Extended Device Functions; Monitoring Functions; Introduction - Siemens SIMATIC IPC427D Operating Instructions Manual

Extended device functions

5.1

Monitoring Functions

5.1.1

Introduction

Even in its basic version, the device supports the use of monitoring functions. When used in
combination with the appropriate software, the following functions for displaying, monitoring
and controlling are available:
● Temperature monitoring (over / under temperature)
● Monitoring of the battery level
● 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 meter (information on the cumulative run time)
SIMATIC IPC DiagBase software
With the SIMATIC IPC DiagBase software (included in the scope of delivery), you can use
these functions for local monitoring. You can use the DiagBase Management Explorer
application for general monitoring or DiagBase Alarm Manager for notification of individual
alarms.
Additional information on the functions of the SIMATIC IPC DiagBase software is available in
the online help.
SIMATIC IPC DiagMonitor software
SIMATIC IPC DiagMonitor software is provided on CD (not included in the scope of delivery).
It contains the monitoring software, the software for the stations to be monitored and a library
for creating custom applications.
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