The SIMATIC IPC477E is a compact device comprising an operator control unit with integral computer unit.

Basic design

• Rugged metal installation housing, resistant to vibration and shock, with high electromagnetic compatibility
• Graphics onboard for additional monitor/flat panel, 2 x DisplayPorts
• Interfaces:
  • 3 x LAN 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet interface (RJ45)
  • 4 x high-speed USB V3.0
  • 2 x COM1 (RS232/RS485)
• Isolated power supply: 24 V DC (19.2 to 28.8 V)

Computer unit design versions

• Processor:
  • Intel® Celeron® processor G3902E (2 MB cache, 1.60 GHz)
  • Intel® Core™ i3-6102E processor (3 MB cache, 1.90 GHz)
  • Intel® Core™ i5-6442EQ processor (6 MB cache, up to 2.70 GHz)
  • Intel® Xeon® processor E3-1505L v5 (8 MB cache, 2.00 GHz)
• Main memory capacity 4 GB (4/8/16 GB optional), DDR4 SDRAM
• Field bus
  • PROFINET onboard, 3 x RJ45
• Hardware expansion:
  • Two RS232/RS485 interfaces onboard
• Drives:
  • Solid-state drive 80 GB standard, rugged alternative to hard disk
  • FlashDrive (replaceable, accessible): 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB or 30 GB
  • FlashDrive (internal, not accessible): 8 GB, 16 GB or 30 GB
  • Hard disk serial ATA, 2.5"
• Preinstalled operating systems:
  • Windows 7 Ultimate MUI
  • Windows Embedded Standard 7
  • Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSB 2016, 64-bit

Components of the operator control unit:

The operator control units are available in the following versions:

15" Touch

• 15" TFT color display, 1280 x 800 pixels
• Resistive analog touch screen
• USB V3.0 port (on the front)

19" Touch

• 19" TFT color display, 1366 x 768 pixels
• Resistive analog touch screen
• USB V3.0 port (on the front)

22" Touch

• 22" TFT color display, 1920 x 1080 pixels
• Resistive analog touch screen
• USB V3.0 port (on the front)
  

15" Multi-Touch

• 15" TFT color display, 1 366 x 768 pixels
• Touch screen (capacitive) glass touch

19" Multi-Touch

• 19" TFT color display, 1 366 x 768 pixels
• Touch screen (capacitive) glass touch

22" Multi-Touch

• 22" TFT color display, 1 920 x 1 080 pixels
• Touch screen (capacitive) glass touch

Expansion components

• 1 x PCIe-x4 expansion card can be used. Max. permissible power loss: 8 W
• For connecting additional I/O devices, 4 high-speed USB 3.0 interfaces and up to two serial interfaces are 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 3.0) 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".