Siemens SIMATIC S7-1500 Automation System User Manual

S7-1500 Automation System
System Manual, 01/2013, A5E03461182-01
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4.1 Hardware configuration
Introduction
The configuration of an S7-1500 automation system consists of a single-row configuration, in
which all modules are installed on a mounting rail. The modules are connected by means of
U connectors, and thus form a self-assembling backplane bus.
Rule
An S7-1500 automation system consists of a maximum of 32 modules, which occupy slots
0 to 31. The S7-1500 automation system supports a single-row configuration in which all
modules are installed on a mounting rail.
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Note
Placing load current supplies
Load current supplies do not have a connection to the backplane bus of the S7-1500
automation systems and therefore do not use a configurable slot. Load current supplies can
be mounted to the left or right of the configured setup. If you mount a load current supply on
the right of the configured setup, the heat development of the load current supply may make
a gap to the configured setup necessary. For additional information, refer to the relevant
manuals. The number of load current supplies that can be used is unlimited.

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