Siemens SIMATIC S7-1500 Automation System User Manual

S7-1500 Automation System
System Manual, 01/2013, A5E03461182-01
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Glossary
Automation system
Programmable logic controller for the closed-loop and open-loop control of process chains in
the process engineering industry and manufacturing technology. The automation system
consists of different components and integrated system functions according to the
automation task.
Baud rate
Data transmission rate indicates the number of bits transmitted per second
(baud rate = bit rate).
Bus
A common transfer route to which all nodes of a field bus system are connected; it has two
defined ends.
Bus cable connector
Physical connection between the bus node and the bus cable.
Configuration
Systematic arrangement of the individual modules (configuration).
Crimping
Procedure whereby two components that are joined together, e.g. end sleeve and cable are
connected by means of plastic forming.
Device names
Before an IO device can be addressed by an IO controller, it must have a device name. This
approach was chosen for PROFINET because names are easier to administer than complex
IP addresses.
An IO device has no device name upon delivery. An IO device can only be addressed by an
IO controller - e.g., for transferring configuration data (including the IP address) during
startup, or for user data exchange during cyclic operation - after it has been assigned a
device name with the programming device/PC.

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