Siemens SIMATIC IPC277E User manual

SIMATIC IPC277E
SIMATIC
Industrial PC
SIMATIC IPC277E
Operating Instructions
11/2019
A5E35783335
-AE
Preface
Overview
1
Safety instructions
2
Installing and connecting the
device
3
Commissioning the device
and device functions
4
Operating the device
5
Device expansion and
parameter assignment
6
Device maintenance and
repairs
7
Technical specifications
8
Technical Support
A
Markings and symbols
B
List of abbreviations
C

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Preface
These operating instructions contain all the information you need for commissioning and
operating the SIMATIC IPC277E.
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 automation control engineering is
recommended.
Scope of validity of this documentation
These operating instructions are valid for all versions of the SIMATIC IPC277E.
Changes and additions to the manuals are documented in the product information.
Therefore, regularly check whether product information has been made available for your
product (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps).
Scope of this documentation
The documentation for SIMATIC IPC277E consists of:
●Product information, e.g. "Important notes on your device"
●Quick Install Guide SIMATIC IPC277E
●SIMATIC IPC277E operating instructions in English and German
The documentation, in PDF format and in multiple languages, is supplied with the IPC in the
documentation package on the USB stick.
Conventions
The terms "PC" or "device" are used in place of the product name SIMATIC IPC277E in
these operating instructions.
In these operating instructions, "Windows Embedded Standard" is also used as a standard
term for "Windows Embedded Standard 7". "Windows 7" is used as an abbreviation for
"Windows 7 Ultimate".

Preface
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History
The following earlier release versions of these operating instructions have been published:
Edition
Comment
06/2015
First edition
11/2016 Addition of 15" and 19" multitouch devices;
Windows 10
04/2017
Addition of 12" multitouch device
09/2017 Operating system information has been replaced by references to
separate operating system documents.
11/2019
Conversion to IEC/UL/EN/DIN-EN 61010-2-201

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Table of contents
Preface ...................................................................................................................................................... 3
1 Overview.................................................................................................................................................... 9
1.1 Product description ...................................................................................................................9
1.2 Configuration of the devices ...................................................................................................10
1.2.1 7" and 9" single-touch devices................................................................................................10
1.2.2 12", 15" and 19" single-touch devices ....................................................................................12
1.2.3 7" and 9" devices – interfaces und operator controls .............................................................15
1.2.4 12", 15", and 19" single-touch devices – interfaces and operator controls.............................16
1.2.5 12", 15", and 19" multi-touch devices .....................................................................................17
1.2.6 12", 15", and 19" multi-touch devices – interfaces and operator controls ..............................19
1.3 Accessories.............................................................................................................................20
2 Safety instructions ................................................................................................................................... 23
2.1 General safety instructions .....................................................................................................23
2.2 Notes on usage.......................................................................................................................27
2.3 Use in hazardous areas..........................................................................................................29
3 Installing and connecting the device ........................................................................................................ 31
3.1 Preparing for installation .........................................................................................................31
3.1.1 Checking the delivery package...............................................................................................31
3.1.2 Identification data of the device ..............................................................................................33
3.1.3 Permitted mounting positions .................................................................................................35
3.1.4 Preparing the mounting cutout................................................................................................37
3.2 Installing the device ................................................................................................................39
3.2.1 Installation guidelines .............................................................................................................39
3.2.2 Secure with mounting clips.....................................................................................................41
3.2.3 Mounting the device with mounting brackets..........................................................................43
3.2.4 Position of the mounting clips for multi-touch devices............................................................45
3.2.5 Fastening a device using a VESA adapter.............................................................................47
3.3 Connecting the device ............................................................................................................49
3.3.1 Notes on connecting ...............................................................................................................49
3.3.2 Connecting the protective earth..............................................................................................51
3.3.3 Connecting the power supply to the 7" and 9" devices ..........................................................53
3.3.4 Connecting the power supply to the 12", 15 and 19" devices ................................................55
3.3.5 Connect device to networks....................................................................................................57
3.3.6 Mounting the Ethernet connector strain relief.........................................................................58
3.3.7 Securing cables ......................................................................................................................58
3.3.7.1 Securing cables for use in hazardous areas ..........................................................................60

