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Introduction Unpacking and connecting the device Starting up the device SIMATIC PC Technical specifications Panel PC 870 V2 QuickStart This manual applies to devices with the order numbers 6AV774… and 6AV775… Edition 03/2004...
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Trademarks All designations marked with ® are registered trademarks of Siemens AG. Other designations in this documentation might be trademarks which, if used by third parties for their purposes, might infringe upon the rights of the proprietors.
Table of contents Introduction............................. 1-1 Introduction ..........................1-1 Unpacking and connecting the device ....................2-1 Safety Information........................2-1 Unpacking and checking the delivery unit ................. 2-2 Make note of identification data ....................2-2 Connecting elements ......................... 2-4 Connect the PS/2 mouse ......................2-6 Connect the PS/2 keyboard .......................
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Introduction Introduction The SIMATIC Panel PC is an industry-standard PC platform for demanding tasks in the field of PC-based automation. The SIMATC Panel PC provides detailed documentation in 5 languages in PDF format. The documentation is available on the supplied "Documentation & Drivers" CD in the folder "Documents\<language>\manual"...
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Unpacking and connecting the device Safety Information Electrical Connection Warning Unplug the device before every intervention and after disconnecting it from the power supply. Avoid contact with network lines and data transmission lines during thunderstorms, and do not connect any lines during this time. High frequency radiation Caution Unintentional operating situation...
Unpacking and connecting the device 2.2 Unpacking and checking the delivery unit Unpacking and checking the delivery unit Procedure 1. Upon delivery, check the packaging for damage incurred during transport. 2. If any transport damage is present at the time of delivery, lodge a complaint at the shipping company in charge.
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Unpacking and connecting the device 2.3 Make note of identification data 3. Write down the model designation, the serial number e.g. "ST-...," the order number of the control unit, e.g. "A5E," and the version of the device in the table. This data is located on the rating label on the edge of the side of the control unit.
Unpacking and connecting the device 2.4 Connecting elements Connecting elements Interfaces Arrangement of the ports on the front of the device Description Description COM 1 Serial port 1 (V.24), 25-pin sub-D socket PROFIBUS/MPI/DP MPI interface (RS485, isolated potential), optional 9-pin d-Sub socket ETHERNET RJ 45 Ethernet connection 10/100 Mbps USB 2.0...
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Unpacking and connecting the device 2.4 Connecting elements Interfaces for connecting operator panels / displays Arrangement of the ports LVDS display interface for TFT displays up to 1024 x 768 pixels I/O interface for connecting front panel components Access to the interfaces on operator panels (closed by a screwed metal cover during shipment of Box PC)
Unpacking and connecting the device 2.5 Connect the PS/2 mouse DC power supply Position of the screw terminals Description Screw terminals for connecting the DC power supply to the device 24 V DC 0 V DC Protective conductor Connect the PS/2 mouse Procedure 1.
Unpacking and connecting the device 2.7 Description decentralized design Description decentralized design In the decentralized design, the control unit and computer unit are supplied as two separate devices. The control unit and the computer unit are installed in separate locations. Computing unit Direct key module (optional)
Unpacking and connecting the device 2.9 Connecting the computer unit-control unit connecting cable Socket for USB cable Direct key module (optional) Receiver interconnecting cable to transmitter Power supply Operating unit Fastening screw Mounting plate 120-240 V AC (rear) for mounting plate for receiver and direct key module Figure 2-4 Back side of the control unit with attached remote module and direct key module...
Starting up the device Overview Checklist Before starting up the device for the first time, go through the following checklist: • Have you taken into account the proper ambient and environmental conditions for the device and the connected I/O modules, as described in the technical information? •...
Starting up the device 3.2 Turn on device Requirements The following devices have been connected: • Computer unit • Control unit • PS/2 mouse • PS/2 keyboard For additional information, refer to computer unit operating instructions. Procedure 1. Turn on device 2.
Starting up the device 3.3 Setting up Microsoft Windows operating system Setting up Microsoft Windows operating system Introduction Immediately following the start up of the computer unit, the setup assistant will start, which is used to setup the parameters of the operating system. Note The dialogs of the setup assistants differ slightly in some places in the Windows 98 SE, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000 and Windows XP operating systems.
Starting up the device 3.4 Installing applications and drivers Installing applications and drivers Introduction After the computer unit is restarted, different dialogs appear on the screen with which the drivers and applications can be installed. Note The dialogs overlap themselves. In order to change from one dialog to another, press the key combination <Alt>+<Tab>.
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Starting up the device 3.4 Installing applications and drivers Figure 3-2 Panel PC selector The system settings of the device will be updated. 5. Change to the "Digital signature" dialog. 6. For Windows 2000 and Windows XP only: Click on the "Yes" button for every digital signature.
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Starting up the device 3.4 Installing applications and drivers 8. Exit the operating system session and restart the computer unit. Otherwise the "Security features" from "KeyTools" or "KeyHook" will not be activated. Warning Use "KeyTools" as described in the chapter "Additional Drivers and Applications." Applies after the deactivation of the "security features"...
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Starting up the device 3.4 Installing applications and drivers Raid system Applies only to the raid system option: The application "Raid promise monitor" will appear after every restart of the computer unit. For additional information, please refer to the chapter "Functions"...
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Technical specifications General specifications, computer unit General specifications Order nos. see the order documents Dimensions 390x285x166 (WxHxD in mm) Weight Approximately 10 kg Supply voltage (AC) 120 V to 230 V AC (85 to 264 V AC) Supply voltage (DC) 24 V DC (20.4 to 28.8 V DC) Line voltage frequency 50 - 60 Hz...
Technical specifications 4.1 General specifications, computer unit General specifications Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Emitted interference (AC) EN 55011 Class A, EN 61000-3-2 Class D EN 61000-3-3; Emitted interference (DC) EN 55022 Class A, FCC Class A Noise immunity: ± 2 kV; (to IEC 61000–4–4; Burst) Mains borne disturbance variables on supply lines ±...
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Technical specifications 4.1 General specifications, computer unit General specifications Max. permissible current input per ISA slot 5 V/ 2 A, 12 V/ 0.3 A, -12 V/ 0.05 A Max. permissible current input per PCI slot 5 V/ 2 A or 3.3 V/ 2A, 12 V/ 0.3 A, -12 V/ 0.05 A The total power consumption (all slots) may not exceed 50 W Disk drives Floppy drive...
Technical specifications 4.2 Ambient and environmental conditions, operator unit Ambient and environmental conditions, operator unit Mechanical conditions Tested according to Vibration load during operation 10 to 58 Hz: 0.075 mm, 58 to 500 Hz: 1 g IEC 60068-2-6 Shock load during operation 50 m/s2, 30 ms, 3 shocks IEC 60068-2-29 Ambient environmental conditions...
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Technical specifications 4.3 Options Computer unit-control unit connecting cable For data exchange in the decentralized design, connect the remote module and the host module with the up to 20 meters long green connecting cable. Caution Do not open the plug of the connecting cable and do not undo the connecting cable. Otherwise the HF properties of the connecting cable will become irreversibly altered.
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