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Computing Unit
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This manual is valid for computer units with
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Release 11/02
Preface, Contents
Product Overview
Starting Up the Computing Unit
Connecting and Operating the
Computing Unit
Servicing and Expanding the
Computing Unit
Configuring the Computing Unit in
BIOS Setup
Fault Diagnosis
Hardware Information
Decentralized Design
Appendices
Glossary, Index
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  • Page 1 Preface, Contents Product Overview SIMATIC PC Starting Up the Computing Unit Panel PC 870 Computing Unit Connecting and Operating the Computing Unit Servicing and Expanding the Equipment Manual Computing Unit Configuring the Computing Unit in BIOS Setup Fault Diagnosis Hardware Information Decentralized Design Appendices Glossary, Index...
  • Page 2 Chapter Safety Guidelines This manual contains notices which you should observe to ensure your own personal safety, as well as to protect the product and connected equipment. These notices are highlighted in the manual by a warning triangle and are marked as follows according to the level of danger: Danger indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
  • Page 3 AChapter Trademarks You will find the registered trademarks of Siemens AG in the preface. Some of the other designations used in these documents are also registered trademarks; the owner’s rights may be violated if they are used by third parties for their own purposes.
  • Page 4 Chapter For your notes...

  • Page 5: Panel Pc

    Preface Purpose The SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computer Unit Equipment Manual is part of the SIMATIC HMI documentation. It provides operators, mechanics, planning engineers and maintenance personnel with information on the computer unit and its installation, functionality, operation and technical design.
  • Page 6 Names of keys and buttons are shown in a different type face. History Release Comments 07/01 Initial release of the SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computer Unit equipment manual. 12/01 Addition of the “Decentralized Design“ option to the SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computer Unit Equipment Manual 11/02...
  • Page 7 GMT: +1:00 GMT: –5:00 GMT: +8:00 The languages spoken by the SIMATIC Hotlines are generally German and English, the Authorization Hotline is also provided in French, Italian and Spanish. SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...
  • Page 8 – in the Internet under http://www.siemens.com/automation/service&support 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 9: Table Of Contents

    Installing and Removing the Device Fan ......4-15 SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...
  • Page 10 ........7-28 SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...
  • Page 11 ............. . Index-1 SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...

  • Page 12: Contents Release

    Contents Release 11/02 SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...

  • Page 13: Product Overview

    Product Overview Chapter Overview In Section You Will Find On Page Advantages of the computer unit Safety notes Certificates, guidelines and declarations Certification for USA, Canada and Australia 1-11 SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...

  • Page 14: Advantages Of The Computer Unit

    It includes a standard Windows operating system. The computer unit additionally allows the use of: S SIMATIC supplementary software S software from the entire world of automation S software from the PC world SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...
  • Page 15 S Chapter 8 describes the decentralized design of the Panel PC. SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...
  • Page 16 – AC 240/120 V power supply without mains switch, optional DC 24 V – Reset button (at side of unit), protected against inadvertent actuation – Start-up Guide in electronic form, in 5 languages SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...

  • Page 17: Safety Notes

    Caution Please observe the safety notes on the back of the cover of this manual. The SIMATIC Panel PC 870 should only be expanded after having read the information in Chapter 4 and the relevant safety notes. This device complies with the applicable safety requirements in accordance with IEC, VDE, EN, UL and CSA.
  • Page 18 The SIMATIC Panel PC 870 must be switched off before connecting/disconnecting periphery units (keyboard, mouse, printer, etc.). Failure to do so can result in damage to the PC.
  • Page 19 Repairs Repairs to the SIMATIC Panel PC 870 may only be carried out by authorized, adequately trained personnel. Warning Unauthorized opening and repairs to devices can lead to severe property damage or represent a danger to the user.
  • Page 20 S Pull the power plug before connecting or disconnecting components containing ESD. S Only touch the components containing ESD at the edges. S Do not touch any contact pins or strip conductors on components containing ESD. SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...

  • Page 21: Certificates, Guidelines And Declarations

    (voltage fluctuations and flicker) are also maintained. Caution This is Class A equipment. The equipment may cause radio interference in residential areas; in such cases, the operator can be requested to take reasonable countermeasures. SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...
  • Page 22 EQ Net Certificate No.: 1323-01 License agreement for software supply The SIMATIC Panel PC 870 is normally supplied with the software already installed. Please observe the applicable license agreements. 1-10 SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...

