Siemens SIMATIC IPC277E User manual

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SIMATIC
Industrial PC
IPC277E 19" INOX PRO
Compact Operating Instructions
05/2017
A5E37416443
-AE
Preface
Product description
1
Safety instructions
2
Installing the device
3
Maintaining and repairing the
device
4
Specifications
5
Technical support
A

Siemens AG
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GERMANY
A5E37416443-AE
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05/2017 Subject to change
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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.
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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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avoiding potential hazards when working with these products/systems.
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Preface
Validity
This document applies to the following devices with the designation
IPC277E 19" INOX PRO, article numbers:
●IPC277E 19" INOX PRO stand variant, article number 6AV7484-5AB00-0AA0
●IPC277E 19" INOX PRO support arm variant, article number 6AV7484-5AB10-0AA0
This document describes the technical differences between the device and the basic device
IPC277E 19" Touch with the article number 6AV7882-0EB30-2LA0 that is installed in the
IPC277E 19" INOX PRO.
The notes contained in this document take precedence over the information contained in the
documentation of the basic device, in the release notes and in the online help.
You can find the documentation of the basic device on the Internet at the following address:
SIMATIC IPC277E documentation
(https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps/21356/man)
Conventions
The term "device" is also used instead of the product designation in this document.
Figures
This document contains figures of the device described. The figures can deviate from the
particularities of the delivered device.

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Table of contents
Preface........................................................................................................................................ 3
1 Product description ....................................................................................................................... 5
2 Safety instructions......................................................................................................................... 9
2.1 General safety instructions .................................................................................................. 9
2.2 Notes on use......................................................................................................................10
3 Installing the device..................................................................................................................... 11
3.1 Permitted mounting positions..............................................................................................11
3.2 Mounting and connecting the device...................................................................................11
4 Maintaining and repairing the device ............................................................................................. 17
4.1 Replacing the backup battery .............................................................................................17
4.2 Cleaning the device............................................................................................................20
4.2.1 Cleaning the Device Front ..................................................................................................20
4.2.2 Clean screen......................................................................................................................21
4.2.3 Chemical Resistance..........................................................................................................22
4.2.4 Working with stainless steel surfaces..................................................................................22
4.3 Repair ................................................................................................................................23
5 Specifications ............................................................................................................................. 24
5.1 Certificates and approvals ..................................................................................................24
5.2 Dimension drawings ...........................................................................................................27
5.2.1 IPC277E 19" INOX PRO ....................................................................................................27
5.2.2 Mechanical interface of the device......................................................................................28
5.3 Technical specifications......................................................................................................28
5.3.1 General technical specifications .........................................................................................28
5.3.2 Environmental conditions....................................................................................................30
5.3.3 Power supply .....................................................................................................................31
5.3.3.1 Power requirements of additional components....................................................................31
5.3.3.2 Power consumption............................................................................................................31
5.3.3.3 DC power supply................................................................................................................31
A Technical support........................................................................................................................ 32
A.1 Service and support ...........................................................................................................32

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Product description
1
The following figures show the front and rear views of the IPC277E 19" INOX PRO.
①
Display with touch screen
④
Connection compartment
②
Decorative foil
⑤
Mechanical interface for fastening
③
Position of nameplate and approvals
⑥
Rear panel
Features
The housing of the IPC277E 19" INOX PRO contains the standard device
SIMATIC IPC277E 19".
In addition, the IPC277E 19" INOX PRO has the following properties:
•
Enclosure material:
INOX stainless steel, material number 1.4301
•
Sealing material:
FPM (fluorinated rubber)
•
Front membrane:
Polyester
-based
•
Degree of protection:
IP66 all
-round
•
Mechanical interface:
For stand mounting or support arm mounting

Product description
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Scope of delivery
●1 x IPC277E 19" INOX PRO
●1 x 2-pin connecting terminal for the 24 V DC power supply
●1 x seal for mechanical interface
Accessories
Mounting kit for stand mounting
A mounting kit is available for stand mounting of the device. Mounting kit contents:
●1 stainless steel tube with flange: Length 500 mm, outer diameter 48.3 mm, inner
diameter 40 mm.
The mechanical interface of the stainless steel tube with flange fits the mechanical
interface of the device.
●4 hexagon screws M5×25 made of stainless steel
●1 flat seal
Article number 6AV7675-1GB00-0AA0
Mounting kit for support arm mounting
A mounting kit is available for support arm mounting of the device. Mounting kit contents:
●1 stainless steel tube with flange: Length 500 mm, outer diameter 48.3 mm, inner
diameter 40 mm.
The mechanical interface of the stainless steel tube with flange fits the mechanical
interface of the device.
●1 adapter support arm
●8 hexagon screws M5×20 made of stainless steel
●2 flat seals
Article number 6AV7675-1GB10-0AA0
Service pack
The service pack contains:
●1 spare seal for the connection compartment cover of the device
●6 screws for the connection compartment cover of the device
●1 spare seal for the mechanical interface of the device
●4 screws for fastening the stainless steel tube with flange from a mounting kit to the
mechanical interface of the device
●1 connecting terminal for the power supply
●1 terminal block for the terminal strip in the connection compartment
●Documentation
Article number 6AV7675-1JD20-0AA0

