Siemens SIMATIC IPC427C User manual

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Introduction 1
Product overview
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Initial startup
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User tasks
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Restoring and maintenance
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SIMATIC
Embedded Automation
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Manual
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Table of contents
1 Introduction................................................................................................................................................ 5
2 Product overview ....................................................................................................................................... 9
2.1 Hardware configurations................................................................................................................9
2.2 Software configurations ...............................................................................................................12
3 Initial startup ............................................................................................................................................ 13
3.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................13
3.2 First boot ......................................................................................................................................14
3.3 Touch screen calibration..............................................................................................................15
3.4 Pre-configurations........................................................................................................................18
3.4.1 General information .....................................................................................................................18
3.4.2 Pre-configured -HMI PROFINET/PROFIBUS (PN/DP) ...............................................................19
3.4.3 Pre-configured -RTX, -HMI/RTX PROFINET (PN RT) ................................................................20
3.4.4 Pre-configured -RTX, -HMI/RTX PROFIBUS (DP)......................................................................21
3.5 Licensing......................................................................................................................................23
4 User tasks................................................................................................................................................ 25
4.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................25
4.2 Creating the STEP 7 project and configuring the hardware ........................................................26
4.3 Configuring the Windows Ethernet interface ...............................................................................29
4.4 Configuring the WinCC flexible project ........................................................................................31
4.5 Downloading PC Station components .........................................................................................32
4.6 Managing the Enhanced Write Filter ...........................................................................................35
4.7 Creating a system image .............................................................................................................37
5 Restoring and maintenance..................................................................................................................... 41
5.1 Restoring the initial configuration.................................................................................................41
5.2 Repairs or replacement of parts...................................................................................................42
5.3 Notes............................................................................................................................................43
5.3.1 WinAC Data Storage when executing WinAC ODK programs....................................................43
5.3.2 OP/ S7 connections do not function ............................................................................................43
5.3.3 Replacement of the CompactFlash card for the Embedded PC..................................................44
5.3.4 Backup battery .............................................................................................................................44
Index........................................................................................................................................................ 45

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Introduction 1
Purpose of the documentation
This documentation describes the unique features and pre-installed system configuration of
the following SIMATIC Embedded Bundles:
● SIMATIC IPC427C-HMI
● SIMATIC IPC427C-RTX
● SIMATIC IPC427C-HMI/RTX
● SIMATIC IPC427C-RTX F
● SIMATIC HMI IPC477C-HMI
● SIMATIC HMI IPC477C-RTX
● SIMATIC HMI IPC477C-HMI/RTX
● SIMATIC HMI IPC477C-RTX F
Definition
In this documentation, the following terms are used to specify the different pre-installed
system configuration of the following SIMATIC Embedded PCs:
● SIMATIC Embedded Bundles: This term is used to mean both PCs,
the SIMATIC IPC427C and the SIMATIC HMI IPC477C with all possible pre-installed
system configurations.
● SIMATIC IPC427C Bundles: This term is used to mean the PC alone with all its possible
pre-installed system configurations.
● SIMATIC HMI IPC477C Bundles: This term is used to mean the PC alone with all its
possible pre-installed system configurations.
● Windows Embedded: This term is used to mean the
"Windows Embedded Standard 2009" operating system.
● Distributed I/O: This term is used to mean PROFIBUS and PROFINET.
Target group
This documentation is intended for engineers, programmers, and maintenance personnel
with general knowledge of automation systems and programmable logic controllers.

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Required background
To understand this documentation, you require a general knowledge of automation
engineering. Basic knowledge of the following is also necessary:
● Windows operating systems
● Automation systems
● PC-based automation with WinAC RTX
● STEP 7 basic software, particularly:
– Working with the SIMATIC Manager
– Hardware configuration with HW Config
Location of the documentation
The documentation can be found on the Documentation DVD. The documentation is not
installed on fixed storage media.
Guide
The present document consists of instructive sections and a reference section.
The documentation covers the following subject topics:
● Product overview
● Initial startup
● User Tasks
● Restoring and Maintenance
Position in the information landscape
You can find additional information in the following documents:
Documentation for Brief description of relevant content
WinCC flexible 2008 Runtime This manual describes the complete functionality of WinCC flexible RT 2008.
Available on the Internet
(http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/18795593).
WinCC flexible 2008 - Communication,
Part 1 and Part 2
These manuals describe communication between WinCC flexible RT 2008 and
controllers.
Part 1 available on the Internet
(http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/18797552).
Part 2 available on the Internet
(http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/18797249).
WinCC flexible 2008 Compact /
Standard / Advanced
This manual provides you with a complete overview of configuring with
WinCC flexible. The manual supports you when creating new projects, during
configuration, and when transferring a project to an HMI device.
Available on the Internet
(http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/18796010).
WinAC RTX 2009 - Windows
Automation Center (WinAC) RTX
This manual describes the complete functionality of WinAC RTX.
Available on the Internet
(http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/10805641/133300).

