Siemens Simatic PC Panel PC 870 Technical Document

Preface; Table of Contents
Product Overview 1
Starting Up the Computing Unit 2
Connecting and Operating the
Computing Unit 3
Expanding and Servicing the
Computing Unit 4
Configuring the Computing Unit in
the BIOS Setup 5
Fault Diagnosis 66
Hardware Information 7
Remote mount form factor 8
Appendices A
B
Glossary, Index
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This manual is part of the documentation
package with the order number:
6AV7691-0AB00-1AB0
Panel PC 870
Computing Unit
Equipment Manual
SIMATIC PC

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!Danger
indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
!Warning
indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
!Caution
used with the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury.
Caution
used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may
result in property damage.
Notice
indicates a potential situation which, if not avoided, may result in an undesirable result or state.
Note
is an important piece of information about the product, the handling of the product or the respective part of
the documentation which should be noted in particular.
Qualified Personnel
Equipment may be commissioned and operated only by qualified personnel. Qualified personnel within
the meaning of the safety notices in this manual are persons who are authorized to commission, ground
and identify equipment, systems and circuits in accordance with safety engineering standards.
Correct Usage
Note the following:
!Warning
The equipment may be used only for the applications stipulated in the catalog and in the technical descrip-
tion and only in conjunction with other equipment and components recommended or approved by Sie-
mens.
Startup must not take place until it is established that the machine, which is to accommodate this compo-
nent, is in conformity with the guideline 98/37/EEC.
Faultless and safe operation of the product presupposes proper transportation, proper storage, erection
and installation as well as careful operation and maintenance.
Safety Guidelines
This manual contains notices which you should observe to ensure your own personal safety, as well as to
protect the product and connected equipment. These notices are highlighted in the manual by a warning
triangle and are marked as follows according to the level of danger:
Safety Guidelines
This manual contains notices which you should observe to ensure your own personal safety, as well as to
protect the product and connected equipment. These notices are highlighted in the manual by a warning
triangle and are marked as follows according to the level of danger:

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Trademarks You will find the registered trademarks of Siemens AG in the preface. Some of the other desig-
nations used in these documents are also registered trademarks; the owner’s rights may be violated if
they are used by third parties for their own purposes.
Impressum Editor: A&D PT1D1
Publisher: A&D SE ES4
We have checked the contents of this manual for agreement with the hard-
ware and software described. Since deviations cannot be precluded entirely,
we cannot guarantee full agreement. However, the data in this manual are
reviewed regularly and any necessary corrections included in subsequent
editions. Suggestions for improvement are welcomed.
Disclaimer of LiabilityCopyright Siemens AG 2001 All rights reserved
The reproduction, transmission or use of this document or its contents is not
permitted without express written authority. Offenders will be liable for
damages. All rights, including rights created by patent grant or registration of
an utility model or design, are reserved.
Siemens AG
Automation & Drives
SIMATIC Human Machine Interface
A&D PT1
Postfach 4848, D-90327 Nürnberg
ESiemensAG 2001
Technical data subject to change.
Siemens Aktiengesellschaft Order No. 6AV7691–0AA00–0AB0

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Preface
About this manual
The SIMATIC Panel PC 870 Equipment Manual is part of the SIMATIC HMI
documentation and consists of two parts: operating unit and computing unit. It
provides information for operators, mechanics, planning engineers and
maintenance personnel about the computing unit’s installation, functionality,
operation and technical design.
Where to find what
The Computing Unit equipment manual contains the following chapters:
Chapter Content
1 Overview of the computing unit’s performance features
2 - 3 Starting up, connecting and operating the computing unit
4 - 5 Servicing, expanding and configuring the computing unit in the
BIOS setup
6Fault diagnosis
7Hardware information
8Remote mount form factor
Appendix A
B
STechnical Data
SESD Guidelines
Glossary
Index

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Notation
The following conventions are used in this manual:
Motor off Text that is displayed on the operating unit is printed in
Courier type face.
Variable Symbolic names that stand for variable quantities that
appear on the screen are printed in Courier italic type face.
Screens Selectable functions are printed in standard italic type
face.
ESC Names of keys and buttons are shown in a different type
face.
History
Release Comments
07/01 Initial release of the SIMATIC Panel PC 870 –Computing Unit
equipment manual.
12/01 Extension to include ”Remote mount form factor”option of the
SIMATIC Panel PC 870 –Computing Unit equipment manual.
Trademarks
The following designations are registered trademarks of Siemens AG:
SSIMATICR
SSIMATIC HMIR
SHMIR
SProToolR
SProTool/LiteR
SProTool/ProR
SSIMATIC Multi PanelR
SSIMATIC Multifunctional PlatformR
SMP 270R
SProAgentR
Other Sources of Assistance
In the event of technical queries, please contact your Scontact partner at your
relevant agency or branch office.

