Service and maintenance
11.2 Maintenance and care of devices with stainless steel front
SIMATIC HMI IPC677C
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Operating Instructions, 04/2013, A5E02722710-04
Procedure for cleaning the device (front)
1.
Switch off the device. This prevents the accidental triggering of functions when the front is
touched.
2.
Dampen the cleaning cloth.
3.
Spray the cleaning agent on the cloth and not directly on the device.
4.
Clean the device with the cleaning cloth.
Resistance to chemicals
NOTICE
Adhere to the information regarding chemical resistance of the panel front. Additional
information can be found on the Internet
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Maintenance and care of devices with stainless steel front
Scope of maintenance
The device is designed for low-maintenance operation. You should nonetheless clean the
screen and the control panel at regular intervals. These measures and proper handling of the
device increase the useful life of the front membrane and of the stainless steel front.
General information on cleaning
NOTICE
Do not clean the device using aggressive cleaners or detergents, greasing or abrasive
detergents, concentrated acids or caustic solutions, leather, scratching or rough rags or
other objects. For further information, refer to the section "Resistance to chemicals."
Do not clean the device with chlorine or chloride, for example, active chlorine, with laser or
ultrasonic equipment, or with dry ice.
You will damage the control panel if you clean it with high pressure equipment. If you
thermally disinfect the device, for example, using hot steam equipment, you will damage
the control panel and, in particular, the touch sensor.
The front panel is protected in accordance with the degree of protection against the ingress
of water which is directed towards the device at a defined jet force.
Observe the permitted ambient temperatures. For additional information, refer to the
chapters:
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Planning the use (Page 25), section "Mounting positions and fastening (Page 28)"
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Technical data (Page 175), section "General specifications (Page 175)"