Application Planning; Overview; Installation - Siemens SIMATIC PANEL PC 877 Operating Instructions Manual

Application planning

4.1

Overview

4.1
Introduction
This section describes the first steps after unpackaging, the permitted mounting positions
and the fixation. This section describes the necessary considerations for EMC.
Field of application
The Panel PC is an industry-standard PC platform for demanding tasks in the field of PC-
based automation. The Panel PC is designed for on-site use on the machine, installed for
example in:
• Switchgear cabinet installation
• Swivel arm installation
• Rack installation
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Operating instructions, Release 07/2006, A5E00877780-01
Note
In the following, the term "switchgear cabinet" also refers to rack, mounting rack,
switchboard, operator panel and console. The term "device" represents the Panel PC and
its variants.
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