Siemens Simatic S7-1500 User manual

CPU 1515-2 PN
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SIMATIC
S7-1500
CPU 1515-2 PN
(6ES7515-2AM00-0AB0)
Manual
12/2014
A5E32332431-AB
Preface
Documentation guide
1
Product overview
2
Connecting up
3
Interrupts, error messages,
diagnostics and system
alarms
4
Technical specifications
5
Dimensional drawing
A

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Preface
Purpose of the documentation
This manual supplements the system manual of the S7-1500 automation system and the
function manuals. All cross-system functions are described in the system manual and in the
function manuals.
The information provided in this manual and the system manual allows you to commission
the CPU 1515-2 PN.
Conventions
STEP 7: In this documentation, "STEP 7" is used as a synonym for all versions of the
configuration and programming software "STEP 7 (TIA Portal)".
Also read the notes labeled as follows:
Note
A note contains important information on the product described in the documentation, on the
handling of the product or on the section of the documentation to which particular attention
should be paid.
Security information
Siemens provides products and solutions with industrial security functions that support the
secure operation of plants, solutions, machines, equipment and/or networks. They are
important components in a holistic industrial security concept. With this in mind, Siemens’
products and solutions undergo continuous development. Siemens recommends strongly
that you regularly check for product updates.
For the secure operation of Siemens products and solutions, it is necessary to take suitable
preventive action (e.g. cell protection concept) and integrate each component into a holistic,
state-of-the-art industrial security concept. Third-party products that may be in use should
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Table of contents
Preface ................................................................................................................................................... 4
1 Documentation guide .............................................................................................................................. 6
2 Product overview .................................................................................................................................... 8
2.1 Application ................................................................................................................................8
2.2 How it works............................................................................................................................10
2.3 Properties................................................................................................................................11
2.4 Operating and display elements .............................................................................................14
2.4.1 Front view of the module with closed front panel ...................................................................14
2.4.2 Front view of the module without front panel..........................................................................16
2.4.3 Rear view of the module .........................................................................................................17
2.5 Mode selector switch ..............................................................................................................17
2.6 Functions ................................................................................................................................18
2.6.1 PROFINET IO .........................................................................................................................18
2.6.2 PROFIenergy ..........................................................................................................................19
2.6.3 Memory reset ..........................................................................................................................19
2.6.4 Restoring the factory settings of the CPU...............................................................................21
3 Connecting up....................................................................................................................................... 24
4 Interrupts, error messages, diagnostics and system alarms................................................................... 28
4.1 Status and error display of the CPU .......................................................................................28
5 Technical specifications ........................................................................................................................ 31
A Dimensional drawing............................................................................................................................. 41

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Documentation guide
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The documentation for the SIMATIC S7-1500 automation system and the SIMATIC
ET 200MP distributed I/O system is arranged into three areas.
This arrangement enables you to access the specific content you require.
Basic information
System Manual and Getting Started describe in detail the configuration, installation, wiring
and commissioning of the SIMATIC S7-1500 and ET 200MP systems. The STEP 7 online
help supports you in the configuration and programming.
Device information
Product manuals contain a compact description of the module-specific information, such as
properties, terminal diagrams, characteristics and technical specifications.
General information
The function manuals contain detailed descriptions on general topics regarding the SIMATIC
S7-1500 and ET 200MP systems, e.g. diagnostics, communication, Motion Control, Web
server.
You can download the documentation free of charge from the Internet
(http://www.automation.siemens.com/mcms/industrial-automation-systems-
simatic/en/manual-overview/tech-doc-controllers/Pages/Default.aspx).
Changes and supplements to the manuals are documented in a Product Information.

Documentation guide
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Manual Collection S7-1500/ET 200MP
The Manual Collection contains the complete documentation on the SIMATIC S7-1500
automation system and the ET 200MP distributed I/O system gathered together in one file.
You can find the Manual Collection on the Internet
(http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/86140384).
My Documentation Manager
The My Documentation Manager is used to combine entire manuals or only parts of these to
your own manual.
You can export the manual as PDF file or in a format that can be edited later.
You can find the My Documentation Manager on the Internet
(http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/38715968).
Applications & Tools
Applications & Tools supports you with various tools and examples for solving your
automation tasks. Solutions are shown in interplay with multiple components in the system -
separated from the focus in individual products.
You can find Applications & Tools on the Internet
(http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/20208582).
CAx Download Manager
The CAx Download Manager is used to access the current product data for your CAx or CAe
systems.
You configure your own download package with a few clicks.
In doing so you can select:
●Product images, 2D dimension drawings, 3D models, internal circuit diagrams, EPLAN
macro files
●Manuals, characteristics, operating manuals, certificates
●Product master data
You can find the CAx Download Manager on the Internet
(http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/42455541).
TIA Selection Tool
With the TIA Selection Tool, you can select, configure and order devices for Totally
Integrated Automation (TIA).
This tool is the successor of the SIMATIC Selection Tool and combines the known
configurators for automation technology into one tool.
With the TIA Selection Tool, you can generate a complete order list from your product
selection or product configuration.
You can find the TIA Selection Tool on the Internet
(http://w3.siemens.com/mcms/topics/en/simatic/tia-selection-tool).

