SIMATIC IPC647C
Operating Instructions, 12/2010, A5E02669337-02
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Functions
9
9.1
Overview of the monitoring functions
Even in its basic version, the device comes with optional monitoring functions. When used in
combination with the appropriate software, the following functions for displaying, monitoring
and controlling are available:
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Temperature monitoring (over-temperature, under-temperature or cable break at a
temperature sensor)
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Fan monitoring (fan speed too low, fan failure, or a break in a tachometer line)
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Monitoring of hard disks with S.M.A.R.T functionality even in a RAID system
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Watchdog (hardware or software reset of the computer)
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Operating hours meter (information on the cumulative run time)
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RAID alarm display
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AMT (Active Management Technology)
SIMATIC IPC DiagBase software
With the SIMATIC IPC DiagBase software (ships with the product), you can use these
functions for local monitoring. You can use the DiagBase Management Explorer application
for general monitoring or DiagBase Alarm Manager for notification of individual alarms.
The DMAPI programming interface and sample programs for the DiagBase software are
located on the DVD "Documentation & Drivers" in the directory "\Drivers\DiagBase\program
files\Siemens\DiagnosticManagement".
Additional information on the functionality of the SIMATIC IPC DiagBase software is
available in the online help.
SIMATIC IPC DiagMonitor software
The SIMATIC IPC DiagMonitor software can be ordered on CD (does not ship with the
product). It contains the networkable monitoring software, the software for the stations to be
monitored and a library for creating custom applications.
AMT (Active Management Technology)
AMT is a technology from Intel for remote maintenance of computers. You turn an AMT PC
on and off remotely and start the BIOS setup remotely. Different operating systems can be
booted with ISO files.
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