Product information
Overview
Applications
- Motion control: Supports Motion Control technology objects, including positioning axes and PID controllers.
- OPC UA data access: Supports OPC UA Client and OPC UA Server functions, including data access and method calls.
- Distributed I/O communication: Supports communication with distributed I/O through PROFINET, PROFIBUS and other listed interfaces.
Key Features
- Fail-safe CPU with work memory: CPU 1518F-4PN/DP provides 9 MB integrated work memory for programs and 60 MB for data. A SIMATIC Memory Card is required.
- PROFINET and PROFIBUS interfaces: The CPU has 3 PROFINET interfaces and 1 PROFIBUS interface. The 1st interface is PROFINET IRT with a 2-port switch; the 2nd is PROFINET RT; the 3rd provides PROFINET basic services.
- Processing performance: Bit operations have a typical processing time of 1 ns; word operations and fixed point arithmetic are 2 ns typical.
- Supply and protection: Rated supply voltage is 24 V DC, with a permissible range of 19.2 V to 28.8 V DC and reverse polarity protection.
- Engineering and diagnostics: STEP 7 TIA Portal is configurable/integrated from V19 with FW V3.1. The CPU has a 6.1 cm screen, 6 keys, a mode selector switch, and a diagnostic buffer with up to 3 200 entries.
- Safety and installation conditions: The highest achievable safety classifications are PLe according to ISO 13849-1 and SIL 3 according to IEC 61508. During operation, the ambient temperature is 0 °C to 60 °C for horizontal installation and 0 °C to 40 °C for vertical installation.
Technical Summary
| Product type | CPU 1518F-4PN/DP |
|---|---|
| Work memory | 9 MB for program; 60 MB for data |
| Interfaces | 3 PROFINET; 1 PROFIBUS |
| PROFINET ports | 2 at X1; 1 at X2; 1 at X3 |
| Bit performance | 1 ns typical |
| Supply voltage | 24 V DC rated; 19.2 V to 28.8 V DC permissible |
| SIMATIC Memory Card | Required; 1 slot; load memory max. 32 Gbyte |
| Firmware version | V3.1 |
| STEP 7 TIA Portal | Configurable/integrated from V19 with FW V3.1 |
| Safety classification | PLe according to ISO 13849-1; SIL 3 according to IEC 61508 |
| Product lifecycle | Announcement of product phase-out |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the exact product type of 6ES7518-4FP00-0AB0?
It is a SIMATIC S7-1500F CPU 1518F-4 PN/DP central processing unit.
What interfaces does this CPU provide?
It has 3 PROFINET interfaces and 1 PROFIBUS interface. The 1st PROFINET interface provides PROFINET IRT with a 2-port switch.
Is a memory card required?
Yes. A SIMATIC Memory Card is required, with 1 slot and load memory up to 32 Gbyte.
What supply voltage does the CPU use?
The rated supply voltage is 24 V DC, with a permissible range of 19.2 V to 28.8 V DC.
What should be included in a quotation request?
Please provide the required quantity, destination, and project-list context for verification and quotation.
