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Manual
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Introduction
1
Product overview
2
Initial startup
3
User tasks
4
Restoring and maintenance
5
Legal information
Legal information
Warning notice system
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graded according to the degree of danger.
DANGER
indicates that death or severe personal injury will result if proper precautions are not taken.
WARNING
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CAUTION
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CAUTION
without a safety alert symbol, indicates that property damage can result if proper precautions are not taken.
NOTICE
indicates that an unintended result or situation can occur if the relevant information is not taken into account.
If more than one degree of danger is present, the warning notice representing the highest degree of danger will
be used. A notice warning of injury to persons with a safety alert symbol may also include a warning relating to
property damage.
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task in accordance with the relevant documentation, in particular its warning notices and safety instructions.
Qualified personnel are those who, based on their training and experience, are capable of identifying risks and
avoiding potential hazards when working with these products/systems.
Proper use of Siemens products
Note the following:
WARNING
Siemens products may only be used for the applications described in the catalog and in the relevant technical
documentation. If products and components from other manufacturers are used, these must be recommended
or approved by Siemens. Proper transport, storage, installation, assembly, commissioning, operation and
maintenance are required to ensure that the products operate safely and without any problems. The permissible
ambient conditions must be complied with. The information in the relevant documentation must be observed.
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Disclaimer of Liability
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described. Since variance cannot be precluded entirely, we cannot guarantee full consistency. However, the
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Table of contents
1 Introduction................................................................................................................................................ 5
2 Product overview ....................................................................................................................................... 9
2.1 Hardware configurations................................................................................................................9
2.2 Software configurations ...............................................................................................................13
3 Initial startup ............................................................................................................................................ 15
3.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................15
3.2 First boot ......................................................................................................................................16
3.3 Touch screen calibration..............................................................................................................17
3.4 Pre-configurations........................................................................................................................20
3.4.1 General information .....................................................................................................................20
3.4.2 Pre-configured -HMI PROFINET/PROFIBUS (PN/DP) ...............................................................22
3.4.3 Pre-configured -RTX, -HMI/RTX PROFINET (PN RT) ................................................................23
3.4.4 Pre-configured -RTX, -HMI/RTX PROFIBUS (DP)......................................................................25
3.5 Licensing......................................................................................................................................27
3.6 Logon for remote desktop access................................................................................................28
4 User tasks................................................................................................................................................ 29
4.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................29
4.2 Creating the STEP 7 project and configuring the hardware ........................................................30
4.3 Configuring the Windows Ethernet interface ...............................................................................33
4.4 Configuring the WinCC flexible project ........................................................................................36
4.5 Downloading PC Station components .........................................................................................38
4.6 Managing the Enhanced Write Filter ...........................................................................................40
4.7 Creating a system image .............................................................................................................43
5 Restoring and maintenance..................................................................................................................... 47
5.1 Restoring the initial configuration.................................................................................................47
5.2 Repairs or replacement of parts...................................................................................................48
5.3 Notes............................................................................................................................................48
5.3.1 WinAC Data Storage when executing WinAC ODK programs....................................................48
5.3.2 OP/ S7 connections do not function ............................................................................................49
5.3.3 Replacement of the CompactFlash card for the Embedded PC..................................................49
5.3.4 Backup battery .............................................................................................................................50
5.3.5 Accessing remote OPC servers...................................................................................................50
Index........................................................................................................................................................ 51
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Introduction 1
Purpose of the documentation
This documentation describes the special features and the preinstalled system configuration
of the SIMATIC Embedded Bundles with SIMATIC IPC427C/477C and
SIMATIC IPC227D/277D:
● HMI
● RTX
● HMI/RTX
● RTX F
● HMI/RTX F (only SIMATIC IPC427C/IPC477C/IPC477C PRO Bundles)
Definitions and Naming Conventions
In this documentation, the following terms are used to specify the different pre-installed
system configuration of the following SIMATIC Embedded PCs:
● SIMATIC Embedded Bundles: This is a generic term for all bundles and possible
preinstalled system configurations.
