Siemens SIMATIC IPC427D User manual

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SIMATIC
Industrial PC
SIMATIC IPC427D
Operating Instructions
05/2017
A5E31347215
-AB
Preface
Overview
1
Safety Instructions
2
Installing and connecting the
device
3
Commissioning the device
4
Extended device functions
5
Expanding and assigning
parameters to the device
6
Device maintenance and
repair
7
Technical specifications
8
Technical support
A
Markings and symbols
B
List of abbreviations
C

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A5E31347215-AB
Ⓟ
07/2017 Subject to change
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or approved by Siemens. Proper transport, storage, installation, assembly, commissioning, operation and
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Preface
Purpose of the Operating Instructions
These operating instructions contain all the information you need to commission and operate
the SIMATIC IPC427D.
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 the operating instructions
These operating instructions are valid for all versions of the SIMATIC IPC427D.
Approbations
You will find additional information in "Certificates and approvals (Page 105)".
CE marking
You will find additional information in "Certificates and approvals (Page 105)".
Standards
For more information, refer to chapters "Certificates and approvals (Page 105)" and
"Technical specifications (Page 115)".
Position in the information landscape
The IPC documentation comprises:
●SIMATIC IPC427D Quick Install Guide, containing product information related to the
device, e.g. important notes
●SIMATIC IPC427D Operating Instructions
The documentation is supplied with the IPC in multiple languages in electronic form as a
PDF file on the USB stick supplied in the documentation package.

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Conventions
The terms "PC" and "device" are sometimes used to refer to the SIMATIC IPC427D in this
documentation.
The term "Windows Embedded Standard" is used throughout to refer to "Windows
Embedded Standard 7". "Windows 7" is used as an abbreviation for "Windows 7 Ultimate".
Note
A note is important information about
the product, handling the product or a reference to
specific sections of the documentation that require special consideration.
History
The following editions of these operating instructions have already been published:
Edition
Comments
01/2013
First edition
05/2017
Update for converting from DVD to USB stick
Guideline to the operating instructions
Content structure
Contents
Preface
Purpose, layout and description of the important topics
Table of contents Detailed organization of the documentation, including the index of pages
and chapters
Overview •Description of the product: Characteristics and field of application
•Product package
•Structure of the product/system: Operator control and connection ele-
ments
•Accessories, if available
Safety instructions All generally valid safety aspects:
•Legal requirements
•Product/system view during installation
•General information on commissioning
•Notes on operation
Installing and connect-
ing the device
•Application planning: Aspects of storage, transport, environmental and
EMC conditions to be considered in the preparatory stage.
•Installation: Product installation options and installation instructions
•Connection: Options of connecting the product and wiring instructions
•Integration: Options of integrating the product into existing or planned
automation systems and networks.
Commissioning the
device
Commissioning the product/system

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Content structure
Contents
Extended device func-
tions
Monitoring and display functions
Expanding and assign-
ing parameters to the
device
Procedure for installing device expansions (modules, drives)
Device maintenance
and repair
•Replacing hardware components
•Restoring and setting up the operating system and BIOS (Recovery)
•Installing drivers and software
•Service and spare parts
•Recycling and disposal
Technical specifications •General specifications in compliance with relevant standards and cur-
rent/voltage values
•Guidelines and certifications, ESD guidelines, notes on retrofitting
•Dimension drawings: Dimensions of the device and of modules
•Detailed descriptions of boards and system resources
Technical support •Service and support
•Troubleshooting: Problems, causes, remedy
•BIOS Setup
Abbreviations
Abbreviations of the technical terms used