Product description
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Service pack 2, only in combination with the service manual
Service pack 2 contains:
●1 spare seal for the rear panel of the device
●4 spare screws for the rear panel of the device
●1 spare seal for the mechanical interface of the device
●4 screws for fastening the stainless steel tube with flange from a mounting kit to the
mechanical interface of the device
●1 connecting terminal for the power supply
●Documentation
Article number 6AV7675-1JD21-0AA0
Service pack 3, in connection with devices for support arm mounting
Service pack 3 contains:
●1 spare seal for the connection compartment cover of the device
●1 spare seal for the mechanical interface of the device
●1 spare seal for support arm mounting
●8 screws M5 x 20 mm for support arm mounting
●6 screws for the connection compartment cover of the device
●1 connecting terminal for the power supply
●1 terminal block for the terminal strip in the connection compartment
●Documentation
Article number 6AV7675-1JD20-1AA0

Product description
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Service manual
A service manual that describes the following maintenance work and more is available for
the IPC277E 19" INOX PRO:
●Replacing the seal of the rear panel
●Converting a device for stand mounting into a device for support arm mounting and vice
versa
WARNING
Opening the device and working on the opened device may only be carried out by qualified
and correspondingly trained personnel
The service manual describes, amongst other points, the opening of the device and
working on the wiring or on electronic components in the inside of the device. Injuries or
material damage may result if the work is not carried out correctly.
The work described in the service manual may only be carried out by qualified specialist
personnel who have been trained correspondingly by Siemens.
The service manual is available online under "Product Support" next to this document in the
same branch of the product tree.

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Safety instructions
2
2.1
General safety instructions
WARNING
Performing a function test when installing the device in machines or systems
Following the results of a risk analysis, additional protection equipment on the machine or
the system is necessary to avoid endangering persons. In particular, the programming,
parameter assignment and wiring of the inserted I/O must be executed in accordance with
the safety performance identified by the necessary risk analysis (SIL, PL or Cat.). The
intended use of the device has to be ensured.
The proper use of the device has to be verified with a function test on the system. These
tests help you to identify programming, parameter assignment and wiring errors. The test
results have to be recorded and, if necessary, entered into the safety verification
documents.
Defective touch screen
WARNING
Risk of explosion, personal injury or material damage in the case of a defective touch
screen
The application of excessive force to the device front can destroy the device touch screen,
for example, piercing the front membrane or breaking the touch screen carrier plate. There
is a risk of explosion, injury and food contamination with additional consequential and
health damage.
Make sure that excessive force cannot be applied to the device front.
If the device touch screen is defective, decommission the affected machine immediately
and replace the device at once. When replacing the device, please note the chapter
"Repair (Page 23)".

Safety instructions
2.2 Notes on use
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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 (order no.: A5E34345932).
•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.
ESD
Electrostatically sensitive components include almost all electrical, electronic, optoelectronic
and electromechanical components. These components are sensitive to overvoltage for
technical reasons and their function may be impaired or destroyed by electrostatic discharge.
Observe the regulations governing the handling of ESD components.
2.2
Notes on use
Note
Avoid direct or indirect contact with food in
the area of the device's decorative foil to avoid
possible cross contamination.

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Installing the device
3
3.1
Permitted mounting positions
The device may only be operated in landscape format with a maximum inclination of ±30° to
the vertical.
Permissible ambient temperature: 0 ... 45 °C
3.2
Mounting and connecting the device
This section describes how to mount and connect the device correctly, using stand mounting
as an example. Mounting on a support arm is carried out in the same way. All the work steps
in this chapter have to be carried out sequentially for complete mounting of the device.
Requirements
●A stand with a mechanical interface suitable for the mechanical interface of the device;
see section "Mechanical interface of the device (Page 28)".
●The following lines are routed through the stand:
–Protective conductor, minimum cross-section of 2.5 mm2
–Lines for the external power supply, voltage-free
–All required data lines
●Four hexagon screws M5 according to screw standard ISO 4017, material X5CrNi18-10
The length of the screws have to be dimensioned so that the penetration depth of the
screw thread in the device-side flange lies in the range of 6 to 10 mm.

