Product Introduction
When safety-critical industrial processes demand high availability and precise control, the Siemens 6ES7416-3FS06-0AB0 CPU416F-3 PN/DP offers a robust solution. This central processing unit from the SIMATIC S7-400 family integrates 16 MB of working memory (8 MB for code and 8 MB for data), making it ideal for medium- to large-scale automation tasks. Its three interfaces—an MPI/DP port (12 Mbit/s), an Ethernet/PROFINET port, and a pluggable IF964-DP interface—provide flexible connectivity for diverse fieldbuses and real-time communication.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter |
Value |
| Product type designation |
CPU416F-3 PN/DP |
| Hardware product version |
01 |
| Firmware version |
V6.0 |
| Work memory |
16 Mbyte (8 Mbyte program / 8 Mbyte data) |
| Power loss, typical |
6.5 W |
| Power loss, maximum |
7.5 W |
| Processing time (bit, word, fixed point) |
30 ns typical |
| Processing time (floating point) |
90 ns typical |
| MPI/DP interface transmission rate |
12 Mbit/s |
| PROFINET interface transmission rate |
100 Mbit/s |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) |
50 mm x 290 mm x 219 mm |
| Weight |
Approx. 900 g |
Industry Applications
With its fail-safe design and high memory capacity, the Siemens 6ES7416-3FS06-0AB0 excels in applications requiring both standard and safety-oriented control. Common deployments include:
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Process industries (chemical, pharmaceutical, oil & gas) where continuous operation and emergency shutdown logic are critical.
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Manufacturing lines with distributed I/O via PROFIBUS DP and PROFINET, benefiting from the CPU’s ability to handle up to 256 IO devices.
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Power generation and water treatment plants where isochronous mode and real-time data consistency are mandatory.
Compatibility & Integration
Designed for the S7-400 platform, the Siemens 6ES7416-3FS06-0AB0 seamlessly integrates with standard UR1/UR2 racks, interface modules (IM 460, IM 463), and CP modules. It supports PROFIBUS DP master/slave and PROFINET IO Controller/Device, enabling connection to a wide range of remote I/O, drives, and HMIs. The pluggable IF964-DP interface (MLFB: 6ES7964-2AA04-0AB0) adds a third PROFIBUS master channel, expanding slave capacity to 125. Use STEP 7 V5.5 or higher for engineering.
Selection Guide & Purchasing Advice
Before purchasing the Siemens 6ES7416-3FS06-0AB0, verify that your system rack provides adequate slot spacing (the CPU occupies 2 slots) and that you have a compatible memory card (FEPROM or RAM) for load memory expansion. For backup, ensure battery support is in place. PLC Source PRO (available through ubest101) stocks this module and can confirm firmware version and hardware revision for your project. Always check the required programming packages and OPC configurations for your specific safety application.