Siemens Simatic S7-1500 CPU 1512C-1 PN User Manual page 16

Product overview
2.1 Applications of the S7-1500 CPUs
Performance segments of compact CPUs
The compact CPUs can be used for smaller to medium-sized applications and have an
integrated analog and digital on-board I/O as well as integrated technology functions. The
following table shows the differences in performance between the two compact CPUs.
Integrated analog inputs/outputs
Integrated digital inputs/outputs
High-speed counters
Frequency meter
Period duration measurement
Pulse width modulation (PWM output)
Pulse Train Output (PTO output)
Frequency output
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CPU 1511C-1 PN
5 inputs/2 outputs
16 inputs/16 outputs
6
6 (max. 100 kHz)
6 channels
Max. 4 (up to 100 kHz)
Max. 4 (up to 100 kHz)
Up to 100 kHz
CPU 1512C-1 PN
5 inputs/2 outputs
32 inputs/32 outputs
6
6 (max. 100 kHz)
6 channels
Max. 4 (up to 100 kHz)
Max. 4 (up to 100 kHz)
Up to 100 kHz
CPU 1512C-1 PN (6ES7512-1CK01-0AB0)
Manual, 12/2017, A5E40898741-AA