Preface - Siemens SIMATIC IFP Basic Series Operating Instructions Manual

Preface

These operating instructions contain all the information you need for commissioning and
operation of the SIMATIC Industrial Flat Panels (IFP) Basic.
It is intended both for programming and testing personnel who commission the device and
connect it with other units (automation systems, programming devices), as well as for service
and maintenance personnel who install add-ons or carry out fault/error analyses.
Basic knowledge required
A solid background in personal computers and Microsoft operating systems are required to
understand this manual. General knowledge in the field automation control engineering is
recommended.
Scope of the operating instructions
These operating instructions apply to the following Industrial Flat Panels:
Product name
SIMATIC IFP1200 Basic
SIMATIC IFP1500 Basic
SIMATIC IFP1900 Basic
SIMATIC IFP2200 Basic
Scope of this documentation
The SIMATIC IFP Basic is supplied with the following documents:
● In printed form: Quick Install Guide which includes the device description, installation and
commissioning Instructions.
● Electronically as PDF file on the "Tools, Drivers, and Documentation" DVD: SIMATIC IFP
Basic operating instructions.
● Electronically as PDF that can be download from Product Support in SIOS. The updates
of the document will be published in SIOS.
Conventions
In these operating instructions, the SIMATIC IFP Basic is also referred to as "IFP Basic" or
"device".
A touch device generally refers to a device with a touch screen, as opposed to a pure
"display device". Touch screen is the general term for a capacitive multi-touch screen and
resistive single touch screen.
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