The 6ES7515-2AM00-0AB0: This S7-1500 CPU is the one with DCP and full MRP redundancy manager capability — it can run the ring with up to 50 devices. It supports all five IEC languages (LAD, FBD, STL, SCL, GRAPH), integrated PROFINET IRT, and HTTP/HTTPS web server for diagnostics. Process image is 32 kbyte each for inputs and outputs, enough for a mid-size line. Hardware clock on board, backup time 6 weeks at 40 °C. No PROFIsafe — this is a standard controller, not a safety CPU. If your application requires fail-safe I/O, you need a separate safety CPU or a F-CPU. Integrated PID controllers — one for temperature (with optimization), one for valves. That saves a slot on a loop controller, handy for process skids.
Siemens 6ES7515-2AM00-0AB0 CPU, DCP IRT MRP PID
MPN6ES7515-2AM00-0AB0
Siemens SIMATIC S7-1500 CPU, order code 6ES7515-2AM00-0AB0, with DCP, FBD, IRT, MRP, PID temperature/valve control.
$3,200.40Ref. price · indicative, final on quote
Sourced new & surplus through independent channelsAuthenticity-screened · ESD-safe packingListing updated Aug 2026
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Execution time, bit operations (typ.) | 30 ns |
| Execution time, word operations (typ.) | 36 ns |
| Execution time, floating-point arithmetic (typ.) | 192 ns |
| Size, max. | 16 kbyte |
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Input data area | 32 kbyte; All inputs are in the process image |
| Output data area | 32 kbyte; All outputs are in the process image |
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Programming language: FBD | Yes |
| Programming language: LAD | Yes |
| Programming language: SCL | Yes |
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Rated value (DC) | 24 V |
| Current consumption (rated) | 0.8 A |
| Permissible range, lower limit (DC) | 19.2 V |
| Permissible range, upper limit (DC) | 28.8 V |
| Power loss (typ.) | 6.3 W |
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Width | 70 mm |
| Height | 147 mm |
| Depth | 129 mm |
| Weight (approx.) | 830 g |
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating temperature, min. (horizontal mounting) | 0 °C |
| Operating temperature, max. (horizontal mounting) | 60 °C; Display: 50 °C, at an operating temperature of typically 50 °C, the display is switched off |
Product details
Frequently asked questions
What is DCP on this CPU?
DCP stands for Dynamic Configuration Protocol, listed as 'Yes'. It allows automatic address assignment and device naming over PROFINET, useful for fast replacement without a PG.
What is FBD on this CPU?
FBD (Function Block Diagram) is supported as a programming language, along with LAD, STL, SCL, and GRAPH.
Can this CPU act as an MRP manager?
Yes — it supports MRP as both redundancy manager and client, with a maximum ring size of 50 devices.
MPN
6ES7515-2AM00-0AB0