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Table of contents
Preface ................................................................................................................................................... 3
1 Overview............................................................................................................................................... 13
1.1 Product description .................................................................................................................13
1.1.1 Applications.............................................................................................................................14
1.1.2 Features..................................................................................................................................14
1.2 Design of the device ...............................................................................................................17
1.2.1 Interfaces and operating elements .........................................................................................17
1.2.2 Status displays........................................................................................................................19
1.3 Accessories.............................................................................................................................20
2 Safety Instructions ................................................................................................................................ 21
2.1 General safety instructions .....................................................................................................21
2.2 Notes on usage.......................................................................................................................25
3 Installing and connecting the device ...................................................................................................... 27
3.1 Preparing for installation .........................................................................................................27
3.1.1 Checking the delivery package...............................................................................................27
3.1.2 Identification data of the device ..............................................................................................29
3.1.3 Permitted mounting positions .................................................................................................31
3.2 Installing the device ................................................................................................................33
3.2.1 Mounting instructions..............................................................................................................33
3.2.2 Installation on a DIN rail..........................................................................................................35
3.2.2.1 Attaching the DIN rail bracket .................................................................................................35
3.2.2.2 Mounting on DIN rails .............................................................................................................36
3.2.3 Wall mounting .........................................................................................................................37
3.2.4 Upright mounting.....................................................................................................................38
3.3 Connecting the device ............................................................................................................39
3.3.1 Notes on connecting ...............................................................................................................39
3.3.2 Connecting the protective conductor ......................................................................................41
3.3.3 Connecting peripheral equipment...........................................................................................42
3.3.4 Connecting expansion cards ..................................................................................................43
3.3.5 Connecting the terminal ..........................................................................................................44
3.3.6 Connecting the power supply .................................................................................................45
3.3.7 Connecting the device to networks.........................................................................................46
3.3.8 PROFINET..............................................................................................................................48
3.3.9 Installing the strain relief .........................................................................................................50
3.3.10 Securing the lines ...................................................................................................................51

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4 Commissioning the device .................................................................................................................... 53
4.1 General information on commissioning ................................................................................. 53
4.2 Switching on the device ......................................................................................................... 54
4.3 Windows Action Center.......................................................................................................... 55
4.4 SIMATIC IPC Wizard ............................................................................................................. 56
5 Extended device functions .................................................................................................................... 59
5.1 Monitoring Functions.............................................................................................................. 59
5.1.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................ 59
5.1.2 Temperature monitoring/display ............................................................................................ 60
5.1.3 Watchdog (WD)...................................................................................................................... 61
5.1.4 Battery monitoring .................................................................................................................. 62
5.2 Enhanced Write Filter ............................................................................................................ 63
5.3 File Based Write Filter (FBWF).............................................................................................. 66
5.4 Buffer memory MRAM ........................................................................................................... 68
5.5 Operation without monitor and keyboard............................................................................... 68
5.6 Active Management Technology (AMT) ................................................................................ 68
5.7 Trusted Platform Modul (TPM)............................................................................................... 70
6 Expanding and assigning parameters to the device............................................................................... 71
6.1 Installing and removing the memory module ......................................................................... 71
6.1.1 Opening the device ................................................................................................................ 71
6.1.2 Opening the device containing expansion cards ................................................................... 73
6.1.3 Replacing memory modules .................................................................................................. 74
6.2 Installing and removing CFast cards...................................................................................... 76
6.3 Installing and removing PCIe cards ....................................................................................... 78
7 Device maintenance and repair............................................................................................................. 81
7.1 Maintenance........................................................................................................................... 81
7.2 Repair information.................................................................................................................. 81
7.3 Installing and removing hardware .......................................................................................... 84
7.3.1 Installing and removing the backup battery ........................................................................... 84
7.3.2 Changing storage media........................................................................................................ 87
7.3.2.1 Replacing a HDD/SSD........................................................................................................... 87
7.3.2.2 Installing a memory card fitting .............................................................................................. 90
7.4 Installing the software ............................................................................................................ 92
7.4.1 Reinstalling the operating system .......................................................................................... 92
7.4.1.1 General installation procedure ............................................................................................... 92
7.4.1.2 Restoring the factory state ..................................................................................................... 93
7.4.1.3 Windows 7.............................................................................................................................. 94
7.4.1.4 Windows Embedded Standard 7 ........................................................................................... 98
7.4.2 Partitioning data media ........................................................................................................ 100
7.4.2.1 Partitioning in Windows Embedded Standard 7 .................................................................. 100
7.4.2.2 Partitioning in Windows 7 Ultimate ...................................................................................... 101
7.4.2.3 Adapting partitions in Windows 7 Ultimate and Windows Embedded Standard 7 .............. 101

