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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com SIMATIC SIMATIC Box PC 620 Operating Manual C79000 Z7076 C638 04...
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This product can only function correctly and safely if it is transported, stored and set up carefully and correctly, and operated and maintained as recommended. Trademarks SIMATICR , SIMATIC NETR and SIMATIC HMIR are registered trademarks of Siemens AG. Exclusion of Liability Copyright...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Contents Welcome to your SIMATIC Box PC 620 ........Information about this Manual .
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Contents Error Diagnosis and Reinstallation ........Problems When Using Modules from Other Manufacturers .
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Welcome to your SIMATIC Box PC 620 Overview The SIMATIC Box PC 620 serves as an entry-level system for PC-based automation, a basic component for PC-based HMI devices (Panel PC), a basic component for PC-based machine control panels (OP031, OP032S, OP032L) and in special configurations as a basis for devices with a customised construction.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Welcome to your SIMATIC Box PC 620 Range of Application The SIMATIC Box PC 620 is a basic device for high performance automation solutions. It meets the highest requirements through: • compliance with the requirements for a fire enclosure to UL1950/EN60950 (device with AC power supply), i.e.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Welcome to your SIMATIC Box PC 620 Consignment/Assessories • Basic unit with preinstalled operating system • Power cord for AC supply or connector for DC supply (depending on device configuration) • Installation material (depending on device configuration) •...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Welcome to your SIMATIC Box PC 620 Using the Manual You can work with the operating manual in various ways. Either go through the chapters in turn or, depending on the initial situation, read the overview at the beginning of the chapter to find the desired topic.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Important Information Safety Instructions Caution The safety instructions given on the reverse of the title page of this manual must be observed. Before adding to the SIMATIC Box PC 620’s functionality by expanding the hardware configuration (see Section 4.1) refer to the electronic manual on the Backup CD supplied with your SIMATIC Box PC 620 and observe the relevant safety instructions.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Important Information Power Connection The device is intended for service in grounded electricity supply systems (TN systems to VDE 0100, part 300, or IEC 364–3). Service in non-grounded or impedance-grounded supply systems (IT systems) is not intended.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Important Information Country-Specific Information For the United States and Canada: In the United States and Canada USA, a CSA or UL-listed power supply cable must be used. The male plug is a 5-15 style. For operation with 120 V: Use a UL Listed, CSA Labelles Cord Set, consisting of a min.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Important Information Battery There is a battery on the motherboard in this device. Batteries may only be exchanged by technical personnel. Observe the local regulations on disposal of special waste when disposing of dead batteries.
EN60950 Declaration of Conformity The EC declarations of conformity and the documentation relating to this are available to the authorities concerned, according to the above EC directive, from: Siemens AG Bereich Automation & Drives A&D AS E 4 Frau Zisler...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Important Information ISO 9001 Certificate The quality assurance system for the whole product process (development, production, and marketing) fulfills the requirements of ISO 9001 (corresponds to EN29001: 1987). This has been certified by the German society for the certification of quality management systems (DQS).
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Important Information Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Important Information SIMATIC Box PC 620 Operating Manual C79000-Z7076-C638-04...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Commissioning the SIMATIC Box PC 620 Unpacking and Checking the Scope of Delivery Unpacking the SIMATIC Box PC 620 Unpack your SIMATIC Box PC 620 programming device as follows: 1. Remove the packing. 2.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Commissioning the SIMATIC Box PC 620 Installing the SIMATIC Box PC 620 The SIMATIC Box PC 620 can be operated in all the usual fitting positions. It is particularly suitable for fitting in consoles, switch boards and control panels. The SIMATIC Box PC 620 with AC power supply meets the requirements for a fire enclosure to EN60950.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Commissioning the SIMATIC Box PC 620 Depending on the configuration of the device, two mounting brackets are included in the scope of delivery. You can attach these to the housing with 6 screws (M3x6). M4 thread, max.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Commissioning the SIMATIC Box PC 620 297.2 mm 79.5 mm 11.701 ” 3.13 “ 232 mm 9.134 “ 26 mm 1.024 “ 11,2 mm 0.441 “ Figure 2-2 Dimension Drawings for Fitting in Control Panel with Installation Angle (Device without CD-ROM Drive) SIMATIC Box PC 620 Operating Manual C79000-Z7076-C638-04...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Commissioning the SIMATIC Box PC 620 100 mm 297.2 mm 3.94 “ 11.701 ” Figure 2-3 Dimension Drawings for Fitting in Control Panel (Device with CD-ROM Drive) SIMATIC Box PC 620 Operating Manual C79000-Z7076-C638-04...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Commissioning the SIMATIC Box PC 620 267.2 mm 79.5 mm 10.52 “ 3.13 “ 11.2 mm 0.441 “ Figure 2-4 Dimension Drawings for Fitting in Control Panel without Installation Angle SIMATIC Box PC 620 Operating Manual C79000-Z7076-C638-04...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Commissioning the SIMATIC Box PC 620 Permissible Fitting Positions of the PC with Floppy Disk Drive An inclined position of + 20_ is allowed in each of the permissible fitting positions. Interfaces Interfaces Interfaces Interfaces Preferred position...