Siemens Simatic IPC520A User manual

SIMATIC IPC520A
SIMATIC
Industrial PC
SIMATIC IPC520A
Operating Instructions
11/2021
A5E51366325
-AA
Preface
Overview
1
Safety instructions
2
Installing and connecting
the device
3
Installing OS and SDK
components
4
Expanding the device
5
Maintaining and repairing
the device
6
Technical specifications
7
Technical support
A
Digital I/O terminal block
B
Markings and symbols
C
List of abbreviations
D

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Preface
These operating instructions contain all the information you need for commissioning and
operation of the SIMATIC IPC520A.
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.
Basic knowledge requirements
A solid background in personal computers and Microsoft operating systems is required to
understand this manual. General knowledge in the field automation control engineering is
recommended.
Validity of the operating instructions
These operating instructions are valid for all versions of the SIMATIC IPC520A.
The updates of the document will be published on the Siemens Industry Online Support
(https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109744171).
Scope of this documentation
The documentation for the SIMATIC IPC520A consists of:
•Product information "Important notes on your device"
•SIMATIC IPC520A Quick Install Guide
•SIMATIC IPC520A Operating Instructions
Conventions
The term "device" is sometimes used to refer to the SIMATIC IPC520A in this documentation.
Figures
This manual contains figures of the described devices. The supplied device may differ in some
details from the figures. Within some of the figures, one device is used to represent all
devices.
History
The following editions of these operating instructions have been published:
Edition
Comment
11/2021
First edition

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Table of contents
Preface ................................................................................................................................................... 3
1 Overview................................................................................................................................................ 9
1.1 Product description.............................................................................................................. 9
1.2 Structure of the devices ..................................................................................................... 10
1.2.1 Views of the device............................................................................................................ 10
1.2.2 Interfaces of the device...................................................................................................... 11
1.2.3 Status displays................................................................................................................... 12
1.3 Accessories........................................................................................................................ 12
2 Safety instructions............................................................................................................................... 15
2.1 General safety instructions................................................................................................. 15
2.2 Security information .......................................................................................................... 18
2.3 Data protection.................................................................................................................. 18
2.4 Disclaimer for third-party software updates........................................................................ 18
2.5 Notes on use ..................................................................................................................... 19
3 Installing and connecting the device .................................................................................................. 21
3.1 Preparing for installation.................................................................................................... 21
3.1.1 Checking the delivery......................................................................................................... 21
3.1.2 Identification data of the device ......................................................................................... 22
3.1.3 Permitted mounting positions and mounting types ............................................................ 23
3.2 Mounting the device.......................................................................................................... 24
3.2.1 Mounting instructions........................................................................................................ 24
3.2.2 Mounting on DIN rails ........................................................................................................ 27
3.2.3 Wall mounting ................................................................................................................... 28
3.3 Connecting the device ....................................................................................................... 29
3.3.1 Notes on connecting.......................................................................................................... 29
3.3.2 Connecting the protective conductor ................................................................................. 31
3.3.3 Connecting the power supply............................................................................................. 32
4 Installing OS and SDK components ..................................................................................................... 33
4.1 Flashing the Ubuntu Operating System .............................................................................. 33
4.2 Installing the "Siemens IPC520A support package".............................................................. 37
4.3 Documentation for "Siemens IPC520A support package"..................................................... 37
5 Expanding the device .......................................................................................................................... 39
5.1 Installing the M.2 module .................................................................................................. 39
5.2 Inserting the Micro SD card/Nano SIM card ......................................................................... 41
6 Maintaining and repairing the device ................................................................................................. 43
6.1 Maintenance ..................................................................................................................... 43

