Siemens SIMATIC S7-1500introduce

SIMATIC S7-1500- may be one of the fastest controllers worldwide.

The SIMATIC S7-1500 features a high-speed backplane bus, PROFINET performance, and extremely short response time. The CPU command processing time can reach 1 ns, achieving high productivity and product quality in the production process.

Therefore, the PROFINET interface with deterministic time characteristics provides repeatability and accuracy within a time range of μ s.

The SIMATIC S7-1500 features a modular design and expandable functionality.

Different central processing units (CPU types) can be used to meet various performance level requirements. It provides various input and output signal modules, process modules for performing special process functions such as counting, and centralized and decentralized communication modules, which can serve as interfaces for connecting with machine equipment. The protection level of SIMATIC S7-1500 is IP20, suitable for installation in control cabinets.

Introduction to S7-1500 module

The Siemens SIMATIC S7-1500 PLC programmable controller can be roughly classified into five modules, namely:

Central processing unit, communication module, entry-level kit, signal module, process module

1. Central processing unit

The central processing unit (CPU) is the heart of the SIMATIC S7-1500. These processing units execute user programs and network the controller with other automation components.

2. Communication module

The communication module enhances the communication capability of SIMATIC S7-1500 through additional functions or interfaces.

3. Entry-level kit

The SIMATIC S7-1500 entry-level kit with a compact CPU or T-CPU provides everything you need for an easy start. Quickly start using and execute high-speed control!

4. Signal module

The signal module or I/O module forms the interface between the controller and the process. They can be used in both centralized and decentralized configurations.

5. Process module

The process module (TM) provides hardware level signal preprocessing for high-speed counting, measurement, and position recording of various encoders.

The ultimate tool for Siemens S7-1500 automation

Usability:

SIMATIC S7-1500 is a controller from TIA and a milestone in the field of automation

powerful:

Outstanding system performance, capable of achieving response time and quality control

Technology integration ensures perfect drive integration through motion control functions and PROFIdrive, ensuring comprehensive integration of information security and safeguarding your investment

Efficient:

Innovative design and simple operation can achieve extremely simple operation, debugging, and safe operation. The integrated system diagnosis makes the equipment status completely transparent and can automatically generate and uniformly display the equipment status.

The SIMATIC S7-1500 series PLC is a high-end PLC product launched by Siemens, which will gradually replace the S7-300 or 400 series PLCs currently on the market.

The S7-1500 compact CPU integrates IO input modules (DI/DO, AI/AO), eliminating the hassle of reconnecting expansion modules, making it particularly suitable for space demanding applications; Of course, if needed, compact CPUs can also be expanded with 25mm and 35mm expansion modules.

The S7-1500 compact CPU module includes CPU1511C-1PN and CPU1512C-1PN, with the letter "C" in the name representing the abbreviation for "Compact";

The maximum number of IO modules supported by CPU1511C-1 PN is 1024, and the maximum number of distributed IO stations is 256;

The appearance of CPU15111C-1 PN is shown in the following figure:

Siemens S7-1500 CPU1511C-1 PN appearance diagram

CPU1512C-1PN is similar to CPU1511C-1PN, with the following differences:

CPU1512C-1PN integrates 32 digital inputs and 32 digital outputs;

The program I for CPU1512C-1 PN has a memory size of 250KB

The bit operation speed of CPU1512C-1 PN is 48ns (nanoseconds); The word processing speed is 58ns; the floating-point processing speed is 307ns;

The maximum number of communication modules (CP/CM) that CPU1512C-1PN can expand is 6;

The maximum number of I0 modules supported by CPU1512C-1PN is 2048; .

The maximum number of distributed IO stations supported by CPU1512C-1 PN is 512;

The appearance of CPU1512C-1 PN is shown in the following figure:

Siemens SIMATIC S7-1500 CPU1512C-1 PN appearance diagram