Siemens SIMATIC IPC127E User manual

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SIMATIC
Industrial PC
SIMATIC IPC127E
Operating Instructions
01/2019
A5E44296915
-AA
Preface
Overview
1
Safety instructions
2
Mounting and connecting the
device
3
Commissioning the device
and device functions
4
Device maintenance and
repair
5
Technical specifications
6
Certificates and approvals
7
Directives and declarations
8
Dimension drawings
9
Hardware description
10
Technical support
A
Markings and symbols
B
List of abbreviations
C

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A5E44296915-AA
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damage to property. The notices referring to your personal safety are highlighted in the manual by a safety alert
symbol, notices referring only to property damage have no safety alert symbol. These notices shown below are
graded according to the degree of danger.
DANGER
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WARNING
indicates that death or severe personal injury may result if proper precautions are not taken.
CAUTION
indicates that minor personal injury can result if proper precautions are not taken.
NOTICE
indicates that property damage can result if proper precautions are not taken.
If more than one degree of danger is present, the warning notice representing the highest degree of danger will
be used. A notice warning of injury to persons with a safety alert symbol may also include a warning relating to
property damage.
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The product/system described in this documentation may be operated only by personnel qualified for the specific
task in accordance with the relevant documentation, in particular its warning notices and safety instructions.
Qualified personnel are those who, based on their training and experience, are capable of identifying risks and
avoiding potential hazards when working with these products/systems.
Proper use of Siemens products
Note the following:
WARNING
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documentation. If products and components from other manufacturers are used, these must be recommended
or approved by Siemens. Proper transport, storage, installation, assembly, commissioning, operation and
maintenance are required to ensure that the products operate safely and without any problems. The permissible
ambient conditions must be complied with. The information in the relevant documentation must be observed.
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Preface
Preface
These operating instructions contain all the information you need for commissioning and
operation of the SIMATIC IPC127E.
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 required
A solid background in personal computers and Microsoft operating systems is required to
understand this manual. General knowledge in the field of automation technology is
recommended.
Scope of validity of this document
These operating instructions are valid for all versions of the SIMATIC IPC127E.
Scope of this documentation
The documentation for the SIMATIC IPC127E consists of:
●Product information, e.g. "Important notes on your device"
●Quick Install Guide SIMATIC IPC127E
●SIMATIC IPC127E operating instructions in English and German
If you ordered the device with an operating system, the documentation is supplied on the
USB stick in PDF format (in multiple languages).
Conventions
The terms "PC" and "device" are sometimes used to refer to the SIMATIC IPC127E in this
documentation.
Instead of the specific names of the operating system, we are using the abbreviation
"Windows 10" throughout.
History
The following editions of these operating instructions have already been published:
Edition
Comment
01/2019
First edition

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Table of contents
Preface ...................................................................................................................................................... 3
1 Overview.................................................................................................................................................... 9
1.1 Product description ...................................................................................................................9
1.1.1 Overview ...................................................................................................................................9
1.2 Design of the devices..............................................................................................................10
1.2.1 Interfaces and connections of Basic device ...........................................................................10
1.2.2 Interfaces and connections of Extended device.....................................................................11
1.2.3 Status displays of the devices ................................................................................................13
1.3 Accessories.............................................................................................................................14
2 Safety instructions ................................................................................................................................... 15
2.1 General safety instructions .....................................................................................................15
2.2 Industrial security....................................................................................................................17
2.3 Notes on use...........................................................................................................................17
3 Mounting and connecting the device........................................................................................................ 19
3.1 Preparing for mounting ...........................................................................................................19
3.1.1 Checking the delivery package...............................................................................................19
3.1.2 Identification data of the device ..............................................................................................21
3.1.3 Permitted mounting positions .................................................................................................23
3.2 Mounting the device................................................................................................................24
3.2.1 Mounting instructions..............................................................................................................24
3.2.2 Mounting on a standard rail ....................................................................................................26
3.2.3 Wall mounting .........................................................................................................................28
3.2.4 Upright mounting.....................................................................................................................29
3.2.5 Vertical mounting standard rail ...............................................................................................30
3.3 Connecting the device ............................................................................................................31
3.3.1 Notes on connecting ...............................................................................................................31
3.3.2 Connecting the protective conductor ......................................................................................33
3.3.3 Connecting the power supply .................................................................................................34
3.3.4 Connecting the device to networks.........................................................................................36
4 Commissioning the device and device functions...................................................................................... 37
4.1 General information on commissioning ..................................................................................37
4.2 Switching the device on/off.....................................................................................................38
4.3 Extended device functions......................................................................................................39
4.3.1 Monitoring functions................................................................................................................39
4.3.1.1 Overview of the monitoring functions......................................................................................39
4.3.1.2 Temperature monitoring/display .............................................................................................40
4.3.1.3 Watchdog (WD) ......................................................................................................................41
4.3.1.4 Battery monitoring...................................................................................................................42

