6ES7516-3AN02-0AB0 - Siemens SIMATIC S7-1500 PLC
The Siemens 6ES7516-3AN02-0AB0 PLC provides 1 MB program memory, 5 MB data memory, and 10 ns processing speed for demanding automation tasks.
The 6ES7516-3AN02-0AB0, a Siemens SIMATIC S7-1500 programmable logic controller identified as CPU 1516-3 PN/DP, belongs to Siemens industrial automation and the Siemens PLC range within the SIMATIC S7-1500 controller series. It features PROFINET IRT and RT interfaces, PROFIBUS DP, 24 V DC supply, and SIMATIC Memory Card support.

| Brand/Manufacturer | Siemens |
| Product Type | Programmable Logic Controller |
| Product | 6ES7516-3AN02-0AB0 |
| Availability | InStock |
Technical Specifications of Siemens 6ES7516-3AN02-0AB0
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Product Description | SIMATIC S7-1500, CPU 1516-3 PN/DP, central processing unit with 1 MB work memory for program and 5 MB for data, 1st interface: PROFINET IRT with 2-port switch, 2nd interface: PROFINET RT, 3rd interface: PROFIBUS, 10 ns bit performance, SIMATIC Memory Card required |
| Product family | CPU 1516-3 PN/DP |
| Product Lifecycle (PLM) | PM400:Phase Out Started |
| Net Weight (kg) | 0,612 Kg |
| Packaging Dimension | 15,60 x 16,20 x 8,30 |
| Package size unit of measure | CM |
| Country of origin | Germany |
The Siemens 6ES7516-3AN02-0AB0 Siemens SIMATIC S7-1500 programmable logic controller is the CPU 1516-3 PN/DP central processing unit for industrial automation. It provides 1 MB program memory, 5 MB data memory, 10 ns bit processing, and 24 V DC operation. The 6ES7516-3AN02-0AB0 belongs to the SIMATIC S7-1500 series and supports automation systems requiring fast processing and multiple industrial communication interfaces.
In industrial applications, the CPU 1516-3 PN/DP can manage conveyors, packaging equipment, assembly systems, and other automation processes requiring coordinated control and communication. Its PROFINET IRT, PROFINET RT, and PROFIBUS DP interfaces support communication across connected automation devices and distributed systems. The 10 ns bit operation time supports fast execution of control logic, while the available program and data memory provides capacity for demanding automation projects.
The Siemens 6ES7516-3AN02-0AB0 Siemens SIMATIC S7-1500 programmable logic controller combines processing capacity with multiple integrated network interfaces. Its PROFINET IRT interface, PROFINET RT interface, and PROFIBUS DP interface support different industrial network requirements. As a Siemens CPU 1516-3 PN/DP within the SIMATIC S7-1500 architecture, the 6ES7516-3AN02-0AB0 is suitable for industrial control systems requiring dependable program execution, data processing, and network communication.