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4 Commissioning the device and device functions...................................................................................... 61
4.1 Notes on commissioning and operation................................................................................. 61
4.2 Switching the device on/off .................................................................................................... 62
4.3 Advanced device functions .................................................................................................... 63
4.3.1 Monitoring functions............................................................................................................... 63
4.3.1.1 Overview of the monitoring functions..................................................................................... 63
4.3.1.2 Temperature monitoring/display ............................................................................................ 64
4.3.1.3 Watchdog (WD)...................................................................................................................... 65
4.3.1.4 Battery monitoring.................................................................................................................. 66
4.3.2 Buffer memory NVRAM ......................................................................................................... 66
5 Operating the device................................................................................................................................ 67
5.1 Operator input options ........................................................................................................... 67
5.2 IPC Driver and Tools.............................................................................................................. 68
5.3 Operating a device with resistive single-touch screen........................................................... 69
5.4 Operating a device with capacitive multi-touch screen.......................................................... 70
6 Device expansion and parameter assignment ......................................................................................... 73
6.1 Open the device..................................................................................................................... 73
6.2 Installing and removing CFast cards...................................................................................... 75
7 Device maintenance and repairs ............................................................................................................. 77
7.1 Maintenance........................................................................................................................... 77
7.2 Repair information.................................................................................................................. 77
7.3 Cleaning the Device Front ..................................................................................................... 79
7.4 Installing and removing hardware.......................................................................................... 80
7.4.1 Replacing the backup battery ................................................................................................ 80
7.4.2 Replacing the drive ................................................................................................................ 82
7.5 Installing the software ............................................................................................................ 83
7.5.1 Reinstalling the operating system.......................................................................................... 83
7.6 Backing up data ..................................................................................................................... 83
7.7 Recycling and disposal .......................................................................................................... 83
8 Technical specifications........................................................................................................................... 85
8.1 Certificates and approvals ..................................................................................................... 85
8.1.1 UL HAZ. LOC. and ATEX/IECEx ........................................................................................... 86
8.1.2 Ex approval ............................................................................................................................ 87
8.1.3 UL approval............................................................................................................................ 88
8.1.4 Australia, Class A................................................................................................................... 91
8.2 Directives and declarations.................................................................................................... 92
8.2.1 Electromagnetic compatibility for industrial environments..................................................... 92
8.2.2 RoHs directive........................................................................................................................ 92
8.2.3 ESD guideline ........................................................................................................................ 93

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8.3 Dimension drawings................................................................................................................96
8.3.1 Dimension drawing of 7" single-touch device.........................................................................96
8.3.2 Dimension drawing of 9" single-touch device.........................................................................97
8.3.3 Dimension drawing of 12" single-touch device.......................................................................98
8.3.4 Dimension drawing of 15" single-touch device.......................................................................99
8.3.5 Dimension drawing of 19" single-touch device.....................................................................100
8.3.6 Dimension drawing of 12" multi-touch device.......................................................................101
8.3.7 Dimension drawing of 15" multi-touch device.......................................................................102
8.3.8 Dimension drawing of 19" multi-touch device.......................................................................103
8.4 Technical specifications........................................................................................................104
8.4.1 General technical specifications ...........................................................................................104
8.4.2 Environmental conditions......................................................................................................108
8.4.3 Shipbuilding ..........................................................................................................................109
8.4.4 Power supply 7" and 9" device .............................................................................................109
8.4.5 Power supply 12", 15" and 19" device..................................................................................111
8.4.6 Delivery state of the pre-installed software...........................................................................112
8.4.6.1 Boot mode.............................................................................................................................112
8.4.6.2 Partitions in Windows Embedded Standard 7 ......................................................................112
8.4.6.3 Partitions under Windows 7 x64/x86 and Windows 10.........................................................113
8.5 Hardware description............................................................................................................114
8.5.1 Technical features of the motherboard.................................................................................114
8.5.2 External interfaces ................................................................................................................114
8.5.2.1 Overview of interfaces ..........................................................................................................114
8.5.2.2 Serial interface......................................................................................................................115
8.5.2.3 CFast ....................................................................................................................................116
8.5.2.4 USB 2.0 port .........................................................................................................................117
8.5.2.5 USB 3.0 port .........................................................................................................................117
8.5.2.6 Ethernet port .........................................................................................................................118
8.5.2.7 DisplayPort............................................................................................................................119
8.5.3 System resources .................................................................................................................120
8.5.3.1 Currently allocated system resources...................................................................................120
8.5.3.2 System resources used by the BIOS/DOS...........................................................................120
8.5.4 Input/output address areas ...................................................................................................122
8.5.4.1 Overview of the internal module registers ............................................................................122
8.5.4.2 Watchdog enable register / 066h select register (read/write, address 062h).......................122
8.5.4.3 Watchdog trigger register (read only, address 066h) ...........................................................123
8.5.4.4 Battery status register (read-only, address 50Ch)................................................................123
8.5.4.5 NVRAM address register ......................................................................................................124
8.6 BIOS description ...................................................................................................................125
8.6.1 Overview ...............................................................................................................................125
8.6.2 Opening the BIOS selection menu .......................................................................................126
8.6.3 Structure of the BIOS Setup menu .......................................................................................128
8.6.4 Exit menu ..............................................................................................................................130
8.6.5 Default BIOS Setup entries...................................................................................................131
8.6.6 BIOS update .........................................................................................................................134
8.6.7 Alarm, error and system messages......................................................................................135

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A Technical Support.................................................................................................................................. 137
A.1 Service and support............................................................................................................. 137
A.2 Problem solving.................................................................................................................... 138
B Markings and symbols ........................................................................................................................... 139
B.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................. 139
B.2 Safety ................................................................................................................................... 139
B.3 Operator controls ................................................................................................................. 139
B.4 Safety-relevant symbols....................................................................................................... 140
B.5 Certificates, approvals and markings................................................................................... 141
B.6 Interfaces ............................................................................................................................. 142
C List of abbreviations............................................................................................................................... 143
Glossary ................................................................................................................................................ 147
Index...................................................................................................................................................... 155

