SIMATIC IPC PANEL TYPE PC

SIMATIC IPC677E: The high-end Panel PC – with maximum performance, functional scope and expansion capability

Industrial PC platform with extremely high industrial compatibility for demanding tasks in the field of PC-based automation.

Rugged construction: The IPC is resistant to even the harshest mechanical stress and extremely reliable in operation.

• Compact design
• High degree of investment security
• High degree of expandability

The following widescreen front variants are available:

• 19", 22" or 24" capacitive multi-touch color display
  

   

Maximum system performance for complex measuring, control and visualization tasks

• 8th generation Intel processors: Core i7, Core i3 or Celeron with up to 6 cores and 12 threads
• Intel UHD Graphics 630/610 for high graphics performance (Core i / Celeron)
• DDR4-2666 memory technology up to 64 GB RAM
• USB 3.1 Gen2 SuperSpeedPlus (10 Gbps)
• USB type C (10 Gbps)
• PCI Express 3.0 for effective PCIe card support
• M.2 SSD NVMe for faster data processing

Industry-standard fronts

• Modern industrial design with a smooth front, resistant to dirt, oil and grease
• 19", 22" and 24" multi-touch fronts in widescreen format
• All fronts uniformly in Full HD (1920x1080)
• Operation in multi-touch or single-touch mode
• Dimmable LED backlighting

High degree of industrial functionality and flexibility

• Up to 45 °C ambient temperature during operation
• High shock/vibration resistance
• High EMC for safe operation
• Free expansion slots: 2x PCI or 2x PCIe or 1x PCIe and 1x PCI
• Solid State Drives (SSD) in M.2 NVMe and SATA technology for high reliability and speed
• RAID1 functionality onboard in the Platform Controller Hub (no PC slot occupied)
• 3x Gigabit Ethernet (IE/PN, RJ45) terminals (teaming-capable)
• 6x USB 3.1 (SuperSpeedPlus) - 2 of which type C
• 2x DisplayPorts and 1x DVI-D interface
• Strain relief for all connecting cables/connectors

High system availability, fast startup, maintenance and servicing

• High degree of data security due to RAID1 mirror disk systems and SSD media (optional)
• 512 KB NVRAM for retentive data
• AMT (Intel Active Management Technology) functionality for remote access to IPC (remote maintenance)
• CMOS buffer battery accessible from outside, replaceable during operation. Status can be polled by software
• 4 status LEDs (1x power, 3x user)
• Operating system is preinstalled, ready-to-use, and already activated
• Fast restoration of delivery state using restore USB flash drive
• Worldwide service and support

Minimization of costs due to high security of investment

• Platform with long-term stability and embedded Intel components
• Available for at least 4 years, then assured spare parts availability for further 5 years
• Part of the scalable Box PC range with identical performance features and footprint
• System-tested with SIMATIC components
• Certified for worldwide marketing (e.g.: cULus)
• Installation-compatible across device generations, software compatible with predecessor model
• PC development and production (incl. motherboard and BIOS) in Germany by Siemens

The SIMATIC IPC677E provides mechanical engineers, plant engineers, and control cabinet builders with an extremely high-performance PC platform for applications at the machine in industrial environments:

• Measuring, open-loop and closed-loop control of process and machine data
• Operation/visualization tasks with detached display/monitor solution
• Data acquisition and data processing
• Motion control

The SIMATIC IPC677E can be ordered in conjunction with SIMATIC HMI packages with a price advantage.

Basic design:

• Rugged metal installation housing, chromated, resistant to vibration and shock, with high electromagnetic compatibility
• Card retainer for PC modules for reliable operation in the event of vibrations and shocks
• Vibration and shock-absorbing internal hard disk holder
• Intel UHD Graphics onboard
• Interfaces (accessible from one side):
  • 3x Gigabit Ethernet interfaces (RJ45)
  • 2x DisplayPort, 1x DVI-D graphics interface
  • 4 x USB 3.1 Gen. 2
  • 2 x USB 3.1 type C
  • 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 type A internal, e.g. for software dongle
  • 1x serial (COM1)
  • 4 status LEDs (1x power, 3x user)

Design versions (configurable):

Front:

• 19" multi-touch, capacitive, 1 920 x 1 080 (Full HD)
• 22" multi-touch, capacitive, 1 920 x 1 080 (Full HD)
• 24" multi-touch, capacitive, 1 920 x 1 080 (Full HD)

Processor:

• Core i7-8700, 6 cores, 12 threads, 3.2 (4.6) GHz, VT-d, AMT, 12 MB cache
• Intel Core i3-8100, 4 cores, 4 threads, 3.6 GHz, VT-d, 6 MB cache
• Intel Celeron G4900 2 cores, 2 threads, 3.1 GHz, VT-d, 2 MB cache

Main memory:

• 4 GB up to 64 GB, DDR4-2666

Drives:

• M.2 solid-state drive (SSD) NVMe (4x PCIe 3.0) 512 GB
• Solid-state drive (SSD) SATA 480 GB
• RAID1 2x SSD SATA 480/960 GB in removable drive bay
• SATA hard disks: 320 GB, 2.5"

Free slots for expansions:

• 2x PCI (185/185 mm) or
• 2x PCIe x16, x4 (185/185 mm) or
• 1x PCIe x16 and 1x PCI (185/185 mm)

Power supply:

• 100-240 V AC (wide range), 50/60 Hz
• 24 V DC industrial power supply

Pre-installed and activated operating systems:

• Windows 10 Enterprise 2016 LTSB, Multi-language
• Windows 10 IoT Enterprise 2019 LTSC, Multi-language

Further options:

• 2x USB 2.0 (occupies one slot)
• SIMATIC PC DiagMonitor software
• SIMATIC PC Image&Partition Creator software
• TPM module V2.0 - onboard security hardware (Trusted Platform Module)
• NVRAM 512 KB, non-volatile memory
• Option "without CMOS battery" (for shipping without hazardous goods)

Diagnostics

• Integrated, parameterizable monitoring functions (program execution (watchdog), internal enclosure temperature, fan speed, BIOS battery voltage)
• Expanded diagnostics/messages via Ethernet, e-mail, SMS and for direct routing into SIMATIC software via OPC (optionally via SIMATIC IPC DiagMonitor)
• RAID functionality: RAID1 for automatic data mirroring on two SATA SSDs

Integral interfaces

Ethernet

The three integrated Ethernet interfaces (10/100/1000 Mbps) can be used for IT communication and for data exchange with PLCs such as SIMATIC S7 (with "SOFTNET S7" software packages).

Further interfaces

For connecting additional I/O devices, 2 free slots for PCI or PCIe modules, 6 USB 3.1 Gen. 2 interfaces (Universal Serial Bus) and one serial interface are available.