Siemens SIMATIC S7-1500 Automation System User Manual

S7-1500 Automation System
System Manual, 01/2013, A5E03461182-01
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Documentation guide
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Introduction
The documentation of the SIMATIC products has a modular structure and covers a range of
topics concerning your automation system.
The complete documentation for the S7-1500 system consists of a system manual, function
manuals and device manuals.
The STEP 7 information system (online help) also helps you to configure and program your
automation system.
Overview of documentation for the S7-1500 automation system
The following tables list the documentation for the S7-1500 automation system.
Table 1- 1 System manual for the S7-1500 product family
Topic Documentation Most important contents
System
description
S7-1500 Automation System
(http://support.automation.siemens.com/
WW/view/en/59191792)
• Application planning
• Installation
• Wiring
• Commissioning
• Maintenance
Table 1- 2 Function manuals for the S7-1500 product family
Topic Documentation Most important contents
Analog value
processing
Analog value processing
(http://support.automation.siemens.com/
WW/view/en/59193559)
• Basics of analog technology
• Description / explanation of key
topics, such as conversion and
cycle time, basic and operational
error limits, temperature sensors,
connection of sensors in 2-, 3- and
4-conductor technology.
Memory concept Structure and use of the CPU memory
(http://support.automation.siemens.com/
WW/view/en/59193101)
• Structure
• Application
System
diagnostics
System diagnostics
(http://support.automation.siemens.com/
WW/view/en/59192926)
• Overview
• Hardware/software diagnostic
evaluation

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