 PN/DP, CPU 1518-4 PN/DP MFP
Fail-safe CPUs for SIMATIC S7-1500:
CPU 1511F-1 PN, CPU 1513F-1 PN, CPU 1515F-2 PN, CPU 1516F-3 PN/DP, CPU 1517F-3 PN/DP, CPU 1518F-4 PN/DP, CPU 1518F-4 PN/DP MFP
Redundant CPUs for S7-1500R/H:
CPU 1513R-1 PN, CPU 1515R-2 PN, CPU 1517H-3 PN
Compact CPUs for SIMATIC S7-1500:
CPU 1511C-1 PN, CPU 1512C-1 PN
Technology CPUs for SIMATIC S7-1500:
CPU 1511T-1 PN, CPU 1511TF-1 PN, CPU 1515T-2 PN, CPU 1515TF-2 PN, CPU 1516T-3 PN/DP, CPU 1516TF-3 PN/DP, CPU 1517T-3 PN/DP, CPU 1517TF-3 PN/DP
Graded performance for a wide range of different applications

Standard CPUs

Characteristics	CPU 1511-1 PN	CPU 1513-1 PN	CPU 1515-2 PN	CPU 1516-3 PN/DP	CPU 1517-3 PN/DP	CPU 1518-4 PN/DP	CPU 1518-4 PN/DP MFP
Work memory for program, integrated	150 KB	300 KB	500 KB	1 MB	2 MB	6 MB	6 MB
Work memory for data, integrated	1 MB	1.5 MB	3 MB	5 MB	8 MB	60 MB	60 MB, additional 50 MB for CPU function library
Load memory	Plug-in via SIMATIC Memory Card	Plug-in via SIMATIC Memory Card	Plug-in via SIMATIC Memory Card	Plug-in via SIMATIC Memory Card	Plug-in via SIMATIC Memory Card	Plug-in via SIMATIC Memory Card	Plug-in via SIMATIC Memory Card
Display diagonal	3.45 cm	3.45 cm	6.1 cm	6.1 cm	6.1 cm	6.1 cm	6.1 cm
Command execution times
Bit operations	0.06 µs	0.04 µs	0.03 µs	0.01 µs	0.002 µs	0.001 µs	0.001 µs
Word operations	0.072 µs	0.048 µs	0.036 µs	0.012 µs	0.003 µs	0.002 µs	0.002 µs
Fixed-point operations	0.096 µs	0.064 µs	0.048 µs	0.016 µs	0.003 µs	0.002 µs	0.002 µs
Floating-point operations	0.384 µs	0.256 µs	0.192 µs	0.064 µs	0.012 µs	0.006 µs	0.006 µs
Bit memories, timers, counters
S7 counters/timers	2 048 each	2 048 each	2 048 each	2 048 each	2 048 each	2 048 each	0.001 µs
IEC counters	Any number (limited only by work memory)
IEC timers	Any number (limited only by work memory)
Bit memories	16 KB	16 KB	16 KB	16 KB	16 KB	16 KB	0.002 µs
I/O address range
Inputs	32 KB (all inputs stored in process image)
Outputs	32 KB (all outputs stored in process image)
Motion Control
Number of Motion Control resources	800	800	2 400	2 400	10 240	10 240	10 240
Integral interfaces
PROFINET IO IRT	1 x PN IO IRT (2-port switch)	1 x PN IO IRT (2-port switch)	1 x PN IO IRT (2-port switch)	1 x PN IO IRT (2-port switch)	1 x PN IO IRT (2-port switch)	1 x PN IO IRT (2-port switch)	1 x PN IO IRT (2-port switch)
PROFINET RT	–	–	1 x PN IO RT	1 x PN IO RT	1 x PN IO RT	1 x PN IO RT	1 x PN IO RT
PROFINET	–	–	–	–	–	1 x PN (Gbit)	1 x PN (Gbit)
PROFIBUS	–	–	–	1 x DP	1 x DP	1 x DP	1 x DP
OPC UA DA (Data Access) Server Client Methods + companion specifications Alarms & Conditions	Yes (RT license required)	Yes (RT license required)	Yes (RT license required)	Yes (RT license required)	Yes (RT license required)	Yes (RT license required)	Yes (RT license required)
Web server	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes

