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  • Page 2 This product can only function correctly and safely if it is transported, stored and set up carefully and correctly, and operated and maintained as recommended. Trademarks SIMATICR SIMATIC NETR and SIMATIC HMIR are registered trademarks of Siemens AG. Exclusion of Liability Copyright...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ............2-10 Hardware Components of the SIMATIC Box PC 620 ..... . .
  • Page 4 ..........Technical Specifications of the SIMATIC Box PC 620 .

  • Page 5: Welcome To Your Simatic Box Pc 620

    The SIMATIC Box PC 620 is intended for use in the industrial sector as well as in residential and commercial areas and small businesses. In addition to the industrial applications, it can also be used in building services automation or in facilities open to the public.
  • Page 6 There are anchorage points on both of the long sides for securing the unit. Mounting brackets can be screwed on to these anchorage points. Functions The SIMATIC Box PC 620 is equipped with software that allows it to be used universally. The following software packages are available: • Operating system Windows NT;...

  • Page 7: Information About This Manual

    Information about this Manual This manual will introduce you to the technical features of your SIMATIC Box PC 620, so it doesn’t matter whether or not you have industrial PC experience or not. We’ll show you the most important components and procedures by means of task-oriented sections giving you information to start with practically any chapter.

  • Page 8: Conventions

    A rapid and fast double-click on the standard mouse key (in general the left mouse key). Other Documentation for the SIMATIC Box PC 620 Electronic manual (Acrobat Reader) on the “Documentation and Drivers” CD. SIMATIC Box PC 620 Operating Manual...

  • Page 9: Important Information

    Before adding to the SIMATIC Box PC 620’s functionality by expanding the hardware configuration (see Section 4.1) refer to the electronic manual on the Backup CD supplied with your SIMATIC Box PC 620 and observe the relevant safety instructions.
  • Page 10 Disconnect the power plug and inform the responsible service personnel. The SIMATIC Box PC 620 must be switched off when you connect or disconnect I/O devices (keyboard, mouse, printer, etc.). You can damage the PC if you do not adhere to these instructions.
  • Page 11 Repairs Only authorized personnel are permitted to repair the SIMATIC Box PC 620. Unauthorized opening and improper repairs on the device can result in significant danger to the user.
  • Page 12 • Always pull the power plug and disconnect the battery before connecting or disconnecting modules (containing ESDs). • Touch modules fitted with ESDs by their edges only. • Never touch wiring posts or printed conductors on modules (containg ESDs). SIMATIC Box PC 620 Operating Manual C79000-Z7076-C638-04...

  • Page 13: Certificates, Directives And Declarations

    D-92209 Amberg Tel.: +49 (9621) 80-3283 Fax: +49 (9621) 80-3278 Observing the Setup Guidelines The setup guidelines and notes on safety given in the manual must be observed on startup and during operation. SIMATIC Box PC 620 Operating Manual C79000-Z7076-C638-04...

  • Page 14: Certification For The Usa, Canada And Autralia

    This has been certified by the German society for the certification of quality management systems (DQS). Software License Agreement The SIMATIC Box PC 620 is shipped with the software already installed. Please observe the relevant license agreements. Certification for the USA, Canada and Autralia...
  • Page 15 This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Avis Canadien Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Australia AS/NZS 3548 This product meets the requirements of the Norm. SIMATIC Box PC 620 Operating Manual C79000-Z7076-C638-04...
  • Page 16 Important Information SIMATIC Box PC 620 Operating Manual C79000-Z7076-C638-04...

  • Page 17: Commissioning The Simatic Box Pc 620

    Unpacking and Checking the Scope of Delivery Unpacking the SIMATIC Box PC 620 Unpack your SIMATIC Box PC 620 programming device as follows: 1. Remove the packing. 2. Do not throw the original packing away. Keep it in case you have to transport the unit again sometime in the future.