  • Page 23: Certification For Usa, Canada And Australia

    Canadian Standard Association (CSA) complying with Standard C22.2. No. 950 (LR 81690) or complying with C22.2 No. 142 (LR 63533) Canadian Standard Association (CSA) complying with American Standard UL 1950 (LR 81690) or complying with UL 508 (LR 63533) NRTL 1-11 SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...
  • Page 24 Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Australia (for devices with AC power supply) AS/NZS 3548 This product meets the requirements of the Norm. 1-12 SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...

  • Page 25: Starting Up The Computing Unit

    Starting Up the Computing Unit Chapter overview In Section You Will Find On Page Unpacking and checking the items delivered Ensuring readiness for operation SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...

  • Page 26: Unpacking And Checking The Items Delivered

    (COA) in the table; you will need it if the operating system needs to be reinstalled. The key is to be found on the device. SVP No. Order No. Microsoft Windows product key SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...

  • Page 27: Ensuring Readiness For Operation

    The DC power supply of the computer unit is designed for 24 V systems. Mains power supply The device is intended for connection to grounded power supply systems (TN systems to VDE 0100, Part 300, or IEC 364-3). SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...
  • Page 28 When installing the device in a cabinet, a central mains switch must be provided. Turning off the computer unit The computer unit does not have a mains switch and can only be disconnected from the mains supply only by unplugging the power connector. SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...

  • Page 29: Connecting And Operating The Computing Unit

    Connecting and Operating the Computing Unit Chapter Overview You Will Find Section Page Ports, interfaces and connections Connecting I/O devices Drives with interchangeable media Reset button 3-10 SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...

  • Page 30: Ports, Interfaces And Connections

    10 or 100 Megabit per second (Mbps). Connection for the Universal Serial Bus. You can connect here external devices, such as CD–ROM drives, printers, modems, as well as mouse and keyboard. SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...
  • Page 31 25-way V.24 standard interface for connecting devices with serial interface, such as modem, mouse or printer. 2): Equipotential bonding within a safety extra-low voltage circuit (SELV). MPI/DP do not exist in the computer unit basic variant. SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...
  • Page 32 Equipotential bonding within the safety extra-low voltage circuit (SELV). If expansion modules are plugged in the computer unit, then there are further interfaces. Please refer to the description of the appropriate module for their significance. SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...

  • Page 33: Connecting Peripheral Units

    Before inserting the connecting cables, the static charge of your body, the device and the connecting cables must be brought to the same level. You can do this by briefly touching the metal housing. Use the original cable to establish the connection. SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...

  • Page 34: Printer Connection Via Serial Port

    A USB keyboard can be operated to run BIOS setup. Note Operating systems which do not support “plug and play” (Windows NT 4.0, for example) generally do not allow operation of USB devices. SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...

  • Page 35: Drives With Interchangeable Media

    Insert the floppy disks into the drive as illustrated, depending on the installation location: Ejector Access light Ejector Access light Figure 3-4 Diskette handling The access light is lit when an access to the drive is carried out. SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...

  • Page 36: Cd Rom Or Cd Rw/Dvd Drive (According To Device Configuration)

    – is lit continuously after several flashes: CD defective, i.e. not readable any more; – normally, the access light is lit when reading from CD. The EJECT function offered by various applications for opening the CD-ROM tray has no effect with this drive. SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...
  • Page 37 CD, even when no error message appears. The written data should be compared to the original to ensure it is correct. Compare the data each time it is written. SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...

  • Page 38: Reset Button

    The RESET button on your device will initiate a hardware reset; this will restart your PC (cold restart). In the case of the SIMATIC Panel PC 870, the Reset button is to be found on the interface side between the PS/2 sockets. The Reset button can only be actuated with a pointed object (e.g.

  • Page 39: Servicing And Expanding The Computing Unit

    4-11 Installing and removing the power supply 4-13 Installing and removing the device fan 4-15 Installing and removing the backup battery 4-15 Installing and removing further components 4-17 Installing additional memory 4-17 SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...

  • Page 40: Opening The Device

    You can do this by briefly touching the mounting plate for the interfaces on the left side of the device. S Discharge the electrostatic charge from tools you are using. S Wear a grounding strap when handling components. SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...

  • Page 41: Opening The Computer Unit

    3. Loosen the two screws on the housing cover (see Fig. 4-1). 4. Pivot the cover towards the front. 5. You can then remove the housing cover. Screws on the housing cover (M3) Figure 4-1 Opening the computer unit SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...

  • Page 42: Functional Units Visible After Opening The Device

    Once you have removed the top cover of your unit, the functional units View are visible. Power supply Backup battery Floppy disk drive Processor Slots for memory ex- Bus board pansion Figure 4-2 Computer unit opened SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...