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6.2 Repair information............................................................................................................. 43
6.3 Replacing the backup battery ............................................................................................. 44
6.4 Recycling and disposal ....................................................................................................... 46
7 Technical specifications....................................................................................................................... 47
7.1 Certificates and approvals.................................................................................................. 47
7.2 Directives and declarations ................................................................................................ 48
7.2.1 Electromagnetic compatibility, Industrial and Residential Areas .......................................... 48
7.2.2 RoHS directive ................................................................................................................... 48
7.2.3 ESD guideline .................................................................................................................... 48
7.3 Dimension drawings .......................................................................................................... 51
7.4 General technical specifications ......................................................................................... 53
7.5 Ambient conditions ........................................................................................................... 55
7.6 Power demand of the components..................................................................................... 56
7.7 Direct current supply (DC).................................................................................................. 56
7.8 Hardware descriptions ....................................................................................................... 57
7.8.1 Motherboard ..................................................................................................................... 57
7.8.2 External Interfaces............................................................................................................. 58
7.8.2.1 Overview of external interfaces.......................................................................................... 58
7.8.2.2 Power supply..................................................................................................................... 58
7.8.2.3 Digital I/O connector.......................................................................................................... 59
7.8.2.4 USB ................................................................................................................................... 61
7.8.2.5 DisplayPort ........................................................................................................................ 62
7.8.2.6 Ethernet port..................................................................................................................... 62
7.8.2.7 Serial port.......................................................................................................................... 63
7.8.3 Internal interfaces.............................................................................................................. 64
7.8.3.1 Overview of internal interfaces .......................................................................................... 64
7.8.3.2 Micro SD interface ............................................................................................................. 65
7.8.3.3 M.2 interface..................................................................................................................... 65
A Technical support ................................................................................................................................ 69
A.1 Service and support ........................................................................................................... 69
A.2 Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................ 70
B Digital I/O terminal block..................................................................................................................... 71
C Markings and symbols......................................................................................................................... 73
C.1 Overview........................................................................................................................... 73
C.2 Safety................................................................................................................................ 73
C.3 Operator controls .............................................................................................................. 73
C.4 Certificates, approvals and markings .................................................................................. 74
C.5 Interfaces .......................................................................................................................... 75
D List of abbreviations ............................................................................................................................ 77
Index.................................................................................................................................................... 79

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Overview
1
1.1 Product description
Features
SIMATIC IPC520A is powered by NVIDIA® Jetson™ Xavier NX module. It provides high-level
industrial functionality, accelerated AI performance to the Edge in a power-efficient and
compact form factor.
•Compact design
•Fanless
•Vibration control performance
•Various interfaces
•Support PoE power sourcing equipment (PSE) function
•Scalability of communications and storage, especially for 5G
•Support 4 DI and 2 DQ digital signals
•New functional safety capabilities
•Maintenance-free operation possibility

Overview
1.2 Structure of the devices
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1.2 Structure of the devices
1.2.1 Views of the device
Front view and side view
The front view on the left is the standard mounting position. The side view is on the right.
①
Cooling fins
②
LED display
Top view
①
Vent holes
②
Antenna slot
③
Micro SD/ Nano SIM card slot

Overview
1.2 Structure of the devices
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Bottom view
①
Interfaces
②
Protective conductor
③
On/Off switch
1.2.2 Interfaces of the device
①
LAN (X1P1/X2P1/X3P1/X3P2)
4 × RJ45 Ethernet connections for 10/100/1000 Mbps
②
COM (X30)
1 × Serial interface, 9-pin RS232/RS422/RS485 D-sub connector
③
DPP (X70)
1 × DisplayPort connection
④
USB 3.0 port (X60/X61/X62)
3 × USB 3.0 Type A, high current
⑤
Digital I/O Connector (X10)
4 × DI + 2 × DQ
⑥
Protective conductor
Connection for protective conductor
⑦
USB 2.0 port (X64)
1 × USB 2.0 Micro B port
⑧
RESET button
Reset the device to factory settings
⑨
Power supply (X80)
Connection for a 24 V DC power supply
⑩
On/Off button
Switch on (position "一"); Switch off (position " ")