Installing the device
3.2 Mounting and connecting the device
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Opening the connection compartment and installing the device
Note
The device is fastened to a stand or a support arm via the mechanical interface with four
screws.
Siemens AG assumes no liability for the consequences of a faulty installation.
WARNING
The device must be mounted securely
Inadequately dimensioned fastening material may cause the device to fall down. Serious
bodily injury may result.
Make sure that fasteners are adequately dimensioned during installation of the device.
Make sure to consider the weight of the device and the forces acting on the device when
dimensioning the fasteners. This applies in particular to dynamic load of the device.
Observe any further statutory specifications applying at the location of use of the device
and further applicable regulations with regard to the fastening of the device.
NOTICE
Placing the device on its front side
Place the device on a soft and elevated surface during installation so that the front is not
scratched.

Installing the device
3.2 Mounting and connecting the device
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Procedure
1. Open the connection compartment. To do so, remove the 6 screws on the device rear
that are marked in the following figure and remove the connection compartment cover
and associated seal.
2. Place the supplied seal for the mechanical interface with its smooth side onto the stand.
Center the openings of the seal and of the mechanical interface of the stand.
3. Route the lines from the stand through the opening of the mechanical interface of the
device into the connection compartment.
4. Place the mechanical interface of the device onto the mechanical interface of the stand.
Take the following into account:
–The seal has to lie exactly in the mechanical interface of the device.
–The lines must not be squeezed. Hold the lines slightly tensioned while placing the
device on the stand.
5. Fasten the device to the mechanical interface of the stand using the four M5 screws.
Insert the screws from below through the mechanical interface and tighten the screws
with a torque of 3.5 Nm. The degree of protection IP66 is only ensured with this torque.
The device is mounted on the stand. The following steps describe the installation in the
connection compartment.

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3.2 Mounting and connecting the device
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6. The following figure shows the position of the interfaces, the on/off switch and the battery
box.
Switch off the device using the on/off switch ⑨.
①
CFast slot
⑥
Battery compartment
②
USB 3.0 port, high current
⑦
Connection for protective conductor
③
USB 2.0 ports. A maximum of 2 USB ports may
be operated simultaneously in high-current mode.
⑧
Connection for the 24 V DC
power supply
④
DisplayPort connection
⑨
On/off switch
⑤
Ethernet interfaces LAN1 and LAN2
Note
The interfaces are rotated by 180° in comparison to the standard device. Correspon
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dingly, the memory card and lines are to be connected or plugged rotated by 180°.
Connecting the device and closing the connection compartment
Important notes on connecting
The protective conductor connection is needed to protect the device and helps ensure that
interference signals generated by power lines, signal lines or lines to I/O devices are safely
discharged to earth.

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3.2 Mounting and connecting the device
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The protective conductor connection on the device must be connected to the protective
conductor of the control cabinet or system in which the device is installed.
WARNING
Electric shock and fire hazard when protective conductor is not connected
High voltage may be present in a defective device, which can cause fire or an electric
shock if touched. Death and serious bodily injury can result.
•Connect the device to the protective conductor before you put it into operation.
•Never operate the device without protective conductor.
•If a device is defective, remove it from operation without delay and label it accordingly.
WARNING
Risk of fire and electric shock
The on/off switch does not isolate the device from the power supply. Risk of
electric shock if
the device is opened incorrectly or defective. There is also a risk of fire if the device or
connecting lines are damaged.
You should therefore protect the device as follows:
•Always pull out the power plug when you are not using the device or if the device is
defective. The power plug must be freely accessible.
•Connect the device to a protective conductor as instructed (see "Connecting the
protective conductor").
•Use a central isolating switch in the case of cabinet installation.
WARNING
Electric shock and fire hazard with unsuitable power supply
Voltages that exceed an extra-low voltage can cause electric shock or fire. Death or serious
bodily injury can result.
•Always wire the device to a 24 V DC power supply that is compliant with SELV
requirements in accordance with IEC/UL/EN/DIN EN 60950-1.
•A current source in accordance with NEC Class 2 is required in order to fulfill the
requirements according to UL 60950-1 and UL 508.
•In all other cases according to IEC/EN/DIN EN 60950-1, either a current source of
limited output (LPS = Low Power Source), or a line-side fuse or a line-side circuit
breaker is necessary. Current must be limited to 4.16 A. This requires a max. 4 A fuse.