  • Page 43: Motherboard

    Servicing and Expanding the Computing Unit 4.1.4 Motherboard The motherboard is the heart of the computer unit. Here, data are processed and stored, and interfaces and device I/Os are controlled. Figure 4-3 Motherboard SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...
  • Page 44 Device fan connection Processor fan I/O interface for connecting front components Connection of backup battery Power supply connection X300 LVDS display interface X303 VGA monitor connection X400 MPI/DP 12 X700 Ethernet Reset button SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...

  • Page 45: Installing And Removing Drives

    Remove the hard disk drive from the holder. 6. Proceed in the reverse order to install the new drive. The new drive must be of the same type as the one removed. SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...
  • Page 46 Servicing and Expanding the Computing Unit Release 11/02 Fixing screws Figure 4-4 Removing and installing the drive cage Figure 4-5 Hard disk with cage removed SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...

  • Page 47: Removing And Installing The Floppy Disk Drive

    6. Proceed in the reverse order to install the new drive. The new drive must be of the same type as the one removed. Floppy disk drive fixing screws Figure 4-6 Installing and removing the floppy disk drive SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...

  • Page 48: Installing And Removing Cd-Rom Or Cd-Rw/Dvd Drive (Option)

    5. Proceed in the reverse order to install the new drive. CD-ROM or CD-RW/DVD drive with cover panel Fixing screws for drive cover Figure 4-8 Computer unit with CD-ROM or CD-RW/DVD drive 4-10 SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...

  • Page 49: Installing And Removing Expansion Boards

    Installation of the module retainer plates increases the resistance of the modules to vibration. The module retainer plate is attached to the system housing with a screw. It has three slits, through which the slide elements are inserted. 4-11 SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...
  • Page 50 The module must now be introduced into the notch. Caution Do not exert pressure on the module! Therefore, do not use force to press the slide module onto the module. 4-12 SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...
  • Page 51 340,7 (13.41) All dimensions in mm All dimensions ( ) in inches Figure 4-11 AT card (12,28) Figure 4-12 Long PCI card (5 V) 4-13 SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...

  • Page 52: Installing And Removing The Power Supply

    7. Proceed in the reverse order to install the new power supply unit. Screws of the power supply cover Power supply Screws on the mounting plate Figure 4-13 Installing / removing the power supply 4-14 SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...

  • Page 53: Installing And Removing The Device Fan

    To ensure that the device is adequately cooled, take care that the running direction of the fan is correct when installing. Ensure that the arrow on the fan is pointing towards the housing wall. 4-15 SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...

  • Page 54: Installing And Removing The Backup Battery

    As far as possible, exhausted lithium batteries should be returned to the battery manufacturer/recycler or be disposed of as special waste. 4-16 SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...

  • Page 55: Installing And Removing Further Components

    192 MB – 192 MB – – 256 MB – 256 MB – – 256 MB – – 384 MB – 284 MB – 512 MB – 512 MB – – 4-17 SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...
  • Page 56 Make sure that the modules fit tight in the socket; otherwise, they can fall down or be damaged. Installation The memory configuration is detected automatically. When the device is turned on, the mapping of base memory and extended memory is displayed automatically. 4-18 SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...
  • Page 57 Modifying the device configuration with BIOS SETUP Main menu Advanced menu 5-12 Security menu 5-18 Power menu 5-20 Boot Sequence menu 5-22 Version menu 5-24 Exit menu 5-25 BIOS setup default settings 5-26 SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...

  • Page 58: Modifying The Device Configuration With Bios Setup

    BIOS SETUP menus The various menus and submenus are listed on the following pages. Refer to the “Item Specific Help” section of the respective menu for information on the selected SETUP entry. SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...
  • Page 59 BIOS setup. The modified settings become effective when you have saved them and terminated the BIOS setup. The following screen shots may differ from what is shown here, depending on the device configuration. SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...
  • Page 60 Power conservation functions can be chosen here Boot Sequence The boot priorities are set here Version Here you will find information about the version of the computer unit Exit Used for exiting and saving SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...