Fail-safe CPUs:

Characteristics	CPU 1511F-1 PN	CPU 1513F-1 PN	CPU 1515F-2 PN	CPU 1516F-3 PN/DP	CPU 1517F-3 PN/DP	CPU 1518F-4 PN/DP	CPU 1518F-4 PN/DP MFP
Work memory for program, integrated	225 KB	450 KB	750 KB	1.5 MB	3 MB	9 MB	9 MB
Work memory for data, integrated	1 MB	1.5 MB	3 MB	5 MB	8 MB	60 MB	60 MB, additional 50 MB for CPU function library
Load memory	Plug-in via SIMATIC Memory Card	Plug-in via SIMATIC Memory Card	Plug-in via SIMATIC Memory Card	Plug-in via SIMATIC Memory Card	Plug-in via SIMATIC Memory Card	Plug-in via SIMATIC Memory Card	Plug-in via SIMATIC Memory Card
Command execution times
· Bit operations	0.06 µs	0.04 µs	0.03 µs	0.01 µs	0.002 µs	0.001 µs	0.001 µs
· Word operations	0.072 µs	0.048 µs	0.036 µs	0.012 µs	0.003 µs	0.002 µs	0.002 µs
· Fixed-point operations	0.096 µs	0.064 µs	0.048 µs	0.016 µs	0.003 µs	0.002 µs	0.002 µs
· Floating-point operations	0.384 µs	0.256 µs	0.192 µs	0.064 µs	0.012 µs	0.006 µs	0.006 µs
Integral interfaces
PROFINET IO IRT	1 x PN IO IRT (2-port switch)	1 x PN IO IRT (2-port switch)	1 x PN IO IRT (2-port switch)	1 x PN IO IRT (2-port switch)	1 x PN IO IRT (2-port switch)	1 x PN IO IRT (2-port switch)	1 x PN IO IRT (2-port switch)
PROFINET	–	–	1 x PN	1 x PN	1 x PN	2 x PN	2 x PN
PROFIBUS DP	–	–	–	1 x DP	1 x DP	1 x DP	1 x DP
OPC UA DA (Data Access) Server Client Methods + companion specifications Alarms & Conditions	Yes (RT license required)	Yes (RT license required)	Yes (RT license required)	Yes (RT license required)	Yes (RT license required)	Yes (RT license required)	Yes (RT license required)
Standards, approvals, certificates	SIL according to IEC 61508: to SIL3 in each case PL according to ISO 13849: to PLe in each case	SIL according to IEC 61508: to SIL3 in each case PL according to ISO 13849: to PLe in each case	SIL according to IEC 61508: to SIL3 in each case PL according to ISO 13849: to PLe in each case	SIL according to IEC 61508: to SIL3 in each case PL according to ISO 13849: to PLe in each case	SIL according to IEC 61508: to SIL3 in each case PL according to ISO 13849: to PLe in each case	SIL according to IEC 61508: to SIL3 in each case PL according to ISO 13849: to PLe in each case	SIL according to IEC 61508: to SIL3 in each case PL according to ISO 13849: to PLe in each case

Redundant CPUs:

Characteristics	CPU 1513R-1 PN	CPU 1515R-2 PN	CPU 1517H-3 PN
Work memory for program, integrated	300 KB	500 KB	2 MB
Work memory for data, integrated	1.5 MB	3 MB	8 MB
Load memory	Plug-in via SIMATIC Memory Card	Plug-in via SIMATIC Memory Card	Plug-in via SIMATIC Memory Card
Command execution times
· Bit operations	0.08 µs	0.06 µs	0.004 µs
· Word operations	0.096 µs	0.072 µs	0.006 µs
· Fixed-point operations	0.128 µs	0.096 µs	0.006 µs
· Floating-point operations	0.512 µs	0.384 µs	0.024 µs
Integral interfaces
PROFINET IO IRT	1 x PN IO RT (2-port switch)	1 x PN IO RT (2-port switch)	1 x PN IO RT (2-port switch)
PROFINET	–	1 x PN	1 x PN
PROFIBUS DP	–	–	–
OPC UA DA Server	–	–	–
Web server	–	–	–

