SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX RTX design

System platform for all offered SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX product versions is the sturdy industrial SIMATIC IPC627D which can be used in accordance with its CE marking in industrial environments as well as in domestic, business and commercial environments.

Special properties and equipment features

The SIMATIC Box PC, based on Intel Core i3 or Xeon processor technology combines high performance with compact design. Additionally, it has the following features:

• Stable platform available for a period of about 5 years with embedded Intel components (spare parts supply and repairs for approx. 5 years)
• Rugged metal enclosure with IP20 degree of protection with high electromagnetic compatibility.
• Powerful and energy-saving Intel multi-core processors XEON E3 or Core i3
• Powerful Intel graphics controller HD Graphics 4600 onboard, integrated in the processor:
  • 2 digital interfaces DVI‑I and DisplayPort (DVI‑D via DisplayPort DVI adapter)
  • Analog VGA connection via DVI‑I adapter to VGA or DisplayPort to VGA
• Support of multi-monitor mode with two process monitors via onboard graphics:
  • 1 Г— Process monitor at DVI‑I connection
  • 1 Г— Process monitor at DisplayPort via DisplayPort to DVI‑D adapter cable
• Alternative design version of panel front: SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX with fixed 22" TFT display with touch screen, resolution 1920 Г— 1080
• Flexible installation in various positions with mounting brackets or portrait installation kits
• High shock/vibration resistance in all possible mounting positions
• Variable power supply: 24 V DC or 110/230 V AC (100 ... 240 V)
• Maximum processor performance up to an ambient temperature of 55 °C
• Integrated drives:
  • 1 Г— Optical drive SATA DVD±R/RW
    or as alternative:
  • 1 Г— Hard disk SATA 3.5" (HDD), 250 GB
  • 1 Г— Solid State Drive SATA 2.5" (SSD), 240 GB
  • 1 Г— RAID 1, 320 GB (2 Г— 320 GB HDD, mirror disks)
• Numerous high-performance interfaces:
  • 4 Г— USB 3.0 (SuperSpeed), external
  • 1 Г— USB 3.0 (SuperSpeed), internal, e.g. for ASIA license key, hardlock USB
  • 1 Г— USB 3.0 (SuperSpeed) external, on front (Panel Front design version only)
  • 1 Г— Serial (COM1)
  • 1 Г— DVI-I interface (DVI/VGA combined; VGA via adapter cable)
  • 1 Г— DisplayPort (DVI‑D or VGA via adapter cable)
  • 2 Г— Ethernet 10/100/1000 Mbps (RJ45)
  • 1 x PROFIBUS DP (CP 5622-compatible)
  • 1 Г— PROFINET IO (CP 1616-compatible; alternative to PROFIBUS DP)
  • 1 Г— PCI-Express x16 (185 mm) and 1 Г— PCI (185 mm), vacant for expansions
• Integrated diagnostic displays (4 dual-color LEDs for status display of the operating state)
• Monitoring and diagnostics functions available in combination with the SIMATIC IPC DiagMonitor diagnostics software for:
  • Temperatures
  • Backup battery voltage
  • HDD/SSD status (S.M.A.R.T.)
  • System status (Watchdog)
  • Fan speed
  • Operating hours counter
• Certifications for worldwide marketing (cULus)
• Fast restoration of the factory state with supplied Restore DVD

Product version SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX RTX

A WinAC RTX 2010 software controller is already integrated in the SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX RTX. The SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX product version with integrated controller is characterized by an exceptionally good price/performance ratio and very fast program execution. The controller generates only a low base load, and shows its strengths particularly with applications that involve real-time requirements and deterministic dynamic response.

In a direct comparison, product versions with external controllers offer slightly more functionality, resulting in additional application possibilities (see table in the section "Function").

Design versions/expandability

The SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX in standard design is a compact computing unit with HMI devices (mouse, keyboard, process monitor) that can be ordered separately and are connected by means of integrated ports/interfaces.

The device is equipped with four USB 3.0 ports for mouse and keyboard as well as additional USB input/output devices, e.g. chip card reader USB.

Two process monitors can be controlled in multi-monitor mode via the integrated digital graphic interfaces DVI‑I and DVI‑D (via adapter cable at the DisplayPort). The selection of the process monitors depends on the technical data of the integrated graphics as well as the image formats and resolutions which can be adjusted in the project editor of the OS software (see section: Operator System, OS Software, Introduction).

As an alternative to the SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX in standard design, we are offering a built-in unit with Panel Front according to SIMATIC IPC677D which can be mounted in mounting cutouts of control cabinets, enclosures or consoles as well as on swivel arms.

With the built-in unit, a panel with 22" TFT display and touch screen is permanently connected with the computing unit. The 22" TFT display has a resolution of 1920 Г— 1080 pixels. An additional USB 3.0 port for connection of external I/O devices is available on the panel front on the left below the display.

Using a touch pen as an input aid protects the touch screen and makes it easy to achieve pin-point accuracy when operating small input boxes or buttons – especially when working with gloves.

SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX with Panel Front, side and front views

Stand-alone operation/plant network

SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX in stand-alone mode

SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX systems can be operated in stand-alone mode and also in the system network with other SIMATIC PCS 7 system components.

A system produced with the SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX can be expanded at any time with additional SIMATIC PCS 7 hardware and software components. It is just as easy to integrate SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX into existing SIMATIC PCS 7 systems. The connections to the plant bus and terminal bus are usually made via the integrated Ethernet interfaces.

In association with the redundant AS 41xH modular controllers, however, an additional CP 1623 or CP 1628 communication module with appropriate communications software is required for the Industrial Ethernet plant bus (see section Communication, Industrial Ethernet, System connection of PCS 7).

Example of SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX integration in a SIMATIC PCS 7 plant network

Engineering

The SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX can be configured by using either the engineering software integrated in the system or a central engineering system. OS‑specific configuration changes can be loaded online, i.e. terminated without the OS process mode.

Individual product configuration

By selecting predefined equipment features, you can individually configure the SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX with the desired article numbers. To do so, selection tables are available in the "Ordering data" section of the PDF and in the printed edition of the catalog.

A configurator in the Industry Mall allows you to interactively select and order SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX compact systems.

Software and licenses

¹⁾ Within the Restore DVD Sets, you also have the option of installing purely the operating system including drivers and default settings for optimized PCS 7 operation, but without PCS 7 software.

Software and licenses of the SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX product versions

On delivery, the individual SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX product versions are equipped as follows with process objects for process mode:

The OS Runtime licenses of the SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX product versions are limited according to the envisaged field of application to 2 000 POs (process objects). The limit for the AS Runtime PO is defined by the type of controller. Type-specific limit data can be found in the table "Typical mixed configuration limits" in "Automation systems" chapter, "Introduction" section, in the selection tables of the AS ordering data, and in the SIMATIC PCS 7 AS Single Station and SIMATIC PCS 7 AS Redundancy Station configuration wizards. The engineering license for AS and OS is always unlimited.

The supplied OS Runtime POs can be extended by cumulative OS Runtime licenses for 100 and 1 000 POs up to the upper limit of 2 000 POs. Analogous to this, SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX product versions with integrated or separate automation functionality of the upper limit of the controller can be expanded by cumulative AS Runtime licenses for 100 and 1 000 POs.