Siemens Simatic S7-1500 CPU 1512C-1 PN User Manual

Product overview
2.1 Applications of the S7-1500 CPUs
CPU 1512C-1 PN (6ES7512-1CK01-0AB0)
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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 differences in performance between the two compact CPUs.
CPU 1511C-1 PN
CPU 1512C-1 PN
Integrated analog inputs/outputs
5 inputs/2 outputs
5 inputs/2 outputs
Integrated digital inputs/outputs 16 inputs/16 outputs 32 inputs/32 outputs
High-speed counters
6
6
Frequency meter
6 (max. 100 kHz)
6 (max. 100 kHz)
Period duration measurement
6 channels
6 channels
Pulse width modulation (PWM output)
Max. 4 (up to 100 kHz)
Max. 4 (up to 100 kHz)
Pulse Train Output (PTO output)
Max. 4 (up to 100 kHz)
Max. 4 (up to 100 kHz)
Frequency output
Up to 100 kHz
Up to 100 kHz

Siemens Simatic S7-1500 CPU 1512C-1 PN Specifications

General

Integrated Interfaces	PROFINET
Data Memory	1 MB
Number of Signal Boards	1
Firmware Version	V2.8
Rated Value (DC)	24 V
Number of PROFINET Ports	2
Number of PROFINET Ports with Switch	2
Integrated Web Server	Yes
Number of Digital Inputs	16
Number of Digital Outputs	16
Number of Analog Outputs	2
Number of High-speed Counters	6
Program Memory	300 KB
Number of Signal Modules	32
Engineering with	STEP 7 Professional V13
Interface Type	Ethernet
Data Storage	Yes
Operating Temperature	0 to 60 °C
Dimensions	147 mm x 129 mm