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Product overview
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2.1
Application
The CPUs of the SIMATIC S7-1500 controller family offer best possible performance
combined with excellent usability. With their integrated PROFINET/PROFIBUS interfaces,
the Web server and integrated functionalities, such as Motion Control, PID controller and
temperature controller, trace support, the CPUs are predestined for numerous applications in
automation engineering.
Performance segments
The CPUs can be used for smaller and mid-range applications, as well as for the high-end
area of machine and plant automation.
CPU
Performance segment
PROFIBUS
interfaces
PROFINET
interfaces
Work
memory
Processing time
for bit
operations
CPU 1511-1 PN Standard CPU for smaller to mid-range
applications
-- 1 1.15 MB 60 ns
CPU 1511F-1 PN Fail-safe CPU for smaller to mid-range
applications
-- 1 1.23 MB 60 ns
CPU 1513-1 PN Standard CPU for mid-range
applications
-- 1 1.8 MB 40 ns
CPU 1513F-1 PN Fail-safe CPU for mid-range
applications
-- 1 1.95 MB 40 ns
CPU 1515-2 PN Standard CPU for mid-range to large
applications
-- 2 3.5 MB 30 ns
CPU 1515F-2 PN Fail-safe CPU for mid-range to large
applications
-- 2 3.75 MB 30 ns
CPU 1516-3 PN/DP Standard CPU for high-end applica-
tions and communication tasks
1 2 6 MB 10 ns
CPU 1516F-3 PN/DP Fail-safe CPU for high-end applications
and communication tasks
1 2 6.5 MB 10 ns
CPU 1517-3 PN/DP Standard CPU for demanding
applications and communication tasks
1 2 10 MB 2 ns
CPU 1517F-3 PN/DP Fail-safe CPU for demanding
applications and communication tasks
1 2 11 MB 2 ns
CPU 1518-4 PN/DP Standard CPU for high-performance
applications, demanding communica-
tion tasks and very short reaction times
1 3 24 MB 1 ns
CPU 1518F-4 PN/DP Fail-safe CPU for high-performance
applications, demanding communica-
tion tasks and very short reaction times
1 3 26 MB 1 ns

Product overview
2.1 Application
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Integrated technology functions
The CPUs of the SIMATIC S7-1500 family support Motion Control functions. STEP 7 offers
PLCopen standardized blocks for configuring and connecting a drive to the CPU. Motion
Control supports speed, positioning and synchronous axes, as well as external encoders.
For effective commissioning, diagnostics and fast optimization of drives and controls, the
SIMATIC S7-1500 controller family offers extensive trace functions for all CPU tags.
In addition to drive integration, the SIMATIC S7-1500 has extensive control functionalities,
such as easy-to-configure blocks for automatic optimization of the controller parameters for
optimized control quality.
Technology modules also implement functions such as high-speed counting, position
detection and measuring functions for 24 V signals up to 200 kHz.
Due to the integrated technology function, the CPUs are suitable, for example, for pumps,
fans, mixers, conveyor belts, lifting platforms, gate control systems, building management
systems, synchronized axes, cross cutters, etc.
Security Integrated
The CPUs are aimed at users that require the maximum possible plant security.
In combination with STEP 7, each CPU offers password-based know-how protection against
unauthorized reading or modifying of the program blocks.
The copy protection provides high-performance protection against unauthorized reproduction
of program blocks. The copy protection can be used to link individual blocks on the SIMATIC
memory card with their serial numbers. The block can only be executed if the configured
memory card is inserted in the CPU.
In addition, four different authorization levels in the CPUs can be used to assign different
access right to various user groups.
Improved manipulation protection allows the CPUs to detect changed or unauthorized
transfers of the engineering data.
Safety Integrated
The fail-safe CPUs are aimed at users that want to implement demanding standard and
fail-safe applications in both a centralized and a distributed manner.
These fail-safe CPUs allow the processing of standard and safety programs on a single
CPU. This allows fail-safe data to be evaluated in the standard user program. This
integration thus provides the system advantages and the extensive functionality of SIMATIC
also for fail-safe applications.
The fail-safe CPUs are certified for use in safety mode up to:
●Safety class (Safety Integrity Level) SIL 3 according to IEC 61508:2010
●Performance Level (PL) e and Category 4 according to ISO 13849-1:2006 or according to
EN ISO 13849-1:2008
Additional password protection for F-configuration and F-program is set up for IT security.

Product overview
2.2 How it works
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Design and handling
The design and handling of the CPUs is very straightforward and offers the greatest possible
user friendliness. All CPUs have a display. The display provides information on order
numbers, firmware version and serial numbers of all connected modules. The IP address of
the CPU and other network settings can be set directly on site, without a programming
device. The display shows occurring errors messages directly as plain text multi-lingual
messages and helps you to reduce downtimes.
System diagnostics
Integrated system diagnostics is activated by default for the CPUs. The different diagnostic
types are configured instead of programmed. System diagnostics information is shown
uniformly and in plain text on the display of the CPU, in STEP 7, on the HMI and on the Web
server, even for alarms related to drives. This information is available in RUN mode, but also
in STOP mode of the CPU. An automatic update of the diagnostics information is performed
when you configure new hardware components.
2.2
How it works
The CPU contains the operating system and executes the user program. The user program
is located on the SIMATIC memory card and is processed in the work memory of the CPU.
The PROFINET interfaces on the CPU allow simultaneous communication with PROFINET
devices, PROFINET controllers, HMI devices, programming devices, other controllers and
other systems. CPU 1515-2 PN supports operation as an IO controller and I-device.
IO controller
As an IO controller, CPU 1515-2 PN sends and receives data and signals from the
connected IO devices within a PROFINET IO system. You can operate the CPU with a
maximum of 256 IO devices, of which a maximum of 64 may be IRT (Isochronous Realtime)
devices.
I-device
In the "I-device" (intelligent IO device) function, CPU 1515-2 PN not only controls its own
central modules, but also acts as an I-device, exchanging data with a higher-level IO
controller. CPU 1515-2 PN thus fulfills the role of an intelligent pre-processing unit for
sub-processes.