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Automation and Drives, Service & Support
Der Service & Support von A&D ist weltweit jederzeit erreichbar.
The languages of the SIMATIC Hotlines are generally German and English, in
addition, French, Italian and Spanish are spoken on the authorization hotline.
Johnson City Nürnberg
Singapur
Service & Support
Technical Support Authorization–Hotline
Europe and Africa (Nurernberg)
Mon.–Fri. 7:00 to 17:00 (Local time, GMT +1)
Phone: +49 –(0) 180 –5050 –222
Fax: +49 –(0) 180 –5050 –223
E–Mail: [email protected]
Europe and Africa (Nuremberg)
Mon. –Fri. 7:00 to 17:00 (Local time, GMT +1)
Phone: +49 –(0) 911 –895 –7200
Fax: +49 –(0) 911 –895 –7201
E–Mail: [email protected]
America (Johnson City)
Mon. –Fri. 8:00 to 19:00 (Local time, GMT –5)
Phone: +1 –(0) 423 –262 –2522
Fax: +1 –(0) 423 –262 –2231
E–Mail: [email protected]
Asia and Australia (Singapur)
Mon. –Fri. 8:30 to 17:30 (Local time, GMT +8)
Phone: +65 –(0) 740 –7000
Fax: +65 –(0) 740 –7001
E–Mail: [email protected]
SIMATIC Premium–Hotline
Worldwide (Nuremberg)
on weekdays
0:00 to 24:00 (Local time, GMT +1)
Phone: +49 –(0) 911 –895 –7777
Fax: +49 –(0) 911 –895 –7001
E–Mail: [email protected]
quick call–back
guaranteed within max. 2 hours
(fee based, only with SIMATIC Card)

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Training Center
To help you become familiar with SIMATIC S7 programmable controllers, we offer
training courses. Please contact your regional training center or the central training
center in D 90327 Nuremberg.
Phone: [phone]
Infoline: Tel. [phone]
Fax. [phone]
Internet: http://www.sitrain.com
E–Mail: AD–T[email protected]
For information on high–availability SIMATIC S7 automation systems, the H/F
Competence Center in Nuremberg offers a special workshop. The H/F
Competence Center will also support you during configuring, start–up and in case
of any problems occurring at site.
Phone: +49 – (0) 911 – 895 – 4759
Fax: +49 – (0) 911 – 895 – 5193
E–Mail: hf–[email protected]
CoC–[email protected]
Technical Support Online Services
SIMATIC Customer Support provides you with a wide range of additional
information on SIMATIC products in the online services:
SYou can obtain general up–to–date information as follows:
–on the Internet: address http://www.siemens.de/simatic–net
–at fax polling no. [phone] 00
SFor current product information, FAQs, tips and hints and downloads which may
be helpful for your application, see:
–On the Internet: address
http://www.siemens.de/automation/service&support
–From the bulletin board system (BBS) in Nuremberg (SIMATIC Customer
Support Mailbox) at the number [phone].
To dial the mailbox, use a modem with up to V.34 (28.8 Kbaud), with the
following parameters: 8, N, 1, ANSI, or dial on ISDN (x.75, 64 Kbits).

