User Manual
  Technical specifications 
  A.2 CPU modules 
Easy Book 
Manual, 03/2014, A5E02486774-AF 
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CPU features 
CPU 1211C 
CPU 1212C 
CPU 1214C 
CPU 1215C 
CPU 1217C 
Real time clock  
•  Accuracy 
•  Retention time 
(maintenance-free 
Super Capacitor) 
•  +/- 60 
seconds/ 
month 
•  20 days 
typ./12 days 
min. at 40 °C 
•  +/- 60 
seconds/ 
month 
•  20 days 
typ./12 days 
min. at 40 °C 
•  +/- 60 
seconds/ 
month 
•  20 days 
typ./12 days 
min. at 40 °C 
•  +/- 60 
seconds/ 
month 
•  20 days 
typ./12 days 
min. at 40 °C 
•  +/- 60 
seconds/ 
month 
•  20 days 
typ./12 days 
min. at 40 °C 
Execution speed 
•  Boolean 
•  Move Word 
•  Real Math 
•  0.08 μs/ 
instruction 
•  1.7μs/ 
instruction 
•  2.3 μs/ 
instruction 
•  0.08 μs/ 
instruction 
•  1.7 μs/ 
instruction 
•  2.3 μs/ 
instruction 
•  0.08 μs / 
instruction 
•  1.7μs/ 
instruction 
•  2.3 μs/ 
instruction 
•  0.08 μs/ 
instruction 
•  1.7μs/ 
instruction 
•  2.3 μs/ 
instruction 
•  0.08 μs/ 
instruction 
•  1.7 μs/ 
instruction 
•  2.3 μs/ 
instruction 
1
  The slower speed is applicable when the HSC is configured for quadrature mode of operation. 
2
  For CPU models with relay outputs, you must install a digital signal board (SB) to use the pulse outputs. 
Table A- 11  Communication 
Technical data  
CPU 1211C, CPU 1212C, CPU 1214C 
CPU 1215C, CPU 1217C 
Communication 
•  Data rates 
•  Isolation (external signal 
to PLC logic) 
•  Cable type 
1 Ethernet port 
•  10/100 Mb/s 
•  Transformer isolated, 1500 VDC 
•  CAT5e shielded 
2 Ethernet ports 
•  10/100 Mb/s 
•  Transformer isolated, 1500 VDC 
•  CAT5e shielded 
Devices 
•  4 HMI 
•  1 PG 
•  4 HMI 
•  1 PG 
Ethernet connections
1
  8 (active or passive)  8 (active or passive) 
CPU-to-CPU 
S7 connections (GET/PUT) 
•  8 (client) 
•  3 (server) 
•  8 (client) 
•  3 (server) 
1
  Open User Communication connections (active or passive): TSEND_C, TRCV_C, TCON, TDISCON, TSEND, and 
TRCV. 










