Description
3.2 Areas of application
SIMATIC Rack PC 840 V2
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Operating Instructions, Edition 05/2006, A5E00248055-04
3.2
3.2
Areas of application
SIMATIC Rack PC 840 V2 offers a high-performance and highly flexible 19" rack PC
platform to machine, plant and control cabinet engineering for use in a machine-oriented
industrial environment:
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Measuring, control and closed loop control of process and machine data, for example,
ultrasonic measurement technology in the automotive industry, gear test benches
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Visualization of production sequences, such as in paper processing or conveying
technology
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Image processing and editing in the course of quality control, e.g. inspection of the
surface of optical lenses
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Data logging and data management, e.g. on motor test benches in the automotive
industry, tire manufacturing
The SIMATIC Rack PC 840 V2 is certified to CE for industrial applications.
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3.3
Highlights
Highlights of the SIMATIC Rack PC 840 V2
Highly compatible with industrial standards:
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High operational vibration and shock resistance
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High operational temperature range
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High service friendliness
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Distinct diagnostic features
High industrial functionality:
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Integrated PROFIBUS DP / MPI interface (optional)
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ISA and PCI slots
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High flexibility and expandability of components
High investment security:
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High continuity of the component / design
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Guaranteed spare parts availability for at least 5 years
High system availability:
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SIMATIC PC DiagMonitor – PC diagnostics / message software via OPC/SNMP/LAN
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SIMATIC PC/PG Image Creator – data imaging software
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RAID1 – redundant data saving on two hard disks protects against data loss