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Commissioning the SIMATIC Box PC 620 Preparing for Operation Connection to the Power Supply Unit Note The SIMATIC Box PC 620 is equipped with a safety-tested mains cable and may only be connected to a grounded grounding outlet. Make sure that the socket on the device or the grounding outlet of the building installation is easily accessible and as near as possible to the device.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Commissioning the SIMATIC Box PC 620 Connecting and Switching on the SIMATIC Box PC 620 Before you connect the SIMATIC Box PC 620 to the mains, the keyboard, mouse and display or monitor must be connected. 1.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Commissioning the SIMATIC Box PC 620 Transport Transporting Despite the fact that the SIMATIC Box PC 620 is of rugged design, its internal components are sensitive to severe vibrations or shock. You must therefore protect your from severe mechanical stress when transporting it.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Hardware Components of the SIMATIC Box PC 620 This chapter provides you with information on hardware components and their functions, such as: • Right- and left-hand side panel of the device • Connectors and ports •...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Hardware Components of the SIMATIC Box PC 620 Right-Hand Side of the Device (Port Side) Mouse COM1/V24/AG COM2 PCI slot PCI/ISA slot Keyboard LPT1/Printer MPI/DP Ethernet PC Card Figure 3-1 Right-Hand Side of the Device with Ports Without TTY for the basic variant of the Box PC Not available for the basic variant of the Box PC Note...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Hardware Components of the SIMATIC Box PC 620 Connections Function VGA port for connecting an external monitor, 15 pins, subminiature Cannon connector, sockets COM1/V24/AG*3 Serial port 1 (V24, via BIOS-Setup can be switched to TTY), 25 pins, subminiature Cannon connector, sockets COM2 Serial port 2 (V24) 9 pins, subminiature Cannon connector, pins...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Hardware Components of the SIMATIC Box PC 620 Left-Hand Side of the Device (Drive Side) Name plate Floppy disk drive Reset button Cover for front ports Plastic rivet Figure 3-2 Left-Hand Side of the Device Connections Function Device fan...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Hardware Components of the SIMATIC Box PC 620 Ports Front Ports The front ports are located behind the cover below the floppy disk drive. They are used for connection of the following front elements: •...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Hardware Components of the SIMATIC Box PC 620 Connecting USB Devices You can connect peripheral devices with USB interfaces to the USB port. • Plug the USB cable into the port The device connected in this way is available as soon as it has been registered by the Plug and Play operating system (e.g.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Hardware Components of the SIMATIC Box PC 620 Connect Ethernet The drivers for the Ethernet interface are pre-installed. A wait period of approxima- tely 30 results if no Ethernet cable in inserted or no active node is found during the startup of the operating systems Windows 98 or Windows NT.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Hardware Components of the SIMATIC Box PC 620 PC Card Port Cardbus cards and PCMCIA cards can be operated through the PC card port of the SIMATIC Box PC 620. PC card port Type I/II/III Figure 3-4 PC Card Port The following is to be observed when working with cardbus/PC cards: 1.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Hardware Components of the SIMATIC Box PC 620 Note Peak currents of 650 mA at 5 V based on 3 s are permitted! Examples of PCMCIA cards connected to PC card interface for Hard Disk 330 mA read/write (Maxtor MXL-131-III)
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Hardware Components of the SIMATIC Box PC 620 Drives The SIMATIC Box PC 620 is equipped as standard with a 3.5” disk drive or an LS 120 drive and a 3.5” hard disk drive. 3.5.1 Disk Drive (Depending on the Device Configuration) You can store programs and data on diskettes with the disk drive and load them...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Hardware Components of the SIMATIC Box PC 620 3.5.2 LS120-Drive (Depending on the Device Configuration) The SIMATIC Box PC 620 can be equipped with an LS120 drive as an alternative to a floppy disk drive. Larger volumes of data can be stored on LS120 data carriers than on a 1.44 MB floppy disk drive.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Hardware Components of the SIMATIC Box PC 620 Information on the LS120-disk drive Restrictions P Tools under STEP 5 Data cannot be edited in PCP/M format on the LS120-drive using P Tools under STEP 5.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Hardware Components of the SIMATIC Box PC 620 Note In order to achieve a reliable operation and high data security, please note the following during use: • Store and transport the Superdisk in the protective cassette included. Doing this will keep dust and dirt from the disk.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Hardware Components of the SIMATIC Box PC 620 3.5.3 Hard Disk Drive The hard disk drive is used for the storage of large quantities of data. it is fitted in a mounting which is easily exchangeable and damped against vibration. Caution Risk of loss of data and damage to the drive! Drives are sensitive to vibrations and shock.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Hardware Components of the SIMATIC Box PC 620 Closing the Drawer Push in the drawer until it closes completely. Do not press the eject button. Note The EJECT function offered by various applications for opening the CD-ROM drawer does not work with this drive.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Hardware Components of the SIMATIC Box PC 620 CD-ROM Front Drawer Access LED Eject button Emergency eject Figure 3-7 CD-ROM Front Caution Risk of data loss and damage to the drive! CD-ROM drives are sensitive to vibrations and shock. Any vibrations occuring during operation can lead to damage to the drive or CD.