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7.4.3 Installing drivers and software ..............................................................................................102
7.4.4 Update installation ................................................................................................................103
7.4.4.1 Updating the operating system .............................................................................................103
7.4.4.2 Installing or updating user programs and drivers .................................................................103
7.4.4.3 CP 1616 onboard..................................................................................................................103
7.4.5 Backing up data ....................................................................................................................104
7.5 Recycling and disposal .........................................................................................................104
8 Technical specifications ...................................................................................................................... 105
8.1 Certificates and approvals ....................................................................................................105
8.1.1 Australia Class B...................................................................................................................107
8.2 Declaration of conformity ......................................................................................................107
8.2.1 Electromagnetic compatibility, Industrial and Residential Areas ..........................................107
8.3 Directives and declarations...................................................................................................108
8.3.1 ESD guideline .......................................................................................................................108
8.4 Dimension drawings..............................................................................................................111
8.4.1 Dimension drawing - mounting on a DIN rail ........................................................................111
8.4.2 Dimension drawing - wall-mounting......................................................................................112
8.4.3 Dimension drawing - vertical mounting.................................................................................113
8.4.4 Dimension drawing - device with expansion cards...............................................................114
8.5 Technical specifications ........................................................................................................115
8.5.1 General technical specifications ...........................................................................................115
8.5.2 Ambient conditions................................................................................................................118
8.5.3 Power requirements of the components ...............................................................................120
8.5.4 Integrated DC power supply .................................................................................................121
8.5.5 Typical power consumption ..................................................................................................121
8.6 Hardware descriptions ..........................................................................................................122
8.6.1 External ports........................................................................................................................122
8.6.1.1 COM1/COM2 ........................................................................................................................122
8.6.1.2 CFast card ............................................................................................................................123
8.6.1.3 DisplayPort............................................................................................................................124
8.6.1.4 DVI-I ......................................................................................................................................125
8.6.1.5 Ethernet ................................................................................................................................126
8.6.1.6 USB 3.0 port .........................................................................................................................126
8.6.1.7 PROFIBUS............................................................................................................................127
8.6.1.8 PROFINET............................................................................................................................127
8.6.1.9 CAN bus................................................................................................................................128
8.6.2 Internal ports .........................................................................................................................129
8.6.2.1 PCIe card ..............................................................................................................................129
8.6.3 System resources .................................................................................................................131
8.6.3.1 Currently allocated system resources...................................................................................131
8.6.3.2 Allocation of system resources .............................................................................................131

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8.6.4 I/O Address Areas................................................................................................................ 133
8.6.4.1 Overview of the internal module registers ........................................................................... 133
8.6.4.2 Watchdog enable register / 066h select register (read/write, address 062h) ...................... 133
8.6.4.3 Watchdog trigger register (read only, address 066h) .......................................................... 134
8.6.4.4 CAN base address register.................................................................................................. 134
8.6.4.5 Output register user LED L1/L2/L3 (read/write, address 404Eh) ........................................ 135
8.6.4.6 Battery status register (read-only, address 50Ch) ............................................................... 135
8.6.4.7 MRAM address register ....................................................................................................... 136
8.6.5 CP 1616 onboard communications processor..................................................................... 137
8.6.5.1 Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 137
8.6.5.2 Firmware Loader .................................................................................................................. 139
8.6.5.3 Further actions in STEP 7/NCM PC..................................................................................... 141
8.7 BIOS description .................................................................................................................. 142
8.7.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................. 142
8.7.2 Starting BIOS Setup............................................................................................................. 143
8.7.3 BIOS Setup menus .............................................................................................................. 144
8.7.4 Main menu ........................................................................................................................... 145
8.7.5 Advanced Menu ................................................................................................................... 146
8.7.6 Security menu ...................................................................................................................... 156
8.7.7 Power menu ......................................................................................................................... 157
8.7.8 Boot menu............................................................................................................................ 159
8.7.9 Exit Menu ............................................................................................................................. 163
8.7.10 Default BIOS Setup entries.................................................................................................. 164
8.7.11 Alarm, error and system messages ..................................................................................... 167
8.7.12 Performing a BIOS update................................................................................................... 167
8.8 Active Management Technology (AMT) .............................................................................. 168
8.8.1 Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 168
8.8.2 Overview of AMT.................................................................................................................. 169
8.8.3 Enabling Intel® AMT / basic configuration........................................................................... 169
8.8.4 Resetting the Intel® AMT to the default settings and disabling AMT .................................. 171
8.8.5 Determining the network address ........................................................................................ 171
8.8.6 Forcing user consent ........................................................................................................... 172
8.9 Functional scope in Windows .............................................................................................. 173
8.9.1 Windows Embedded Standard 7 ......................................................................................... 173

