Solar systems

Compared to other power plants, photovoltaic systems are subject to hardly any mechanical stress and therefore require little maintenance. The same applies also for solar and solar-thermal systems. This also reduces the maintenance overhead on the devices. The SIMATIC Industrial PCs and Panels meet these requirements through the selective selection of high-quality components and special production procedures.

All SIMATIC Panels and IPCs are developed for especially demanding environments and also for long service life. Spare parts availability through many years secures use in sound solar and photovoltaic systems.

The SIMATIC IPCs fit into any control cabinet. Different mounting methods enable a host of installation variants. Ambient temperatures of 0°C to +55°C offer high flexibility in the choice of installation location. Use of a TEK (see the Chapter: Temperature Extension Kit) is recommended for increasing the temperature range.

We meet the ever-increasing demand for more computing power by using the current generation of processors from Intel®. Based on the current chipsets, devices are available with CeleronM, Core2Solo, Core2Duo and Core2Quad. This makes power-saving applications (e.g. simple data acquisition) just as possible as power-hungry applications (such as the software PLC in real-time WinAC RTX) and server systems.

Optimized equipping of the Panels and IPCs for more system availability is one of the simplest options for increasing productivity by means of reducing standstill times. Electromechanical components are a particular cause of malfunctions in PCs. Since hard disks and fans in the industrial PC usually operate continuously, they are subject to an especially high rate of wear and tear. Software options for diagnostics and data backup, such as SIMATIC IPC DiagMonitor or SIMATIC IPC Image Creator, are especially effective here in addition to the use of high-quality industrial grade components.

Thanks to the application of our long years of comprehensive customization know-how, you gain time that allows you to concentrate fully on your core areas of competence. You can choose here from among adaptations to hardware, software, service, support and logistics.

• Long service life
• Extra long spare parts availability
• Adapted computing power
• High system availability
• Individually adaptable

Wind farms

Wind farms can be used to produce electrical power in all climatic zones, at sea, and in all types of terrain. The requirements regarding the control systems for wind turbines and wind parks are as diverse as the installation locations.

These locations are increasingly difficult to reach. This means the equipment must be completely maintenance-free. The industrial PCs of the 427 series can meet these requirements. By selecting high-quality components and special production procedures, all the SIMATIC IPCs and Panels can be used for several years without requiring servicing.

All SIMATIC Panels and IPCs are developed for especially demanding environments. The devices are optimally equipped to deal with vibration in wind turbines: rugged enclosures, special hard disk brackets, and interlocks are just a few examples of standard features on SIMATIC devices.

The SIMATIC IPCs fit into any control cabinet. Different mounting methods enable a host of installation variants. Ambient temperatures of 0°C to +55°C are supported on the IPC427C, with much higher temperatures in some applications. Use of a TEK (see the Chapter: Temperature Extension Kit) is recommended for extreme temperatures.

Salt-laden atmosphere is hard on the devices. SIMATIC Panels are also available in the IP65 type and are thus eminently suitable for offshore use. Versions of the Microbox 427C also enable use in salt-laden atmosphere: this is made possible by special paint processes that have been in use for many years.

We meet the ever-increasing demand for more computing power by using the current generation of processors from Intel®. Based on the current chipsets, devices are available with CeleronM, Core2Solo, Core2Duo and Core2Quad. This makes power-saving applications (e.g. simple data acquisition) just as possible as power-hungry applications (such as the software PLC in real-time WinAC RTX) and server systems.

Optimized equipping of the IPC and the Panel for more system availability is one of the simplest options for increasing productivity by means of reducing standstill times. Electromechanical components are a particular cause of malfunctions in PCs. Since hard disks and fans in the industrial PC usually operate continuously, they are subject to an especially high rate of wear and tear. Software options for diagnostics and data backup, such as SIMATIC IPC DiagMonitor or SIMATIC IPC Image Creator, are especially effective here in addition to the use of high-quality industrial grade components.

Thanks to the application of our long years of comprehensive customization know-how, you gain time that allows you to concentrate fully on your core areas of competence. You can choose here from among adaptations to hardware, software, service, support and logistics.

• Suitable for special temperature requirements
• Maintenance-free for offshore use
• Can handle high mechanical load
• High system availability
• Individually adaptable

SIMATIC Box PC family with mounting bracket for front mounting in portrait format

PC SIMATIC IPC427C with expansion frame