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Documentation for Brief description of relevant content
WinAC Time Synchronization This manual describes the configuration and operation of
WinAC Time Synchronization.
Available on the Internet
(http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/22205381/0/en).
SIMATIC NET 2008 - Manual Collection This set of manuals provides you with information about SIMATIC NET and
industrial communications.
Available on the Internet
(http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/10806083/133300).
SIMATIC Industrial PC -
SIMATIC IPC427C
This manual contains information on commissioning and using the
SIMATIC IPC427C.
Available on the Internet
(http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/37028954/0/en).
SIMATIC Industrial PC - SIMATIC HMI
IPC477C / HMI IPC477C PRO
This manual contains information on commissioning and using the
SIMATIC HMI IPC477C.
Available on the Internet
(http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/37443499/0/en).
Service & Support on the Internet
A guide to the technical documentation offered for the various SIMATIC products and
systems is available on the Internet
(http://www.automation.siemens.com/simatic/portal/html_76/techdoku.htm).
In addition to our documentation pool, we offer our complete online knowledge base on the
Internet (http://www.siemens.com/automation/service&support). There you will find:
● The newsletter, which is constantly updated to provide you with the latest information
about your products
● The right documents via our Search function under Service & Support
● The bulletin board, a worldwide knowledge exchange for users and experts.
● Your local representative for Automation & Drives in our representatives database
● Information about on-site services, repairs, spare parts, and lots more.

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Product overview 2
2.1 Hardware configurations
The SIMATIC Embedded Bundles introduce new hardware configurations and deliver
pre-installation of all software and software license keys.
For SIMATIC Embedded Bundles the following exchangeable CompactFlash card
is available:
● 4 GB CompactFlash, Windows Embedded and software pre-installed
● 8 GB CompactFlash, Windows Embedded and software pre-installed
SIMATIC IPC427C Bundles
The SIMATIC IPC427C Bundles are available in the following configurations:
● Processor
– Celeron M with 1.2 GHz, PN RT
– Celeron M with 1.2 GHz, PROFIBUS
– Core2Solo with 1.2 GHz, PN RT
– Core2Solo with 1.2 GHz, PROFIBUS
– Core2Duo with 1.2 GHz, PN RT
– Core2Duo with 1.2 GHz, PROFIBUS
● RAM
– 1 GB
– 2 GB
– 4 GB
● Mass storage
If internal mass storage is available, the operating system and programs are installed on
this internal mass storage.
– 4 GB CompactFlash (internal)
– 8 GB CompactFlash (internal)
– 32 GB Solid-State-Disk (internal)
– 80 GB HDD SATA (additional)
– 4 GB CompactFlash (exchangeable)
– 8 GB CompactFlash (exchangeable)

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2.1 Hardware configurations
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● Software configurations:
– Windows Embedded, RTX
– Windows Embedded, HMI
– Windows Embedded, HMI/RTX
– Windows Embedded, RTX F
The SIMATIC IPC427C Bundles with WinAC RTX F are available with the following
configuration:
● Intel Core2Duo, PROFIBUS
● 2 GByte RAM
● 8 GByte CompactFlash
● WinAC RTX F + SIMATIC NET software preinstalled
SIMATIC HMI IPC477C Bundles
The SIMATIC HMI IPC477C Bundles are available the following configurations:
● Processor
– Celeron M with 1.2 GHz, PROFINET (RT); 2x1 GBit
– Celeron M with 1.2 GHz, PROFIBUS DP 12; 2x1 GBit
– Core2Solo with 1.2 GHz, PROFINET (RT); 2x1 GBit
– Core2Solo with 1.2 GHz, PROFIBUS DP 12; 2x1 GBit
– Core2Duo with 1.2 GHz, PROFINET (RT); 2x1 GBit
– Core2Duo with 1.2 GHz, PROFIBUS DP 12; 2x1 GBit
● RAM
– 1 GB
– 2 GB
– 4 GB
● Mass storage
If internal mass storage is available the operating system and programs are installed on
this internal mass storage.
– 2 GB CompactFlash (internal)
– 4 GB CompactFlash (internal)
– 8 GB CompactFlash (internal)
– 32 GB Solid-State-Disk (internal)
– 4 GB CompactFlash (exchangeable)
– 8 GB CompactFlash (exchangeable)
● Software configurations:
– Windows Embedded, RTX
– Windows Embedded, HMI
– Windows Embedded, HMI/RTX
– Windows Embedded, RTX F

