Siemens Simatic S7-1500 / ET 200MP - Technology Module TM NPU

System overview
4.8 Technology functions
Automation system
96 System Manual, 01/2023, A5E03461182-AK
4.8.7 Technology Module TM NPU
Technology Module TM NPU
Applications based on artificial intelligence can be implemented using the TM NPU
technology module. The technology module TM NPU is used in the S7-1500 automation
system / ET 200MP distributed I/O system.
The integrated AI processor (AI - Artificial Intelligence) enables the processing of large
amounts of data from connected sensors, as well as data from the user program of the CPU.
Connect the sensor technology via the integrated USB interface of the TM NPU, e.g.: Cameras
or microphones. For TM NPU with V1.0.0, use the USB camera from Intel, type RealSense
D435.
The supplied data is processed at high speed in the TM NPU over neural networks. The TM
NPU transmits the processing result via the backplane bus to the CP. The CPU then evaluates
the data in the user program.
Typical areas of application:
• Visual quality check in production plants
• Pick-and-place applications
• Image-guided robotic systems
Table 4- 7 Technology Module TM NPU
Short designation
TM NPU
Article number
6ES7556-1AA00-0AB0
Manual
Link
Interfaces Ethernet (1 port)
USB 3.1 (1 Port)
SD card slot
Interrupts/diagnostics/status information
Status display
Yes
Interrupts
No
Diagnostic functions
Yes
Product function
Artificial intelligence / Processing of neural networks
Yes
Benefits:
• Design of flexible and precise production processes
• Reduction of time required for configuration, programming and commissioning