Specifications

Industrial PC
SIMATIC Box PC
SIMATIC Box PC 827B
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Siemens ST PC · November 2008
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Overview
The SIMATIC Box PC 827B is optimized for high-performance
PC applications and for installation direct at the machine.
It offers:
Maximum performance at
high flexibility
Intel Core 2 Duo technology
Benefits
Maximum system performance for complex measuring,
control and visualization tasks
Intel processorc: Core 2 Duo or Celeron M
Intel chipset: 945GM Express + ICH7R
Intel graphic media accelerator GMA 950
PCI-Express technology
DDR2 667 memory technology up to 4 MB
SATA hard disks up to 160 MB
High flexibility and expandability
Flexible installation in many different positions with mounting
brackets or portrait installation kit
On-board: PROFINET or PROFIBUS interface and RAID1
controller (optional)
4 x PCI and 1 x PCIe-Express (x4) or 2 x PCI and
3 x PCIe (x4)
2 LAN 10/100/1000 Mbits/s connections (Gbit LAN with
teaming capability)
4 Hi-Speed USB-2.0 ports
Rugged design for direct installation in the machine
Maximum processor performance up to ambient temperature
of 55 °C
High shock/vibration resistance in all possible mounting
positions
High EMC for safe operation
2 CompactFlash Drives, both accessible from outside
(one of them optional)
High system availability and user friendliness
All interfaces and control/display elements on one side to
allow optimum installation in control cabinet
High degree of data security thanks to mirror disk system
(optional)
Battery-backed SRAM as memory for WinAC data
(with 24 V DC industrial power supply)
2 x 7-segment display, 2 freely-programmable signal LEDs
CMOS battery compartment accessible from outside
Preinstalled and activated operating system, fast restoration
of delivery state of hard disk contents with recovery and re-
store CDs
Global service and support
Cost reduction through high degree of investment
protection
Long-term platform with embedded Intel components
Availability for 3-5 years, secured spare part availability
for 5 years
System-tested with SIMATIC components
Certification for global marketing (cULus)
Installation-compatible beyond device generations, software-
compatible with predecessor model
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