  • Page 61: Main Menu

    Type of build in drives Secondary Slave Type of build in drives Boot Options For setting boot options Keyboard For setting keyboard interface options (e.g. NUM Lock, Typematic Features Rate) Hardware Options For setting hardware options SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...
  • Page 62 [FPIO 4 / DMA 2] Transfer Mode: [Mode2] Ultra DMA Mode: F1 Help Select Item + / – Change Values Setup Defaults ESC Exit Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu Save and Exit Figure 5-3 Primary Master SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...
  • Page 63 The settings in these fields define the interface’s data transfer rate. The value depends on the drive and should only be set by setting the Type field to ”Auto”. Hit ESC to exit the submenu. SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...
  • Page 64 Summary screen The most important system parameters are displayed on the screen when the system load phase is completed. ’Enabled’ means that the feature is active. ’Disabled’ means that the feature is inactive. SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...
  • Page 65 [30/sec] Keyboard auto-repeat delay: [1/2 sec] F1 Help Select Item + / – Change Values Setup Defaults ESC Exit Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu Save and Exit Figure 5-6 ”Keyboard Features” submenu SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...
  • Page 66 LAN Remote Boot It is possible to boot over a connected LAN. The respective boot source is displayed as Intel Boot-Agent in the boot sequence menu. [Disabled] Booting using LAN is not possible. 5-10 SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...
  • Page 67 IRQ 12 is occupied. [Disabled] The PS/2 port is deactivated, IRQ12 is available. Note: Invariably, changes to this interface do not come into effect until the PC is switched off and on again. 5-11 SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...

  • Page 68: Advanced Menu

    System components which are not Plug and Play capable must be entered by manually. Floppy disk [Enabled] The floppy disk controller is enabled. controller [Disabled] The floppy disk controller is disabled. 5-12 SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...
  • Page 69 Enter Select Sub-Menu Save and Exit Figure 5-9 ”COM/LPT Configuration” submenu Setting an interface to “disabled” makes the resources occupied by it free. The I/O addresses and interrupts are recommended default settings. 5-13 SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...
  • Page 70 Enhanced parallel port (data transfer rate from 500 kbps up to 2 Mbps) Enhanced parallel port Hardware handshake different devices can be addressed as for EPP, however: Extended capability port own DMA channel FIFO backup Data compression 5-14 SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...
  • Page 71 Enable Master: [Enabled] Latency Timer: [0040h] Help Select Item + / – Change Values Setup Defaults Exit Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu Save and Exit Figure 5-11 ”PCI Devices, Slot #1” submenu 5-15 SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...
  • Page 72 [Available] F1 Help Select Item + / – Change Values Setup Defaults Exit Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu Save and Exit Figure 5-12 ”PCI / PNP ISA IRQ Resource Exclusion” submenu 5-16 SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...
  • Page 73 INT – C (A7) line 3 line 4 line 1 line 2 INT – D (B8) line 4 line 1 line 2 line 3 Gray background indicates main interrupt of the slot 5-17 SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...

  • Page 74: Security Menu

    Fixed disk boot [Normal] All types of hard-disk access are permitted. Sector [Write No operating system can be installed. protect] This is a way of protecting against boot viruses. 5-18 SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...
  • Page 75 This function cannot be used under Windows NT/2000/XP since this operating system does not access the diskette via BIOS routines. Please use the system programs provided by Windows NT/2000/XP for this. 5-19 SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...

  • Page 76: Power Save Menu

    ...minutes after the PC enters Standby 1, 2, 4, 8, 12, 16] mode. Suspend * [Off] No Suspend mode Timeout [1,2, 5, 10, 15, minutes after the PC enters Suspend mode 20, 30]. 5-20 SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...
  • Page 77 On the next access the hard disk will be activated again with a short delay. * Can only be set if Power Savings is set to “Customized” 5-21 SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...

  • Page 78: Boot Sequence Menu

    During booting the boot drive can be selected with the ESC key. Intel Boot Agent is only displayed when the LAN Remote Boot function in the Hardware Options menu was set to “Enabled” beforehand. 5-22 SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...
  • Page 79 Here again, you can change the sequence as described above. If a boot device is not available, the next device in the sequence is automatically checked to ascertain whether it is bootable. 5-23 SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...

  • Page 80: Version Menu

    266 MHz CPU ID 0683 Code Revision 0010 F1 Help Select Item + / – Change Values Setup Defaults Exit Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu Save and Exit Figure 5-18 ”Version” menu 5-24 SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...

  • Page 81: Exit Menu

    All changes are rejected; a system restart is carried out with the old & Exit parameters. Get Default Values All parameters are set to safe values. Load Previous The last saved values are reloaded. Values Save Changes Save all Setup settings. 5-25 SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...