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5 Device maintenance and repair ............................................................................................................... 43
5.1 Maintenance........................................................................................................................... 43
5.2 Repair information.................................................................................................................. 44
5.3 Replace the backup battery ................................................................................................... 45
5.4 Replacing the SSD................................................................................................................. 48
5.5 Installing the software ............................................................................................................ 51
5.5.1 Reinstalling the operating system.......................................................................................... 51
5.5.2 Delivery state of the pre-installed software............................................................................ 51
5.5.2.1 Boot mode.............................................................................................................................. 51
5.5.2.2 Partitions under Windows 10 ................................................................................................. 51
5.6 Backing up data ..................................................................................................................... 52
5.7 Configuring firmware/BIOS .................................................................................................... 52
5.8 Recycling and disposal .......................................................................................................... 52
6 Technical specifications........................................................................................................................... 53
6.1 General technical specifications ............................................................................................ 53
6.2 Ambient conditions................................................................................................................. 56
6.3 Power demand of the components ........................................................................................ 57
6.4 Direct current supply (DC) ..................................................................................................... 58
7 Certificates and approvals ....................................................................................................................... 59
7.1 CE marking ............................................................................................................................ 59
7.2 DIN ISO 9001 certificate and software license agreements.................................................. 59
7.3 UL61010 approval.................................................................................................................. 59
7.4 FCC (USA) compliance.......................................................................................................... 60
7.5 Canada................................................................................................................................... 60
7.6 Australia ................................................................................................................................. 61
7.7 Eurasion Customs Union EAC............................................................................................... 61
7.8 Korea...................................................................................................................................... 61
8 Directives and declarations...................................................................................................................... 63
8.1 Electromagnetic Compatibility, Industrial and Residential Areas .......................................... 63
8.2 ESD guideline ........................................................................................................................ 64
9 Dimension drawings ................................................................................................................................ 67
9.1 Dimension drawing basic device............................................................................................ 67
9.2 Dimension drawing Extended device..................................................................................... 71

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10 Hardware description............................................................................................................................... 75
10.1 Technical features of the motherboard...................................................................................75
10.2 External interfaces ..................................................................................................................75
10.2.1 Overview of interfaces ............................................................................................................75
10.2.2 USB 3.0 port ...........................................................................................................................75
10.2.3 DisplayPort..............................................................................................................................76
10.2.4 Ethernet port ...........................................................................................................................77
10.3 System resources ...................................................................................................................78
10.3.1 Currently allocated system resources.....................................................................................78
10.4 Input/output address areas .....................................................................................................78
10.4.1 Overview of the internal module registers ..............................................................................78
10.4.2 Watchdog register...................................................................................................................79
10.4.3 MMIO GPIO addresses for LEDs and battery monitoring ......................................................82
A Technical support .................................................................................................................................... 83
A.1 Service and support................................................................................................................83
A.2 Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................84
B Markings and symbols ............................................................................................................................. 87
B.1 Overview .................................................................................................................................87
B.2 Safety......................................................................................................................................87
B.3 Operator controls ....................................................................................................................87
B.4 Certificates, approvals and markings......................................................................................88
B.5 Interfaces ................................................................................................................................89
C List of abbreviations................................................................................................................................. 91
C.1 Abbreviations ..........................................................................................................................91
Glossary .................................................................................................................................................. 93
Index........................................................................................................................................................ 99

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Overview
1
1.1 Product description
1.1.1 Overview
SIMATIC IPC127E provides high-level industrial functionality.
●Compact design
●High degree of ruggedness

Overview
1.2 Design of the devices
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1.2 Design of the devices
1.2.1 Interfaces and connections of Basic device
Interfaces Basic device
①
Protective conductor connection
②
Connection for a 24 VDC power supply
③
2 x USB 3.0 port, high current
④
DisplayPort connection
⑤
2 x RJ45 Ethernet connection X1 and X2 for 10/100/1000
Mbps
⑥
Power button
⑦
LEDs
The on/off button has three functions:
●Switch on the PC: Briefly press once
●Shut down operating system and switch off PC: Briefly press once
●Switch off PC without shutting down the operating system (hardware reset): Press for
more than 4 seconds.
Note
The BIOS setup entry "After Power Failure" is preset to "Power On". This means the device
is switched on with the on/off switch.
You then do
not need to press the on/off button to switch it on.

Overview
1.2 Design of the devices
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1.2.2 Interfaces and connections of Extended device
Interfaces Extended device
①
Protective conductor connection
②
Connection for
a 24 VDC power supply
③
2 x USB 3.0 port, high current
④
DisplayPort connection
⑤
2 x RJ45 Ethernet connection X1 and X2 for 10/100/1000
Mbps
⑥
Power button
⑦
LED display
The on/off button has three functions:
●Switch on the PC: Briefly press once
●Shut down operating system and switch off PC: Briefly press once
●Switch off PC without shutting down the operating system (hardware reset): Press for
more than 4 seconds.
Note
The BIOS setup entry "After Power Failure" is preset to "Power On". This means the device
is switched on with the on/off switch.
You then do not need to press the on/off button to switch it on.

