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Combining controller execution with integrated digital, analog and motion I/O, Siemens 6ES7512-1CK01-0AB0 serves as the SIMATIC S7-1500 CPU 1512C-1 PN compact CPU.
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Technical specifications for 6ES7512-1CK01-0AB0

  • Manufacturer:
    Siemens
  • Part Number:
    6ES7512-1CK01-0AB0
  • Product Family:
    Siemens Simatic S7-1500
  • Product Type:
    Compact CPU
  • Stock:
    1
  • CPU Designation:
    CPU 1512C-1 PN
  • Program Work Memory:
    250 KB
  • Data Work Memory:
    1 MB
  • Digital Inputs:
    32
  • Digital Outputs:
    32
  • Analog Inputs:
    5
  • Analog Outputs:
    2
  • High-Speed Counters:
    6
  • PTO/PWM/Frequency Outputs:
    4
  • PROFINET Interface:
    IRT with integrated 2-port switch
  • Bit Execution Time:
    48 ns
  • Memory Card:
    SIMATIC Memory Card required
  • Weight:
    3.419 lbs (1.551 kg)
  • Estimated shipping dimensions:
    23.8x18.9x17cm
  • Tariff Code:
    85371091
  • Country of origin:
    Germany
  • Place of shipment:
    Xiamen,Fujian,China
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Overview Manuals I/O Structure PROFINET Path Motion Signals Memory & Setup

Features:

  • Onboard digital, analog and technology channels place core machine I/O beside the controller.
  • The PROFINET IRT interface includes two switched ports for line or ring-oriented network wiring.
  • Separate program and data work-memory areas support the CPU 1512C-1 PN execution model.
The compact assembly reduces the number of separate signal modules required for a mixed-I/O control station.

Process values, discrete states and pulse trains enter dedicated onboard circuits before the CPU program uses them.

Front-connector push-in terminals provide the field-wiring boundary, while the memory card carries the configured project.

The Siemens 6ES7512-1CK01-0AB0 SIMATIC S7-1500 CPU 1512C-1 PN Compact CPU may still be available for purchase and support from Apter Power beyond End-Of-Life (EOL) by the manufacturer (OEM).
Siemens 6ES7512-1CK01-0AB0 CPU 1512C-1 PN Compact CPU Manuals,Datasheets,Link Important Notice: Other accessories, manuals, cables, calibration data, software, etc. are not included with this equipment unless listed in the above stock item description. All prices are shown in USD.

How the onboard channels are organized

  • Discrete Layer: Thirty-two inputs read binary field states and thirty-two outputs switch assigned control loads.
  • Analog Layer: Five input paths acquire process values while two output paths return analog commands.
  • Technology Channels: Six counters handle pulse acquisition independently of ordinary discrete scanning.
  • Field Boundary: Push-in front connectors separate the installed wiring from the replaceable CPU assembly.

Controller network path

  • IRT Controller: The integrated interface schedules real-time PROFINET I/O traffic for the configured station.
  • Port Pair: Two switched RJ45 ports continue the Ethernet path without an external switch at the CPU.
  • Device Exchange: Cyclic network data enters the controller image before the user program evaluates it.
  • Project Assignment: Device names, addresses and update behavior belong to the loaded TIA Portal configuration.

Pulse and position signal handling

  • Counter Inputs: The high-speed channels capture fast edges without depending on the ordinary input update path.
  • PTO Mode: Assigned outputs can deliver pulse-and-direction trains to suitable motion equipment.
  • PWM Mode: Pulse-width modulation changes duty cycle while keeping the output under the configured technology function.
  • Frequency Mode: The same output resources can generate a defined frequency when that operating mode is selected.

Project storage and commissioning boundary

  • Program Area: Control code uses the dedicated program work-memory allocation.
  • Data Area: Runtime values occupy a separate work-memory space rather than sharing the program allocation.
  • Load Medium: A SIMATIC Memory Card is required to store and load the configured project.
  • Engineering Match: Hardware and firmware selection in TIA Portal must match the installed CPU version.
Description
Siemens 6ES7512-1CK01-0AB0 is the SIMATIC S7-1500 CPU 1512C-1 PN compact CPU, combining program execution with onboard digital, analog and high-speed technology I/O in one central assembly.

Its 32 digital inputs and 32 digital outputs handle machine-state and actuator signals, while five analog inputs and two analog outputs bring process values into the same controller without separate signal modules.

Six high-speed counters receive rapid pulse trains, and four outputs can be assigned to PTO, PWM or frequency functions so motion-related signals remain tied to the CPU scan and configuration.

The integrated PROFINET IRT interface uses a two-port switch for controller communication. Program and data work memory are separated, and operation requires a SIMATIC Memory Card for the configured project.
Alternative Names
6ES75121CK010AB0 6ES7 512-1CK01-0AB0 6ES7 512 1CK01 0AB0 Siemens 6ES7512-1CK01-0AB0 CPU 1512C-1 PN SIMATIC S7-1500 6ES7512-1CK01-0AB0 6ES7512-1CK01-0AB0 Compact CPU 6ES7512-ICK01-0AB0
Technical notes
Siemens 6ES7512-1CK01-0AB0 integrates CPU processing, mixed I/O, high-speed counters and a PROFINET IRT two-port interface. A SIMATIC Memory Card is required.
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FAQS

The following is a list of questions commonly asked by our customers. Please contact us if you have a question about our process that is not answered below.
Why can 6ES7512-1CK01-0AB0 replace several separate I/O modules in a compact station?
Because 6ES7512-1CK01-0AB0 combines 32 digital inputs, 32 digital outputs, five analog inputs, two analog outputs and technology channels with the CPU.
What must be available before downloading a project to 6ES7512-1CK01-0AB0?
A SIMATIC Memory Card and a TIA Portal hardware configuration matching 6ES7512-1CK01-0AB0 are required for project storage and commissioning.
How should the two PROFINET ports on 6ES7512-1CK01-0AB0 be treated during network planning?
The two ports of 6ES7512-1CK01-0AB0 belong to one integrated IRT interface and switched network path, not two independent controllers.
Which onboard resources of 6ES7512-1CK01-0AB0 handle fast pulse applications?
Six high-speed counters receive pulse signals on 6ES7512-1CK01-0AB0, while four high-speed outputs can run PTO, PWM or frequency functions.
Can analog process values connect directly to 6ES7512-1CK01-0AB0?
Yes. 6ES7512-1CK01-0AB0 provides five onboard analog inputs and two onboard analog outputs, subject to the configured channel ranges.
Before transferring field wiring, how should another 6ES7512-1CK01-0AB0 be checked?
Confirm the push-in front-connector assignments, channel configuration and stored project before transferring the field wiring to 6ES7512-1CK01-0AB0.