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SIMATIC HMI IPC477C monitor sizes
The SIMATIC HMI IPC477C is available with the following monitor sizes:
● 12" Touch
● 12" Key
● 15" Touch (also for SIMATIC HMI IPC477C PRO)
● 15" Key
● 19" Touch (also for SIMATIC HMI IPC477C PRO)
The SIMATIC HMI IPC477C Bundles with WinAC RTX F are available with the following
configuration:
● 12", 15" or 19" Touch Screen
● Intel Core2Duo, PROFIBUS
● 2 GByte RAM
● 8 GByte CompactFlash
● WinAC RTX F + SIMATIC NET software preinstalled

Product overview
2.2 Software configurations
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2.2 Software configurations
Software bundle configurations
The SIMATIC Embedded Bundles software configurations offer the capability for PROFINET
or PROFIBUS communication:
● HMI
● RTX
● HMI/RTX
● RTX F
All software configurations are on CompactFlash cards or SSD. You can use the
CompactFlash cards with pre-installed software on the SIMATIC IPC427C Bundle
or SIMATIC HMI IPC477C Bundle hardware.
The "Getting Started" chapter of the WinAC RTX documentation describes PROFINET and
PROFIBUS communication.
Note
The user interface for Windows Embedded is English. The control panel and all other dialogs
are always in English.

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Initial startup 3
3.1 Overview
Basic procedure
To proceed the initial startup follow these steps:
● First boot (Page 14): Follow the instructions on the screen.
● Touch screen calibration (Page 15): Calibrate the touch screen.
● Your pre-configured systems are available.
● Further software: Now you can install further software.
● Licensing (Page 23): Transfer the license key with the Automation License Manager.
In the following sections you will find detailed information on the steps involved during
the initial startup.

Initial startup
3.2 First boot
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3.2 First boot
The SIMATIC Embedded Bundles include the WinAC RTX or HMI installation.
No further installation is necessary.
Note
The first System startup can take longer than usual for the basic commissioning. You will see
a blue screen for several minutes.
Errors and warnings can be displayed in the status bar, with the first and second switch on of
the first basic commissioning or after a restore procedure. They have no effect on the
operation of the device and can be ignored.
Procedure
The First Boot Agent of Windows Embedded runs the first time you start the PC and finalizes
the installation. You do not have to perform any additional configuration.
1. Connect the device to the 24 V DC power supply.
The PC performs a self test. During the self test, this message appears: "Press <F2>
to enter Setup or <Esc> to show Bootmenu"
2. Wait until this message is cleared.
3. Then follow the instructions on the screen.
After the First Boot Agent completes, the PC requests a reboot.
4. After you have entered all the necessary information and the operating system is
configured, you are prompted to restart the system.
5. Acknowledge the prompt with "Yes".
Note
When you turn on the PC now, the user interface of the Windows Embedded operating
system is automatically opened when the startup routine is completed.
Exchanging the CompactFlash card
The CompactFlash card is already pre-installed internally. In some situations, it may be
necessary to exchange it.
CAUTION
CompactFlash cards can only be exchanged on hardware systems with identical
processors.

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3.3 Touch screen calibration
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3.3 Touch screen calibration
While the "SIMATIC PC Wizard" is running different drivers will be installed. The wizard
automatically identifies and chooses the type of SIMATIC Embedded Bundle.
Procedure
To calibrate the Touch Screen, proceed as follows:
1. Click on the dialog window of the wizard.
The calibration starts.

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2. Calibrate the Touch Screen.
3. Click on "OSK on Windows Logon", if you want the Windows screen keyboard to be
displayed when you logon.
4. Click "Finish".

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3.3 Touch screen calibration
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Recalibrating the Touch Screen
If the touch screen does not react as expected when touched, repeat the calibration.
1. Select Start > Programs > UPDD > Settings.
The "UPDD Console" dialog box opens.
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2. Select the screen (1) you want to calibrate.
3. Click on "Calibration" (2).
4. Enable "25-point calibration" (3).
5. Confirm with "Calibrate" (4).
The calibration mask is output on the selected display.
6. Touch the blue arrow.
The input is confirmed by a tick, and the next arrow is displayed.
7. Confirm all input prompts (arrows, or crosses in the center) until the complete screen has
been calibrated.
WARNING
Incorrect operation
If you touch the touch screen while configuring it or if the screen saver is active, the
SIMATIC process visualization software, e.g. ProTool/Pro, will carry out the functions
that happen to be behind it.
CAUTION
Only touch one point on the touch screen and not several points at one time. You may
otherwise trigger unintended reactions. Do not touch the screen in the following
situations: during the booting process, when plugging or unplugging USB components
while Scandisk is running

