SIMATIC IPC RACK TYPE PC

The SIMATIC IPC647E is a very rugged, high-performance industrial PC in 19" rack design (2 U) with excellent industrial functionality.

It offers:

• Extreme compactness
• Extreme ruggedness
• Intel® Core® i / Xeon technology 8th/9th Generation

Highest industrial compatibility for 24/7 continuous use in an industrial environment

• Distinct product design with new, user-friendly enclosure concept and front layout
• Robust, compact all-metal enclosure, with full blue-chrome plating and external coating as protection against corrosion and dirt
• High EM compatibility for use in industrial and office areas
• Maximum processor performance (in maximum configuration) without loss of power (throttling) at ambient temperatures of up to 50 °C
• Suitable for installing in space-saving control cabinets only 500 mm deep
• Dust protection thanks to overpressure ventilation concept with fan on the front and dust filter
• Low noise output thanks to controlled fans
• Protection against vibration load (up to 0.5 g) and shock load (up to 5 g) via corresponding drive cage (Type B) and card retainer

High productivity thanks to fast data processing

• 8th generation Intel® processors: Xeon, Core i7, Core i5 or Core i3 up to 6 cores / 12 threads
• Graphics controller (630/P630) integrated in processor up to 4K ultra HD resolution
• Maximum performance, e.g. via Intel C246 chipset, DDR4 memory with the support of dual-channel technology
• High data transfer rates, e.g. via PCI Express technology Gen 3, USB 3.1 Gen 2 SuperSpeed+ (10 Gbps), M.2 NVMe SSD
• Modern hard disks with up to 2 TB capacity for storage of larger data volumes and improved reliability
• Solid-state drive with up to 1 024 GB as fast hard disk replacement for increased data security

Minimization of downtimes thanks to high system availability and safety

• Reliable 24-hour operation (high MTBF, variable-speed fan)
• RAID1 configuration (RAID controller onboard): Data mirroring on two drives (HDD or SSD), including in hot-swap removable frames and with additional SSD option for operating system
•  "Hot swap" HDD in RAID configurations (replacement of hard disk during operation)
• 3.5" HDD/HDD Enterprise or 2.5" SSD as RAID configurations
• Fast identification and replacement of the hard disk in the event of a fault by means of HDD alarm LEDs for RAID configurations and unambiguous numbering
• Efficient self-diagnostics via SIMATIC IPC DiagBased or DiagMonitor software (options) for temperature, fan, program execution (watchdog), battery, drives, redundant power supply
• Status display (front LEDs) for Ethernet; alarm display for fan, temperature, watchdog and drives in RAID1 configurations
• Remote control and maintenance via iAMT (Intel Active Management Technology) and SIMATIC IPC Remote Manager Software
• Memory modules with error correction (ECC) (option)
• Redundant AC power supply with "hot swap" functionality (replacement of power supply module during operation) (option)
• Access protection for removable frames at the front, operator controls (power, reset), USB interfaces, dust filter and front fan via locked fan cover and lockable front door
• Enclosure cover can only be opened when the front door is open
• Secure internal USB slot in device for software dongle, for example
• Service-friendly device design (modifications, service), e.g. installation of drives, filter replacement or front fan replacement without tools

Time savings thanks to high flexibility during commissioning, operation and servicing

• High degree of expandability due to integrated interfaces and up to 4 slots (PCI and PCI-Express)
• 3 x Intel Gbit Ethernet, 7 x USB 3.1 Gen 2, 3 x graphical interfaces, audio
• Multi-monitoring: Up to 5 x DisplayPort / VGA or 6 x DVI-D via onboard graphics and optional PCIe x16 graphics card
• Possible applications in 19" rack with telescopic rails or as desktop industrial PC
• Pre-installed and activated operating systems: Windows 10 Enterprise LTSB (64-bit), Windows Server 2016 (64-bit) incl. 5 clients
• Fast restoration of delivery state using restore USB flash drive

Cost reductions through high investment security

• Platform with long-term stability and Intel embedded components
• Secured innovation cycles and long-term availability of at least 3 years
• Installation compatibility spanning generations of devices
• Certifications and approval, e.g. for global marketing (cULus, CE, etc.)
• System-tested with SIMATIC components for simple integration into the TIA environment
• Support of legacy interfaces: COM, VGA (via DP adapter cable)
• Guaranteed spare parts supply for at least 5 years
• Worldwide service and support

The SIMATIC IPC647E provides machine manufacturers, plant constructors, and control cabinet builders with a high-performance, extremely flexible 19" rack PC platform for machine-level industrial use:

• Quality assurance/monitoring tasks
• Process and visualization applications
• Industrial high-end image processing
• Measuring and control tasks
• Data acquisition/management
• Server applications

The SIMATIC IPC647E is UL-certified and features the CE mark for use in industrial sectors as well as in residential, business and commercial areas. In addition to industrial applications, it is therefore also suitable for use in building automation or public facilities. Thanks to its installation depth of just 446 mm it can also be easily integrated into 500 mm 19" cabinets.

