
SIMATIC Panel PC 577
Operating Instructions, Release 04/2006, A5E00798484-01
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Description
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Application features
Introduction
The Panel PC 577 provides a high standard of quality based on the protection type of the
control unit, high-level EMC and CE certification for industrial application.
The device is designed for 24 hour operation. Further information is available in the section
"Ambient and environmental conditions of the "Technical data" chapter.
The Panel PC 577 is scalable beginning with the processor type and the memory modules
all the way to the operating system.
Interfaces
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The integrated Ethernet interface ensures communication with the office world and the
management level.
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PC peripherals can be connected via the integrated USB interfaces at the rear and front
of the device.
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Connection to the process is made with communication cards and PC expansion
modules in the available PC slots.