Siemens ST PCS 7 User Manual
Automation systems
Microbox automation system
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Siemens ST PCS 7 · Update November 2008
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Overview
SIMATIC PCS 7 AS RTX
With consideration of the scalable automation performance, the
SIMATIC PCS 7 AS RTX Microbox automation system represents
the starter system in the bottom performance range of SIMATIC
PCS 7.
SIMATIC PCS 7 AS RTX Microbox automation system represents
the starter system in the bottom performance range of SIMATIC
PCS 7.
The compact and rugged design as well as the complete ab-
sence of fans and rotating storage media mean that it resistant
to vibration and shock, and make it highly suitable for mainte-
nance-free 24-hour continuous operation at ambient tempera-
tures up to 55 °C. Particularly with small applications, it is an ex-
ceptionally good alternative to standard automation systems of
S7-400 design.
sence of fans and rotating storage media mean that it resistant
to vibration and shock, and make it highly suitable for mainte-
nance-free 24-hour continuous operation at ambient tempera-
tures up to 55 °C. Particularly with small applications, it is an ex-
ceptionally good alternative to standard automation systems of
S7-400 design.
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Application
As a result of its exceptional physical properties and small di-
mensions, the SIMATIC PCS 7 AS RTX Microbox automation sys-
tem is exceptionally suitable for industrial use at plant level. Just
like the runtime systems (AS plus OS) and complete systems
(AS plus OS and ES) based on SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX, it can be
used for:
mensions, the SIMATIC PCS 7 AS RTX Microbox automation sys-
tem is exceptionally suitable for industrial use at plant level. Just
like the runtime systems (AS plus OS) and complete systems
(AS plus OS and ES) based on SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX, it can be
used for:
• Small production applications
• Package units
• Laboratory automation
SIMATIC PCS 7 AS RTX can also be combined with SIMATIC
PCS 7 BOX or automation systems of S7-400 design within a
plant.
PCS 7 BOX or automation systems of S7-400 design within a
plant.
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Design
Design of the SIMATIC PCS 7 AS RTX
The SIMATIC PCS 7 AS RTX Microbox automation system is
based on a SIMATIC Microbox PC 427B with a system-specific
configuration. The following are preinstalled on the supplied
2-GB CompactFlash card:
based on a SIMATIC Microbox PC 427B with a system-specific
configuration. The following are preinstalled on the supplied
2-GB CompactFlash card:
• Windows XP Embedded operating system
• WinAC RTX controller software
• SIMATIC PC DiagMonitor diagnostics software
Microbox automation system with CompactFlash card
The SIMATIC PCS 7 AS RTX has an integral power supply with
electrical isolation and mains buffering. Process data can be
safely saved by a buffered 2-MB SRAM.
electrical isolation and mains buffering. Process data can be
safely saved by a buffered 2-MB SRAM.
Parameterizable monitoring functions (program execution/
watchdog, processor and board temperatures) as well as en-
hanced diagnostics/messages (e.g. operating hours counter,
hard disk/system status) can be recorded via SIMATIC PC
DiagMonitor and the maintenance station (PCS 7 asset manage-
ment), and evaluated or signaled by LED (power/watchdog).
watchdog, processor and board temperatures) as well as en-
hanced diagnostics/messages (e.g. operating hours counter,
hard disk/system status) can be recorded via SIMATIC PC
DiagMonitor and the maintenance station (PCS 7 asset manage-
ment), and evaluated or signaled by LED (power/watchdog).
4 x USB 2.0
COM1
Cooling slots
All-metal enclosure
Interface inscriptions
Displays:
Power
Watchdog
24 V DC
power supply
DVI-I connection
(DVI/VGA combined)
(DVI/VGA combined)
2 x Gigabit
Ethernet
PROFIBUS
12 Mbit/s
12 Mbit/s
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