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

CPU 1512C-1 PN (6ES7512-1CK01-0AB0)
6 Manual, 12/2017, A5E40898741-AA
Table of contents
Preface ................................................................................................................................................... 4
1 Documentation guide .............................................................................................................................. 9
2 Product overview .................................................................................................................................. 13
2.1 Applications of the S7-1500 CPUs......................................................................................... 13
2.2 Hardware properties and firmware functions ......................................................................... 20
2.2.1 Hardware properties of the CPU part .................................................................................... 21
2.2.2 Firmware functions of the CPU part ....................................................................................... 23
2.2.3 Hardware properties of the analog on-board I/O module ...................................................... 27
2.2.4 Firmware functions of the analog on-board I/O module......................................................... 30
2.2.5 Hardware properties of the digital on-board I/O module ........................................................ 31
2.2.6 Firmware functions of the digital on-board I/O module .......................................................... 34
2.3 Operator controls and display elements ................................................................................ 36
2.3.1 Front view with closed front panel.......................................................................................... 36
2.3.2 Front view of the CPU without front panel and view from below ........................................... 38
2.3.3 Rear view ............................................................................................................................... 40
2.4 Operating mode buttons ........................................................................................................ 41
3 Technology functions ............................................................................................................................ 42
3.1 High-speed counters .............................................................................................................. 42
3.1.1 Functions ................................................................................................................................ 43
3.1.1.1 Counting ................................................................................................................................. 43
3.1.1.2 Measuring .............................................................................................................................. 44
3.1.1.3 Position detection for motion control ...................................................................................... 45
3.1.1.4 Additional functions ................................................................................................................ 46
3.1.2 Configuring the high-speed counters ..................................................................................... 47
3.1.2.1 General .................................................................................................................................. 47
3.1.2.2 Assignment of the control interface of the high-speed counters ............................................ 47
3.1.2.3 Assignment of the feedback interface of the high-speed counters ........................................ 50
3.2 Pulse generators .................................................................................................................... 51
3.2.1 Operating modes.................................................................................................................... 51
3.2.1.1 Operating mode: Pulse-width modulation (PWM) .................................................................. 51
3.2.1.2 Operating mode: Frequency output ....................................................................................... 58
3.2.1.3 Operating mode: PTO ............................................................................................................ 62
3.2.2 Functions ................................................................................................................................ 67
3.2.2.1 Function: High-speed output .................................................................................................. 67
3.2.2.2 Function: Direct control of the pulse output (DQA) ................................................................ 68
3.2.3 Configuring the PWM and frequency output modes .............................................................. 69
3.2.3.1 Assignment of the control interface........................................................................................ 69
3.2.3.2 Handling the SLOT parameter (control interface) .................................................................. 71
3.2.3.3 Assignment of the feedback interface .................................................................................... 75

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