Multi Core processor technology

Thanks to the use of two processor cores with hyper-threading, the Core i processors are ideally suited to multi-thread application programs and multitasking. Several demanding applications - such as visualization applications with demanding graphics 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 processors operate without any loss of performance even at increased temperatures up to 50 °C in demanding applications.

The SIMATIC IPC847C is preconfigured for Multi Core technology with Intel Core i processors and Microsoft operating systems, and offers higher performance and better multitasking in the industrial environment.

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. The SIMATIC IPC847C with an optional dual-head graphics card (PCI Express x16) is optimized for industrial multi-display environments. The following screen modes are supported: Native DualView, Span or Big Desktop, Clone.

Connection options: 2 x VGA or 2 x DVI-D

Monitoring functions

Integrated monitoring functions: temperature inside enclosure, fan speed (CPU, power supply and front fan), program execution (watchdog)

Expanded diagnostics/messages via Ethernet, e-mail, text message and for direct transfer to SIMATIC software via OPC (optionally via SIMATIC IPC DiagMonitor):

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

AMT functionality (Intel Active Management Technology)

This feature allows remote access to the IPC for diagnostics and troubleshooting (service work) even with the operating system shut down:

• 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 controller onboard

RAID1 (mirroring) for automatic data mirroring on two SAS or SATA hard disks, or RAID5 (striping with parity) for optimized utilization of capacity with high degree of fault tolerance on three SAS or SATA hard disks.

Hardware Raid controller (PCIe x8) (optional):

• Auto-Rebuild when changing from hard disks
• Fast rebuild to restore safe state again as quickly as possible
• Higher system performance by offloading the processor during the rebuild
• Zero-Maintenance Cache Protection: Protection of the data in the controller cache during power failure