The SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX compact systems are ideally suitable for use at process level, especially for:

• Small production applications
• Enclosed subprocesses (package units)
• Automation of a laboratory or test center

As fully-fledged members of the SIMATIC PCS 7 family, SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX systems work with the PCS 7 standard system software; they are scalable and can be extended without a break in compatibility.

The application is limited to 2 000 POs (process objects) in accordance with the Engineering and OS Runtime licenses. The max. number of POs of the AS Runtime licenses depends on the type of controller (for more information on this, see below under "Design", software and licenses).

As an ES/OS system, expanded by software licenses that can be ordered separately for SIMATIC PDM and SIMATIC PCS 7 Maintenance Station, SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX can also be operated as a maintenance station. For additional information on this, please refer to the chapter "Plant Device Management".

SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX systems with a separate, external controller are additionally suitable for SIMATIC BATCH (up to 10 units) or as a Web server (Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit operating system) for up to two Web clients.