Siemens 6ES7512-1DK01-0AB0 Industrial Automation Co.

Siemens 6ES7512-1DK01-0AB0

The Siemens 6ES7512-1DK01-0AB0 is a highly advanced CPU module in the S7-1500 series. CPU is integrated with a 1.8GHz processor, which is highly efficient. Due to its performance and flexibility, it is a highly demanded unit in complex industrial applications.

Technical Specifications and Performance:

The Siemens 6ES7512-1DK01-0AB0 CPU module operates at DC voltage ranging from 19.2 to 28.8, typically 24V. The unit only consumes a current of 0.6A with a typical power loss of 5.6 watts. Total inrush current of the unit is rated as 4.7A, provided power to backplane bus is 8.75Watt.

The CPU unit has an advanced processor with fast execution time. Execution of bit operation in 48 ns and a word operation in 58 ns. For fixed point arithmetic, 77 ns and for floating point arithmetic, 307 ns. It supports essential functionalities such as hot swapping, isochronous mode with PROFINET, and configuration control via dataset

The CPU unit’s ambient operational temperature when installed horizontally is -25 °C to 60 °C and -25 °C to 50 °C when installed vertically. Installation altitude above the sea level without any degradation in Performance is 5,000m. The module supports essential functionalities such as hot swapping, isochronous mode with PROFINET, and configuration control via dataset.

Memory and Data Handling:

The Siemens 6ES7512-1DK01-0AB0 CPU has integrated work memory of 200 Kbyte for the program and 1 Mbyte for data. The load memory slot is available for installing an external SIMATIC memory card with a 32Gbyte maximum. The module can handle up to 4,000 CPU blocks, including OB, FB, FC, DB, and UDTs, with data blocks (DB) sized up to 1 MB.

FB, FC, and OB each have sizes up to 200 Kbyte. The unit has a maximum of 2,048 S7 counters and a timer with an adjustable retentivity area. The IEC counter and timer depend on the main memory with adjustable retentivity. The module provides extensive retentive data areas, up to 128 KB.

Interfaces and Communication Protocols:

The Siemens 6ES7512-1DK01-0AB0 CPU is compatible with many systems due to flexibility in the communication interfaces. It has one PROFINET Interface, one PROFIBUS Interface via CM DP module, an Optical Interface via Bus Adapter, and RJ45 (Ethernet) with three ports.

Supported protocols for the seamless integration are IP, PROFINET IO Controller/Device, SIMATIC communication, Open IE communication, Web server, and Media redundancy. Other services by the PROFINET IO Controller are PG/OP communication, isochronous mode, IRT, and PROFI energy.

The unit can be integrated with 512 distributed I/O devices and supports OPC UA client and server functionalities. The unit has Diagnostic LEDs and a buffer for indication error and real-time status (run/stop, error, maintenance, power-led).

Frequently Asked Questions:

How much Siemens 6ES7512-1DK01-0AB0 CPU weighs?

The Siemens 6ES7512-1DK01-0AB0 is designed to have a light weight of 310g, and the dimensions are a Width of 100 mm, Height of 117 mm, and Depth of 75 mm.

What diagnostic features Siemens 6ES7512-1DK01-0AB0 has?

The Siemens 6ES7512-1DK01-0AB0 CPU has diagnostic LEDs and a Buffer to indicate any error and the unit’s current status.

How many Blocks Siemens 6ES7512-1DK01-0AB0 can handle?

The Siemens 6ES7512-1DK01-0AB0 module can handle up to 4,000 CPU blocks, including OB, FB, FC, DB, and UDTs, with data blocks (DB) sized up to 1 MB.

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