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SIMATIC Microbox PC 427B

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Siemens ST PC · November 2008

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Overview

The SIMATIC Microbox PC 427B is a rugged embedded indus-

trial PC for use at the machine:

• Ultra-compact

(262 mm wide, 134 mm high, depth from 47 mm)

• Maintenance-free since e.g. no rotating parts

• Optimized, flexible embedded industrial PC

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Benefits

High performance with highly compact design

• Pentium M technology up to 1.4 GHz, DDR2 memory technol-

ogy up to 2 GB

• Performance-enhanced graphic

Optimized for embedded applications

• 2 MB buffered SRAM, of which 128 KB can be written within

the buffer time

• Optimization of headless operation

Cost reductions through high investment security

• Long-term platform with embedded Intel components

• Availability of 3 to 5 years, guaranteed availability of spare

parts for 5 years

• System-tested SIMATIC software packages

Reduction in standstill times thanks to high system

availability

• Completely maintenance-free 24-hour/365-day operation

since no fan is installed

• Efficient self-diagnostics (SIMATIC PC DiagMonitor, SOM,

status LED)

• Data backup solutions (preventative data backup)

Reduced costs through high industrial functionality

• Excellent industrial compatibility, even when subjected to

extreme vibration and shock

• High degree of industrial compatibility at high temperatures

because the enclosure is optimized for air cooling

• Service-friendly hardware configuration (Reset button is

externally accessible, components can be replaced on site)

• Expandable with as many as 3 PC/104-Plus or PCI-104 I/O

cards

• Efficient self-diagnostics (SIMATIC PC DiagMonitor, BIOS

manager, status LED)

• Integral component of Totally Integrated Automation (TIA)

thanks to integral PROFINET and PROFIBUS/MPI interfaces

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Application

The SIMATIC Microbox PC 427B provides mechanical engi-

neers, plant engineers, and switch cabinet manufacturers with a

high performance, compact PC platform for application at the

machine or in the process, and applications in the industrial en-

vironment for:

• Measuring, open-loop control and closed-loop control of

process and machine data (e.g. test beds)

• Operating and visualization tasks with separate display/moni-

tor solutions (e.g. information terminals, large-scale displays)

• Communication tasks as gateway or server

The application spectrum of the Microbox PC 427B ranges from

automation computers fully integrated in TIA with WinAC for ex-

ample, through C/C++-based automation solutions with the well-

proven SICOMP RMOS3 operating system with real-time and

multi-tasking capability, to "standalone" applications in general

IT use.

For software products that require Windows XP Professional, the

combination of Windows XP Professional multi-language is

available preinstalled on hard disk.

The Microbox PC 427B has CE certification for use in the indus-

trial sector as well as in residential and commercial areas, and

small businesses. In addition to industrial applications, it can

also be used in building services automation or in facilities open

to the public. The device also has the most important marine ap-

provals, provided that configurations with CompactFlash memo-

ries are used.

Due to the fan-free design and use of SIMATIC PC Compact-

Flash memories, there are no rotating parts and the system avail-

ability is increased. It is possible to install the CompactFlash

memory either accessible externally so that it can be swapped,

or internally so that it cannot be easily accessed externally.