Siemens S7-1500F CPU 1517F-3 PN/DP, 3MB + 8MB memory Part number 6ES7517-3FP00-0AB0

Product Overview

The Siemens 6ES7517-3FP00-0AB0 is a central processing unit (CPU) from the SIMATIC S7-1500F series — model CPU 1517F-3 PN/DP. It serves as the core controller for automated systems, providing fast logic execution, integrated communication interfaces (PROFINET and PROFIBUS) and ample memory for program and data storage. The unit is suitable for complex control tasks, safety-related automation and industrial process control systems requiring high reliability and performance.

Key Features

• SIMATIC S7-1500F, CPU 1517F-3 PN/DP — fail-safe / performance PLC CPU
• Program memory: 3 MB; Data memory: 8 MB — supports larger and complex automation programs
• High-speed operation: bit processing time ≈ 2 ns — enabling fast and deterministic control logic
• Interfaces: PROFINET IRT (with 2-port switch), PROFINET RT, and PROFIBUS — flexible network connectivity
• Supports standard and safety-related control tasks (as part of S7-1500F family)
• Integrated display and operator interface (front panel) — for diagnostics and local control
• Compact design suitable for DIN-rail or panel mounting in control cabinets
• Requires SIMATIC Memory Card for program/load storage — compatible with S7-1500 series memory cards

Technical Specifications

• Article Number: 6ES7517-3FP00-0AB0
• Product Type: Central Processing Unit (CPU 1517F-3 PN/DP, SIMATIC S7-1500F)
• Program Memory: 3 MB
• Data Memory: 8 MB
• Bit Processing Time: approx. 2 nanoseconds
• Communication Interfaces:
  • PROFINET IRT (2-port switch)
  • PROFINET RT
  • PROFIBUS DP
• Supply Voltage: 24 V DC (permissible range typical for S7-1500 CPUs)
• Operating Temperature Range: 0 °C to +60 °C (typical industrial environment)
• Memory Card Required: Yes — for program storage and backup
• Display / Front Panel: Integrated display and control/diagnostic interface
• Mounting Dimensions (approx.): Standard S7-1500 CPU housing for DIN-rail / cabinet mounting

Compliance & Standards

• Part of Siemens SIMATIC S7-1500 automation system platform
• Meets industrial control and safety standards for PLCs and fail-safe control systems
• Compatible with S7-1500 series I/O modules, communication modules, and memory cards for flexibility and scalability

Applications

The 6ES7517-3FP00-0AB0 is ideal for use in automation systems requiring robust, fast, and scalable control — including manufacturing plants, processing lines, safety-critical applications, motion control systems, building automation, and infrastructure control. It supports complex logic, high-speed I/O processing, networked communication via PROFINET or PROFIBUS, and safe operation as part of fail-safe system installations with the S7-1500F family.