Product overview
2.1 Application
CPU 1518-4 PN/DP ODK (6ES7518-4AP00-3AB0)
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Table 2- 4 Technology CPUs
PROFINE
T IO
RT/IRT
interfaces
PROFINET
basic func-
tionality
Pro-
cessing
time for
bit opera-
tions
CPU 1511T-1
PN
Technology CPU for
small to mid-range
-- 1 -- -- 1.23 MB 60 ns
CPU 1515T-2
PN
Technology CPU for
mid-range to large ap-
plications
-- 1 1 -- 3.75 MB 30 ns
CPU 1517T-
3 PN/DP
Technology CPU for
complex applications
and communication
1 1 1 -- 11 MB 2 ns
CPU 1517TF-
This CPU is described in the fail-safe CPUs
Performance segments of compact CPUs
The compact CPUs can be used for smaller to medium-sized applications and have an
integrated analog and digital on-board I/O as well as integrated technology functions. The
following table shows the specific properties of the Compact CPUs.
Integrated analog inputs/outputs
Integrated digital inputs/outputs
Pulse generators
• PWM (pulse-width modulation)
• PTO (pulse train output or stepper motor control)
• Frequency output
4 (PTOx/PWMx) 4 (PTOx/PWMx)