  • Page 18: Installing The Simatic Box Pc 620

    Commissioning the SIMATIC Box PC 620 Installing the SIMATIC Box PC 620 The SIMATIC Box PC 620 can be operated in all the usual fitting positions. It is particularly suitable for fitting in consoles, switch boards and control panels. The SIMATIC Box PC 620 with AC power supply meets the requirements for a fire enclosure to EN60950.
  • Page 19 Figure 2-1 Screw Connection Points for Mounting Brackets (Cover Side Downwards) Instructions for wall and ceiling mounting To install the SIMATIC Box PC 620 in a concrete wall or ceiling proceed as follows: 1. Fix the mounting brackets at the housing of the PC.
  • Page 20 Commissioning the SIMATIC Box PC 620 297.2 mm 79.5 mm 11.701 ” 3.13 “ 232 mm 9.134 “ 26 mm 1.024 “ 11,2 mm 0.441 “ Figure 2-2 Dimension Drawings for Fitting in Control Panel with Installation Angle (Device without...
  • Page 21 Commissioning the SIMATIC Box PC 620 100 mm 297.2 mm 3.94 “ 11.701 ” Figure 2-3 Dimension Drawings for Fitting in Control Panel (Device with CD-ROM Drive) SIMATIC Box PC 620 Operating Manual C79000-Z7076-C638-04...
  • Page 22 Commissioning the SIMATIC Box PC 620 267.2 mm 79.5 mm 10.52 “ 3.13 “ 11.2 mm 0.441 “ Figure 2-4 Dimension Drawings for Fitting in Control Panel without Installation Angle SIMATIC Box PC 620 Operating Manual C79000-Z7076-C638-04...
  • Page 23 Commissioning the SIMATIC Box PC 620 Permissible Fitting Positions of the PC with Floppy Disk Drive An inclined position of + 20_ is allowed in each of the permissible fitting positions. Interfaces Interfaces Interfaces Interfaces Preferred position This fitting position is permissible in devices without an FDD...

  • Page 24: Preparing For Operation

    Make sure that the socket on the device or the grounding outlet of the building installation is easily accessible and as near as possible to the device. The SIMATIC Box PC 620 has no mains switch. The mains plug must be pulled out for complete mains separation. This point must be easily accessible.
  • Page 25 Figure 2-7 Connecting and Switching on the SIMATIC Box PC 620 Switching off the SIMATIC Box PC 620 The SIMATIC Box PC 620 has no mains switch and is switched off after only disconnection from the mains. SIMATIC Box PC 620 Operating Manual...

  • Page 26: Transport

    Commissioning the SIMATIC Box PC 620 Transport Transporting Despite the fact that the SIMATIC Box PC 620 is of rugged design, its internal components are sensitive to severe vibrations or shock. You must therefore protect your from severe mechanical stress when transporting it. Use the original packing material if you have to ship the programming device from one location to another.

  • Page 27: Hardware Components Of The Simatic Box Pc 620

    This chapter provides you with information on hardware components and their functions, such as: • Right- and left-hand side panel of the device • Connectors and ports • PC-Cards • Drives • Backup battery SIMATIC Box PC 620 Operating Manual C79000-Z7076-C638-04...

  • Page 28: Right-Hand Side Of The Device (Port Side)

    Hardware Components of the SIMATIC Box PC 620 Right-Hand Side of the Device (Port Side) Mouse COM1/V24/AG COM2 PCI slot PCI/ISA slot Keyboard LPT1/Printer MPI/DP Ethernet PC Card Figure 3-1 Right-Hand Side of the Device with Ports Without TTY for the basic variant of the Box PC...
  • Page 29 Hardware Components of the SIMATIC Box PC 620 Connections Function VGA port for connecting an external monitor, 15 pins, subminiature Cannon connector, sockets COM1/V24/AG*3 Serial port 1 (V24, via BIOS-Setup can be switched to TTY), 25 pins, subminiature Cannon connector, sockets...

  • Page 30: Left-Hand Side Of The Device (Drive Side)

    Front ports Connection of front elements Reset button Reset of the SIMATIC Box PC 620 (cold start) Reset Button The reset button can be actuated with a pointed object (e.g. an opened up paper clip). If you actuate, the button, a hardware reset is triggered. The PC restarts.

  • Page 31: Ports

    Hardware Components of the SIMATIC Box PC 620 Ports Front Ports The front ports are located behind the cover below the floppy disk drive. They are used for connection of the following front elements: • I/O port for the connection of front components •...
  • Page 32 Hardware Components of the SIMATIC Box PC 620 Connecting USB Devices You can connect peripheral devices with USB interfaces to the USB port. • Plug the USB cable into the port The device connected in this way is available as soon as it has been registered by the Plug and Play operating system (e.g.
  • Page 33 Hardware Components of the SIMATIC Box PC 620 Connect Ethernet The drivers for the Ethernet interface are pre-installed. A wait period of approxima- tely 30 results if no Ethernet cable in inserted or no active node is found during the startup of the operating systems Windows 98 or Windows NT.

