SIMATIC panel PC not only has great advantages in the machine-level HMI system, but also can take on other tasks as a powerful industrial PC: such as open loop control, closed loop control, data processing and motion control.
This manual provides an overview of the SIMATIC Panel PC hardware, including processor options, memory configurations, storage, power supplies, and environmental ratings. It also lists the supported operating systems and network interfaces.
Detailed sections describe installation steps, diagnostic tools such as PC DiagMonitor, software utilities like WinCC flexible, Image & Partition Creator, and BIOS management. Safety, EMC, and compliance information are included for industrial use.
| Operating System | Windows XP, Windows 2000 |
|---|---|
| Minimum Hard Disk | 40 GB |
| Memory Options | 256 MB – 2 GB |
| Network Interfaces | 10/100 Mbit/s Ethernet, 1× MPI/PROFIBUS |
| Expansion Slots | 3× PC104plus, 3× PCI |
| Environmental Rating | IP65, NEMA 4 |
The panel PC supports Windows XP and Windows 2000.
A minimum of 40 GB hard‑drive capacity is required.
It provides a 10/100 Mbit/s Ethernet port and a MPI/PROFIBUS interface.
The system can be equipped with 256 MB up to 2 GB of RAM.