Compact CPUs

Characteristics	CPU 1511C-1 PN	CPU 1512C-1 PN
Work memory for program, integrated	175 KB	250 KB
Work memory for data, integrated	1 MB	1 MB
Load memory	Plug-in via SIMATIC Memory Card	Plug-in via SIMATIC Memory Card
Display diagonal	3.45 cm	3.45 cm
Command execution times
Bit operations	0.06 µs	0.048 µs
Word operations	0.072 µs	0.058 µs
Fixed-point operations	0.096 µs	0.077 µs
Floating-point operations	0.384 µs	0.307 µs
Bit memories, timers, counters
S7 counters/timers	2 048 each
IEC counters	Any number (limited only by work memory)
IEC timers	Any number (limited only by work memory)
Bit memories	16 KB
I/O address range
Inputs	32 KB (all inputs stored in process image)
Outputs	32 KB (all outputs stored in process image)
Integrated inputs/outputs
Digital inputs (integrated)	16	32
Digital outputs (integrated)	16	32
Analog inputs (integrated)	5 (4 x U/I, 1 x RTD)	5 (4 x U/I, 1 x RTD)
Analog outputs (integrated)	2	2
Motion Control
Number of Motion Control resources	800	800
Integral interfaces
PROFINET IO IRT	1 x PN IO IRT (2-port switch)	1 x PN IO IRT (2-port switch)
PROFINET RT	–	–
PROFINET	–	–
PROFIBUS	–	–
OPC UA DA (Data Access) Server Client Methods + companion specifications	Yes (RT license required)	Yes (RT license required)
Web server	Yes	Yes
Integrated technological functions
High-speed counters (HSC)	6 (max. 100 kHz)	6 (max. 100 kHz)
Frequency meters	6 (max. 100 kHz)	6 (max. 100 kHz)
Period measurement	6 channels	6 channels
PTO (stepper motor control), PWM (pulse width modulation), frequency output	4 channels (max. 100 kHz)	4 channels (max. 100 kHz)

Technology CPUs

Characteristics	CPU 1511T-1 PN	CPU 1515T-2 PN	CPU 1516T-3 PN/DP	CPU 1517T-3 PN/DP
Work memory for program, integrated	225 KB	750 KB	1.5 MB	3 MB
Work memory for data, integrated	1 MB	3 MB	5 MB	8 MB
Load memory	Plug-in via SIMATIC Memory Card	Plug-in via SIMATIC Memory Card	Plug-in via SIMATIC Memory Card	Plug-in via SIMATIC Memory Card
Display diagonal	3.45 cm	6.1 cm	6.1 cm	6.1 cm
Command execution times
Bit operations	0.06 µs	0.03 µs	0.01 µs	0.002 µs
Word operations	0.072 µs	0.036 µs	0.012 µs	0.003 µs
Fixed-point operations	0.096 µs	0.048 µs	0.016 µs	0.003 µs
Floating-point operations	0.384 µs	0.192 µs	0.064 µs	0.012 µs
Bit memories, timers, counters
S7 counters/timers	2 048 each
IEC counters	Any number (limited only by work memory)
IEC timers	Any number (limited only by work memory)
Bit memories	16 KB
I/O address range
Inputs	32 KB (all inputs stored in process image)
Outputs	32 KB (all outputs stored in process image)
Motion Control
Number of Motion Control resources	800	2 400	6 400	10 240
Extended functions	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Number of extended Motion Control resources	40	120	192	256
Integral interfaces
PROFINET IO IRT	1 x PN IO IRT (2-port switch)	1 x PN IO IRT (2-port switch)	1 x PN IO IRT (2-port switch)	1 x PN IO IRT (2-port switch)
PROFINET RT	–	1 x PN IO RT	1 x PN IO RT	1 x PN IO RT
PROFINET	–	–	–	–
PROFIBUS	–	–	1 x DP	1 x DP
OPC UA DA (Data Access) Server Client Methods + companion specifications	Yes (RT license required)	Yes (RT license required)	Yes (RT license required)	Yes (RT license required)
Web server	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes

