Siemens SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Equipment Manual page 16

Product Overview
Field of applications
The computing unit is equipped with software which allows it to be used
universally. It includes the Windows operating system in the standard variant.
The computing unit additionally allows the use of:
S SIMATIC supplementary software
S software from the entire world of automation
S software from the PC world
Additional applications:
The computing unit can also be used in other areas of automation engineering
(SIMATIC HMI; TELEPERM; SINUMERIK; SIROTEC, etc.).
Remote mount form factor
As an alternative to the integrated standard configuration, Remote mount form
factor is possible. The advantages are that
S The control unit can be installed closer to the machine and inclined at an angle
of up to 70 degree – for example, in a swivel arm ("boom"),
S The more sensitive computing unit (hard disk!) can be installed vertically some
distance away from the machine where vibration is low – for example, in a
cabinet.
With this configuration, additional components are required for communication
between the control unit and the computing unit:
S The transmitter, which is mounted on the computing unit.
S The receiver, which is mounted on the control unit; and
S The cable, which links the two of them
The present equipment manual describes
S Chapters 2 to 7 basically describe the specific characteristics of the computing
unit, but also make reference to the complete unit where necessary – for
example, with regard to the dimensions for mounting, maintenance and
technical specifications.
S Chapter 8 describes the Remote Mount form factor of the Panel PC.
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Panel PC 870 Computing Unit Equipment Manual
Edition 12/01