Discontinued products

SIMATIC IPC427D (Microbox PC): The powerful embedded IPC – maintenance-free with versatile configuration

Ready to start complete solution:

• Ultra-compact
• Maintenance-free
• Third generation Intel Core i technology

High data processing speed for high productivity

• Up to Core I 7, fan-free
• DDR3 memory technology up to 8 GB

Maximum compactness and ruggedness for use directly on the machine

• Low mounting depth, ambient temperature up to 55 °C
• Upright mounting as second standard mounting position (ambient temperature 50 °C)
• Solid State Drive (SSD) (50 GB high endurance or 80 GB standard, optional), SATA hard disk, or up to 2 CFast cards with 16 GB

High degree of industrial functionality and flexibility for implementing embedded solutions

• Flexible memory concepts (e.g. 2 mass storage units possible)
• 2 x LAN 10/100/1000 Mbit/s connections; teaming-capable
• Onboard PROFIBUS or PROFINET interface (optional)
• 4 x high-speed USB 3.0 ports; 2 serial interfaces (2nd interface is optional)
• Flexible installation with mounting options (rail, wall, front upright mounting)
• Simple expansion capability (up to 2 PCIe slots)
• On/off switch

High system availability in order to reduce the risk of potential failures and maintenance costs

• Maintenance-free since no rotating parts (fans, hard disks) and operation without battery possible
• 512 KB NVRAM can be written by software controller
• Front LED for efficient self-diagnostics; optimized for headless operation through special BIOS properties
• SIMATIC software system-tested

High investment security in order to reduce engineering costs

• Long-term availability: Service and support period of 8 to 10 years after market launch
• Installation and interface compatibility with predecessor versions as of 2004

The SIMATIC IPC427D provides machine, plant and control cabinet builders with a high-performance, compact PC platform for use at machine or process level, or in the industrial environment for:

• Measuring and checking, open-loop and closed-loop control of process and machine data
• Acquisition, further processing and visualization of data
• All applications at the machine level – created in C/C++ or with software controller/WinCC flexible/WinCC RT Advanced – which require rugged, ultra-compact IPCs with high computing power
• Additional new applications such as shipbuilding, building automation, water treatment, RFID

The application spectrum ranges from automation computers fully integrated in TIA with, for example, CPU 1500S software controllers, through C/C++-based automation solutions with the proven SICOMP RMOS3 real-time and multitasking operating system, up to "stand-alone" applications in general IT use. For software products that require Windows 7 Ultimate, the combination of Windows 7 Ultimate is available preinstalled on hard disk or SSD.

The SIMATIC IPC427D has the CE mark for use in industrial applications as well as in domestic, business and commercial environments. It can therefore also be used in building automation systems or in public facilities. The device also has the most important marine approvals, provided that configurations with CFast memory are used.

Due to the fan-free design and use of SIMATIC PC CFast memories, there are no rotating parts which increases system availability. It is possible to position the CFast memory either on the outside to facilitate external replacement, or internally for access protection.

The SIMATIC PC can be ordered in conjunction with WinCC SCADA or WinCC (Advanced, Professional) as SIMATIC HMI packages with a price advantage.

Basic design

• All-metal enclosure, resistant to vibrations and shocks, also with high electromagnetic compatibility
• Graphics onboard, on AGP bus: DVI-I: VGA (analog) and DVI (digital); display port
  • CRT resolution: Up to 1920 x 1200 pixels / true color / 60 to 120 Hz
  • DVI-D resolution: Up to 1920 x 1200 pixels / true color
• Optical drives can be connected externally via USB interface, not included in scope of supply
• Interfaces (accessible from one side):
  • 2 x LAN 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet interface (RJ45)
  • 4 x high-speed USB V3.0
  • 1 x COM1 (RS232)
• Vacant slots (when using the versions with one or two expansion slots):
  • Up to 2 x PCIe cards
• Isolated power supply: 24 V DC (19.2 to 28.8 V)

Design versions

• Processor:
  • Celeron 827E; 1.4 GHz, 1.5 MB cache
  • Core i3-3217UE; 2 x 1.6 GHz, 3 MB cache
  • Core i7-3517UE; 2 x 1.7 GHz (turbo boost up to 2.8 GHz), 3 MB cache
• Main memory capacity 1 GB (2/4/8 GB optional), DDR3 SDRAM
• Fieldbus
  • PROFINET onboard, 3 x RJ45, compatible with CP 1616
  • PROFIBUS DP/MPI on board, compatible with CP 5622
• Hardware expansion:
  • Second RS232 interface (COM2) onboard
• Drives:
  • Solid-state drive, 80 GB, 240 GB, 480 GB, rugged alternative to hard disk
  • FlashDrive (replaceable, accessible): 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB or 16 GB
  • FlashDrive (internal, not accessible): 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB
  • Hard disk serial ATA, 2.5"
• Preinstalled operating systems:
  • Windows 7 Ultimate MUI
  • Windows Embedded Standard 7

SIMATIC IPC427D (bottom side), PROFIBUS version

SIMATIC IPC427D (bottom side), PROFINET version

• Integrated and parameterizable monitoring functions (program execution/watchdog, processor and board temperature)
• Expanded diagnostics/messages via Ethernet, e-mail, SMS and for direct transfer to SIMATIC software via OPC (optionally via SIMATIC PC DiagMonitor)
  • Runtime meter
  • Hard disk status
  • System status (heartbeat)
  • Automatic logging of all alarms by means of a log file
  • Capability for central monitoring of networked SIMATIC IPC

Integrated interfaces:

• Ethernet
  The two integrated Gigabit Ethernet interfaces (10/100/1000 Mbit/s) can be used for IT communication and for data exchange with programmable controllers such as SIMATIC S7 (with the "SOFTNET S7" software package).
• PROFIBUS
  The optional floating PROFIBUS interface (12 Mbit/s) can be used to connect distributed field devices or for coupling to the SIMATIC S7 (with the "SOFTNET for PROFIBUS" software package).
• PROFINET
  The PROFINET interface can be used for connecting distributed field devices or for controlling drives.
• Further interfaces
  Up to two free slots for PCIe modules, 4 high-speed USB V3.0 interfaces, and two serial interfaces are available for connecting additional I/O devices

All dimensions in mm. For mounting cut-out see technical specifications.

SIMATIC IPC427D, DIN rail mounting

SIMATIC IPC427D, wall mounting

SIMATIC IPC427D, portrait mounting