IPC Pro, IFP Pro

IPC Pro, IFP Pro, rear view

The SIMATIC HMI PRO (PRO = protected) devices have been designed for mounting on a support arm/pedestal. Thanks to their rugged aluminum enclosures, the SIMATIC HMI PRO devices offer overall IP65 protection and are also suitable for use in harsh environments. The separation of HMI and control cabinet allows flexible design concepts. The SIMATIC HMI PRO devices are used wherever the HMI device cannot be installed direct in the control cabinet due to restricted space, or whenever an operator control unit is required direct at the machine. All the devices are fan-free, and only standard connecting cables are used.

The SIMATIC HMI PRO devices can be mounted direct on the support arm head of the desired support arm system using the basic adapter supplied. The adapter set can be ordered separately. The basic adapter can be attached to the top or bottom of the device. The connecting cables are run through the support arm.

The new Extension Units for the 16:9 PRO devices are suitable for the flexible installation of various operator controls that extend the possible operations on site easily and on an individual basis. They are coordinated with the design of the SIMATIC HMI PRO devices, and can easily be mounted below the device by the customers themselves.

As well as the conventional hard-wired version of the Extension Units, the bus-capable version with PROFINET is now available. This version saves the user from the time-consuming laying of lines and additional hardware investments for linking the operator controls to the network architecture.

With the extension unit accessory for the 4:3 PRO devices, the range of possible on-site operating control options can be expanded. The extension units can be mounted on the right and/or left side of the SIMATIC HMI PRO device and can be equipped individually with, for example, illuminated pushbuttons, emergency stop buttons, RFID readers, etc.

The following are available as SIMATIC fully enclosed HMI devices:

New: Widescreen multitouch devices

• With the following features:
  • Widescreen (16:9) capacitive multitouch with glass front
  • Narrow frame
  • Slim and modern design
  • 19" display size
  • Can be mounted on a support arm and on a pedestal
• SIMATIC IFP1900 PRO – can be positioned up to 30 m away from the computing unit (Extended version)
• SIMATIC IPC477D PRO – freely configurable (best fit), high system performance for demanding visualization, computation or control applications

4:3 single-touch devices

• With the following features:
  • 4:3 single-touch display
  • Diverse range of display sizes available
  • Can be mounted on a support arm and on a pedestal
• SIMATIC MP 377 PRO 15" Touch – in addition to visualization, it can also assume other automation tasks, e.g. operating as a PLC software platform
• SIMATIC Flat Panel PRO 15"/19" Touch – industrial monitor with touch functionality, can be located up to 30 m from the operator control unit (as with Flat Panel Extended)
• SIMATIC Thin Client PRO 15" Touch – ideal as a second low-cost operator station for terminal and Web client applications