Foreword; Overview - Siemens SIMATIC PANEL PC 877 Operating Instructions Manual

Foreword

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Overview

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Purpose of the manual
These operating instructions contain all the information you need for commissioning and
using the SIMATIC Panel PC 877.
It is intended both for programming and testing personnel who commission the device and
connect it with other units (automation systems, programming devices), as well as for service
and maintenance personnel who install add-ons or carry out fault/error analyses.
Required basic knowledge
A solid background in personal computers and Microsoft operating systems is required to
understand this manual. General knowledge in the field of automation control engineering is
recommended.
Scope of this manual
This manual applies to devices with the order numbers 6AV781....
Approvals
For more information, please refer to the chapter "Certificates and Guidelines" in the
appendix.
CE marking
For more information, please refer to "Directives and Declarations" in the "Certificates and
Guidelines" section of the appendix.
Standards
Please refer to sections "Application planning" and "Technical data".
SIMATIC Panel PC 877
Operating instructions, Release 07/2006, A5E00877780-01
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