The SIMATIC IPC477D is a compact device comprising an operator control unit with integral computer unit.

Basic design

• Rugged metal enclosure, resistant to vibration and shock, with high electromagnetic compatibility
• Graphics onboard for additional monitor/flat panel, on AGP bus: DVI-I: VGA (analog) and DVI (digital); display port
  • Display port resolution: Up to 1 920 x 1 200 pixels / true color / 60 to 120 Hz
  • DVI-I resolution: Up to 1 920 x 1 200 pixels / true color
• Interfaces:
  • 2 x LAN 10/100/1000 Mbit/s Ethernet interface (RJ45)
  • 4 x high-speed USB V3.0
  • 1 x COM1 (RS232)
• Isolated power supply: 24 V DC (19.2 to 28.8 V)
  

Computer unit configurations

• Processor:
  • Celeron 827E; 1.4 GHz, 1.5 MB cache
  • Core i3-3217UE; 2 x 1.6 GHz, 3 MB cache
  • Core i7-3517UE; 2 x 1.7 GHz (turbo boost up to 2.8 GHz), 3 MB cache
• Main memory capacity 1 GB (2/4/8 GB optional), DDR3 SDRAM
• Fieldbus
  • PROFINET onboard, 3 x RJ45, compatible with CP 1616
  • PROFIBUS DP/MPI on board, compatible with CP 5622
• Hardware expansion:
  • Second RS232 interface (COM2) onboard
  • Up to 1 x PCIe card (not with 12" TFT touch)
• Drives:
  • Solid-state drive, 80 GB or 160 GB, rugged alternative to hard disk
  • FlashDrive (replaceable, accessible): 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB or 16 GB
  • FlashDrive (internal, not accessible): 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB
  • Serial ATA hard disk, 2.5" (not with 12" TFT touch)
  • Optical DVD drive (not with 12" TFT touch)
• Preinstalled operating systems:
  • Windows 7 Ultimate MUI
  • Windows Embedded Standard 7
    

Components of the operator control unit:

The operator control units are available in the following versions:

12" touch

• 12" TFT color display, 1 280 x 800 pixels
• Resistive analog touch screen
• Constraints: No PCIe, no HDD, no DVD, no AC power supply, no front USB

15" touch

• 15" TFT color display, 1 280 x 800 pixels
• Resistive analog touch screen
• USB V2.0 port (on the front)

15" touch/key

• 15" TFT color display, 1 200 x 800 pixels
• Touch and membrane keyboard ("cell phone keyboard") and additional 36 function keys
• USB V2.0 port (on the front)

19" touch

• 19" TFT color display, 1 366 x 768 pixels
• Resistive analog touch screen
• USB V2.0 port (on the front)

22" touch

• 22" TFT color display, 1 920 x 1 080 pixels
• Resistive analog touch screen
• USB V2.0 port (on the front)

15" multi-touch ¹⁾

• 15" TFT color display, 1 366 x 768 pixels
• Capacitive multi-touch with glass front

19" multi-touch ¹⁾

• 19" TFT color display, 1 366 x 768 pixels
• Capacitive multi-touch with glass front

22" multi-touch ¹⁾

• 22" TFT color display, 1 920 x 1 080 pixels
• Capacitive multi-touch with glass front
  

¹⁾ Shipbuilding certification is available for these variants.

Expansion components

• 1 x PCIe-x4 expansion card can be used. Max. permissible power loss: 5 W
• For connecting additional I/O devices there are 4 high-speed USB3.0 interfaces and up to two serial interfaces available.

SIMATIC IPC DiagMonitor

• PC diagnostics/alarm software for early detection and diagnosis of PC problems
• Comprehensive monitoring of temperature, watchdog
• Operating hours counter for preventive maintenance
• Integrated log functions, comprehensive text messages, online help (English/German)
• Network-wide monitoring via SNMP and OPC interface possible

SIMATIC IPC Image & Partition Creator

• Software tool for preventive data back-up of the contents of mass storage devices (CF cards, hard disks)
• High-speed restoring of system and data partitions with bit accuracy; user software and special installations are also backed up
• Software tool for adaptation of mass storage partitioning

SIMATIC IPC USB FlashDrive

• Mobile memory medium for SIMATIC PC/PG
• Fast data transfer (USB 2.0) and high memory capacity
• Ultra-compact and rugged

SIMATIC IPC Service USB FlashDrive

• Mobile memory medium for backing up/restoring mass memories
• Pre-installed Image & Partition Creator and BIOS Manager
• Ultra-compact and rugged

Note:

For further information, see "Expansion components".