Basic design

• All-metal 19" enclosure for flush mounting (2 U) for high electromagnetic compatibility and mechanical ruggedness
• Installation in horizontal position possible and prepared for mounting on telescopic rails
• Lockable front door for authorized access only to front removable data storage media, operator controls (power, reset), USB interfaces, front fan and dust filter
• Card retainer for PC modules for safe transport (vibration and shock)
• Opening of the enclosure cover with only one screw and replacement of PC components (e.g. PC cards or HDD) with a single tool
• Replacement of front fan and dust filter without the need for tools
• Dust protection filter by means of overpressure ventilation with front fan
• Status front LEDs: POWER, HDD, ETHERNET 1, ETHERNET 2, ETHERNET 3, WATCHDOG, TEMP, FAN, HDD1 ALARM, HDD0 ALARM
• Mainboard with Intel® C246 chipset
• Graphics onboard, Intel® UHD 630/P630 integrated in the processor, up to 4096 x 2304 pixels, 60 Hz, 32-bit colors
• Interfaces:
  • 2 x DisplayPort V1.2, 1 x DVI-D, VGA via DP adapter cable (option)
  • 3 x Intel Gbit Ethernet (RJ45, teaming-capable), of which 1 is iAMT-capable
  • 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 type A, 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 type C on the rear;
  • 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 type A internal, e.g. for software dongle with optional interlocking
  • 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 type A on the front can be used with the door closed 
  • 1 x M.2 Key M, PCI Express x4 internal for SSD
  • 1 x COM1, 1x audio: Line Out/In/Micro

Design versions

• Processors:
  • Intel® Xeon™ E-2278GE
    8C/16T, 3.3 (4.7) GHz, 16 MB cache, Turbo Boost 2.0, VT-x/-d technology, iAMT
  • Intel® Xeon™ E-2176G
    6C/12T, 3.7 (4.7) GHz, 12 MB cache, Turbo Boost 2.0, VT-x/-d technology, iAMT
  • Intel® Core™ i7-8700
    6C/12T, 3.2 (4.6) GHz, 12 MB cache, Turbo Boost 2.0, VT-x/-d technology, iAMT
  • Intel® Core™ i5-8500
    6C/6T, 3.0 (4.1) GHz, 9 MB cache, Turbo Boost 2.0, VT-x/-d technology, iAMT
  • Intel® Core™ i3-8100
    4C/4T, 3.6 GHz, 6 MB cache, VT-x/-d technology
• Bus modules:
  With up to 4 free slots for expansions, (all slots for expansion cards up to 312 mm in length)
  • 2 slots:
    1 x PCI Express x16 (16 lanes) Gen 3
    1 x PCI Express x16 (4 lanes) Gen 3
  • 4 slots:
    2 x PCI
    2 x PCI Express x16 (8 lanes) Gen 2
  • 4 slots:
    2 x PCI Express x16 (8 lanes) Gen 2
    1 x PCI Express x16 (4 lanes) Gen 3
    1 x PCI Express x16 (1 lane) Gen 3
• Drives:
  • HDD 3.5" SATA / SSD 2.5" SATTA
    1 TB HDD
    2x 1 TB HDD
    RAID1, 2x 1 TB HDD
    RAID1, 2x 1 TB HDD [Enterprise]
    RAID1, 2x 2 TB HDD [Enterprise]
    1 TB HDD + 480 GB SSD
    480 GB SSD
    960 GB SSD
    2x 480 GB SSD
  • RAID1, 2x 480 GB SSD
    HDD 3.5" SAS with PCIe x8 RAID controller incl. ZMCP module / SSD 2.5" SATA
    RAID1, 2x 2 TB HDD [Enterprise]
    RAID1, 2x 2 TB HDD [Enterprise] + 480 GB SSD
  • Without drives

Type of enclosure

• Enclosure with drive cage Type B (for up to 2x HDD/SSD installation internal / 0.5 g vibration, 5 g shock) with 1 x COM2 (optional)
• Enclosure with drive cage Type A (for up to 2x HDD/SSD installation in removable frames* on the front) with 1 x COM2 (optional)
  * hot-swap in RAID configurations

