Technical data

Structure and Use of the CPU Memory
Function Manual, 01/2013, A5E03461664-01
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Documentation guide
1
Introduction
This modular documentation of the SIMATIC products covers diverse topics concerning your
automation system.
The complete documentation for the S7-1500 system consists of a system manual, function
manuals and device manuals.
The STEP 7 information system (Online Help) also helps you configure and program your
automation system.
Overview of the documentation on the structure and use of the CPU memory
The following table lists additional documentation which supplements this description of the
structure and use of CPU memory.
Table 1- 1 Documentation on the structure and use of the CPU memory
Topic Documentation Most important contents
STEP 7
(TIA Portal)
STEP 7 online help
• Retentivity of data blocks
• Working with Data Logs
• Working with recipes
System
description
System manual S7-1500 Automation
System
(http://support.automation.siemens.com/
WW/view/en/59191792)
• Memory reset
• SIMATIC memory card
Description of the
central modules
Manual CPU 1511-1 PN
(http://support.automation.siemens.com/
WW/view/en/59402190)
Manual CPU 1513-1 PN
(http://support.automation.siemens.com/
WW/view/en/59186494)
Manual CPU 1516-3 PN/DP
(http://support.automation.siemens.com/
WW/view/en/59191914)
• Size of the memory areas
• Technical specifications
SIMATIC manuals
All current manuals for the SIMATIC products are available for download free of charge from
the Internet (http://www.siemens.com/automation/service&support
).