The CPU with a large program and data memory in the S7-1500 controller product range for applications with high requirements regarding program scope and networking.
High processing speed for binary and floating-point arithmetic
For cross-industry automation tasks in series machines, special machines and plant construction
Used as central controller in production lines with central and distributed I/O
PROFINET IO IRT interface with 2-port switch
PROFINET IO Controller for operating distributed I/O on PROFINET.
PROFINET I-Device for connecting the CPU as an intelligent PROFINET device under a SIMATIC or non-Siemens PROFINET IO controller.
Additional PROFINET interface with separate IP address for network separation, for connecting further PROFINET IO RT devices, or for high-speed communication as an I-Device
PROFIBUS DP master interface
OPC UA Server (Data Access) as runtime option for the easy connection of SIMATIC S7-1500 to third-party devices/systems
Isochronous mode on PROFIBUS and PROFINET
Integrated motion control functionalities for controlling speed-controlled, positioning and synchronized axes (gearing and camming), support for external encoders, cams/cam tracks and probes
Integrated web server for diagnostics with the option of creating user-defined web pages
Note
SIMATIC Memory Card required for operation of the CPU.