The SIMATIC IPC427C provides mechanical engineers, plant engineers and control cabinet manufacturers 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 WinAC/WinCC flexible/WinCC RT Advanced – which require rugged, ultra-compact IPCs with high computing power
• Additional new applications such as shipbuilding, building automation, water treatment, RFID

The application spectrum ranges from automation computers fully integrated in TIA with, for example, WinAC, through C/C++-based automation solutions with the tried and tested SICOMP RMOS3 operating system with real-time and multi-tasking capability, all the way to "standalone" applications in general IT use. For software products that require Windows XP Professional, the combination of Windows XP Professional Multi-Language is available preinstalled on the hard disk.

The SIMATIC IPC427C has the CE mark for use in the industrial sector as well as in residential and commercial areas, and small businesses. In addition to industrial applications, it can also be used in building services automation or in facilities open to the public. The device also has the most important marine approvals, provided that configurations with CompactFlash memory are used.

Due to the fan-free design and use of SIMATIC PC CompactFlash memories, there are no rotating parts and the system availability is increased. It is possible to order the CompactFlash memory either accessible externally so that it can be swapped, or integrated so that it is protected against access.

The SIMATIC PCs can be ordered in connection with WinCC flexible, WinCC or WinCC RT (Advanced, Professional) as SIMATIC HMI packages at favorable prices.