Characteristics	CPU 1511TF-1 PN	CPU 1515TF-2 PN	CPU 1516TF-3 PN/DP	CPU 1517TF-3 PN/DP
Work memory for program, integrated	225 KB	750 KB	1.5 MB	3 MB
Work memory for data, integrated	1 MB	3 MB	5 MB	8 MB
Load memory	Plug-in via SIMATIC Memory Card	Plug-in via SIMATIC Memory Card	Plug-in via SIMATIC Memory Card	Plug-in via SIMATIC Memory Card
Display diagonal	3.45 cm	6.1 cm	6.1 cm	6.1 cm
Command execution times
Bit operations	0.06 µs	0.03 µs	0.01 µs	0.002 µs
Word operations	0.072 µs	0.036 µs	0.012 µs	0.003 µs
Fixed-point operations	0.096 µs	0.048 µs	0.016 µs	0.003 µs
Floating-point operations	0.384 µs	0.192 µs	0.064 µs	0.012 µs
Bit memories, timers, counters
S7 counters/timers	2 048 each
IEC counters	Any number (limited only by work memory)
IEC timers	Any number (limited only by work memory)
Bit memories	16 KB
I/O address range
Inputs	32 KB (all inputs stored in process image)
Outputs	32 KB (all outputs stored in process image)
Motion Control
Number of Motion Control resources	800	2 400	6 400	10 240
Extended functions	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Number of extended Motion Control resources	40	120	192	256
Integral interfaces
PROFINET IO IRT	1 x PN IO IRT (2-port switch)	1 x PN IO IRT (2-port switch)	1 x PN IO IRT (2-port switch)	1 x PN IO IRT (2-port switch)
PROFINET RT	–	1 x PN IO RT	1 x PN IO RT	1 x PN IO RT
PROFINET	–	–	–	–
PROFIBUS	–	–	1 x DP	1 x DP
OPC UA DA (Data Access) Server Client Methods + companion specifications	Yes (RT license required)	Yes (RT license required)	Yes (RT license required)	Yes (RT license required)
Web server	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Standards, approvals, certificates	SIL according to IEC 61508: to SIL3 in each case PL according to ISO 13849: to PLe in each case	SIL according to IEC 61508: to SIL3 in each case PL according to ISO 13849: to PLe in each case	SIL according to IEC 61508: to SIL3 in each case PL according to ISO 13849: to PLe in each case	SIL according to IEC 61508: to SIL3 in each case PL according to ISO 13849: to PLe in each case

Application

A range of performance-graded CPUs are available for the SIMATIC S7-1500:

Standard CPUs

CPU 1511-1 PN:
For smaller applications with medium requirements regarding the program scope and processing speed, for distributed configuration via PROFINET IO.
CPU 1513-1 PN:
For applications with medium requirements on the program scope and processing speed, for distributed configuration via PROFINET IO.
CPU 1515-2 PN:
For applications with medium/high requirements on the program scope, networking and processing speed, for distributed configuration via PROFINET IO. The additional integrated PROFINET interface with separate IP address can be used for network separation, for connecting further PROFINET IO RT devices, or for high-speed communication as an I-Device, for example.
CPU 1516-3 PN/DP:
For applications with high requirements regarding the program scope, networking and processing speed. For distributed configuration via PROFINET IO and PROFIBUS DP. The additional integrated PROFINET interface with separate IP address can be used for network separation, for connecting further PROFINET IO RT devices, or for high-speed communication as an I-Device, for example.
CPU 1517-3 PN/DP:
For applications with very high requirements regarding the program scope, networking and processing speed. For distributed configuration via PROFINET IO and PROFIBUS DP. The additional integrated PROFINET interface with separate IP address can be used for network separation, for connecting further PROFINET IO RT devices, or for high-speed communication as an I-Device, for example.
CPU 1518-4 PN/DP:
For applications with extremely high requirements regarding program scope and networking, and for maximum requirements regarding processing speed. For distributed configuration via PROFINET IO and PROFIBUS DP. The second integrated PROFINET IO interface can be used for connecting further PROFINET IO RT devices or for high-speed communication as an I-Device. With the third PROFINET interface with a separate IP address and Gb Ethernet, network separation or coupling via Gb Ethernet to a higher-level network can be achieved, for example.
CPU 1518-4 PN/DP MFP:
For applications with extremely high requirements regarding program scope and networking, and for maximum requirements regarding processing speed. The computing power of the CPU 1518-4 PN/DP MFP allows the merging of previously separate applications on a common platform while continuing to meet the high S7-1500 demands with regard to maintenance and ruggedness. For distributed configuration via PROFINET IO and PROFIBUS DP; the second integrated PROFINET IO interface can be used for connecting further PROFINET IO RT devices or for high-speed communication as an I-Device. With the third PROFINET interface with a separate IP address and Gb Ethernet, network separation or coupling via Gb Ethernet to a higher-level network can be achieved, for example.

