Multi Core processor technology

Due to the use of two processor cores with hyper-threading, the Core i and Xeon processors are ideally suited to multi-thread application programs and multitasking. Several demanding applications - such as visualization applications with demanding graphics or programs executing extensive calculations - can be executed at the same time to enhance the response time of the system. Thanks to energy-optimized Multi Core technology and outstanding energy-saving properties, the Intel Core i/Xeon processors operate without any loss of performance even in demanding applications and at increased ambient temperatures up to 50 °C.

The SIMATIC IPC847D is preconfigured for Multi Core technology with Intel Core i processors and Microsoft operating systems, and offers higher performance and better multitasking in industrial environments.

Multi-display technology

The multi-display architecture with its modern functions for desktop and application management supports working with several screens and therefore considerably enhances productivity. The SIMATIC IPC847D with an optional dual-head graphics card (PCI Express x16) is optimized for industrial multi-display environments. The following screen modes are supported: Native DualView, Span or Big Desktop, Clone.

Connection options: 2 x VGA or 2 x DVI-D.

Additionally, on the SIMATIC IPC847D you can use the three already existing onboard graphics interfaces in combination with the optional dual-head graphics card which enables operation with up to five monitors.

Monitoring functions

Integrated monitoring functions: temperature inside enclosure, fan speed (CPU, power supply and front fan), program execution (watchdog)

Expanded diagnostics/messages via Ethernet, e-mail, text message and for direct transfer to SIMATIC software via OPC (optionally via SIMATIC IPC DiagMonitor):

• Operating hours counter
• Hard disk status, also for RAID configuration
• System status (heartbeat)
• Automatic logging of all messages to a log file
• Capability for central monitoring of networked SIMATIC IPC

AMT functionality (Intel Active Management Technology)

This feature allows remote access to the IPC for diagnostics and troubleshooting (service work) even with the operating system shut down:

• Controlled startup/shutdown of the IPC
• Access to BIOS settings and BIOS update
• Measures by means of remote access in the event of a fault, e.g. reboot
• Software updates from integrated ISO image

RAID functionality

RAID1 (mirroring) for automatic data mirroring on two SATA/SAS hard disks or RAID5 (striping with parity) for optimized utilization of capacity with high degree of fault tolerance on three SATA/SAS hard disks.

Hardware Raid controller (PCIe x8) (optional):

• Auto-Rebuild when changing from hard disks
• Fast rebuild to restore safe state again as quickly as possible
• Higher system performance by offloading the processor during the rebuild
• Zero-Maintenance Cache Protection: Protection of the data in the controller cache during power failures