Description
- Model & Brand: Siemens / SIMATIC S7-300 Series (Catalog No. 6ES7315-2AG10-0AB0 / CPU 315-2DP Central Processing Unit)
- Physical Dimensions: Standard S7-300 single-width module format (40 mm × 125 mm × 130 mm rack-mount profile)
- Estimated Shipping Weight: 0.35 kg (Packaged in multi-layer anti-static ESD shielding and structural foam crating)
- What’s in the Box: CPU 315-2DP module, front connector labeling strip, bus connector backplane bus cover, and factory inspection test report.
Complex manufacturing lines, material handling systems, and discrete process applications require robust, middle-tier programmable logic controllers capable of deterministic multi-loop control and high-speed network communication. System engineers integrate the Siemens SIMATIC S7-300 CPU 315-2DP (Catalog No. 6ES7315-2AG10-0AB0) directly into modular S7-300 backplane racks, providing integrated MPI and PROFIBUS DP master/slave interfaces alongside 128 KB of high-performance work memory (—which is vital for executing complex user programs, managing distributed peripheral networks, and ensuring fast instruction processing times across heavy industrial machinery).
Cabinet technicians must ensure a compatible Micro Memory Card (MMC) is inserted and proper 24V DC power supply polarity is verified prior to rack energization to prevent configuration loss or memory faults.
| Parameter | Value |
| System Platform | Siemens SIMATIC S7-300 Modular Controller Family |
| Central Processing Unit | CPU 315-2DP |
| Work Memory | 128 KB integrated for user program and data |
| Load Memory | External Micro Memory Card (MMC) required (max. 8 MB) |
| Communication Interfaces | 1x MPI (Multi-Point Interface), 1x PROFIBUS DP (Master/Slave) |
| Supply Voltage | 24 V DC nominal (range: 20.4 to 28.8 V DC) |
| Processing Time (Binary) | Approx. 0.1 µs per instruction |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to +60°C ambient enclosure range |
| Enclosure Protection | IP20 modular backplane rack-mount housing |
Auditors inspecting industrial control panels and automated manufacturing lines demand rigorous documentation verifying electrical safety, isolation, and electromagnetic compliance.
- CE Mark: Confirms conformity with European Union directives covering electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and low-voltage safety.
- cULus Listed: Validates North American industrial standards for industrial control and programmable automation equipment.
- IEC / EN Standards: Complies with international specifications for programmable controllers and industrial electrical safety.
- RoHS Compliance: Restricts hazardous chemical substances in electronic component manufacturing.
Compliance Note: Compliance with industrial EMC guidelines ensures that integrated communication ports and high-frequency internal microprocessors withstand heavy electrical noise and switching transients common in factory automation environments. Verify specific system test certificates with Siemens prior to facility safety audits.
Dormant central processing units stored in warehouse stockroom bins face internal backup capacitor depletion and semiconductor component aging if environmental parameters escape strict control limits.
Keep the module sealed tightly inside its original anti-static (ESD) moisture-barrier bag to safeguard internal microprocessors and memory controllers from electrostatic discharge. Maintain warehouse storage temperatures between -40°C and +70°C with relative humidity kept strictly below 95% non-condensing to prevent micro-corrosion on backplane connector pins and communication ports. Ensure the hardware remains protected from heavy physical drop forces that could fracture the modular plastic housing or damage internal multi-layer printed circuit boards.
DIN-rail structural stability and backplane bus connector alignment dictate precise physical placement inside the industrial control cabinet. Ensure all system power sources are completely locked out (LOTO) prior to handling. Mount the CPU module securely onto the profile rail, sliding the bus connector across adjacent modules to establish continuous backplane communication and locking the front retaining screws to the specified torque.
- What is the correct HS Tariff Code for international customs clearance?Industrial programmable controllers and central processing units classify under harmonized code 8537.10.91 (or regional equivalent 8537.10), though exact regional rulings should be verified with your broker.
- Does this CPU module require an external memory card to operate?Yes, the CPU 315-2DP requires a plug-in Siemens Micro Memory Card (MMC) for operation, as it serves as both load memory and flexible data storage.
- How does the Country of Origin (COO) impact global trade compliance?The verified COO (Germany) dictates trade agreement qualification and must match commercial shipping paperwork to eliminate border customs clearance delays.
- Why is comprehensive transit insurance mandatory for this component?Precision microprocessing chips, integrated communication transceivers, and delicate backplane connector pins can suffer structural strain or internal micro-fractures under severe drop impacts during freight transit.