Do not recharge the battery, do not open the battery by force. The correct lithium battery is available from Siemens (order-no.: W79084-E1003-B1). Return used batteries to the manufacturer/recycler or dispose of them according to local regulations.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Hardware Components of the SIMATIC Box PC 620 SIMATIC Box PC 620 Operating Manual 3-18 C79000-Z7076-C638-04...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Connection of System Expansions and External Devices Connecting Peripheral Devices It is possible to expand the SIMATIC Box PC 620’s functionality by installing additional modules. Due to the rugged design and the high functionality the device is easy and economical to service.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Connection of System Expansions and External Devices SIMATIC Box PC 620 Operating Manual C79000-Z7076-C638-04...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Setting up the SIMATIC Box PC 620 Preparing for Start Up Powering Up the SIMATIC Box PC 620 Both the operating system and system software supplied with the SIMATIC Box PC 620 are preinstalled on the hard disk and are set up by the time you power up your PG for the first time.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Setting up the SIMATIC Box PC 620 Startup under Windows 98 The operating system is set up once you have entered the requisite information. The Welcome to Windows 98 screen helps you to get familiar with the Desktop user interface.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Setting up the SIMATIC Box PC 620 Complete Restart of the SIMATIC Box PC 620 Overview Once the SIMATIC Box PC 620’s operating system is set up, the user interface of the operating system is displayed following system startup every time you switch on or reset the PG.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Error Diagnosis and Reinstallation Chapter Overview This chapter provides you with tips on how to localize and troubleshoot frequently occurring problems. • Please look up the meaning of operating system error messages in your operating system documentation.
– If the PC still crashes, you must contact your technical support team. – If the error no longer occurs, the module you used from another manufacturer was the cause of the fault. Replace this module with a Siemens module, or contact the module supplier. SIMATIC Box PC 620 Operating Manual C79000-Z7076-C638-04...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Error Diagnosis and Reinstallation The Monitor Remains Dark Cause and Remedy The following causes are possible: The monitor has been switched off. • Switch on the monitor. The monitor is in “powersave” mode. •...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Error Diagnosis and Reinstallation The Screen Display Does not Appear or Drifts Cause and Remedy Either the incorrect line frequency and/or the incorrect resolution is set for the screen or for the user program. •...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Error Diagnosis and Reinstallation The Clock Time and/or the Date in Your PC Is Incorrect Remedy Set the clock time and the date in the setup menu. Press <F2> to call setup when booting the computer. Note The battery is dead if the clock time and the date are still incorrect after you switch off your PC and switch it back on again.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Error Diagnosis and Reinstallation Error Message on the Screen Meaning/Suggestion Incorrect Drive B type Check the SETUP entries for drive B. Run SETUP Diskette drive A error Error accessing drive A. Contact your technical support team. Diskette drive B error Error accessing drive B.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Error Diagnosis and Reinstallation Diagnostic Messages (Port 80) When the SIMATIC PC is powered up, it runs a self-test (POST = Power On Self-Test). If the POST detects a fault, it outputs the sequence of beeps (beep code) assigned for the fault.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Error Diagnosis and Reinstallation The POST codes in order of occurrence: Display Meaning Description (hex) TP_VERIFY_REAL Test whether the CPU is in real mode TP_RESET_PIC Reset the interrupt controller TP_RESTORE_CRO Restore the controller register TP_PCI_BM_RESET Reset the PCI bus master TP_CHK_SUTDOWN...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Error Diagnosis and Reinstallation Display Meaning Description (hex) TP_740_INIT Initialize the PG 740 I/Os TP_CMOS_TEST Test the CMOS RAM TP_ADV_CS_CONFIG Configure the advanced chip set TP_VECTOR_INIT Initialize the interrupt vectors TP_COPYRIGHT Test the copyright TP_PCI_INIT Initialize the PCI interface TP_CONFIG...