Overview
1.3 Accessories
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1.2.3 Status displays
LED
State
Description
DI0 / DI1/DI2 /DI3
Off
No data transmission
Green
Digital input data transmission
DQ0 /DQ1
Off
No data transmission
Green
Digital output data transmission
PWR
Off
Power disconnected
RED
Power connected, system off
Green
System running
Orange
System sleep
USER
Off/Red/Green/Orange
Customize
1.3 Accessories
Accessories from Siemens are available for your device. These are not included in the scope
of delivery.
Additional accessories can be found on the Internet:
•Industry mall ((https://mall.industry.siemens.com/))
•Expansion components and accessories
(https://new.siemens.com/global/en/products/automation/pc-based.html)
Accessories available for order
Accessories
Article number
Mounting accessory kit
A5E51286067
Lithium battery
A5E51117839

Overview
1.3 Accessories
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Mounting accessory kit
The mounting accessory kit contains:
•One standard rail bracket ①
•Two wall mounting brackets ②
•One DC connecting terminal block ③
•Eight M3 screws

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Safety instructions
2
2.1 General safety instructions
WARNING
Life-threatening voltages are present with an open control cabinet
When you install the device in a control cabinet, some areas or components in the open
control cabinet might be carrying life-threatening voltages.
If you touch these areas or components, you might be killed by electric shock.
Switch off the power supply to the cabinet before opening it.
System expansions
NOTICE
Damage through system expansions
Device and system expansions might be faulty and can affect the entire machine or plant.
The installation of expansions can damage the device, machine or plant. Device and system
expansions might violate safety rules and regulations regarding radio interference
suppression. If you install or exchange system expansions and damage your device, the
warranty becomes void.
Note the following for system expansions:
•Only install system expansion devices designed for this device. Contact your technical
support team or where you purchased your PC to find out which system expansion devices
can safely be installed.
•Observe the information on electromagnetic compatibility (Page 53).
WARNING
Risk of fire through expansion cards
Expansion cards generate additional heat. The device may overheat and cause a fire.
Note the following:
•Observe the safety and installation instructions for the expansion cards.

Safety instructions
2.1 General safety instructions
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NOTICE
Use in the scope of application for the UL61010-2-201
When the device is used in the area of Industrial Control Equipment in accordance with
UL61010-2-201, note that the device is classified as "Open equipment".
Open equipment must be installed within an enclosure which protects you from hazards,
including mechanical hazards, electrical shock and spread of fire.
If the device is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the approval is lost and
the protection associated with it may be impaired.
Note
Limitation of liability
All technical specifications and approvals of the device only apply if you use expansion
components that have a valid CE approval (CE mark). The installation conditions for
expansion components in the associated documentation mus
t be observed.
UL approval of the device only applies when the UL
-
approved components are used according
to their "Conditions of Acceptability".
We are not liable for functional limitations caused by using of third
-party devices or
components.
NOTICE
The approvals are voided if certain modifications are made
The device approvals are voided if the following modifications are made:
•The enclosure was physically modified, for example, openings were created to make
LEDs on a plug-in card in the device visible.
•Cables are routed from the inside out of the device or from the outside into the device,
for example, to connect sensors or displays.

Safety instructions
2.1 General safety instructions
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Battery and rechargeable battery
WARNING
Risk of explosion and release of harmful substances
Improper handling of lithium batteries can result in an explosion of the batteries.
Explosion of the batteries and the released pollutants can cause severe physical injury. Worn
batteries jeopardize the function of the device.
Note the following when handling lithium batteries:
•Replace used batteries in good time; see the section "Replacing the backup battery" in
the operating instructions.
•Replace the lithium battery only with an identical battery or types recommended by the
manufacturer (article number: A5E51117839).
•Do not throw lithium batteries into fire, do not solder on the cell body, do not recharge,
do not open, do not short-circuit, do not reverse polarity, do not heat above 100°C and
protect from direct sunlight, moisture and condensation.
Strong high-frequency radiation
NOTICE
Observe immunity to RF radiation
The device has an increased immunity to RF radiation according to the specifications on
electromagnetic compatibility in the technical specifications.
Radiation exposure in excess of the specified immunity limits can impair device functions,
result in malfunctions and therefore injuries or damages.
Read the information on immunity to RF radiation in the technical specifications.
ESD Guideline
Electrostatic sensitive devices can be labeled with an appropriate symbol.
NOTICE
Electrostatic sensitive devices (ESD)
When you touch electrostatic sensitive components, you can destroy them through voltages
that are far below the human perception threshold.
If you work with components that can be destroyed by electrostatic discharge, observe the
ESD Guideline.