  • Page 82: Bios Setup Default Settings

    Enabled On Board Ethernet Enabled Ethernet Address 08000624xxxx LAN Remote Boot Enabled Legacy USB Support Disabled SafeCard Functions Enabled Fan Control Enabled CRT / LCD selection SIMULTAN LCD Screensize Graph&Text Expanded 5-26 SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...
  • Page 83 Enabled Large Disk Access Mode Local Bus IDE adapter Primary & Secondary Memory Gap at 15 Mbyte Disabled Default Primary Video Adapter Security Supervisor Password Is Disabled User Password Is Disabled 5-27 SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...
  • Page 84 ATAPI CD-ROM Drive Intel Boot Agent Version SIMATIC Box PC 840 BIOS Version V7.xx BIOS Number A5E16562-ESxx MPI/DP Firmware CPU Type Dixon CPU Speed 266 MHz CPU ID 0683 Code Revision 0010 5-28 SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...

  • Page 85: Fault Diagnosis

    On Page Problems when using non-Siemens modules Operating Unit Display Remains Dark System time and/or date of the PC incorrect Error message appears on the screen/display Computer unit self-test prior to booting SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...

  • Page 86: Problems When Using Non-Siemens Modules

    – If the problem persists, call the hotline. – If the error has disappeared, the installed non-Siemens module was the cause of the fault. Replace it with a Siemens module or consult the supplier of the non-Siemens module. SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...

  • Page 87: Operating Unit Display Remains Dark

    While the computer is booting, press to call the setup. Note If time and date are repeatedly incorrect when the system after power off / power on, the battery is empty. Replace the battery as described in Section 4.3. SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...

  • Page 88: Error Message Appears On The Screen/Display

    Shadow RAM Failed at offset: Memory error Contact the technical customer service. Extended RAM Failed at offset: Memory error Contact the technical customer service. Failing Bits: Memory error Contact the technical customer service. SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...
  • Page 89 System timer error Hardware error Contact the technical customer service. Real time clock error Clock module error Contact the technical customer service. Keyboard controller error Keyboard error Contact the technical customer service. SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...

  • Page 90: Computer Unit Self-Test Prior To Booting

    Conversion table of the beep codes using the hexadecimal representation: Beep Tones Hex Code BBBB BBBB BBBB BBBB BBBB BBBB BBBB BBBB Example: BBBB Sound Sequence Hex code Check shutdown code Meaning SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...
  • Page 91 Initialize block 8742 TP_DMA_INIT Initialize DMA blocks TP_RESET_PIC Reset interrupt controller TP_COMPUTE_SPEED Determine clock rate TP_740_INIT Initialize the PG 740 I/Os TP_CMOS_TEST Test CMOS RAM TP_ADV_CS_CONFIG Configure advanced chipset TP_VECTOR_INIT Initialize interrupt vectors SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...
  • Page 92 Disable I/O modules TP_BIOS_INIT Various initializations TP_INIT_EXT_BDA Initialize external BIOS data area TP_PCI_PCC Determine the PCI modules TP_RS232 Determine serial interface TP_LPT Determine parallel interface TP_IO_AFTER Re-enable the IO modules TP_FDISK_CFG_IDE_CTRLR Configure IDE controller SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...
  • Page 93 PC hardware has been skipped. If the computer unit does not start up properly, report the Hex code of the POST to the hotline. SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...
  • Page 94 Fault Diagnosis Release 11/02 6-10 SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...

  • Page 95: Hardware Information

    Overview of components and interfaces System resources Monitoring functions Interfaces Bus board 7-26 Alternating current power supply (AC) 7-33 Direct current power supply (DC) 7-34 Current requirement of the components (maximum values) 7-35 SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...

  • Page 96: Spare Parts And Accessories

    The order numbers depend on the release and are therefore not listed here. You will obtain the order number of the appropriate part or component from your Siemens branch office after you have specified the order number (MLFB) of your complete device.

  • Page 97: Overview Of Components And Interfaces

    Range up to 1000 m CPUs Parallel LPT1/25-pin Standard, bidirectional, EPP and ECP modes PROFIBUS Communication port Isolated DP12 DP/MPI SIMATIC S7 (CP 5611 compatible) 12 Mbaud Universal Serial Bus High Current USB (500 mA) SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...

  • Page 98: System Resources

    Windows 2000/XP Start > Settings > Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Computer Management > System Information Windows NT 4.0 (option) Start > Programs > Management (General) > Windows NT Diagnosis SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...

  • Page 99: Monitoring Functions

    The temperature drift remains stored until the temperature falls under the threshold value again and is reset by one of the following measures: S Acknowledgement of the error message by the SOM program S Restart of the device SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...