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Further Support
If you have further questions about SIMATIC NET products, contact your local
Siemens representative.
You will find the addresses:
Sin our catalog IK PI
Son the Internet http://www.siemens.de/automation/partner
Sin our interactive catalog CA01
http://www.siemens.de/automation/ca01
Son our quick–start CD

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Preface iii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 Product Overview 1-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 Starting Up the Computing Unit 2-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.1 Unpacking and checking the item delivered 2-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.2 Ensuring readiness for operation 2-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.3 Transportation 2-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 Connecting and Operating the Computing Unit 3-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.1 Ports, interfaces and connections 3-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.1.1 Left device side (interface/port side) 3-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.1.2 Right device side (fan side) 3-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.1.3 Front side (front interfaces) 3-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.2 Connecting I/O devices 3-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.2.1 Printer connection via parallel port 3-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.2.2 Printer connection via serial port 3-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.2.3 Connecting USB devices 3-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.3 Drives with interchangeable media 3-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.3.1 Floppy disk drive 3-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.3.2 CD-ROM drive (option) 3-9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.4 Reset button 3-10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 Servicing and Expanding the Computing Unit 4-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.1 Opening the device 4-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.1.1 Requirements 4-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.1.2 Opening the computing unit 4-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.1.3 Functional units visible after opening the device 4-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.1.4 The motherboard 4-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.2 Removing and installing drives 4-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.2.1 Removing and installing the hard disk 4-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.2.2 Removing and installing the floppy disk drive 4-9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.2.3 Removing and installing a CD-ROM drive (option) 4-10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.3 Installing and removing expansion boards 4-11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.3.1 Removing and installing the device for holding down the modules 4-11. . . . . .
4.4 Removing and installing the power supply 4-13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.5 Removing and installing the device fan 4-14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.6 Installing and removing the backup battery 4-15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.7 Installing and removing further components 4-16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.8 Expanding the computing unit 4-16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.8.1 Installing a memory expansion 4-16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.8.2 Installing ISA/PCI cards 4-17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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5 Configuring the Computing Unit in the BIOS SETUP 5-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.1 Modifying the device configuration in the BIOS SETUP 5-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.2 The Main menu 5-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.2.1 The submenus Primary Master, Primary Slave, Secondary Master, Secondary
Slave 5-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.2.2 The Memory Cache submenu 5-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.2.3 The Boot Options submenu 5-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.2.4 The Keyboard Features submenu 5-9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.2.5 The Hardware Options submenu 5-10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.3 The Advanced menu 5-12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.3.1 The COM / LPT Configuration submenu 5-13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.3.2 The PCI Configuration submenu 5-14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.4 The Securitymenu 5-17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.5 The Power menu 5-19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.6 The Boot Sequence menu 5-21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.7 The Version menu 5-23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.8 The Exit menu 5-24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.9 SETUP default settings 5-25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6 Fault Diagnosis 6-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6.1 Problems when using non–Siemens modules 6-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6.2 The display of the operating unit remains dark 6-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6.3 System time and/or date of the PC are not correct 6-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6.4 USB device does not function 6-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6.5 An error message is displayed on the screen 6-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6.6 Self–test of the SIMATIC Panel PC 870 before booting 6-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7 Hardware Information 7-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7.1 Spare parts and accessories 7-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7.1.1 Spare parts 7-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7.1.2 Accessories 7-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7.2 Overview of the Components and Ports 7-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7.3 System resources 7-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7.4 Monitoring functions 7-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7.4.1 Overview 7-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7.4.2 Temperature monitoring and display 7-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7.4.3 Watchdog (WD) 7-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7.4.4 Fan control 7-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7.5 Ports 7-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7.5.1 External ports 7-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7.5.2 Assignment of the front ports on the motherboard 7-14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7.5.3 Assignment of the internal ports on the motherboard 7-17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7.6 Bus board 7-25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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7.6.1 Designand theory of operation 7-25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7.6.2 Interface to the motherboard 7-26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8Remote mount form factor 8-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8.1 Description 8-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8.1.1 Overview 8-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8.1.2 Dimensions 8-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8.1.3 Mounting 8-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8.2 Cableconnection 8-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8.3 Spare parts 8-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8.4 TechnicalData 8-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9Technical Specifications A-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10 ESD Guidelines B-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
11Glossary Glossary-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12 Index Index-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..

