Product information
Overview
Key Features
- Central processing unit: CPU 1517-3 PN/DP with 2 ns typical bit-operation processing time.
- Work memory: Integrated work memory: 2 Mbyte for the program and 8 Mbyte for data; SIMATIC Memory Card required.
- PROFINET interfaces: 2 PROFINET interfaces; the 1st interface provides PROFINET IRT with a 2-port integrated switch, and the 2nd provides PROFINET RT.
- PROFIBUS interface: 1 integrated PROFIBUS interface with PROFIBUS DP master capability, up to 48 connections, and up to 125 DP devices.
- Supply and protection: Rated supply voltage: 24 V DC; permissible range: 19.2 V to 28.8 V DC. Reverse polarity protection is provided.
- Firmware and engineering: Firmware version V3.1, firmware update possible, and engineering with STEP 7 TIA Portal configurable/integrated from V19 for FW V3.1.
Technical Summary
| Product type | CPU 1517-3 PN/DP |
|---|---|
| Program work memory | 2 Mbyte |
| Data work memory | 8 Mbyte |
| PROFINET interfaces | 2; 1st interface PROFINET IRT with 2-port switch, 2nd interface PROFINET RT |
| PROFIBUS interfaces | 1; PROFIBUS DP master |
| Bit-operation processing time, typ. | 2 ns |
| Rated supply voltage | 24 V DC |
| Permissible supply voltage | 19.2 V to 28.8 V DC |
| SIMATIC Memory Card | Required; 1 slot |
| Firmware version | V3.1 |
| Product lifecycle | Announcement of product phase-out |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the exact product type of Siemens 6ES7517-3AP00-0AB0?
It is a SIMATIC S7-1500 CPU 1517-3 PN/DP central processing unit.
Which interfaces does this CPU provide?
It has 2 PROFINET interfaces and 1 PROFIBUS interface. The 1st PROFINET interface supports PROFINET IRT with a 2-port switch; the 2nd supports PROFINET RT.
What supply voltage does the CPU require?
The rated supply voltage is 24 V DC, with a permissible range of 19.2 V to 28.8 V DC.
Is a memory card required?
Yes. A SIMATIC Memory Card is required, and the CPU has 1 memory-card slot.
