SIMATIC S7-1200F, CPU 1215 FC, compact CPU, DC/DC/DC, 2 PROFINET ports, onboard I/O: 14 DI 24 V DC; 10 DO 24 V DC; 0.5A; 2 AI 0-10 V DC, 2 AO 0-20 mA DC, Power supply: DC 20.4-28.8V DC, Program/data memory 150 KB
Description of the visual: A photograph of a Siemens SIMATIC S7-1200F CPU module. The module is a compact industrial automation controller with a grey casing, featuring multiple slots for expansion modules, front-facing connectors, status LEDs, and branding.
General information
| Product type designation | CPU 1215FC DC/DC/DC |
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| Firmware version | V4.2 |
| Engineering with | STEP 7 V14 or higher |
Supply voltage
| Rated value (DC) | 24 V DC |
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| Permissible range, lower limit (DC) | 20.4 V |
| Permissible range, upper limit (DC) | 28.8 V |
| Reverse polarity protection | Yes |
Load voltage L+
| Rated value (DC) | 24 V |
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| Permissible range, lower limit (DC) | 20.4 V |
| Permissible range, upper limit (DC) | 28.8 V |
Input current
| Current consumption (rated value) | 500 mA; CPU only |
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| Current consumption, max. | 1 500 mA; CPU with all expansion modules |
Inrush current
| Inrush current, max. | 12 A; at 28.8 V DC |
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| I²t | 0.5 A²s |
Output current
| For backplane bus (5 V DC), max. | 1 600 mA; Max. 5 V DC for SM and CM |
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Encoder supply
| 24 V encoder supply | L+ minus 4 V DC min. |
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Power loss
| Power loss, typ. | 12 W |
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Memory
| Work memory |
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| Load memory |
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| Backup |
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CPU processing times
| For bit operations, typ. | 0.08 μs; / instruction |
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| For word operations, typ. | 1.7 μs; / instruction |
| For floating point arithmetic, typ. | 2.3 μs; / instruction |
CPU-blocks
| Number of blocks (total) | DBs, FCs, FBs, counters and timers. The maximum number of addressable blocks ranges from 1 to 65535. There is no restriction, the entire working memory can be used. |
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OB
| Number, max. | Limited only by RAM for code |
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Data areas and their retentivity
| Retentive data area (incl. timers, counters, flags), max. | 10 kbyte |
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| Flag |
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| Local data |
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Address area
| Process image |
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Hardware configuration
| Number of modules per system, max. | 3 comm. modules, 1 signal board, 8 signal modules |
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Time of day
| Clock | |
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| • Hardware clock (real-time) | Yes |
| • Backup time | 480 h; Typical |
| • Deviation per day, max. | 60 s/month at 25 °C |
Digital inputs
| Number of digital inputs | 14; Integrated |
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| Of which inputs usable for technological functions | 6; HSC (High Speed Counting) |
| Source/sink input | Yes |
| Number of simultaneously controllable inputs | 14 |
| All mounting positions | |
| Up to 40 °C, max. |
Input voltage
| Rated value (DC) | 24 V |
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| For signal "0" | 5 V DC at 1 mA |
| For signal "1" | 15 V DC at 2.5 mA |
Input delay (for rated value of input voltage)
| For standard inputs | |
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| • Parameterizable | Yes; 0.2 ms, 0.4 ms, 0.8 ms, 1.6 ms, 3.2 ms, 6.4 ms and 12.8 ms, selectable in groups of four |
| • At "0" to "1", min. | 0.2 ms |
| • At "0" to "1", max. | 12.8 ms |
| For interrupt inputs | |
| • Parameterizable | Yes |
| For technological functions | |
| • Parameterizable | Single phase: 3 @ 100 kHz & 3 @ 30 kHz, differential: 3 @ 80 kHz & 3 @ 30 kHz |
Cable length
| Shielded, max. | 500 m; 50 m for technological functions |
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| Unshielded, max. | 300 m; for technological functions: No |
Digital outputs
| Number of digital outputs | 10 |
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| Of which high-speed outputs | 4; 100 kHz Pulse Train Output |
| Limitation of inductive shutdown voltage to | L+ (-48 V) |
| Switching capacity of the outputs | |
| • With resistive load, max. | 0.5 A |
| • On lamp load, max. | 5 W |
Output voltage
| For signal "0", max. | 0.1 V; with 10 kOhm load |
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| For signal "1", min. | 20 V |
Output current
| For signal "1" rated value | 0.5 A |
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| For signal "0" residual current, max. | 0.1 mA |