Fail-safe CPUs

CPU 1511F-1 PN:
The cost-effective entry-level CPU for standard and fail-safe applications with medium requirements in terms of processing performance and response speed in discrete production technology.
CPU 1513F-1 PN:
The CPU with a medium to large program and data memory for standard and fail-safe applications that also include distributed automation structures alongside central I/O.
CPU 1515F-2 PN:
For standard and fail-safe applications with medium/high requirements for program scope and processing speed, for distributed configuration via PROFINET IO with PROFIsafe. The additional integrated PROFINET interface with separate IP address can be used for network separation, for connecting further PROFINET IO RT devices, or for high-speed communication as an I-Device, for example.
CPU 1516F-3 PN/DP:
For standard and fail-safe applications with medium/high requirements for program scope and processing speed, for distributed configuration via PROFINET IO and PROFIBUS DP with PROFIsafe. The additional integrated PROFINET interface with separate IP address can be used for network separation, for connecting further PROFINET IO RT devices, or for high-speed communication as an I-Device, for example.
CPU 1517F-3 PN/DP:
For standard and fail-safe applications with very high requirements for program scope networking and processing speed, for distributed configuration via PROFINET IO and PROFIBUS DP with PROFIsafe. The additional integrated PROFINET interface with separate IP address can be used for network separation, for connecting further PROFINET IO RT devices, or for high-speed communication as an I-Device, for example.
CPU 1518F-4 PN/DP:
For standard and fail-safe applications with high requirements for program scope and processing speed, for distributed configuration via PROFINET IO and PROFIBUS DP with PROFIsafe. The second integrated PROFINET IO interface can be used for connecting further PROFINET IO RT devices or for high-speed communication as an I-Device. With the third PROFINET interface with a separate IP address and Gb Ethernet, network separation or coupling via Gb Ethernet to a higher-level network can be achieved, for example.
CPU 1518F-4 PN/DP MFP:
For standard and fail-safe applications with high requirements for program scope and processing speed, for distributed configuration via PROFINET IO and PROFIBUS DP with PROFIsafe. The computing power of the CPU 1518F-4 PN/DP MFP allows the merging of previously separate applications on a common platform while continuing to meet the high S7-1500 demands with regard to maintenance and ruggedness. The second integrated PROFINET IO interface can be used for connecting further PROFINET IO RT devices or for high-speed communication as an I-Device. With the third PROFINET interface with a separate IP address and Gb Ethernet, network separation or coupling via Gb Ethernet to a higher-level network can be achieved, for example.

Redundant CPUs

CPU 1513R-1 PN:
For applications with medium requirements with regard to program scope and processing speed and increased requirements for data security (no loss of data);
also suitable for distributed automation structures.
CPU 1515R-2 PN:
For applications with medium/high requirements with regard to program scope, networking and processing speed and with increased requirements for data security (no loss of data);
for distributed configuration via PROFINET IO.
The additional integrated PROFINET interface with separate IP address can be used, for example, for network separation.
CPU 1517H-3 PN/DP:
For applications with high requirements regarding availability and very high requirements regarding program scope, networking, and processing speed;
for distributed configuration via PROFINET IO.
The additional integrated PROFINET interface with separate IP address can be used for network separation.