  • Page 100: Fan Control

    3 to 255 seconds. Note If the watchdog time is modified after the watchdog has been activated – in other words, while the watchdog is running – the watchdog will be retriggered as a result! SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...

  • Page 101: Interfaces

    6-pin, mini DIN socket external First and second USB port, additionally third USB port for front-side port MPI /DP12 external X400 9-pin, standard socket, isolated port Ethernet external X700 RJ45 external X303 15-pin, standard socket SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...
  • Page 102 (25-pin↔25-pin). Plug the gender changer onto the COM1 socket and secure it with the two Allen screws. The V24 and TTY interfaces of COM1 can be used alternatively. SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...
  • Page 103 Data Terminal Equipment Ready GND (E2) Station ground (reference – potential) DSR (M1) Data Set Ready Input RTS (S2) Request To Send Output CTS (M2) Clear To Send Input RI (M3) Incoming call SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...
  • Page 104 View at the Female Designation Input / Short Connector Output Name Mouse data line Input / output Not Connected Ground + 5 V fused Output P5VFK Mouse clock line Input / output Not Connected 7-10 SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...
  • Page 105 + 5 V fused Output - Data Input/output Input/output Data line + Data Ground – The connector is a type A connector. The port is rated as a high current USB (500 mA). 7-11 SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...
  • Page 106 Output signal is ’1’ when the PU is sending. Shield On connector casing Note The current load by an external load connected between P5EXT and M5EXT may be max. 90 mA. 7-12 SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...
  • Page 107 + 5 V fused Output Ground – Not Connected DDC_DAT DDC data line Input / output EXT_H Horiz. synchron. signal Output EXT_V Vert. synchron. signal DDC_CLK DDC clock line Input / output 7-13 SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...

  • Page 108: Assignment Of The Front Ports On The Motherboard

    Ground RXIN2– LVDS output signal, bit 2 (–) Output RXIN2+ LVDS output signal, bit 2 (+) Ground RXCLKIN– LVDS clock signal (–) Output RXCLKIN+ LVDS clock signal (+) Ground Reserved Reserved 7-14 SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...
  • Page 109 1024 x 768 (XGA), TFT, 18 bit high 800 x 600 (SVGA), TFT, high 18 bit high high high reserved high high high high No display / DDC selec- high ted display 7-15 SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...
  • Page 110 Connection for system loudspeaker HD_LED HD LED*) DP_LED MPI/DP LED*) Ethernet_LED Ethernet LED*) Output TEMP_ERR Temperature drift*) RUN_R WatchDog error*) RUN_G WatchDog OK*) anode with series-connected 1 kΩ resistor on the motherboard 7-16 SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...

  • Page 111: Assignment Of The Internal Ports On The Motherboard

    The connection to the basic board is established by a gold-plated ’EISA’ type two-part connector. All the necessary bus signals (ISA and PCI) are applied to this connector. The following table shows the connector pin assignment. 7-17 SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...
  • Page 112 IDSEL Ground AD[02] AD[23] +3.3 V AD[01] AD[00] Ground AD[22] +5 V +5 V AD[21] AD[20] Reserved Reserved AD[19] Ground +5 V +5 V +3.3 V AD[18] + 5V + 5V 7-18 SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...
  • Page 113 PCI_GNT_N5 PCI_REQ_N1 Ground PCI_REQ_N5 +3.3 V Ground PCI6_PCLK Ground ISA_OSL PCI2_PCLK RISER_ID1 +12 V +12 V Ground Reserved +12 V +12 V PCI_REQ_N2 RISER_ID2 –12 V –5 V # low active 7-19 SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...
  • Page 114 12 V power supply Input 3.3 V 3.3 V power supply –12 V -12 V power supply Ground PSOFF Output Ground –5 V -5 V power supply Input 5 V power supply 7-20 SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...
  • Page 115 Track 0 signal Input Ground WR_PRT_N Write protection signal Input Ground RD_DAT_N Data read signal Input Ground SIDE_1_N Side selection Output MED_ID1 High density disk detection Input DCHG_N Diskette change display 7-21 SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...
  • Page 116 HDACT_N Activity Input CS1_N Selection signal 1 CSEL Selection signal Ground +5 V power supply Output +5 V power supply Output +5 V power supply Output +5 V power supply Output 7-22 SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...
  • Page 117 AD_1 Address line 1 Output Reserved Reserved – AD_0 Address line 0 AD_2 Address line 2 Output CS1_N Selection signal 1 CS3_N Selection signal 3 HDACT_N Hard disk activity Input Ground 7-23 SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...
  • Page 118 AD_0 Address line 0 AD_2 Address line 2 Output CS1_N Selection signal 1 CS3_N Selection signal 3 HDACT_N Drive activity Input Ground 41/42 +5 V power supply Output Ground Reserved Reserved 7-24 SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...
  • Page 119 The CMOS-RAM backup battery is connected to this connector. A 3.6 V lithium battery with a capacity of 750 mAh is used. Pin No. Short Meaning Input / Output Name Plus pole Input – Minus pole – 7-25 SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...