Safety instructions
2.2 Security information
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2.2 Security information
Siemens provides products and solutions with industrial security functions that support the
secure operation of plants, systems, machines and networks.
In order to protect plants, systems, machines and networks against cyber threats, it is
necessary to implement – and continuously maintain – a holistic, state-of-the-art industrial
security concept. Siemens’ products and solutions constitute one element of such a concept.
Customers are responsible for preventing unauthorized access to their plants, systems,
machines and networks. Such systems, machines and components should only be connected
to an enterprise network or the internet if and to the extent such a connection is necessary
and only when appropriate security measures (e.g. firewalls and/or network segmentation)
are in place.
For additional information on industrial security measures that may be implemented, please
visit (https://www.siemens.com/industrialsecurity).
Siemens' products and solutions undergo continuous development to make them more
secure. Siemens strongly recommends that product updates are applied as soon as they are
available and that the latest product versions are used. Use of product versions that are no
longer supported, and failure to apply the latest updates may increase customers' exposure to
cyber threats.
To stay informed about product updates, subscribe to the Siemens Industrial Security RSS
Feed visit (https://www.siemens.com/industrialsecurity).
2.3 Data protection
Siemens observes the data protection guidelines, especially the requirements regarding data
minimization (privacy by design). This means the following for this SIMATIC product: The
product does not process / save any personal information, but only technical functional data
(e.g. time stamps). If the user links this data to other data (e.g. shift plans) or if the user saves
personal information on the same medium (e.g. hard disk) and therefore creates a personal
reference in the process, the user has to ensure meeting the guidelines regarding data
protection.
2.4 Disclaimer for third-party software updates
This product includes third-party software. Siemens AG only provides a warranty for
updates/patches of the third-party software, if these have been distributed as part of a
Siemens software update service contract or officially released by Siemens AG. Otherwise,
updates/patches are undertaken at your own risk. You can find more information about our
Software Update Service offer on the Internet at Software Update Service
(https://new.siemens.com/us/en.html).

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2.5 Notes on use
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2.5 Notes on use
NOTICE
Possible functional restrictions in case of non-validated plant operation
The device is tested and certified based on the technical standards. In rare cases, functional
restrictions can occur during plant operation.
Validate the correct functioning of the plant to avoid functional restrictions.
Note
Use in an industrial environment without additional protective measures
This device is designed for use in a normal industrial environment according to IEC
60721-3-
3.
Security notification
Siemens recommends that you observe the following security practices:
•Enable secure boot feature to the first stage of boot/Cboot/kernel/DTB to prevent attack.
•Use SHA256 algorithm at least for public key hash collision.
•Use RSA 3072 algorithm and preserve it in secured location for private key.
•Ensure the integrity during production.
•Follows the general security rules for networks.
•Install hardware firewall before connecting to internet. Install software firewall on the
device and open necessary ports only.
•Deploy data leakage protection (DLP) over your system to protect sensitive data.
•Install the device in cabinets, separated rooms or controlled areas. Restrict the access to
the device with lock if possible.
•Only authorized personal can access the device.
•Only access secured wireless networks using secured software/hardware components.
•Use separate accounts for admin tasks and user tasks.
•Only install software components from trusted sources.
•Change the system password regularly.
•The device can be identified by collecting MAC/UID information from the system.

Safety instructions
2.5 Notes on use
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