  • Page 34: Pc Card Port

    Hardware Components of the SIMATIC Box PC 620 PC Card Port Cardbus cards and PCMCIA cards can be operated through the PC card port of the SIMATIC Box PC 620. PC card port Type I/II/III Figure 3-4 PC Card Port The following is to be observed when working with cardbus/PC cards: 1.
  • Page 35 Note the following when installing these cards: Note Depending on the configuration of the SIMATIC Box PC 620, there may not be any free interrupts available for operating PC Cards. You have to reserve the necessary PC card interrupts in the BIOPS setup menu as follows: Set the necessary interrupt via Advanced >...

  • Page 36: Drives

    Hardware Components of the SIMATIC Box PC 620 Drives The SIMATIC Box PC 620 is equipped as standard with a 3.5” disk drive or an LS 120 drive and a 3.5” hard disk drive. 3.5.1 Disk Drive (Depending on the Device Configuration) You can store programs and data on diskettes with the disk drive and load them from diskettes into the SIMATIC Box PC 620.
  • Page 37 3.5.2 LS120-Drive (Depending on the Device Configuration) The SIMATIC Box PC 620 can be equipped with an LS120 drive as an alternative to a floppy disk drive. Larger volumes of data can be stored on LS120 data carriers than on a 1.44 MB floppy disk drive.
  • Page 38 Hardware Components of the SIMATIC Box PC 620 Information on the LS120-disk drive Restrictions P Tools under STEP 5 Data cannot be edited in PCP/M format on the LS120-drive using P Tools under STEP 5. Authorization with Authors Vx.x In order to authorize STEP 5 and other SIMATIC components, use AuthorsW.
  • Page 39 Hardware Components of the SIMATIC Box PC 620 Note In order to achieve a reliable operation and high data security, please note the following during use: • Store and transport the Superdisk in the protective cassette included. Doing this will keep dust and dirt from the disk.

  • Page 40: Hard Disk Drive

    Hardware Components of the SIMATIC Box PC 620 3.5.3 Hard Disk Drive The hard disk drive is used for the storage of large quantities of data. it is fitted in a mounting which is easily exchangeable and damped against vibration.
  • Page 41 Hardware Components of the SIMATIC Box PC 620 Closing the Drawer Push in the drawer until it closes completely. Do not press the eject button. Note The EJECT function offered by various applications for opening the CD-ROM drawer does not work with this drive.
  • Page 42 Hardware Components of the SIMATIC Box PC 620 CD-ROM Front Drawer Access LED Eject button Emergency eject Figure 3-7 CD-ROM Front Caution Risk of data loss and damage to the drive! CD-ROM drives are sensitive to vibrations and shock. Any vibrations occuring during operation can lead to damage to the drive or CD.

  • Page 43: Backup Battery

    Do not recharge the battery, do not open the battery by force. The correct lithium battery is available from Siemens (order-no.: W79084-E1003-B1). Return used batteries to the manufacturer/recycler or dispose of them according to local regulations.
  • Page 44 Hardware Components of the SIMATIC Box PC 620 SIMATIC Box PC 620 Operating Manual 3-18 C79000-Z7076-C638-04...

  • Page 45: Connection Of System Expansions And External Devices

    External Devices Connecting Peripheral Devices It is possible to expand the SIMATIC Box PC 620’s functionality by installing additional modules. Due to the rugged design and the high functionality the device is easy and economical to service. For information on how to proceed please refer to chapter 5 Setting up the SIMATIC Box PC 620 of the electronic manual.
  • Page 46 Connection of System Expansions and External Devices SIMATIC Box PC 620 Operating Manual C79000-Z7076-C638-04...

  • Page 47: Setting Up The Simatic Box Pc 620

    Setting up the SIMATIC Box PC 620 SIMATIC Box PC 620 Operating Manual C79000-Z7076-C638-04...

  • Page 48: Preparing For Start Up

    Both the operating system and system software supplied with the SIMATIC Box PC 620 are preinstalled on the hard disk and are set up by the time you power up your PG for the first time. The operating system is either Windows 98 or Windows NT or Wondows 2000.
  • Page 49 Setting up the SIMATIC Box PC 620 Startup under Windows 98 The operating system is set up once you have entered the requisite information. The Welcome to Windows 98 screen helps you to get familiar with the Desktop user interface.

  • Page 50: Complete Restart Of The Simatic Box Pc 620

    Complete Restart of the SIMATIC Box PC 620 Overview Once the SIMATIC Box PC 620’s operating system is set up, the user interface of the operating system is displayed following system startup every time you switch on or reset the PG.

  • Page 51: Error Diagnosis And Reinstallation

    • You will find error messages which occur during the self-test (intermittent tones, screen messages) in Section 6.6 and 6.8 of this manual. Note Follow the safety information in Chapters 1 and 2 when you disconnect or connect leads. SIMATIC Box PC 620 Operating Manual C79000-Z7076-C638-04...