● SIMATIC IPC427C Bundles: This is a specific term for the PC containing preinstalled
system configurations.
● SIMATIC IPC477C Bundles: This term refers exclusively to the PC
(including SIMATIC IPC477C PRO) containing preinstalled system configurations.
● SIMATIC IPC227D Bundles: This is a specific term for the PC containing preinstalled
system configurations.
● SIMATIC IPC277D Bundles: This is a specific term for the PC containing preinstalled
system configurations.
● Windows Embedded: This term refers to the "Windows Embedded Standard 2009"
and/or "Windows Embedded Standard 7" operating systems.
● Distributed I/O: This is a generic term for PROFIBUS and PROFINET.
Target group
This documentation addresses engineers, programmers, and maintenance personnel with
general knowledge of automation systems and programmable logic controllers.
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Knowledge required
To understand this documentation, you need to have general knowledge of automation
engineering. You also need basic knowledge of the following topics:
● Windows operating systems
● Automation systems
● PC-based automation with WinAC RTX
● STEP 7 basic software, particularly:
– Working with SIMATIC Manager
– Configuring hardware in HW Config
– Visualization with SIMATIC HMI software
Storage location of the documentation
The documentation is available on the Documentation DVD: The documentation is not
installed on fixed storage media.
Guide
This document consists of instruction sections and a reference section.
The documentation covers the following topics:
● Product overview
● Initial startup
● User tasks
● Recovery and Maintenance
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Position in the information landscape
For more information, refer to the following documents:
Documentation for Brief description of relevant contents
WinCC flexible 2008 Runtime
This manual describes the entire functionality of WinCC flexible RT 2008.
Available on the Internet
(http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/18795593).
WinCC flexible 2008
-
Communication, parts 1 and 2
These manuals describe the communication between WinCC flexible RT 2008
and the controllers.
Part 1 is available on the Internet
(http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/18797552).
Part 2 is available on the Internet
(http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/18797249).
WinCC flexible 2008
Compact/Standard/Advanced
This manual provides you with a complete overview of configuration in
WinCC flexible. This manual offer you support with regard to the creation of new
projects, your configuration tasks, and the transfer of projects to an HMI device.
Available on the Internet
(http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/18796010/0/en).
WinAC RTX F 2010
-
Windows Automation Center (WinAC)
RTX
This manual describes the entire functionality of WinAC RTX.
Available on the Internet
(http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/10805641/133300).
WinAC Time Synchronization
This manual describes the configuration and operation of
WinAC Time Synchronization.
Available on the Internet
(http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/22205381/0/en).
SIMATIC Industrial PC
-
SIMATIC IPC427C
This manual contains information on commissioning and using the
SIMATIC IPC427C.
Available on the Internet
(http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/37028954/0/en).
SIMATIC Industrial PC
-
SIMATIC HMI IPC477C /
HMI IPC477C PRO
This manual contains information on commissioning and using the
SIMATIC HMI IPC477C.
Available on the Internet
(http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/37443499/0/en).
SIMATIC Industrial PC
-
SIMATIC IPC227D
This manual contains information on the commissioning and usage of
SIMATIC IPC227D.
Available on the Internet
(http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/48958203/133300).
SIMATIC Industrial PC
-
SIMATIC IPC277D
This manual contains information on the commissioning and usage of
SIMATIC IPC277D.
Available on the Internet
(http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/48958258/133300).
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Service & Support on the Internet
A guide to the technical documentation offered for the various SIMATIC products and
systems is available on the Internet (http://www.siemens.com/simatic-tech-doku-portal).
