SIMATIC IPC BOX TYPE PC

SIMATIC IPC427E (Microbox PC): The powerful embedded IPC – maintenance-free with versatile configuration

Ready-to-run, complete solution:

• Ultra-compact
• Maintenance-free
• 6th Generation Intel Core i technology
  

High data processing speed for high productivity

• Up to Intel® Xeon®, fan-free
• DDR4 memory technology up to 16 GB

Maximum compactness and ruggedness for use directly on the machine

• Low mounting depth, ambient temperature up to 55 °C
• Front panel mounting as second standard mounting position
• Solid-state drive (SSD) optionally 256 GB, 240 GB or 480 GB, SATA hard disk, or CFast cards with up to 128 GB

High degree of industrial functionality and flexibility for implementing embedded solutions

• Flexible memory concepts (e.g. 2 mass storage units possible)
• 3 x LAN 10/100/1000 Mbps connections; teaming-capable
• PROFINET interface onboard
• 4 x high-speed USB 3.0 ports; 2 serial interfaces (optional)
• Flexible installation and mounting options (top hat DIN rail, wall, portrait mounting)
• Simple expansion capability (up to 2 PCIe slots)
• On-off switch

High system availability in order to reduce the risk of potential failures and maintenance costs

• Maintenance-free since no rotating parts (fans, hard disks) and operation without battery possible
• 512 KB NVRAM can be written by software controller
• Front LED for efficient self-diagnostics; optimized for headless operation through special BIOS properties
• System-tested SIMATIC software

High investment security in order to reduce engineering costs

• Long-term availability: Service and support period of 8 to 10 years after market launch
• Compatible with existing installations

The SIMATIC IPC427E provides machine, plant and control cabinet builders with a high-performance, compact PC platform for use at machine or process level, or in the industrial environment for:

• Measuring and checking, open-loop and closed-loop control of process and machine data
• Acquisition, further processing and visualization of data
• All applications at the machine level – created in C/C++ or with software controller/WinCC RT Advanced – which require rugged, ultra-compact IPCs with high computing power
• Additional new applications such as shipbuilding, building automation, water treatment

The application spectrum ranges from automation computers fully integrated in TIA with CPU 1500S software controllers, for example, to C/C++-based automation solutions with VxWorks, for example, and "standalone" applications for general IT applications.
For software products that require Windows 7 Ultimate, the combination of Windows 7 Ultimate is available preinstalled on the hard disk or SSD.

The SIMATIC IPC427E has the CE mark for use in industrial applications as well as in domestic, business and commercial environments. It can therefore also be used in building automation systems or in public facilities. The device also has the most important marine approvals.

Due to the fan-free design and use of SIMATIC PC CFast memories or SSDs there are no rotating parts, which increases system availability.

The SIMATIC PC can be ordered in conjunction with WinCC SCADA or WinCC (Advanced, Professional) as SIMATIC HMI packages with a price advantage.

Basic design

• All-metal enclosure, resistant to vibrations and shocks, also with high electromagnetic compatibility
• Graphics onboard, 2 x DisplayPort
• Optical drives can be connected externally via USB interface, not included in scope of supply
• Interfaces (accessible from one side):
  • 3 x LAN 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet interface (RJ45)
  • 4 x high-speed USB V3.0
  • 2 x COM (RS232/RS485)
• Vacant slots (when using versions with one or two expansion slots):
  • Up to 2 x PCIe cards
• Isolated power supply: 24 V DC (19.2 to 28.8 V)

Design versions

• Processor:
  • Intel® Celeron® processor G3902E (2 MB cache, 1.60 GHz)
  • Intel® Core™ i3-6102E processor (3 MB cache, 1.90 GHz)
  • Intel® Core™ i5-6442EQ processor (6 MB cache, up to 2.70 GHz)
  • Intel® Xeon® processor E3-1505L v5 (8 MB cache, 2.00 GHz)
• Primary storage capacity of 4 GB to (8/16 GB optional), DDR4 SDRAM
• Fieldbus
  • PROFINET onboard, 3 x RJ45
• Hardware expansion:
  • Two RS232/RS485 interfaces (COM) onboard
• Drives:
  • 240 GB or 480 GB solid-state drive, rugged alternative to hard disk
  • Flash drive (replaceable, accessible): 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB or 128 GB
  • Hard disk serial ATA, 2.5"
• Preinstalled operating systems:
  • Windows 7 Ultimate MUI
  • Windows Embedded Standard 7
  • Windows 10 Enterprise LTSB 2016, 64-bit
  • Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2019, 64-bit

• Integrated, parameterizable monitoring functions (program execution/watchdog, processor and board temperature)
• Expanded diagnostics/messages via Ethernet, e-mail, SMS and for direct transfer to SIMATIC software via OPC (optionally via SIMATIC PC DiagMonitor)
  • Operating hours counter
  • Hard disk status
  • System status (heartbeat)
  • Automatic logging of all messages to a log file
  • Capability for central monitoring of networked SIMATIC IPC

Integrated interfaces:

• Ethernet
  The three integrated Gigabit Ethernet interfaces (10/100/1 000 Mbps) can be used for IT communication and for data exchange with automation devices such as SIMATIC S7 (with the "SOFTNET S7" software package).
• PROFINET
  The PROFINET interface can be used for connecting distributed field devices or for controlling drives.
• Further interfaces
  Up to two free slots for PCIe modules, 4 high-speed USB V3.0 interfaces, and two serial interfaces are available for connecting additional I/O devices