Siemens SIMATIC IPC547E, Operating Instructions Manual

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Overview
1.1 Product description
SIMATIC IPC547E
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Operating Instructions, 02/2014, A5E32317120-AB
1.1.1 Scope of application
The SIMATIC IPC offers system integrators, cabinet designers, system engineers and
machine designers a 19" rack PC platform for high-performance applications and IT
applications on the control and cell level for:
● Process and visualization applications
● Industrial image processing
● Quality assurance and monitoring tasks
● Measurement, control and rule-based tasks
● Data acquisition and management
The SIMATIC IPC has CE certification for use in the industrial sector as well as in residential
and commercial areas and small businesses. In addition to the industrial applications,
therefore, it can also be used in building automation or in public facilities.
Highlights
The latest PC technology
● State-of-the-art Intel
®
technology, 4th Generation Intel
®
Core™ i processors
● High performance and scalability
● Expansion card slots
2 × PCIe x16, 1 × PCIe x8, 4 × PCI
● Solid State Drive (SSD) included in scope of delivery
Industrial compatibility
● Dust protection
● Service-friendly
● CE certification for industrial and office use
● Transport safety for expansion cards
● Monitoring functions
Security of investment
● Guaranteed spare parts availability for at least 3 years
High system availability
● SIMATIC PC DiagMonitor – PC diagnostics and message software via OPC/SNMP/LAN
● Preventative data backup with the SIMATIC IPC Image & Partition Creator
● RAID1 – Disk mirroring on two drives, "hot swap" in connection with SATA removable
drive bays
● RAID5 – Striping with parity on three drives, "hot swap" in connection with SATA
removable drive bays
● Redundant power supply