Output delay with resistive load
| "0" to "1", max. | 1 μs |
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| "1" to "0", max. | 5 μs |
Switching frequency
| Of the pulse outputs, with resistive load, max. | 100 kHz |
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Relay outputs
| Number of relay outputs | 0 |
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Cable length
| Shielded, max. | 500 m |
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| Unshielded, max. | 150 m |
Analog inputs
| Number of analog inputs | 2 |
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| Input ranges | |
| • Voltage | Yes |
| Input ranges (rated values), voltages | 0 to +10 V |
| • Input resistance (0 to 10 V) | ≥100k ohms |
Cable length
| Shielded, max. | 100 m; twisted and shielded |
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Analog outputs
| Number of analog outputs | 2 |
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| Output ranges, current | |
| • 0 to 20 mA | Yes |
Analog value generation for the inputs
| Integration and conversion time/resolution per channel | |
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| • Resolution with overrange (bit including sign), max. | 10 bit |
| • Integration time, parameterizable | Yes |
| • Conversion time (per channel) | 625 μs |
Analog value generation for the outputs
| Integration and conversion time/resolution per channel | |
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| • Resolution with overrange (bit including sign), max. | 10 bit |
Encoder
| Connectable encoders | |
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| • 2-wire sensor | Yes |
1. Interface
| Interface type | PROFINET |
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| Isolated | Yes |
| Automatic detection of transmission rate | Yes |
| Autonegotiation | Yes |
| Autocrossing | Yes |
Interface types
| • RJ 45 (Ethernet) | |
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| • Number of ports | 2 |
| • Integrated switch | Yes |
Protocols
| • PROFINET IO Controller | Yes |
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| • PROFINET IO Device | Yes |
| • SIMATIC communication | Yes |
| • Open IE communication | Yes |
| • Web server | Yes |
| • Media redundancy | Yes; as MRP client |
PROFINET IO Controller
| Transmission rate, max. | 100 Mbit/s |
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Services
| • PG/OP communication | Yes |
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| • Isochronous mode | No |
| • IRT | No |
| • MRP | Yes; as MRP client |
| • MRPD | No |
| • PROFIenergy | No |
| • Prioritized startup | Yes |
| Number of IO devices with prioritized startup, max. | 16 |
| Number of connectable IO Devices, max. | 16 |
| Number of connectable IO Devices for RT, max. | 16 |
| Of which in line, max. | 16 |
| Activation/deactivation of IO Devices | Yes |
| Number of IO Devices that can be simultaneously activated/deactivated, max. | 8 |
| Updating time | The minimum value of the update time also depends on the communication component set for PROFINET IO, on the number of IO devices and the quantity of configured user data. |
PROFINET IO Device
Services
| • PG/OP communication | Yes |
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| • Isochronous mode | No |
| • IRT | No |
| • MRP | Yes; as MRP client |
| • MRPD | No |
| • PROFIenergy | Yes |
| • Shared device | Yes |
| Number of IO Controllers with shared device, max. | 2 |
Protocols
| Supports protocol for PROFINET IO | Yes |
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| PROFIBUS | Yes; CM 1243-5 (master) or CM 1242-5 (slave) required |
| AS-Interface | Yes; CM 1243-2 required |
Protocols (Ethernet)
| • TCP/IP | Yes |
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| • DHCP | No |
| • SNMP | Yes |
| • DCP | Yes |
| • LLDP | Yes |
SIMATIC communication
| S7 routing | Yes |
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Open IE communication
| • TCP/IP | Yes |
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| Data length, max. | 8 kbyte |
| • ISO-on-TCP (RFC1006) | Yes |
| Data length, max. | 8 kbyte |
| • UDP | Yes |
| Data length, max. | 1 472 byte |
Web server
| • Supported | Yes |
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| • User-defined websites | Yes |
Further protocols
| • MODBUS | Yes |
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Communication functions
| S7 communication | |
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| • Supported | Yes |
| • As server | Yes |
| • As client | Yes |
| • User data per job, max. | See online help (S7 communication, user data size) |
Test commissioning functions
| Status/control | |
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| • Status/control variable | Yes |
| • Variables | Inputs/outputs, memory bits, DBs, distributed I/Os, timers, counters |
| Forcing | |
| • Forcing | Yes |
| Diagnostic buffer | |
| • Present | Yes |
Traces
| Number of configurable Traces | 2 |
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| Memory size per trace, max. | 512 kbyte |
Interrupts/diagnostics/status information
| Diagnostics indication LED | |
