Extended Device Functions; Monitoring Functions; Overview Of The Monitoring Functions - Siemens SIMATIC IPC427E Operating Instructions Manual

Extended device functions

5.1

Monitoring Functions

5.1.1

Overview of the monitoring functions

The basic version of the device also provides monitoring functions. The following display,
monitoring and control functions are available when the appropriate software is used:
• Temperature monitoring (over-/undertemperature)
• Battery monitoring: The state of the lithium battery is monitored.
• Monitoring of hard disks, memory cards and SSD drives with S.M.A.R.T. functionality
• Watchdog: Hardware or software reset of the computer
• Operating hours counter (information on the cumulative run time)
• Hard disk status
SIMATIC IPC DiagBase software
With the SIMATIC IPC DiagBase software included in the scope of delivery, use these functions
for local monitoring. Use the "DiagBase Management Explorer" application to obtain a clear
overview of the controls. Use the DiagBase Alarm Manager to receive notifications about
individual alarms.
Note
For more information on SIMATIC IPC DiagBase software functionality, please refer to the
relevant Online Help.
SIMATIC IPC DiagMonitor software
The SIMATIC IPC DiagMonitor software can be ordered as an accessory (not included in the
scope of delivery). The CD contains both the monitoring software and the software for the
stations to be monitored. The interface specifications and a library for creating your own
applications are also provided.
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