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Product Overview
Overview
The computing unit is the basic component both for the PC-based HMI devices
(Panel PC) and (in special configurations) and for custom-configured devices.
The computing unit is intended for use in industry as well as in the residential,
business and commercial areas and can also be used in building system
automation or in public facilities, in addition to industrial applications.
The computing unit is an especially high–performance industrial PC designed in
Celeron/Pentium III technology.
Features
The computing unit is characterized by:
Sextensive climatic, vibration and shock tests to ensure industrial compatibility;
Selectromagnetic compatibility conforming to CE and FCC;
SUL/CSA approvals;
Suser support by hotline, service, spare parts;
Squality assurance conforming to ISO 9001;
Scompliance with the requirements for a fire enclosure to EN60950/UL1950 – in
other words, it may be used without an additional fire enclosure;
Scompact dimensions;
Ssuitability for use in a wide ambient temperature range;
Sa design that is easy to service and maintain.
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Field of applications
The computing unit is equipped with software which allows it to be used
universally. It includes the Windows operating system in the standard variant.
The computing unit additionally allows the use of:
SSIMATIC supplementary software
Ssoftware from the entire world of automation
Ssoftware from the PC world
Additional applications:
The computing unit can also be used in other areas of automation engineering
(SIMATIC HMI; TELEPERM; SINUMERIK; SIROTEC, etc.).
Remote mount form factor
As an alternative to the integrated standard configuration, Remote mount form
factor is possible. The advantages are that
SThe control unit can be installed closer to the machine and inclined at an angle
of up to 70 degree –for example, in a swivel arm (”boom”),
SThe more sensitive computing unit (hard disk!) can be installed vertically some
distance away from the machine where vibration is low –for example, in a
cabinet.
With this configuration, additional components are required for communication
between the control unit and the computing unit:
SThe transmitter, which is mounted on the computing unit.
SThe receiver, which is mounted on the control unit; and
SThe cable, which links the two of them.
The present equipment manual describes
SChapters 2 to 7 basically describe the specific characteristics of the computing
unit, but also make reference to the complete unit where necessary –for
example, with regard to the dimensions for mounting, maintenance and
technical specifications.
SChapter 8 describes the Remote Mount form factor of the Panel PC.

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Advantages of the computing unit
SThe computing unit is rugged in design and its functions make it particularly
suitable for use on site under harsh industrial conditions. It meets the specific
requirements of an industrial environment, such as noise immunity, compliance
with standards, ruggedness and continuous operation.
SOwing to the variable operating location and the many options for installation,
the computing unit can be used virtually anywhere.
SThe computing unit includes all ports and interfaces required for automation
with SIMATIC. These are, in particular:
–parallel port (LPT 1)
–serial ports (1x V.24, 1x V.24/TTY)
–PS/2 keyboard port (supports PG720/740 keyboard with trackball)
–PS/2 mouse port
–USB port (2x external)
–MPI/Profibus DP (max. 12 MBaud, CP5611 compatible)
–Ethernet interface for external monitor
–VGA controller at AGP bus mit 8 MB SDRAM integrated
–Single–chip LVDS interface for flat–screen display (TFT, resolution up to
XGA)
–Simple expansion possible via plug–in PCI and ISA–slot modules
SFurther features
–AC 230/120 V power supply without mains switch, optional DC 24 V
–Reset button (laterally on the device), protected against inadvertent
actuation
– Start–up Guide in electronic form, in 5 languages

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Starting Up the Computing Unit
Chapter Overview
In Section You Will Find on Page
2.1 Unpacking and Checking the Item Delivered 2-2
2.2 Ensuring Readiness for Operation 2–3
2.3 Transportation 2–6
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2.1 Unpacking and checking the item delivered
Unpacking the item
Unpack the item delivered to you as follows:
1. Remove the packaging.
2. Do not throw the original packaging away. Keep it in case you have to transport
your PC at some time in the future.
3. Please keep the enclosed documentation in a safe place. You will require it
when you first start up the item delivered to you and it is part of the device.
4. Check the packaging and the package contents for any visible damage.
5. Check the delivered item against the packaging list for completeness. When
doing so, you should also take into observe accessories which you can order
separately.
6. Should you detect any transport damages or inconsistencies between
packaging contents and packaging list, please inform your sales office.
Recording the serial number (F-No.)
1. Record the serial number of your computing unit in the table; you will find it on
the nameplate above the floppy disk drive on the side of the device.
The repair center will be able to identify the device by the F-No. if it is submitted
for repair.
Recording the Microsoft Windows product key of the Certificate of Authenticity
2. Record the Microsoft Windows product key of the Certificate of Authenticity
(COA) in the table; you will need it if the operating system needs to be
reinstalled. The key is to be found on the device.
F–No.
Order number
Microsoft Windows product key