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A Technical support................................................................................................................................ 175
A.1 Service and support ..............................................................................................................175
A.2 Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................................176
A.3 Notes on the use of third-party modules...............................................................................177
B Markings and symbols ........................................................................................................................ 179
B.1 Overview ...............................................................................................................................179
B.2 Safety....................................................................................................................................179
B.3 Operator controls ..................................................................................................................179
B.4 Certificates, approvals and markings....................................................................................180
B.5 Interfaces ..............................................................................................................................181
B.6 Directives and declarations...................................................................................................182
C List of abbreviations ............................................................................................................................ 183
Glossary ............................................................................................................................................. 189
Index................................................................................................................................................... 197

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Overview
1
1.1
Product description
The SIMATIC IPC427D provides high-level industrial performance.
●Compact design
●Maintenance-free operation
●High degree of ruggedness

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1.1 Product description
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1.1.1
Applications
The device provides industrial PC systems for high-performance and space-saving
applications in particular in the field of machine, systems and switchgear cabinet
engineering:
●Measuring and controlling process and machine data, for example, automated washing
systems, assembling machines and packaging machines
●Operating and visualization tasks with separate monitors or displays, for example,
information terminals and large-scale displays in automotive production
●Data logging and processing, for example, system data logging and distributed process
control
1.1.2
Features
Basic data
Installation •Installation on a DIN rail
•Wall mounting
•Vertical mounting
Processor •Intel Celeron 827E 1.4 GHz, 1.5 MB SLC
•Intel Core i3-3217UE 1.6 GHz, 3 MB SLC
•Intel Core i7-3517UE 1.7 GHz, 4 MB SLC
Main memory Memory modules without ECC:
•1 GB DDR3-SDRAM SODIMM
•2 GB DDR3-SDRAM SODIMM
•4 GB DDR3-SDRAM SODIMM
•8 GB DDR3-SDRAM SODIMM
Memory modules with ECC:
•4 GB DDR3-ECC SODIMM
•8 GB DDR3-ECC SODIMM
Free slots for expansion
cards
Up to 2 × PCIe cards, depending on enclosure version;
max. 175 mm long
Graphics •Integrated Intel HD2000 or HD4000
•DVI resolution of 640 × 480 pixels up to 1920 × 1200 pixels
•Display port resolution max. 1920 × 1200 pixels
•Graphics memory is claimed in main memory (dynamic UMA)
Power supply
24 V DC (-20%/+20%) max. 4 A
Conditions of use
Operation without fan

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Basic data
Drives and storage media
CFast card •2 GB optional or
•4 GB optional or
•8 GB optional or
•16 GB optional
Hard disk
2.5", ≥ 250 GB, SATA
SSD (Solid State Disk) 2.5", ≥ 80 GB standard
USB stick
External, can be connected via USB interface
Ports
Serial COM1 (RS232)
COM2 (RS232); optional
Graphics DVI-I: suitable for use as DVI or VGA
DPP++: DisplayPort, DVI via DPP-to-DVI adapter
USB 4 × USB 3.0, simultaneous operation of max. 2 x high current ports,
backward compatible with USB 2.0/1.1
Ethernet 2 × RJ45 (10/100/1000 Mbps), teaming capability, or
1 × RJ45 (10/100/1000 Mbps) for PROFINET versions
PROFIBUS DP
12 Mbps (electrically isolated, compatible with CP 5622), optional
PROFINET
3 × RJ45 (10/100 Mbps), CP 1616 on-board, optional
CAN interface
Optional
Keyboard, mouse
Connected via external USB port
Extended device functions
Temperature •When permitted temperature range is exceeded
•Warnings can be analyzed by application program (local, via LAN)
Watchdog •Monitoring function for program execution
•Restart can be parameterized in the event of a fault
•Warnings can be analyzed by application program (local, via LAN)
LED display 4 system status LEDs, of which three can be freely programmed by
user
1
Transient voltage interruption
Up to 15 ms buffer time at full load
Buffer memory 512 KB MRAM 1 optional
TPM
Integrated Trusted Platform Module, optional, to TPM 1.2 standard

