Advanced Device Functions; Monitoring Functions; Overview Of The Monitoring Functions; Temperature Monitoring/Display - Siemens SIMATIC IPC227G Operating Instructions Manual

4.3

Advanced device functions

4.3.1

Monitoring functions

4.3.1.1

Overview of the monitoring functions

The device also provides monitoring functions. The following display, monitoring and control
functions are available when the appropriate software is used:
• Temperature monitoring (overtemperature or low temperature)
• Monitoring of SSD with S.M.A.R.T. functionality
• Watchdog (hardware or software reset of the computer)
• Operating hours meter (information on total runtime)
SIMATIC IPC DiagBase software
Use the functions of the SIMATIC IPC DiagBase software for local monitoring. Use the
"DiagBase Management Explorer" application to obtain a clear overview of the controls. Use
the DiagBase Alarm Manager to receive notifications about individual alarms.
Note
For more information on SIMATIC IPC DiagBase software functionality, refer to the SIMATIC
IPC DiagBase Operating Manual
(https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109749690).
4.3.1.2

Temperature monitoring/display

Temperature monitoring
Three temperature sensors monitor the temperature of the device at several positions:
• Processor temperature
• Temperature nearby the RAM module
• Temperature nearby the CPU
A temperature error is triggered when one of the three temperature values exceeds the set
temperature threshold and the following reaction is initiated:
Reaction
The DiagBase or DiagMonitor software is enabled
SIMATIC IPC227G
Operating Instructions, 06/2021, A5E50059933-AA
Commissioning the device and device functions
4.3 Advanced device functions
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