  • Page 120: Bus Board

    (Rev. 3.1) and PCI specification (Rev. 2.0) can be installed. All PCI slots can be used as masters. The power supply of the expansion boards runs via the connection of the bus module to the basic board. Figure 7-1 Bus board 7-26 SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...
  • Page 121 Hardware Information Shared Slot 1 A31 C1 Slot 1 A31 C1 Slot 2 Slot 3 Shared Slot 4 A31 C1 Slot 4 Slot 5 Figure 7-2 Connector assignment on the bus module 7-27 SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...

  • Page 122: Interface To The Motherboard

    IDSEL Ground AD[02] AD[23] +3.3 V AD[01] AD[00] Ground AD[22] +5 V +5 V AD[21] AD[20] Reserved Reserved AD[19] Ground +5 V +5 V +3.3 V AD[18] +5 V +5 V 7-28 SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...
  • Page 123 SA 19 SMEMR# SA 18 IOW# SA 17 IOR# SA 16 DACK3# SA 15 DRQ 3 SA 14 DACK1# SA 13 DRQ 1 SA 12 REFRESH SA 11 SA 10 IRQ 7 7-29 SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...
  • Page 124 IRQ 3 SA 05 DACK2# SA 04 SA 03 BALE SA 02 SA 01 SA 00 I/O defines the direction of the signals from the view of the CPU module low active 7-30 SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...
  • Page 125 CPU for system bus access send and receive these signals. A minus sign, ”–”, in front of the signal name shows that the signal is LOW active. 7-31 SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...
  • Page 126 AD[23] +3.3 V AD[01] AD[00] Ground AD[22] +5 V +5 V AD[21] AD[20] Reserved Reserved AD[19] Ground +5 V +5 V +3.3 V AD[18] +5 V +5 V # low active 7-32 SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...

  • Page 127: Ac Power Supply

    +5 V secondary voltage voltage POWER GOOD preset time 100 to 500 ms hold-up time 16.6 ms minimum save time 1 ms minimum Figure 7-3 Time Characteristics of the Power Good Signal 7-33 SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...

  • Page 128: Dc Power Supply

    +5 V secondary voltage voltage POWER GOOD preset time 100 to 500 ms hold-up time not specified save time 1 ms minimum Figure 7-4 Time Characteristics of the Power Good Signal 7-34 SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...

  • Page 129: Power Requirements Of The Components (Maximum Value)

    Alternatively to the 5 V, the ISA/PCI slots can also be operated with the same total power at 3.3 V. The total power of the +5 V and +3.3 V voltages may amount to max. 140 W. 7-35 SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...
  • Page 130 Hardware Information Release 11/02 7-36 SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...

  • Page 131: Decentralized Design

    In Chapter 5.1 of the “SIMATIC Panel PC 670/870 control unit” manual you will find general information about the concept of the distributed configuration. In Section You Will Find On Page Description Cable connection Spare parts Technical data SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...

  • Page 132: Description

    Socket for connecting Elongated mounting hole housing interconnecting cable Figure 8-1 Panel PC 870 computer unit in decentralized design (incl. host module) The host module installed in the housing is illustrated in Figure 8-4. SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...

  • Page 133: Dimensions

    The computer unit can be installed horizontally and vertically, an installation angle of $5 ° is permitted; vertical installation is recommended. We recommend a vertical position. Positioning with the interfaces at top is not allowed (downward airflow; refer to Figure 8-3). SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...

  • Page 134: Cable Connections

    S Connecting cable for Panel PC distributed configuration (see manual “SIMATIC Panel PC 670/870 control unit”) S Housing with host module and ribbon connection cable, S Housing with remote module in 24 V or 110/230 V version. SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...
  • Page 135 3. Separate the computer unit and host module (the cable can remain plugged in). Groove for outer fastening screws Encoder S30 Host module housing Host module Port for intercon- necting cable Center screwhole Figure 8-4 Host module with housing open SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...
  • Page 136 4. Check (or set) the switch setting as shown in the table below: Table 8-1 Display type setting using encoder S30 Type Resolution S30/4 S30/3 S30/2 S30/1 12” (SVGA) 800 x 600 15” XGA 1024 x 768 5. Install in reverse order. SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...