In addition to our documentation pool, we offer our complete online knowledge base on the
Internet (http://www.siemens.com/automation/service&support). There you will find:
● The newsletter, which is constantly updated to provide you with the latest information
about your products
● The right documents via our Search function under Service & Support
● The bulletin board, a worldwide knowledge exchange for users and experts
● Your local representative for Automation & Drives in our representatives database
● Information about on-site services, repairs, spare parts, and lots more
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Product overview 2
2.1 Hardware configurations
The SIMATIC Embedded Bundles come with new hardware configurations, pre-installation of
all necessary software, as well as a USB Flash Memory that contains the Software License
Keys.
For SIMATIC Embedded Bundlesthe following removable CompactFlash card is available:
● 4 GB CompactFlash, Windows Embedded and preinstalled software
● 8 GB CompactFlash, Windows Embedded and preinstalled software
SIMATIC IPC227D Bundles
The SIMATIC IPC227D Bundles are available with the following configurations:
● Processor
– Atom E640, 1.0 GHz
– Atom E660, 1.3 GHz
● RAM
– 1 GB (included with Windows Embedded Standard 2009)
– 2 GB
● Mass storage medium
Provided an internal mass storage medium is available, the operating system and
programs are installed on this device.
– 50 GB SSD (internal)
– 4 GB CompactFlash (removable)
– 8 GB CompactFlash (removable)
● Software configurations:
– Windows Embedded Standard 2009, RTX
– Windows Embedded Standard 2009, HMI
– Windows Embedded Standard 2009, HMI/RTX
– Windows Embedded Standard 2009, RTX F
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SIMATIC IPC277D Bundles
The SIMATIC IPC277D Bundles are available with the following configurations:
● Processor
– Atom E640, 1.0 GHz
– Atom E660, 1.3 GHz
● RAM
– 1 GB
– 2 GB
● Mass storage medium
Provided an internal mass storage medium is available, the operating system and
programs are installed on this device.
– 50 GB SSD (internal)
– 4 GB CompactFlash (removable)
– 8 GB CompactFlash (removable)
● Software configurations:
– Windows Embedded Standard 2009, RTX
– Windows Embedded Standard 2009, HMI
– Windows Embedded Standard 2009, HMI/RTX
– Windows Embedded Standard 2009, RTX F
SIMATIC IPC277D monitor sizes
SIMATIC IPC277D is available with monitors of the following dimensions:
● 7" Touch
● 9" Touch
● 12" Touch
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SIMATIC IPC427C Bundles
The SIMATIC IPC427C Bundlesare available in the following configurations:
● Processor
– 1.2 GHz Celeron M, PROFINET RT
– Celeron M with 1.2 GHz, PROFIBUS
– 1.2 GHz Core2Solo, PROFINET RT
– Core2Solo with 1.2 GHz, PROFIBUS
– 1.2 GHz Core2Duo, PROFINET RT
– Core2Duo with 1.2 GHz, PROFIBUS
● RAM
– 1 GB (not for Windows Embedded Standard 7)
– 2 GB
– 4 GB
● Mass storage medium
Provided an internal mass storage medium is available, the operating system and
programs are installed on this device.
– 4 GB CompactFlash (internal)
– 8 GB CompactFlash (internal)
– 50 GB SSD (internal)
– 250 GB HDD SATA (additive, without installed software)
– 4 GB CompactFlash (removable)
– 8 GB CompactFlash (removable)
● Software configurations:
– Windows Embedded, RTX
– Windows Embedded, HMI
– Windows Embedded, HMI/RTX
– Windows Embedded, RTX F
– Windows Embedded, HMI/RTX F
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SIMATIC IPC477C Bundles
The SIMATIC IPC477C Bundles are available with the following configurations:
● Processor
– Celeron M with 1.2 GHz, PROFINET (RT); 2x1 GBit
– Celeron M with 1.2 GHz, PROFIBUS DP 12; 2x1 GBit
– Core2Solo with 1.2 GHz, PROFINET (RT); 2x1 GBit
– Core2Solo with 1.2 GHz, PROFIBUS DP 12; 2x1 GBit
– Core2Duo with 1.2 GHz, PROFINET (RT); 2x1 GBit
– Core2Duo with 1.2 GHz, PROFIBUS DP 12; 2x1 GBit
● RAM
– 1 GB (not for Windows Embedded Standard 7)
– 2 GB
– 4 GB
● Mass storage medium
Provided an internal mass storage medium is available, the operating system and
programs are installed on this device.
