An embedded PC or embedded device is combined with automation software (e.g. software PLC, HMI system, etc.) and is ready-for-use.

Windows Embedded Standard or Windows Embedded Compact is used as the operating system.

PC-based Automation comprises:

• Control
• Technology
• Visualization
• Data processing
• Communication
• Fail-safe

on a common embedded PC platform.

S7-mEC

SIMATIC S7-mEC is a modular controller in S7-300 design with powerful embedded PC technology. The embedded controller combines the advantages of the tried-and-tested modular S7 controller with PC technology in one new device.

SIMATIC S7-mEC RTX is characterized by:

• Maximum ruggedness without fan or hard disk
• Modular expansion options, e.g. central expansion with S7-300 I/O or PC interfaces
• Commissioning, as for S7-300, by automation specialists
• SIMATIC WinAC RTX or alternatively WinAC RTX F preinstalled as a software PLC.

SIMATIC IPC bundles

The SIMATIC IPC bundles are ready-to-use, combined embedded PCs with the following SIMATIC software options:

• SIMATIC WinAC RTX
• SIMATIC WinAC RTX F
• SIMATIC WinCC flexible or WinCC RT Advanced
• Combinations with WinAC and WinCC

SIMATIC IPC227D and IPC277D bundles

SIMATIC IPC227D and SIMATIC IPC277D are also available with ready-to-use, pre-installed SIMATIC software:

• SIMATIC WinCC RT Advanced
• SIMATIC WinAC RTX
• SIMATIC WinAC RTX F
• Combinations of SIMATIC WinAC (F) and WinCC

The panels are available in 7", 9", 12", 15" and 19" TFT touch operation. With their compact structure, these SIMATIC IPCs are the ideal solution for simple control and HMI tasks on a single platform and also offer the openness of a PC-based system.

SIMATIC IPC477C bundles

As in the case of SIMATIC IPC427C, the SIMATIC HMI IPC477C can also be ordered with ready-to-use, pre-installed SIMATIC software:

• SIMATIC WinCC flexible or WinCC RT Advanced
• SIMATIC WinAC RTX
• SIMATIC WinAC RTX F
• Combinations of SIMATIC WinAC RTX (F) and WinCC

The panels are available in 12", 15" and 19" front variants, optionally with touch or key functionality. With their compact structure, Panel PCs are the ideal solution for complex control and HMI tasks on a single platform and also offer the openness of a PC-based system.

SIMATIC IPC477D bundles

As in the case of SIMATIC IPC427D, the SIMATIC IPC477D can also be ordered with ready-to-use, pre-installed SIMATIC software:

• SIMATIC WinCC RT Advanced
• SIMATIC WinAC RTX
• SIMATIC WinAC RTX F
• Combinations of SIMATIC WinAC RTX (F) and WinCC

The panels are available in 12" TFT Touch, 15" TFT Touch, 15" TFT Touch/Key, 19" TFT Touch and 22" TFT Touch front variants. With their compact structure, Panel PCs are the ideal solution for complex control and HMI tasks on a single platform and also offer the openness of a PC-based system.

Decision aid for the use of embedded systems

• Applies

o Applies under certain conditions

- Does not apply

Catalog ST 70:

You can also find information about the Embedded Controller in Catalog ST 70:

http://www.automation.siemens.com/salesmaterial-as/catalog/en/simatic-st70-chap08-english-2015.pdf