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Overview
1
1.1 Product description
SIMATIC IPC277E provides high-level industrial functionality.
●Compact design
●Rugged
●Maintenance-free operation possible
SIMATIC IPC277E is available with various operating units that differ with regard to the
display size. This display is a color display with a backlit "wide-screen" format TFT color
display.
Displays are available in the following sizes for the SIMATIC IPC277E:
●7'' Touch single-touch screen
●9'' Touch single-touch screen
●12'' single-touch screen / 12" multi-touch screen
●15'' single-touch screen / 15" multi-touch screen
●19'' single-touch screen / 19" multi-touch screen

Overview
1.2 Configuration of the devices
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1.2 Configuration of the devices
1.2.1 7" and 9" single-touch devices
This section describes the design of the 7" and 9" devices, using the 7" device as an
example.
Front and side view 7"
①
Display/touch screen
②
Recesses for mounting clips
③
Mounting seal

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1.2 Configuration of the devices
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Rear view 7"
①
Rating plate
②
Interface designation
Bottom view 7"
①
Interfaces and operating elements
②
Recesses for mounting clips
③
Flap for memory card slot

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1.2 Configuration of the devices
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1.2.2 12", 15" and 19" single-touch devices
This section describes the design of the 12", 15", and 19" devices.
Front and side view, 12"
①
Display/touch screen
②
Recesses for mounting clips
③
Mounting seal

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1.2 Configuration of the devices
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Front view
This section describes the configuration of the 15" and 19" devices using the 15" display as
an example.
①
Front USB port
②
Display/touch screen

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1.2 Configuration of the devices
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Rear view
This section describes the configuration of the 15" and 19" devices using the 15" display as
an example.
①
Rating plate
②
Interface designation
Bottom view
This section describes the configuration of the 15" and 19" devices using the 15" display as
an example.
①
Interfaces and operator controls
②
Recesses for mounting clips
③
Flap for memory card slot

Overview
1.2 Configuration of the devices
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1.2.3 7" and 9" devices – interfaces und operator controls
①
RJ45 Ethernet connection 2 for 10/100/1000 Mbps
②
RJ45 Ethernet connection 1 for 10/100/1000 Mbps
③
DisplayPort connection
④
Serial interface 9-pin D-sub connector
•RS232
•RS422
•RS485
⑤
Cover for memory card slot
⑥
USB 2.0 port, high current
⑦
On/off switch. OFF position, when the symbol "C-" is pressed in.
⑧
USB 3.0 port, high current
⑨
Connection for a 24 VDC power supply
⑩
Protective conductor connection
Observe the printing on the rear of the device.

Overview
1.2 Configuration of the devices
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1.2.4 12", 15", and 19" single-touch devices – interfaces and operator controls
①
Protective conductor connection
②
On/off switch: OFF position, when the symbol "C-" is pressed in.
③
Connection for a 24 VDC power supply
④
RJ45 Ethernet connection 2 for 10/100/1000 Mbps
⑤
RJ45 Ethernet connection 1 for 10/100/1000 Mbps
⑥
DisplayPort connection
⑦
Serial interface, 9-pin D-sub connector
•RS232
•RS422
•RS485
⑧
Cover for memory card slot
⑨
USB 2.0 port, high current
⑩
USB 3.0 port, high current
Observe the printing on the rear of the device.

Overview
1.2 Configuration of the devices
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1.2.5 12", 15", and 19" multi-touch devices
This section describes the design of the 15" and 19" multi-touch devices.
Front, bottom and side view 15" and 19"
①
Display/touch screen
②
Recesses for mounting clips
③
Mounting seal

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1.2 Configuration of the devices
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Rear view
①
Rating plate
②
Interface designation

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1.2 Configuration of the devices
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1.2.6 12", 15", and 19" multi-touch devices – interfaces and operator controls
①
On/off switch: OFF position, when the symbol "C-" is pressed in.
②
Connection for a 24 V DC power supply
③
Protective conductor connection
④
RJ45 Ethernet connection 2 for 10/100/1000 Mbps
⑤
RJ45 Ethernet connection 1 for 10/100/1000 Mbps
⑥
DisplayPort connection
⑦
Serial interface, 9-pin D-sub connector
•RS232
•RS422
•RS485
⑧
Cover for memory card slot
⑨
USB 2.0 port, high current
⑩
USB 3.0 port, high current
Observe the printing on the rear of the device.

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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. Additional accessories can be found on the Internet at:
●Expansion components and accessories (http://www.automation.siemens.com/mcms/pc-
based-automation/en/industrial-pc/expansion_components_accessories)
●Industry Mall (https://mall.industry.siemens.com)
CFast cards
Note
CFast cards can only be replaced with cards of the same manufacturing versions
This device supports only SIMATIC IPC CFast cards with version
02 or higher.
The following CFast cards can be ordered:
●CFast card, 4 GB
●CFast card, 8 GB
●CFast card, 16 GB
Graphics adapter
●DisplayPort DVI adapter
●DisplayPort VGA adapter
Mounting clips
●Mounting clips for multi-touch devices