The CPU 1512C-1 PN features:

• A powerful processor:
  The CPU achieves command execution times as low as 60 ns per binary instruction.
• A large work memory:
  250 KB for program, 1 MB for data.
• Integrated inputs/outputs;
  32 digital inputs and 32 digital outputs as well as 5 analog inputs and 2 analog outputs for current/voltage signals and an additional input for measuring temperature on the CPU.
• SIMATIC Memory Cards as load memory:
  permit additional functions such as datalog and archives
• Flexible expansion capability:
  single-tier configuration with max. 32 modules (CPU + 31 modules)
• Display with functions for:
  • Displaying overview information such as IP address of the integrated interface, station name, plant designation, location identifier, etc.
  • Display and acknowledgment of diagnostic and user messages
  • Display of module information
  • Display of a user-definable logo
  • Showing display settings
  • Setting IP addresses
  • Setting the date and time
  • Selecting the operating mode
  • Resetting the CPU to factory settings
  • Backup and restoring of the project
  • Disabling/enabling the display
  • Enabling protection levels
• PROFINET IO IRT interface:
  For connecting distributed I/O via PROFINET