  • Page 52: Problems When Using Modules From Other Manufacturers

    – If the PC still crashes, you must contact your technical support team. – If the error no longer occurs, the module you used from another manufacturer was the cause of the fault. Replace this module with a Siemens module, or contact the module supplier. SIMATIC Box PC 620 Operating Manual C79000-Z7076-C638-04...

  • Page 53: The Monitor Remains Dark

    • Switch on the monitor and the system unit. Note If the monitor screen still remains dark after these checks and measures have been carried out, please contact your technical support team (Chapter 8). SIMATIC Box PC 620 Operating Manual C79000-Z7076-C638-04...

  • Page 54: The Screen Display Does Not Appear Or Drifts

    • Switch on your PC. Note If the mouse pointer still does not appear on the screen after you have performed these checks and measures, please contact your technical support team (Chapter 8). SIMATIC Box PC 620 Operating Manual C79000-Z7076-C638-04...

  • Page 55: The Clock Time And/Or The Date In Your Pc Is Incorrect

    Call up SETUP, adjust settings and save. If this message appears Run SETUP during each power up, contact your technical support team. Incorrect Drive A type Check the SETUP entries for drive A. Run SETUP SIMATIC Box PC 620 Operating Manual C79000-Z7076-C638-04...

  • Page 56: No Connection Via Com1/Tty Possible

    Contact your technical support team. No Connection via COM1/TTY Possible Cause and Remedy The COM1 interface is set to the V24 mode. In the Setup menu Advanced > COM/LPT Configuration set the parameter COM1 TTY to enabled. SIMATIC Box PC 620 Operating Manual C79000-Z7076-C638-04...

  • Page 57: Diagnostic Messages (Port 80)

    In addition, the individual self-test steps are output at I/O port 80h. Conversion table for the beep codes to hexadecimal representation: Beeps Hex-Code BBBB BBBB BBBB BBBB BBBB BBBB BBBB BBBB Example: BBBB Beeps Hexadecimal code Check shutdown code Meaning SIMATIC Box PC 620 Operating Manual C79000-Z7076-C638-04...
  • Page 58 Switch on the cache TP_FDISK_INIT Initialize the hard disk TP_PM_INIT Initialize the power management TP_8742_INIT Initialize the 8742 circuit TP_DMA_INIT Initialize the DMA circuits TP_RESET_PIC Reset the interrupt controller TP_COMPUTE_SPEED Determine the clock pulse speed SIMATIC Box PC 620 Operating Manual C79000-Z7076-C638-04...
  • Page 59 Display non-disposable segment TP_ERROR_MSGS Display post error TP_TEST_CONFIG Check SETUP irregularities TP_HW_INTS Set the IRQ vectors TP_COPROC Check whether the CO processor is present TP_CLEAR_HUGE_ES Switch the ES back TP_IO_BEFORE Disable IO circuits SIMATIC Box PC 620 Operating Manual C79000-Z7076-C638-04...
  • Page 60 Clear the screen TP_PASSWORD Password query (option) TP_PARITY Cancel the parity memory bit TP_BOOT_MENU Display the boot menu (option) TP_PREPARE_BOOT Prepare the boot TP_INT19 Boot via Interrupt 19 Message after startup is complete SIMATIC Box PC 620 Operating Manual 6-10 C79000-Z7076-C638-04...

  • Page 61: Restoring The Hard Disk

    Use the Recovery CD to boot as described in steps 1 to 3 above and then for- mat drive C: with the program “Format”. Type: ”A:\>Format C:”. SIMATIC Box PC 620 Operating Manual 6-11 C79000-Z7076-C638-04...

  • Page 62: Creating Partitions Unter Microsoft Windows 2000

    ”Do you want to use the maximum memory size available for the primary DOS partition and do you want to activate this partition?” and set the partition size to 6100 MB. 6. Set this partition as an active partition. SIMATIC Box PC 620 Operating Manual 6-12 C79000-Z7076-C638-04...

  • Page 63: Creating Partitions Under Windows Nt

    The hard disk is delivered with the following installed (only for versions delivered with Windows NT): – a partition of with the FAT16 file system with 2045 Mbytes, – a partition of with the NTFS file system. SIMATIC Box PC 620 Operating Manual 6-13 C79000-Z7076-C638-04...
  • Page 64 C: with the program “Format”. Type: ”A:\>Format C:”. The creation of NTFS partitions is done under the Windows NT setup program. Starting the Windows NT setup is described in chapter 6.10.1. SIMATIC Box PC 620 Operating Manual 6-14 C79000-Z7076-C638-04...