Power supplies

• Industry standard: AC (100 ... 240 V, 50 ... 60 Hz)
• Industry redundant: 2 x AC (100 ... 240 V, 50 ... 60 Hz)

Main memory expansion
Dual-channel configuration for optimum performance

• 4 GB up to 128 GB, DDR4-2666 SDRAM 
• 16 GB up to 64 GB DDR4-2666 SDRAM, ECC memory

Hardware expansions

• PCIe x16 graphics card NVIDIA Quadro P400, 2 MB (3x mDP: 3x adapter mDP on DP)
• 512 GB SSD M.2 NVMe (2280, Key M)
• 1 024 GB SSD M.2 NVMe (2280, Key M)

Operating systems
Pre-installed (where featured, first on M.2 SSD, 2.5" SSD, 3.5 HDD) and activated

• Windows 10 Enterprise 2016, LTSB, multi-language (64-bit)
• Windows 10 IoT Enterprise 2019, LTSB, multi-language (64-bit)
• Windows Server 2016 Standard Edition incl. 5 clients, multi-language (64-bit)
• Windows Server 2019 Standard Edition incl. 5 clients, multi-language (64-bit)
• Without operating system

Software / adapters / security expansions

• SIMATIC IPC DiagMonitor
• SIMATIC IPC Image & Partition Creator
• Adapter cable (DP to VGA) for the onboard graphics interface (1 x VGA) for connecting an analog monitor
• Adapter cable (DP on DVI) for onboard graphics interface (1 x DVI-D) and connection to a digital monitor
• TPM 2.0 module - onboard safety hardware (Trusted Platform Module)

Country-specific power supply cord
3 m in length, (with redundant power supply 2x)

• EU
• USA
• China

SIMATIC IPC647E, front view

SIMATIC IPC647E rear side with connections

Multi-core processor technology

Due to the use of multiple processor cores with hyper-threading, the Core i or Xeon processors are ideally suited to multi-thread application programs and multitasking. Multiple demanding applications, such as graphic-intensive visualization applications or programs executing extensive calculations, can be executed at the same time to enhance the response time of the system. Thanks to energy-optimized multi-core technology and outstanding energy-saving properties, the Intel Core i/Xeon processors operate without any loss of performance, even in the most demanding applications and at increased ambient temperatures up to 50 °C.

SIMATIC IPC647E is preconfigured for Intel Core i/Xeon processors and Microsoft operating systems for multi-core technology, and offers higher performance and improved multitasking in industrial environments.

Multi-display technology

The multi-display architecture with its modern functions for desktop and application management supports working with several screens and therefore considerably enhances productivity. With its optional triple-head graphics card (PCI Express x16), the SIMATIC IPC647E is optimized for industrial multi-display environments. The following screen modes are supported: Native TripleView, Span or Big Desktop, Clone.

Connection options: 3 x mini DisplayPort (DisplayPort, DVI-D or VGA via adapter)

Additionally, you can use the three already existing onboard graphics interfaces on the SIMATIC IPC647E in combination with the optional triple-head graphics card, enabling operation with up to six monitors simultaneously.

Monitoring functions

Integrated monitoring functions: Temperature inside enclosure, fan speed (front fan, power supply fan, graphics card fan) and program execution (watchdog).

Expanded diagnostics/messages via Ethernet, email, text message and for direct transfer to SIMATIC software via OPC (option for SIMATIC IPC DiagMonitor as of Version 5.1):

• Runtime meter
• Hard disk status, also for RAID configuration
• System status (heartbeat)
• Automatic logging of all alarms by means of a log file
• Capability for central monitoring of networked SIMATIC IPCs

iAMT functionality (Intel Active Management Technology)

This property allows remote access to the IPC (for servicing), even when the operating system has been shut down for diagnostics and troubleshooting:

• Controlled startup/shutdown of the IPC
• Access to BIOS settings and BIOS update
• Measures by means of remote access in the event of a fault, e.g. reboot
• Software updates from integrated ISO image

RAID functionality

RAID1 (mirroring) for automatic data mirroring on two HDDs or SSDs.

Integral interfaces.

• Ethernet/PROFINET
  The 3 integrated Gigabit Ethernet interfaces (10/100/1 000 Mbps) can be used for IT communication and data exchange with programmable controllers such as SIMATIC S7 (with the "SOFTNET S7" software package).
• Additional interfaces
  Four free slots are available for connecting more I/O devices such as PC modules, 8 USBs and 2 serial interfaces.

Further information can be found on the Internet at:

http://www.siemens.com/simatic-pc