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3.2 Mounting and connecting the device
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Procedure
1. Connect the protective conductor to the protective conductor connection ⑦in
accordance with the SIMATIC IPC277E operating instructions. The protective conductor
connection is identified by the following symbol:
The minimum cross-section of the protective conductor is 2.5 mm2.
The protective conductor connection is needed to protect the device and helps ensure
that interference signals generated by power lines, signal lines or lines to I/O devices are
safely discharged to earth.
2. Connect the lines for the power supply via the associated connecting terminal to the
connection for the power supply ⑧in accordance with the SIMATIC IPC277E operating
instructions.
3. If you use a memory card, insert the memory card.
4. Connect the connectors of the data lines to the corresponding interface.
5. Secure the data lines with cable ties to the fastening elements in the connection
compartment that are marked in the following figure.
6. Switch the device on using the on/off switch ⑨.
7. Place the seal of the connection compartment cover around the connection compartment.
Ensure that the latches of the seal lie in the associated notches and that the seal lies
flush on the device rear panel.
8. Fasten the connection compartment cover with 6 screws. Tighten the screws using a
torque of 3.5 Nm.

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Maintaining and repairing the device
4
4.1
Replacing the backup battery
Prior to replacement
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 the battery every 5 years.
•Replace the lithium battery only with an identical battery or types recommended by the
manufacturer. The order number is A5E34345932.
•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.
NOTICE
Disposal of batteries and rechargeable batteries
Do not dispose of used batteries and rechargeables in household waste. Users are obliged
by law to return used batteries and rechargeable batteries.
Used batteries and rechargeable batteries pollute the environment as hazardous waste.
Improper disposal of used batteries and rechargeables renders you liable to prosecution.
When disposing of rechargeable batteries, observe the following:
•Dispose of used batteries and rechargeable batteries separately as hazardous waste in
accordance with local regulations.
•You can return used batteries and rechargeables to public collection points and
wherever batteries and rechargeable batteries of the type in question are sold.
•Label the battery container with "Used batteries and rechargeable batteries".

Maintaining and repairing the device
4.1 Replacing the backup battery
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Requirement
●The device is disconnected from the power supply.
●The connection compartment is open.
Removing the battery
NOTICE
Time may be deleted
The time will be deleted if it takes you longer than 30 seconds to replace the battery. The
device is no longer synchronous. Time-controlled programs will no longer run or will run at
the wrong time. This may damage the plant.
Reset the time for the device.
1.
Loosen the screw for the battery box.
2.
Open the battery box.
3.
Remove the battery, with the Velcro
fastener, from the battery box.
4.
Unplug the battery from the device power
supply cable.
Dispose of the used batteries in accordance
with the notes "Disposal of batteries and r
e-
chargeable batteries" at the beginning of this
section.

Maintaining and repairing the device
4.1 Replacing the backup battery
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Installing the battery
To install the replacement battery, follow the
steps for
removing the battery in the reverse
order. Velcro fasteners are provided with the
replacement battery.
1.
Connect the plug of the replacement
battery with the device power supply cable.
Make sure that the plug clicks into the
socket.
2.
Stick a Velcro fastener on the bottom of
the battery and attach the battery to the
fastener in the battery box as shown.
Make sure the battery is correctly
positioned.
3.
Close the battery compartment and screw
the battery box closed again.

Maintaining and repairing the device
4.2 Cleaning the device
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4.2
Cleaning the device
4.2.1
Cleaning the Device Front
The device is designed for low-maintenance operation. You should still clean the device front
regularly, however.
CAUTION
Unwanted reactions when cleaning the device
You risk unintentional actuation of operator controls if you clean the device while it is
switched on.
You may possibly trigger unwanted actions of the device or controller that are liable to
cause personal injury or damage to the machinery.
Always switch off the device before you clean it.
Cleaning Agents
NOTICE
Damage to the device due to impermissible cleaning agents
Impermissible and unsuitable cleaning agents may cause damage to the HMI device.
Use dish soap or foaming screen cleaner only as cleaning agents.
Do not use aggressive solvents or scouring powder.
Cleaning the Device Front
1. Switch off the device.
2. Dampen the cleaning cloth.
3. Spray the cleaning agent on the cloth and not directly on the device.
4. Clean the device with the cleaning cloth.