Siemens SIMATIC S7-1500 Automation System User Manual

S7-1500 Automation System
System Manual, 01/2013, A5E03461182-01
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SIMATIC memory card
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11.1 SIMATIC memory card - overview
Introduction
The S7-1500 automation system uses a so-called SIMATIC memory card as the program
memory. The SIMATIC memory card is a preformatted memory card compatible with the
Windows file system. The memory card is available in different memory sizes and can be
used for the following purposes:
● Transportable data carrier
● Program card
● Firmware update card
A commercially available SD card reader is required to write / read the SIMATIC memory
card with the programming device / PC. This allows, for example, files to be copied directly
to the SIMATIC memory card using the Windows Explorer.
A SIMATIC memory card is absolutely required in order to operate the CPU.

Siemens SIMATIC S7-1500 Automation System Specifications

General

Series	SIMATIC S7-1500
Programming	TIA Portal (Totally Integrated Automation Portal)
Protection Class	IP20
CPU	Various models available (e.g., CPU 1511-1 PN, CPU 1518-4 PN/DP)
Controller Type	Modular Controller
Programming Languages	LAD, FBD, STL, SCL, GRAPH
Communication Interfaces	PROFINET, PROFIBUS, Ethernet, OPC UA
Digital Inputs	Varies by model and expansion modules
Digital Outputs	Varies by model and expansion modules
Analog Inputs	Varies by model and expansion modules
Analog Outputs	Varies by model and expansion modules
Backplane Bus	High-speed backplane bus for fast communication between modules
Redundancy	Supported with specific models and configurations
Safety	Integrated safety functions available
Scalability	Highly scalable with modular expansion
Operating Temperature	0°C to 60°C