Product Overview
The VIPA 315-2AG12, designated CPU 315SB/DPM, is a high-performance processor module engineered by VIPA for the System 300S automation platform, delivering genuine SPEED7 technology in a form factor that is hardware- and instruction-compatible with the Siemens SIMATIC S7-300 family. Positioned as a drop-in alternative to Siemens CPU 315-2 DP controllers, the 315-2AG12 executes user control logic, coordinates distributed I/O, manages PROFIBUS DP master communication, and supervises point-to-point serial links from a single compact 40 mm module mounted on a standard S7-300 DIN rail.
At the core of the VIPA 315-2AG12 is the proprietary SPEED7 chip architecture, which achieves processing speeds significantly faster than conventional S7-300 equivalents, allowing users to retain the familiar Siemens programming environment while gaining measurable performance headroom. The module provides 1 MB of integrated work memory, expandable load memory via the onboard SD card slot, an MPI interface for programming and HMI connectivity, and a PROFIBUS DP port that can be configured as either master or slave, with additional PtP serial capability switchable through the same connector. Programming is carried out with Siemens STEP7, the VIPA WinPLC7 engineering tool, or the newer SPEED7 Studio platform, using the full IEC 61131-3 language set.
The value of the VIPA CPU 315SB/DPM lies in its combination of S7-300 compatibility and SPEED7 performance, making it an attractive choice for new machine builds, performance upgrades on existing S7-300 installations, and lifecycle replacement programmes where Siemens original CPUs are increasingly difficult to source. Fully supported by the global VIPA/Yaskawa distribution network, the 315-2AG12 remains in active service across manufacturing, material handling, packaging, water treatment, and process industries worldwide, with tested stock readily available for urgent maintenance requirements.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter Name | Parameter Value |
|---|---|
| Product Model | 315-2AG12 (CPU 315SB/DPM) |
| Manufacturer | VIPA (Yaskawa Group) |
| Product Type | PLC Processor Module / Central Processing Unit |
| Platform | VIPA System 300S with SPEED7 technology |
| Compatibility | Siemens SIMATIC S7-300 (drop-in alternative to CPU 315-2 DP) |
| Work Memory | 1 MB integrated RAM |
| Load Memory | SD card slot (expandable load memory) |
| Supply Voltage | 24 V DC |
| Communication Interfaces | MPI, PROFIBUS DP (master/slave switchable), PtP serial, Ethernet (PG/OP) |
| Programming Software | Siemens STEP7, VIPA WinPLC7, SPEED7 Studio |
| Mounting | Standard S7-300 DIN rail (40 mm single-width format) |
| Onboard Features | Real-time clock, diagnostic LEDs, SD card slot |
| Operating Temperature | 0 °C to +60 °C |
| Country of Origin | Germany |
