Product Overview
Technical Summary
| Product type designation | CPU 1518-4 PN/DP |
|---|---|
| Work memory for program | 6 Mbyte |
| Work memory for data | 60 Mbyte |
| Firmware version | V2.9 |
| PROFINET interfaces | 3 |
| PROFIBUS interfaces | 1 |
| PROFINET IO Devices, max. | 512; in total, up to 1 000 distributed I/O devices can be connected via AS-i, PROFIBUS or PROFINET |
| Supply voltage, rated value (DC) | 24 V |
| SIMATIC memory card required | Yes |
| Product lifecycle | Announcement of product phase-out |
Key Features
- CPU 1518-4 PN/DP: SIMATIC S7-1500 central processing unit with 1 ns bit performance.
- Work memory: 6 MB integrated work memory for the program and 60 MB for data.
- Communication interfaces: 1st interface: PROFINET IRT with 2-port switch; 2nd interface: PROFINET RT; 3rd interface: Ethernet; 4th interface: PROFIBUS.
- Power supply: Rated supply voltage: 24 V DC; permissible range: 19.2 V to 28.8 V DC; reverse polarity protection: Yes.
- Engineering and firmware: Firmware version: V2.9. STEP 7 TIA Portal is configurable/integrated from V17 with FW V2.9 or V13 with FW V1.5 or higher.
- Memory card requirement: 1 SIMATIC memory card slot is provided, and a SIMATIC Memory Card is required.
Frequently Asked Questions
What product does Siemens order number 6ES7518-4AP00-0AB0 identify?
It identifies the SIMATIC S7-1500 CPU 1518-4 PN/DP central processing unit.
Which specifications distinguish this exact CPU variant?
The supplied variant has 6 MB program work memory, 60 MB data work memory, 3 PROFINET interfaces, 1 PROFIBUS interface and 1 ns bit performance.
Which interfaces should be checked against the nameplate or order code?
Check the 1st PROFINET IRT interface with 2-port switch, 2nd PROFINET RT interface, 3rd Ethernet interface and 4th PROFIBUS interface.
Is a memory card included with the CPU?
A SIMATIC Memory Card is required; the supplied source does not state that one is included.
What details are needed for a quotation?
Provide the complete order number, required quantity and destination.
