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SIMATIC Box PC IPC BX-39A

SIMATIC IPC BX-39A

SIMATIC IPC BX-39A (Microbox PC): The powerful embedded IPC – maintenance-free with versatile configuration
The overall turnkey solution:

• Ultra-compact
• Maintenance-free
• Intel CPU technology of the 11th generation

High data processing speed for high productivity:

• Up to Intel® Xeon®, fan-free
• DDR4 memory technology up to 32 GB

Maximum compactness and ruggedness for use directly on the machine:

• Low mounting depth, ambient temperature up to 55 °C
• Front portrait mounting as second standard mounting position
• 256 GB or 512 GB solid-state drive (SSD)

High degree of industrial functionality and flexibility for implementing embedded solutions:

• Flexible memory concepts (e.g. 2 mass storage units possible)
• 4 x LAN 10/100/1000 Mbps connections; teaming-capable; iAMT-capable
• PROFINET interface onboard
• 4 x high-speed USB 3.2 Gen2 ports; 2 serial interfaces (optional)
• Flexible installation and mounting options (top hat DIN rail, wall, portrait mounting)
• Simple expansion capability (up to 2 x PCIe slots, up to 2 x M.2 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 (same footprint)

SIMATIC IPC BX-39A 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 CPU1500S Software Controllers (available soon), for example, to C/C++-based automation solutions with VxWorks, for example, and "standalone" applications for general IT applications.

SIMATIC IPC BX-39A has the CE marking 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.
Due to the fan-free design and use of SSDs, there are no rotating parts, which increases system availability.

SIMATIC PCs 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):
  • 4 x LAN 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet interface (RJ45)
  • 4 x high-speed USB V3.2 Gen2
  • Up to 2 x COM (RS232/RS485)
• Vacant slots (when using versions with one or two expansion slots):
  • Up to 2 x PCIe cards
  • 2 x M.2 cards (internal)
• Isolated power supply: 24 V DC (19.2 to 28.8 V)

Equipment variants

• Processor:
  • Intel® Celeron® 6600HLE 2 cores/2 threads, 2.1 GHz, 8 MB cache, TCC
  • Intel® Xeon® W-11155MLE 4 cores/8 threads, 1.8 (3.1) GHz, 8 MB cache, ECC, TCC
  • Intel® Xeon® W-11555MLE 6 cores/12 threads, 1.9 (4.4) GHz, 12 MB cache, vPro, ECC, TCC
  • Intel® Xeon® W-11865MLE 8 cores/16 threads, 1.5 (4.5) GHz, 24 MB cache, vPro, ECC, TCC
• Main memory capacity 4 GB (8/16/32 GB optional), DDR4 SDRAM
• Fieldbus
  • PROFINET onboard, 4 x RJ45
• Hardware expansion:
  • Up to 2 x onboard RS232/RS485/R5422 interfaces (COM)
• Drives:
  • 256 GB or 512 GB solid-state drive, rugged alternative to hard disk
• Preinstalled operating systems:
  • Windows 10 IoT Enterprise 2021 LTSC, 64-bit

• Integrated, parameterizable monitoring functions (program execution/watchdog, processor and board temperature)
• Expanded diagnostics/messages via Ethernet, email, 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 alarms to a log file
  • Capability for central monitoring of networked SIMATIC IPCs

Integrated interfaces:

• Ethernet
  The four integrated Gigabit Ethernet interfaces (10/100/1000 Mbps) can be used for IT communication and for data exchange with programmable controllers 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
  Two free slots for PCIe modules, 4 high-speed USB 3.2 interfaces, and up to 2 serial interfaces are available for connecting additional I/O devices