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Error Diagnosis and Reinstallation Display Meaning Description (hex) TP_BIOS_INIT Various initialisations TP_INIT_EXT_BDA Initialize the external BIOS data area TP_PCI_PCC Determine the PCI circuits TP_RS232 Determine the serial interfaces TP_LPT Determine the parallel interface TP_IO_AFTER Re-enable the IO circuits TP_FDISK_CFG_IDE_CTRLR...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Error Diagnosis and Reinstallation Restoring the Hard Disk 6.9.1 Creating Partitions unter Microsoft Windows 98 After installing a new hard disk it is necessary to create partitions with the program “FDisk” when the partitions have errors or need to be changed. Note By deleting or creating partitions or logical DOS-hard drives all saved data is lost on the hard disk.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Error Diagnosis and Reinstallation Creating an Extended Partition In order to create an extended partition, you have to first boot from the Windows 98 CD as described in steps 1 to 4 above. Using ”A:\>FDisk”...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Error Diagnosis and Reinstallation 7. To format the partition from the Recovery CD, as described above in steps 1 to 3, reboot and then format drive C: with the “Format” program. Enter: ”A:\>Format C:” (A: is the CD-ROM drive).
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Error Diagnosis and Reinstallation To restore the partitions to their original condition, please do the following: Primary Partition 1. To boot from the Recovery CD proceed as follows: When the message Press <F2> to enter Setup appears on the screen press the ESC key.
4. Follow the installation program instructions on the screen. Installation of the Recovery CD in Microsoft Windows NT This CD contains encoded data which can only be transferred onto a SIEMENS SIMATIC PC. Data transfer is carried out with the OEMSETUP.EXE program on the CD-ROM or, after booting, from the CD-ROM with the Recovery function.
4. When “Microsoft Windows 98-Startup Menu” is displayed, select “1. Boot for CD-Recovery”. 5. You have to acknowledge the “SIEMENS End User License Agreement” with the F8 function key. Pressing ESC allows you to decline the agreement and cancels the installation.
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“1. Start Windows 98 Setup from CD-ROM” . Installation of the Recovery CD in Microsoft Windows 98 This CD contains encoded data which can only be transferred onto a SIEMENS SIMATIC PC. Data transfer is carried out with the OEMSETUP.EXE program on the CD-ROM or, after booting, from the CD-ROM with the Recovery function.
10.After starting the setup.exe please follow the screen instructions. 6.10.3 Installing the Recovery CD for Microsoft Windows 2000 This CD contains encoded files which can only be transferred to a SIEMENS SIMATIC PC. The transfer of information is made with the program OEMSETUP.EXE on the CD-ROM, or after booting from the CD–ROM with the recovery function.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Error Diagnosis and Reinstallation Note By default, drive C: is used for the data transfer (Recovery). Ensure that there is an available disk space of approximately 500 MB left on drive C: after the selected recovery data have been copied. 8.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Error Diagnosis and Reinstallation 6.11 Installing Drivers and Software To install the drivers and software from the “Documentation and Drivers” CD supplied, proceed as follows: 1. Place the “Documentation and Drivers” CD in the CD ROM drive. 2.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Technical Specifications Technical Specifications of the SIMATIC Box PC 620 General Order nos. See order documentation Dimensions (w x h x d) 295x265x80 mm, without CD-ROM drive 295x265x100 mm, with CD-ROM drive Weight approx.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Technical Specifications Ambient Conditions Temperature tested to DIN EN 60068-2-2:1994, DIN IEC 60068-2-1,DIN IEC 60068-2-14, – operation + 5°C to +45°C – storage/transport - 20°C to +60°C – gradient (Max. speed of temperature change 10 C/h (50 F/h) condensation not permitted)
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Technical Specifications Ports COM1 Serial port 1 (V.24 / TTY), 25 pin subminiature Cannon connector COM2 Serial port 2 (V.24), 9 pin subminiature Cannon connector LPT1 Parallel port (standard, EPP and ECP mode) Connection for printer with parallel port VGA port, connection for external monitor Keyboard...
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