  • Page 137: Technical Data

    This section contains the following technical data for the computing unit of the Panel PC 870: S General S Safety S Power supply S Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) S Climatic conditions S Mechanical environmental conditions S Motherboard S Drives S Graphics S Ports SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...

  • Page 138: A Technical Data

    10 V/m 900 MHz and 1.89 GHz, 50% ED (to IEC 61000-4-3) radiation 10 V 9 kHz – 80MHz (to IEC 61000-4-6) Magnetic field 30 A/m 50 Hz (to IEC 61000-4-8) SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...
  • Page 139 Floppy disk drive 3.5”, (1.44 MB), can be operated from the side Hard disk drive 3.5”, EIDE, UDMA33/66, vibration damped Hard disk capacity, see ordering data CDROM, CD-RW/DVD 5.25” EIDE, UDMA33, drive (piggyback, optional) SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...
  • Page 140 - Shield of the DP12 connection cable • • Physical port RS485, electrically isolated • • Memory address is configured automatically space • • Interrupts are configured automatically ) Electrically isolated in the extra–low voltage circuit (SELV) SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...

  • Page 141: Esd Guidelines

    ESD Guidelines Chapter overview In chapter You Will Find On Page What does ESD mean? Electrostatic charging Basic protective measures against discharge of static electricity SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...

  • Page 142: What Does Esd Mean

    The damage which arises in an assembly as a result of overvoltage cannot usually be detected immediately, but only becomes apparent after a lengthy operating period. SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...

  • Page 143: Electrostatic Charge Of People

    Additional safety measures against discharges of static electricity Ensuring a good ground connection When handling electrostatic sensitive devices, ensure that your person, the workplace and packaging are grounded. In this manner you avoid static charge. SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...
  • Page 144 If you have to perform measurements on an assembly, discharge your body by touching a grounded metallic object before carrying out the work. Use only grounded measuring instruments. SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...

  • Page 145: Glossary

    (for example, a printer). Configuration file Contains data which define the appearance of a configuration following a complete restart. These files are CONFIG.SYS, AUTOEXEC.BAT and register files. Glossary-1 SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...
  • Page 146 In the case of decentralized design, the host module is implemented on the computer unit side and the remote module on the operating unit side. The input/output data is transmitted between these two modules. Glossary-2 SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...
  • Page 147 LPT 1 port The LPT 1 port (Centronics interface) is a parallel interface which can be used for attaching a printer. Main memory Main memory is the whole RAM on a SIMATIC PC. Glossary-3 SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...
  • Page 148 Printer interface Parallel port, 25-pin, sub-D connectors, sockets. For attaching printers. Programmable logic controller (PLC) A controller in the SIMATIC S5 series (for example, AG S5-115U/135U). Glossary-4 SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...
  • Page 149 (Universal Serial Bus) for connecting devices to the USB port. V.24 interface The V.24 interface is a standard interface for data transmission, and printers, modems, etc. can be connected to it. Glossary-5 SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...
  • Page 150 (Video Graphics Array) for connecting an external monitor, 15-pin, sub-D connectors, sockets. Warm restart By warm restart we mean a restart after a program abort. The operating system is reloaded and started. Glossary-6 SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...
  • Page 151 CE identification, 1-9 Expansion board, 4-11 Chipset, A-3 Expansions, 4-1 Climatic conditions, A-3 External keyboard, 7-11 Clock, 4-16 COM 1, 7-8 COM 2, 7-9 COM1, A-4 COM1 V.24 / MODEM / PLC, 3-2 Index-1 SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...
  • Page 152 Power supply (AC), Technical data, 7-33 Power supply (DC), Technical data, 7-34 Lithium battery, 4-16 Printer connection Loss of data, 4-7 via parallel port, 3-5 Low voltage guidelines, 1-10 via serial port, 3-6 LPT 1, 7-10 Index-2 SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...
  • Page 153 Vibration-damped, 4-7 Power connection, 1-6 Repair, 1-7 Ventilation, 1-5 SDRAM, 4-17 Self–test (POST), 6-6 Watchdog Serial port, 7-8, 7-9 function, 7-6 Slide element, 4-11 monitoring times, 7-6 slot, 4-13 reactions, 7-6 Index-3 SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...

  • Page 154: Index

    Index Release 11/02 Index-4 SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual...

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