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1.1 Product description
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Software
Operating systems
Available •Without
•Windows Embedded Standard 7
•Windows 7 Ultimate MUI
Project-specific •LINUX
•QNX
•VxWorks
1
For more information related to the control of the LEDs/MRAM on a Windows operating system,
refer to "Example programs for addressing the LEDs on Windows operating systems" on the FAQ
pages of Customer Support.
See also
Output register user LED L1/L2/L3 (read/write, address 404Eh) (Page 135)
MRAM address register (Page 136)
Industry Automation and Drive Technologies - Homepage
(http://www.siemens.com/automation/service&support)

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1.2 Design of the device
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1.2
Design of the device
1.2.1
Interfaces and operating elements
Device with PROFIBUS or CAN interface
①
On/off switch The on/off switch does not isolate the device from the power supply. Position
"ON", when the "_" symbol is pressed. Position "OFF" is the delivery state.
②
24V DC
Power supply connection
③
Protective conductor
Protective conductor terminal
④
Memory card slot
Cover for the CFast card
⑤
4 × USB
USB 3.0 high current, backward compatible with USB 2.0/1.1
⑥
Display port
DisplayPort connection for digital monitor
⑦
DVI-I
DVI connector for CRT or LCD monitor with DVI port
⑧
2 × Ethernet RJ45 Ethernet connection 1 (exclusive PCI interrupt) for 10/100/1000 Mbps or
RJ45 Ethernet connection 2 (shared PCI interrupt) for 10/100/1000 Mbps (not
with PROFINET versions)
⑨
COM1
Serial interface
⑩
COM2
Serial interface (optional)
⑪
PROFIBUS DP/MPI or
CAN fieldbus
PROFIBUS DP/MPI interface (RS 485, electrically isolated), 9-pin Sub-D sock-
et or CAN fieldbus (optional; not for devices with PROFINET)

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Device with PROFINET interfaces
The interfaces not labeled in the diagram below are identical to those on the PROFIBUS
device.
①
PROFINET
CP 1616 onboard interface, three RJ45 sockets for devices with PROFINET

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1.2.2
Status displays
Device with PROFIBUS
LED
State
Description
PC ON/WD
Off
-
Green
BIOS ready to boot
Flashing green/yellow
(1 Hz)
BIOS in POST, power switch on
Yellow
Idle state
Flashing red (1 Hz)
Watchdog status display: active
RUN/STOP / L1
Off
-
Green
Can be controlled by user program
Yellow Can be controlled by controller program (e.g.
WinAC)
ERROR / L2
Off
-
Red -
Flashing red Can be controlled by user program or controller
program (e.g. WinAC)
MAINT /
L3
Off
-
Yellow
-
Red Can be controlled by controller program
(e.g. WinAC) and shows group errors of the on-
board CP1616 interface.
For additional information on controlling the LEDs or the MRAM with a Windows operating
system, please refer to Output register user LED L1/L2/L3 (read/write, address 404Eh)
(Page 135). 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)

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1.3 Accessories
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1.3
Accessories
Siemens offers accessories not included in the scope of delivery for the device. For more
information on available accessories, refer to the Internet at:
Industry Mall (http://mall.automation.siemens.com)
Expansion components and accessories (http://www.automation.siemens.com/mcms/pc-
based-automation/en/industrial-pc/expansion_components_accessories)
SIMATIC IPC CFast cards
●2 GB
●4 GB
●8 GB
●16 GB
Version of the SIMATIC IPC CFast card
Note
This device supports only SIMATIC IPC CFast cards with version
02 or higher.
The version ID is available on the label of the CFast card.
Memory modules
●SO-DIMM module 1024 MB DDR3 SDRAM or
●SO-DIMM module 2048 MB DDR3 SDRAM or
●SO-DIMM module 4096 MB DDR3 SDRAM or
●SO-DIMM module 8192 MB DDR3 SDRAM