6ES7516-3AP03-0AB0 Siemens SIMATIC S7-1500 CPU 1516-3 PN/DP
The Siemens 6ES7516-3AP03-0AB0 PLC provides 2 MB program memory, 7.5 MB data memory, and 6 ns bit performance for industrial automation.
The 6ES7516-3AP03-0AB0 Siemens SIMATIC S7-1500 CPU 1516-3 PN/DP belongs to Siemens automation systems, the Siemens programmable controller range, and the SIMATIC S7-1500 PLC family. It provides PROFINET IRT, PROFINET RT and PROFIBUS interfaces, requires a SIMATIC Memory Card, and operates from -30°C to 60°C.

| Brand/Manufacturer | Siemens |
| Product Type | Programmable Logic Controller |
| Product | 6ES7516-3AP03-0AB0 |
| Availability | InStock |
Technical Specifications of Siemens 6ES7516-3AP03-0AB0
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Product Description | SIMATIC S7-1500, CPU 1516-3 PN/DP, central processing unit with 2 MB work memory for program and 7.5 MB for data 1st interface: PROFINET IRT with 2-port switch, 2nd interface: PROFINET RT, 3rd interface: PROFIBUS, 6 ns bit performance, SIMATIC Memory Card required - - approvals and certificates according to entry 109817466 at support.industry.siemens.com to be considered! - - |
| Product family | CPU 1516-3 PN/DP |
| Product Lifecycle (PLM) | PM300:Active Product |
| Net Weight (kg) | 0,524 Kg |
| Packaging Dimension | 15,50 x 15,80 x 8,00 |
| Package size unit of measure | CM |
| Country of origin | Germany |
The Siemens 6ES7516-3AP03-0AB0 Siemens SIMATIC S7-1500 CPU 1516-3 PN/DP is a central processing unit for industrial automation systems. It provides 2 MB program memory, 7.5 MB data memory, 6 ns bit performance, and three integrated communication interfaces. The 6ES7516-3AP03-0AB0 belongs to the SIMATIC S7-1500 series and combines program execution, data processing, and industrial network communication within a PLC control architecture.
The CPU 1516-3 PN/DP can be used in conveyors, packaging machines, automated production equipment, and assembly systems requiring coordinated control and network communication. Its PROFINET IRT interface with integrated 2-port switch, separate PROFINET RT interface, and PROFIBUS interface support communication across different automation networks. The 6 ns bit operation time supports fast control logic execution, while the available program and data memory provides capacity for demanding automation applications.
The Siemens 6ES7516-3AP03-0AB0 provides defined processing, memory, storage, and communication capabilities within the SIMATIC S7-1500 architecture. The CPU requires a SIMATIC Memory Card and supports an operating temperature range from -30°C to 60°C. As a Siemens CPU 1516-3 PN/DP, it is suited to industrial control systems requiring consistent program execution, multiple network interfaces, and structured communication through PROFINET IRT, PROFINET RT, and PROFIBUS.