Compact CPUs

CPU 1511C-1 PN:
the compact CPU for standard applications with medium requirements in terms of processing performance and response speed in discrete production technology. The digital and analog inputs and outputs are integrated directly on the controller. The digital I/O can also be used for technological functions such as fast counting, frequency measurement or pulse width modulation.
CPU 1512C-1 PN:
the compact CPU for standard applications with medium requirements in terms of processing performance and response speed in discrete production technology. The digital and analog inputs and outputs are integrated directly on the controller. The digital I/O can also be used for technological functions such as fast counting, frequency measurement or pulse width modulation

Technology CPUs

CPU 1511T-1 PN:
For smaller applications with medium requirements regarding the program scope and processing speed, for distributed configuration via PROFINET IO.
CPU 1511TF-1 PN:
For standard and fail-safe applications with medium requirements regarding program scope and processing speed, for distributed configuration via PROFINET IO.
CPU 1515T-2 PN:
For applications with medium/high requirements regarding program scope, networking and processing speed. For distributed configuration via PROFINET IO. The additional integrated PROFINET interface with separate IP address can be used for network separation, for connecting further PROFINET IO RT devices, or for high-speed communication as an I-Device, for example.
CPU 1515TF-2 PN:
For standard and fail-safe applications with medium/high requirements regarding program scope, networking and processing speed. For distributed configuration via PROFINET IO. The additional integrated PROFINET interface with separate IP address can be used for network separation, for connecting further PROFINET IO RT devices, or for high-speed communication as an I-Device, for example.
CPU 1516T-3 PN/DP:
For applications with high requirements regarding the program scope, networking and processing speed. For distributed configuration via PROFINET IO and PROFIBUS DP. The additional integrated PROFINET interface with separate IP address can be used for network separation, for connecting further PROFINET IO RT devices, or for high-speed communication as an I-Device, for example.
CPU 1516TF-3 PN/DP:
For standard and fail-safe applications with high requirements regarding program scope, networking and processing speed. For distributed configuration via PROFINET IO and PROFIBUS DP with PROFIsafe. The additional integrated PROFINET interface with separate IP address can be used for network separation, for connecting further PROFINET IO RT devices, or for high-speed communication as an I-Device, for example.
CPU 1517T-3 PN/DP:
For applications with very high requirements regarding the program scope, networking and processing speed. For distributed configuration via PROFINET IO and PROFIBUS DP. The additional integrated PROFINET interface with separate IP address can be used for network separation, for connecting further PROFINET IO RT devices, or for high-speed communication as an I-Device, for example.
CPU 1517TF-3 PN/DP:
For standard and fail-safe applications with very high requirements regarding program scope, networking and processing speed. For distributed configuration via PROFINET IO and PROFIBUS DP with PROFIsafe. The additional integrated PROFINET interface with separate IP address can be used for network separation, for connecting further PROFINET IO RT devices, or for high-speed communication as an I-Device, for example.

All SIMATIC S7-1500 CPUs (except S7-1500R/H) support motion control functions. STEP 7 provides Motion Control instructions that are standardized in accordance with PLCopen for configuring and connecting a drive to the CPU.
Motion Control with the S7-1500 supports the following technology objects:

Speed-controlled axes
Positioning axes
Synchronized axes (relative synchronism with synchronization, without specification of the synchronous position, setpoint linkage)
External encoders
Output cams
Cam track
Probe

The technology CPUs of SIMATIC S7-1500 offer advanced motion control functionality:

Extended synchronous operation functions
- Synchronization with specification of the synchronous position
- Actual value linkage
- Shifting of the master value at following axis
- Camming
Cam
Up to 4 encoder or measuring systems as actual position for position control
Cyclic specification of the motion vector from the application (MotionIn interface)
Technology object for controlling kinematics with up to 4 interpolating axes, e.g. Cartesian portal, delta picker, roller picker, articulated arm, cylindrical robot, tripod picker and SCARA
User-defined kinematics

Design

All CPUs have a rugged, compact plastic enclosure with a display integrated in the front flap of the control.

The front of the controller contains:

LEDs to indicate status and errors

The CPUs also include:

A slot for the SIMATIC Memory Card;
these memory cards are required for operation.
Mode switch
Connection for PROFINET IO IRT (2-port switch; with S7-1500R/H: PROFINET IO RT)
Connection for PROFIBUS (CPU 1516-3 PN/DP and higher, not with S7-1500R/H)
Connection for PROFINET (CPU 1515-2 PN and higher)