Siemens IPC

Overview

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Increased accessibility of the system
A graded approach is available for effective early detection of potential issues and reduction of actual downtime. It consists of software specifically created for SIMATIC IPCs that enables system availability to be changed individually in compliance with safety requirements.

Lower expenses

Special backup solutions not only reduce the risk of data loss but also make it possible to include novel ideas during initial or ongoing commissioning.(br>By reducing travel costs and the length of on-site service calls, the remote control and automatic self-diagnostics features allow for more efficient scheduling of service procedures. There are few downtimes or none at all.
Thus, the SIMATIC IPC software solutions help to significantly reduce the installation's total cost of ownership (TCO), putting the adage "Small effort, great effect" into practice.

SIMATIC Image Generation & Partitioning for IPC

Programme for regularly backing up hard drive contents
fast, bit-accurate restoration of system and data partitions;
Additionally, user programmes and distinct installs are backed up.
handling disc partitions safely
Creating bootable, password-protected USB flash drives
removing data storage media safely

IPC DiagMonitor SIMATIC

Alarm and diagnostic software for SIMATIC IPC monitoring
Full monitoring of the fan, temperature, and hard drives (SMART, RAID, CompactFlash, CFast, SSD)
calculating the operational hours for maintenance that is preventive
Organising tasks and documenting events
Transmission of data using OPC UA, email, text messaging, or SNMP.

SIMATIC IPC FirmwareManager

Details on the firmware are shown.

Modifying the firmware

Changing the booting behaviour

The data display for SMBIOS

Setting up the password's parameters

modifying the BIOS configuration (setup parameters)

the inclusion of the boot logo

Setting Up Secure Boot

Software packages

Software packages with SIMATIC WinCC (SCADA, Advanced, Professional) are available for a number of SIMATIC IPCs.
Additional software packages with SIMATIC S7-1500 Software Controller CPU 1507S are available for the IPC227E and IPC277E. When an industrial PC is ordered along with the automation software, significant cost savings are realised.

Operating systems:

Industrial Operating System SIMATIC

Apart from the hardware, the operating system is the most important internal component of a computer. It may be supplied with user software or with simply the application's necessary resources. The SIMATIC Industrial OS, with its Linux-based operating system, not only offers a suitable replacement for the Microsoft Windows operating systems that are also available for the SIMATIC IPCs, but it also offers a suitable solution to the aforementioned problems.