  • Page 65: Installation Of The Windows Operating System

    4. Follow the installation program instructions on the screen. Installation of the Recovery CD in Microsoft Windows NT This CD contains encoded data which can only be transferred onto a SIEMENS SIMATIC PC. Data transfer is carried out with the OEMSETUP.EXE program on the CD-ROM or, after booting, from the CD-ROM with the Recovery function.

  • Page 66: Installing The Microsoft Windows 98 Operating System

    4. When “Microsoft Windows 98-Startup Menu” is displayed, select “1. Boot for CD-Recovery”. 5. You have to acknowledge the “SIEMENS End User License Agreement” with the F8 function key. Pressing ESC allows you to decline the agreement and cancels the installation.
  • Page 67 “1. Start Windows 98 Setup from CD-ROM” . Installation of the Recovery CD in Microsoft Windows 98 This CD contains encoded data which can only be transferred onto a SIEMENS SIMATIC PC. Data transfer is carried out with the OEMSETUP.EXE program on the CD-ROM or, after booting, from the CD-ROM with the Recovery function.

  • Page 68: Installing The Recovery Cd For Microsoft Windows 2000

    10.After starting the setup.exe please follow the screen instructions. 6.10.3 Installing the Recovery CD for Microsoft Windows 2000 This CD contains encoded files which can only be transferred to a SIEMENS SIMATIC PC. The transfer of information is made with the program OEMSETUP.EXE on the CD-ROM, or after booting from the CD–ROM with the recovery function.
  • Page 69 You can set another language and keyboard via the control panel with the dia- log Start >Settings > Control Panel > Regional Options > tab ”General”, box ”Menus and dialogs”> tab ”Input locales”, box ”Input language”. SIMATIC Box PC 620 Operating Manual 6-19 C79000-Z7076-C638-04...

  • Page 70: Installing Drivers And Software

    When reinstalling Windows NT, the Windows NT Service Pack has to be installed prior to all the other drivers. The Service Pack has to be reinstalled after a driver installation. SIMATIC Box PC 620 Operating Manual 6-20 C79000-Z7076-C638-04...
  • Page 71 Technical Specifications SIMATIC Box PC 620 Operating Manual C79000-Z7076-C638-04...
  • Page 72 Technical Specifications Technical Specifications of the SIMATIC Box PC 620 General Order nos. See order documentation Dimensions (w x h x d) 295x265x80 mm, without CD-ROM drive 295x265x100 mm, with CD-ROM drive Weight approx. 6kg (13.5 lbs.) Supply voltage (U...
  • Page 73 *) Restrictions for LS 120 and CD ROM LS 120 with120 MB data carrier 10 to 58 Hz: 0.015 mm, 58 to 500 Hz: 2 m/s CD-ROM 10 to 58 Hz: 0.019 mm, 58 to 500 Hz: 2.5 m/s SIMATIC Box PC 620 Operating Manual C79000-Z7076-C638-04...
  • Page 74 CD ROM access (on the CD ROM drive, if fitted) Without TTY for the basic variant of the Box PC Not available for the basic variant of the Box PC SIMATIC Box PC 620 Operating Manual C79000-Z7076-C638-04...

  • Page 75: Hotline Services

    GMT: +8:00 GMT: +1:00 GMT: –5:00 The languages of the SIMATIC Hotlines are generally German and English, in addition, French, Italian and Spanish are spoken on the authorization hotline. SIMATIC Box PC 620 Operating Manual C79000-Z7076-C638-04...

  • Page 76: Simatic Customer Support Online Services

    Siemens representative in your local agency. http://www.ad.siemens.de/partner Training Center Siemens offers a number of training courses to familiarize you with the SIMATIC S7 automation system. Please contact your regional training center or our central training center in D 90327 Nuremberg, Germany for details:...

  • Page 77: Regional Repair Centers

    +49 (621)456 1328 +49 (621)456 1460 Munich +49 (89)9221 6213 +49 (89)9221 6201 Nuremberg +49 (911)654 6127 +49 (911)654 7630 Saarbrücken +49 (681)386 2598 +49 (681)386 2397 Stuttgart Weilimdorf +49 (711)137 6001 +49 (711)137 6210 SIMATIC Box PC 620 Operating Manual C79000-Z7076-C638-04...
  • Page 78 +66 (2) 716 4601 +1 (423) 461 2497 +1 (423) 461 2094 Note In countries not listed above, please contact your local service representative. He will arrange for your repairs to be carried out. SIMATIC Box PC 620 Operating Manual C79000-Z7076-C638-04...

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