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Product Overview
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SIMATIC Panel PC 670 Computing Unit Equipment Manual
Edition 12/01
Installation
The computing unit can be installed in virtually all the usual locations (refer to
Chapter 2.2).
There are anchorage points on both of the longs sides for securing the computing
unit. Mounting brackets are screwed onto these anchorage points.
Functions
The computing unit is equipped with software which allows it to be used
universally. It includes the Windows NT or Windows 98 operating system.
(Windows 2000 is in preparation.)
The computing unit additionally allows the use of:
S SIMATIC supplementary software
S software from the entire world of automation
S software from the PC world
Additional applications:
The computing unit can also be used in other areas of automation engineering
(SIMATIC HMI; TELEPERM; SINUMERIK; SIROTEC, etc.).
Remote mount form factor
As an alternative to the integrated standard configuration, Remote mount form
factor is possible. The advantages are that
S The control unit can be installed closer to the machine and inclined at an angle
of up to 70 ° – for example, in a swivel arm (”boom”),
S The more sensitive computing unit (hard disk!) can be installed vertically some
distance away from the machine where vibration is low – for example, in a
cabinet.
With this configuration, additional components are required for communication
between the control unit and the computing unit:
S The transmitter, which is mounted on the computing unit.
S The receiver, which is mounted on the control unit; and
S The cable, which links the two of them.
The present equipment manual describes
S Chapters 2 to 7 basically describe the specific characteristics of the computing
unit, but also make reference to the complete unit where necessary – for
example, with regard to the dimensions for mounting, maintenance and
technical specifications.
S Chapter 7 describes the Remote Mount form factor of the Panel PC.