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| • RUN/STOP LED | Yes |
| • ERROR LED | Yes |
| • MAINT LED | Yes |
Integrated Functions
| Number of counters | 6 |
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| Counting frequency (counter) max. | 100 kHz |
| Frequency measurement | Yes |
| Controlled positioning | Yes |
| Number of position-controlled positioning axes, max. | 8 |
| Number of positioning axes via pulse-direction interface | 4; With integrated outputs |
| PID controller | Yes |
| Number of alarm inputs | 4 |
| Number of pulse outputs | 4 |
| Limit frequency (pulse) | 100 kHz |
Potential separation
| Potential separation digital inputs | |
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| • Potential separation digital inputs | No |
| • Between the channels, in groups of | 1 |
| Potential separation digital outputs | |
| • Potential separation digital outputs | Yes |
| • Between the channels | No |
| • Between the channels, in groups of | 1 |
EMC
Interference immunity against discharge of static electricity
| Interference immunity against discharge of static electricity acc. to IEC 61000-4-2 | Yes |
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| Test voltage at air discharge | 8 kV |
| Test voltage at contact discharge | 6 kV |
Interference immunity to cable-borne interference
| Interference immunity on supply lines acc. to IEC 61000-4-4 | Yes |
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| Interference immunity on signal cables acc. to IEC 61000-4-4 | Yes |
Interference immunity against voltage surge
| Interference immunity on supply lines acc. to IEC 61000-4-5 | Yes |
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Interference immunity against conducted variable disturbance induced by high-frequency fields
| Interference immunity against high-frequency radiation acc. to IEC 61000-4-6 | Yes |
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Emission of radio interference acc. to EN 55011
| Limit class A, for use in industrial areas | Yes; Group 1 |
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| Limit class B, for use in residential areas | Yes; When appropriate measures are used to ensure compliance with the limits for Class B according to EN 55011 |
Degree and class of protection
| IP degree of protection | IP20 |
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Standards, approvals, certificates
| CE mark | Yes |
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| UL approval | Yes |
| cULus | Yes |
| FM approval | Yes |
| KC approval | Yes |
| Marine approval | Yes |
Highest safety class achievable in safety mode
| Performance level according to ISO 13849-1 | PLe |
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| SIL acc. to IEC 61508 | SIL 3 |
Ambient conditions
Free fall
| Fall height, max. | 0.3 m; five times, in product package |
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Ambient temperature during operation
| Min. | 0 °C |
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| Max. | 55 °C |
| Horizontal installation, min. | 0 °C |
| Horizontal installation, max. | 55 °C |
| Vertical installation, min. | 0 °C |
| Vertical installation, max. | 45 °C |
Ambient temperature during storage/transportation
| Min. | -40 °C |
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| Max. | 70 °C |
Air pressure acc. to IEC 60068-2-13
| Operation, min. | 795 hPa |
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| Operation, max. | 1 080 hPa |
| Storage/transport, min. | 660 hPa |
| Storage/transport, max. | 1 080 hPa |
Relative humidity
| Operation, max. | 95 %; no condensation |
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Vibrations
| Vibration resistance during operation acc. to IEC 60068-2-6 | 2 g (m/s²) wall mounting, 1 g (m/s²) DIN rail |
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| Operation, tested according to IEC 60068-2-6 | Yes |
Shock testing
| Tested according to IEC 60068-2-27 | Yes; IEC 68, Part 2-27 half-sine: strength of the shock 15 g (peak value), duration 11 ms |
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Pollutant concentrations
| SO2 at RH < 60% without condensation | S02: < 0.5 ppm; H2S: < 0.1 ppm; RH < 60% condensation-free |
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Configuration
Programming
| Programming language | |
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| • LAD | Yes; incl. failsafe |
| • FBD | Yes; incl. failsafe |
| • SCL | Yes |
Know-how protection
| • User program protection/password protection | Yes |
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| • Copy protection | Yes |
| • Block protection | Yes |
Access protection
| • Protection level: Write protection | Yes |
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| • Protection level: Read/write protection | Yes |
| • Protection level: Complete protection | Yes |
Cycle time monitoring
| • Adjustable | Yes |
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Dimensions
| Width | 130 mm |
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| Height | 100 mm |
| Depth | 75 mm |
Weights
| Weight, approx. | 585 g |
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