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Siemens SIMATIC Operating Manual

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SIMATIC Industrial PC
Panel Drivers and Tools V1.3
PDT IFP Monitor Standard
Operating Manual
10/2017
A5E41104536-AB
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Preface
Panel Drivers and Tools
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IPC Configuration Center
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  • Page 1 ___________________ Preface Panel Drivers and Tools ___________________ software ___________________ SIMATIC Industrial PC IPC Configuration Center ___________________ Software description Panel Drivers and Tools V1.3 PDT IFP Monitor Standard ___________________ Technical support Operating Manual 10/2017 A5E41104536-AB...
  • Page 2 Note the following: WARNING Siemens products may only be used for the applications described in the catalog and in the relevant technical documentation. If products and components from other manufacturers are used, these must be recommended or approved by Siemens. Proper transport, storage, installation, assembly, commissioning, operation and maintenance are required to ensure that the products operate safely and without any problems.

  • Page 3: Preface

    Preface This operating manual applies to the "SIMATIC IPC Panel Drivers and Tools" PDT software in combination with one of the following devices: ● SIMATIC IFP This operating manual describes the installation of the software PDT and the configuration of devices via the SIMATIC IPC Configuration Center.
  • Page 4 This document contains figures of the software described. The figures can deviate slightly from the supplied software. Trademarks The following designations marked with the symbol ® are registered trademarks of Siemens AG: ● SIMATIC ; SIMATIC HMI ; SIMATIC Industrial Flat Panel ; SIMATIC IPC ® ® ® ® ● WinCC ®...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Preface ..............................3 Panel Drivers and Tools software ......................6 Product description ........................6 System requirements ........................ 6 Setup ............................8 1.3.1 Initial commissioning of Monitor Standard ................8 1.3.2 Removal ..........................11 IPC Configuration Center ........................12 Product description .........................

  • Page 6: Panel Drivers And Tools Software

    Panel Drivers and Tools software Product description The SIMATIC IPC PDT software installs the "IPC Configuration Center" and, optionally, the "IFP Ethernet Monitor" software. The existing hardware components are automatically detected by the associated software. The most important features of the software are: ●...
  • Page 7 ● One of the operating systems listed in the section "Supported operating systems" was installed. ● The driver of the device manufacturer for the graphics adapter is installed. ● Installed SIMATIC software must be uninstalled. – IPC Ethernet Monitor V1.x – IPC PDT V1.x –...

  • Page 8: Setup

    Requirement ● The system requirements (Page 6) are met. ● Keyboard and mouse are connected to the PC. ● The SIMATIC IFP is connected to the PC with a matching video cable. Note Administrator rights required Installation must be performed with a user account with administrator rights.
  • Page 9 Continue with step 3 in the section "Procedure". 2. If a setup of the SIMATIC IPC Wizard or SIMATIC IPC Panel Drivers and Tools V1.1 is already installed on the PC: – Uninstall this setup via the Control Panel.
  • Page 10 Restart the computer to apply the values for the desktop. • Uninstall: To remove the adjusted PPI resolution for the desktop, click "Set default Windows PPI Settings" in the Windows Start menu "Start > Siemens Automation". Restart the computer to apply the values for the desktop.

  • Page 11: Removal

    Panel Drivers and Tools software 1.3 Setup 1.3.2 Removal Requirement ● The SIMATIC PDT software is installed. Note Administrator rights required The software must be uninstalled with a user account with administrator rights. Procedure 1. The following applies to Box PCs: Connect an external monitor to the DisplayPort or DVI interface on the PC.

  • Page 12: Ipc Configuration Center

    Product description Along with the PDT software, various software components are installed on your PC depending on the device features, allowing you to configure the SIMATIC IPC or connected SIMATIC Industrial Flat Panel. The IPC Configuration Center provides a convenient interface for operating these software components.
  • Page 13 4. Install the Panel Drivers and Tools software again. The missing software component is installed and the SIMATIC device type is recognized afterward. If a SIMATIC device type is still not recognized, check the connecting cables and the device version. Note Windows Fast User Switch Only one instance of the Configuration Center can be open at a given time.
  • Page 14 IPC Configuration Center 2.2 Overview and tabs Closing the Configuration Center You close the Configuration Center in the menu bar via "Menu > Exit". Alternatively, close the Configuration Center - if enabled - using the icon in the information area of the taskbar: Select the menu item "Exit" in the shortcut menu of the "ICC" icon. You conserve system resources by closing the Configuration Center.
  • Page 15 IPC Configuration Center 2.2 Overview and tabs Configuration Center Settings You configure the Configuration Center in the dialog "Settings", which you open in the menu bar via "Menu > Settings". Alternatively, open the "Settings" dialog - if enabled - using the icon in the information area of the task bar: Select the "Settings"...