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3.4 Pre-configurations
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3.4 Pre-configurations
3.4.1 General information
After the calibration of the Touch Screen the pre-configurations are available.
Notes on all pre-configuration
The following information applies to all pre-configurations.
NOTICE
The Windows Firewall is enabled. All necessary SIMATIC protocols are registered as
exceptions. You can use the CP 5611 or the Industrial Ethernet interface to download
STEP 7 projects.
You do not have to perform any additional configuration in the PC Station or in WinLC
Properties. WinLC RTX submodules communicate in the RTX environment, and the
PC Station components communicate in the Windows Embedded environment.
NOTICE
If for any reason you need to reconfigure your PC Station with the Station Configuration
Editor, you must choose "IE General" for the Industrial Ethernet interface.
You can connect other devices such as a mouse, keyboard, or storage device to the
hardware platform through the USB ports. You can connect a monitor through the
DVI-I interface. A monitor, USB mouse, and USB keyboard are necessary only for user
interaction with the controller or with other software. To use the restore DVD, you need a
‘USB DVD-ROM drive. You do not need a storage device for WinLC RTX operation except
when restoring your installation.
The hardware platform contains NVRAM. You can use this non-volatile RAM for retentive
data storage. WinAC RTX is pre-configured to store up to 128 Kbytes of retentive data in this
integrated, battery-buffered NVRAM of the hardware platform.
If the retentive data is greater than 128 Kbytes, you must select "File storage" for WinAC
data storage. The hardware platform uses a CompactFlash card for file storage. In order to
save retentive data in a power loss situation, protect your system with an Uninterruptible
Power Supply (UPS).
Typically, you use the Enhanced Write Filter (EWF) to protect the C:\ drive of the
CompactFlash card; however, you must take care to manage the EWF if you use the
C:\ drive for any file storage. Typically, you leave the EWF disabled for the D:\ drive.
File storage on the D:\ drive thus requires no special handling.
Refer to the WinAC RTX documentation for information on configuring WinAC data storage.
In addition to this documentation, you can find technical specifications and other information
in the SIMATIC Embedded Bundles product documentation. Refer to the accompanying
WinAC RTX documentation for a complete description of WinAC RTX and how to use it for
PC-based Automation solutions. The Introduction (Page 5) of this documentation lists other
manuals that may be useful.

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3.4.2 Pre-configured -HMI PROFINET/PROFIBUS (PN/DP)
The -HMI PN/DP software package includes the Windows Embedded operating system,
WinCC flexible RT as well as integrated CP 5611 and Industrial Ethernet communication
interfaces. All software is pre-installed on your hardware platform and pre-configured.
You do not have to perform any additional installation or configuration; however, you can use
the SIMATIC PC Wizard to adjust your PC display preferences.
-HMI configuration
The -HMI PN/DP software package does not include a PC Station configuration. You transfer
WinCC flexible projects directly from the engineering station to WinCC flexible RT on the
hardware platform. You can perform transfers over the following channels:
● Default:
– Serial
– Industrial Ethernet
● Optionally configurable:
– MPI
– USB
You can connect other devices such as a mouse, keyboard, or storage device to the
hardware platform via the USB ports. To use the restore DVD (Page 41), you need a
USB DVD-ROM drive. You do not need these USB devices for general operation.
The hardware platform uses a CompactFlash card for data storage. Typically, you use the
Enhanced Write Filter (EWF) to protect the C:\ drive of the CompactFlash card; however,
you must take care to manage the EWF (Page 35) if you use the C:\ drive for any file
storage. For WinCC flexible RT, a D:\ drive on the CompactFlash card with the EWF
disabled is recommended.
In addition to this documentation, you can find technical specifications and other information
in the SIMATIC Embedded Bundles product documentation. Refer to the Introduction
(Page 5) for a summary of other documentation that may be useful.

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3.4.3 Pre-configured -RTX, -HMI/RTX PROFINET (PN RT)
The PN software package includes the Windows Embedded operating system, WinAC RTX,
and integrated IE General. All software is pre-installed on your hardware platform and
pre-configured. You do not have to perform any additional installation or configuration.
Software and interface configurations for SIMATIC use
Index Software Hardware location
1 OPC Server
2 WinLC RTX
IF1
IF2 IE General PN/IND.ETHERNET (LAN) X2 P1
IF3
IF4
3 IE General PN/IND.ETHERNET (LAN) X2 P2
4 WinCC flexible RT *1)
5
*1) WinCC flexible RT for –HMI/RTX configurations only
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① PN/IND.ETHERNET (LAN) X2 P1
② PN/IND.ETHERNET (LAN) X2 P2
Figure 3-1 Connection components of a SIMATIC IPC427C Bundle
SIMATIC Embedded Bundle interface default settings
Interface Configuration Usage
ETHERNET 1 (IE General, PROFINET)
IP address 0.0.0.0
Subnet mask 255.255.255.0
WinLC RTX use:
PROFINET IO Controller
CBA
S7 communications
OUC
ETHERNET 2 (IE General, Windows communication)
IP address 192.168.1.2
Subnet mask 255.255.255.0
Windows use:
For SIMATIC PG or SIMATIC HMI access
S7 communications
For standard Windows Ethernet
communication