Overview
1.2 Design of the devices
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Additional connections Extended device
①
RJ45 Ethernet connection X3 for 10/100/1000
Mbps
②
2 x USB 3.0 port, high current

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1.2 Design of the devices
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1.2.3 Status displays of the devices
LED
State
Description
PC ON/WD
Off
-
Green
BIOS ready to boot
Flashing green/yellow (4 Hz)
BIOS in POST (Power On Self Test)
Yellow
Idle state
Flashing red (4 Hz)
Watchdog status display: active
L1 RUN/STOP
Off
-
Green
Can be controlled by user program / control
program
Yellow
L2 ERROR
Off
-
Red
Can be controlled by user program / control
program
Yellow
L3 MAINT
Off
-
Yellow
Can be controlled by user program / control
program
Red
Example programs for controlling the LEDs on Windows operating systems are available on
the Customer Support page of Siemens Industry Automation and Drive Technologies.
(http://www.siemens.com/automation/service&support)

Overview
1.3 Accessories
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1.3 Accessories
This chapter contains the scope of accessories valid at the time these operating instructions
were written.
DIN rail
6AG4021-0AA20-0AA1
Wall mounting
6AG4021
-0AA20-0AA2
Vertical mounting Basic device
6AG4021-0AA20-0AA3
Vertical mounting Extended device
6AG4021-0AA20-0AA4
Vertical mounting standard rail
6AG4021-0AA20-0AA5
Lithium battery
A5E44491494
Additional accessories can be found on the Internet at:
●Service & Support (http://www.siemens.com/automation/service&support)
●Expansion components and accessories (http://www.automation.siemens.com/mcms/pc-
based-automation/en/industrial-pc/expansion_components_accessories)

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Safety instructions
2
2.1 General safety instructions
WARNING
The installer of the system is responsible for the safety of a system in which the device is
integrated
There is a risk of malfunction which could result in death or serious injury.
•Ensure that only suitably qualified personnel perform the work.
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 may be carrying life-threatening voltages.
If you touch these areas or components, you may 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 may 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 may violate safety rules and regulations regarding radio interference
suppression. If you install or exchange system expansions and damage your device, the
warranty becomes void.

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2.1 General safety instructions
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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
SIEMENS (article number: A5E44491494).
•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 (Page 64).
See also
Electromagnetic Compatibility, Industrial and Residential Areas (Page 63)

Safety instructions
2.2 Industrial security
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2.2 Industrial security
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 only form one element of such a concept.
Customer is responsible to prevent unauthorized access to its plants, systems, machines
and networks. Systems, machines and components should only be connected to the
enterprise network or the internet if and to the extent necessary and with appropriate security
measures (e.g. use of firewalls and network segmentation) in place.
Additionally, Siemens’ guidance on appropriate security measures should be taken into
account. For more information about industrial security, 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 latest updates may increase customer’s exposure to
cyber threats.
To stay informed about product updates, subscribe to the Siemens Industrial Security RSS
Feed under:
(https://www.siemens.com/industrialsecurity)
2.3 Notes on use
NOTICE
Possible functional restrictions in case of non-validated plant operation
The device is tested and certified on the basis of 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 was designed for use in a normal industrial environment according to
IEC
60721-3-3.
NOTICE
Cleaning
Clean the enclosure surface with a damp cloth and make sure that no water enters the
device.

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2.3 Notes on use
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Mounting and connecting the device
3
3.1 Preparing for mounting
3.1.1 Checking the delivery package
Procedure
1. When accepting a delivery, please check the packaging for visible transport damage.
2. If any transport damage is present at the time of delivery, lodge a complaint at the
shipping company in charge. Have the shipper confirm the transport damage
immediately.
3. Unpack the device at its installation location.
4. Keep the original packaging in case you have to transport the unit again.
Note
Damage to the device during transport and storage
If a device is transported or stored without packaging, shocks, vibrations, pressure and
moisture may impact the unprotected unit. A damaged packaging indicates that ambient
conditions have already had a massi
ve impact on the device.
The device may be damaged.
Do not dispose of the original packaging. Pack the device during transportation and
storage.
5. Check the contents of the packaging for completeness and damage.

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3.1 Preparing for mounting
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6. If the contents of the packaging are incomplete, damaged or do not match your order,
inform the responsible delivery service immediately. Fax the enclosed form "SIMATIC
IPC/PG Quality Control Report".
NOTICE
Damaged device
•Make sure that the damaged device is not inadvertently installed and put into
operation.
•Label the damaged device and keep it locked away.
•Send off the device for immediate repair.
NOTICE
Damage from condensation
If the device is subjected to low temperatures or extreme fluctuations in temperature
during transportation, as is the case in cold weather, for example, moisture can build up
on or inside the device (condensation).
Moisture causes a short circuit in electrical circuits and damages the device.
In order to prevent damage to the device, proceed as follows:
•Store the device in a dry place.
•Bring the device to room temperature before starting it up.
•Do not expose the device to direct heat radiation from a heating device.
•If condensation develops, wait approximately 12 hours or until the device is
completely dry before switching it on.
7. Please keep the enclosed documentation in a safe place. It belongs to the device. You
need the documentation when you commission the device for the first time.
8. Write down the identification data of the device.