SIMATIC PC Panel PC 677/877, Control Unit
Operating Instructions, Edition 04/2005, A5E00407724-01
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Preface
Purpose of this manual
This manual provides information based on the requirements defined by DIN 8418 regarding
mechanical engineering documentation. This information relates to the device, its place of
use, transport, storage, installation, use and maintenance.
This manual is intended for the following target groups:
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Users
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Commissioning engineers
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Service technicians
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Maintenance technicians
Please read the section "Safety instructions and general notes" carefully.
Basic knowledge required
A solid background in personal computers and Microsoft operating systems is required to
understand this manual. General knowledge in the field automation control engineering is
recommended.
Scope of the manual
This manual applies to devices with the following order numbers:
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6AV780…
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6AV781…
Changes in Comparison to the Previous Version
Panel PC 677 and 877 supplement the Panel PC 670 and 870 product range. The 19" touch
screen panel is also new, the 10" key panels is not applicable. The USB port now supports
USB 2.0. The distributed configuration has been stored in a separate document, apart from
the manual.
Approvals
For more information, please refer to the chapter "Certificates and Guidelines" in the
appendix.