  • Page 16: Software Description

    Software description General information Note Full device detection If you connect or remove an IFP while the Configuration Center is open, this change is not immediately detected by the Configuration Center. Only when an IFP has been fully detected can you make settings for this IFP in the Configuration Center. For full detection or update of the devices in the Configuration Center, select "Menu >...
  • Page 17 Software description 3.2 Brightness - SetBrightness 1. Open the Configuration Center and go to the "Brightness" tab. 2. Select the device whose brightness display you want to change. The following example shows two device displays. In the example, device "1" is selected, all other devices are not selected.

  • Page 18: Command Line Call

    Software description 3.2 Brightness - SetBrightness Buttons in the preview window If the Configuration Center is started and appears as an icon in the taskbar, you can also change the brightness using the small buttons above the icon in the preview window. 3.2.3 Command line call Call parameters...

  • Page 19: Information

    Information Introduction The "Information" tab shows the device configuration and connected components of SIMATIC IPC/IFP whose data is currently being read out by the device. Information about the device and the connected network connections can also be displayed. Note Different information Different information can be displayed depending on the connected hardware.
  • Page 20 Software description 3.3 Information Displayed information The following information is read out: Area Information Device Basic information on the device: Device name • Device type • Order number • Software Information on software components: BIOS version • Operating system • Communication For each connected network adapter, for example LAN: Adapter name...

  • Page 21: Screen Saver - Ipcscreensaver

    Screen saver - IPCScreenSaver Introduction The SIMATIC screen saver "IPCScreenSaver" is a standalone software component that is installed via the PDT software. You can configure the screen saver in the Configuration Center, from which you also open the Windows standard dialog "Screen Saver Settings".
  • Page 22 Software description 3.4 Screen saver - IPCScreenSaver Procedure 1. Open the Configuration Center and go to the "Screen Saver" tab. 2. Select "Activate 'IPCScreenSaver' screen saver". 3. Set the desired "Brightness" for all the connected devices during the activity of the screen saver using the slider or the "-"...
  • Page 23 Software description 3.4 Screen saver - IPCScreenSaver 6. Open the "Screen Saver Settings". The screen saver "Ipcscreensaver" is activated. Note "Ipcscreensaver" is automatically activated, as the option "Activate 'IPCScreenSaver' screen saver" was activated in the Configuration Center, see step 2. If you select a different screen saver than "Ipcscreensaver"...

  • Page 24: Tools - Rightclick And Winmove

    Software description 3.5 Tools - Rightclick and WinMove Tools - Rightclick and WinMove 3.5.1 Overview In the "Tools" tab you can activate or deactivate the programs "WinMove" and "Rightclick Selector". Distinguish between the following cases: ● "Run once" activates the respective program for the ongoing session. ●...

  • Page 25: Rightclick Selector

    Software description 3.5 Tools - Rightclick and WinMove 3.5.2 Rightclick Selector When you press the "Rightclick Selector" icon, the next mouse click or the next touch of the touch screen is executed as a right-click. Note Delay time There is no delay time in single-touch mode: The right-click function is executed immediately.

  • Page 26: Technical Support

    You can find additional information and support for the products described on the Internet at the following addresses: ● Technical support (https://support.industry.siemens.com) ● Support request form (http://www.siemens.com/automation/support-request) ● After-sales information system for SIMATIC PC / PG (http://www.siemens.com/asis) ● SIMATIC Documentation Collection (http://www.siemens.com/simatic-tech-doku-portal) ● Your local representative (http://www.automation.siemens.com/mcms/aspa-db/en/Pages/default.aspx) ●...

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