The Advanced Controller SIMATIC S7-1500 can be used in the entire automation industry in applications that are medium-sized to high-end machines with high demands on performance, communication, flexibility and technological features.
Within the SIMATIC S7-1500 Portfolio, there are various CPU types for multiple performance classes available. Besides the standard CPUs and the compact CPUs, the Portfolio will be enlarged by the S7-1500 T-CPU and CPU 1518 ODK. The technology-CPUs are offering a wide range of motion control function such as cam disks and constant velocity as well as the possibility to execute C/C++ code on the CPU 1518 ODK.