– 2 GB CompactFlash (internal)
– 4 GB CompactFlash (internal)
– 8 GB CompactFlash (internal)
– 50 GB SSD (internal)
– 4 GB CompactFlash (removable)
– 8 GB CompactFlash (removable)
● Software configurations:
– Windows Embedded, RTX
– Windows Embedded, HMI
– Windows Embedded, HMI/RTX
– Windows Embedded, RTX F
– Windows Embedded, HMI/RTX F
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SIMATIC IPC477C monitor sizes
SIMATIC IPC477C is available with monitors of the following dimensions:
● 12" Touch
● 12" Key
● 15" Touch (also for SIMATIC HMI IPC477C PRO)
● 15" Key
● 19" Touch (also for SIMATIC HMI IPC477C PRO)
2.2 Software configurations
Software bundle configurations
The SIMATIC Embedded Bundlessoftware configurations offer the capability for
PROFINET or PROFIBUS communication:
● HMI
● RTX
● HMI/RTX
● RTX F
● HMI/RTX F (only SIMATIC IPC427C/IPC477C/IPC477C PRO Bundles)
All software configurations are on CompactFlash cards or SSD. The CompactFlash cards
containing preinstalled software can be used on any SIMATIC PC of the same device range.
For information on PROFINET and PROFIBUS communication, refer to the
"Getting Started" chapter in the WinAC RTX documentation.
Note
The user interface for Windows Embedded is English. The system control panel and all other
dialogs are always in English.
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Initial startup 3
3.1 Overview
Basic procedure
To procede the initial startup follow these steps:
● First boot (Page 16): Follow the instructions on the screen.
● Touch screen calibration (Page 17): Calibrate the touch screen.
● Your pre-configured systems are available.
● Further software: Now you can install further software.
● Licensing (Page 27): Transfer the license key with the Automation License Manager.
In the following sections you will find detailed information on the steps involved during the
initial startup.
Initial startup
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3.2 First boot
The SIMATIC Embedded Bundles include the WinAC RTX or HMI installation. No further
installation is necessary.
Note
The first System startup can take longer than usual for the basic commissioning. You will see
a blue screen for several minutes.
Errors and warnings can be displayed in the status bar, with the first and second switch on of
the first basic commissioning or after a restore procedure. They have no effect on the
operation of the device and can be ignored.
Procedure
The First Boot Agent of Windows Embedded runs the first time you start the PC and finalizes
the installation. You do not have to perform any additional configuration.
1. Connect the device to the 24 V DC power supply.
The PC performs a self test. During the self test, this message appears: "Press <F2> to
enter Setup or <Esc> to show Bootmenu"
2. Wait until this message is cleared.
3. Then follow the instructions on the screen.
After the First Boot Agent completes, the PC requests a reboot.
4. After you have entered all the necessary information and the operating system is
configured, you are prompted to restart the system.
5. Acknowledge the prompt with "Yes".
Note
When you turn on the PC now, the user interface of the Windows Embedded operating
system is automatically opened when the startup routine is completed.
Exchanging the CompactFlash card
The CompactFlash card is already pre-installed internally. In some situations, it may be
necessary to exchange it.
CAUTION
CompactFlash cards can only be exchanged on hardware systems with identical
processors.
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3.3 Touch screen calibration
While the "SIMATIC PC Wizard" is running, different drivers will be installed. The wizard
automatically identifies and chooses the type of SIMATIC Embedded Bundle.
Procedure
To calibrate the Touch Screen, proceed as follows:
1. Click on the dialog window of the wizard.
The calibration starts.
2. Calibrate the Touch Screen.
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3. Click on "OSK on Windows Logon", if you want the Windows screen keyboard to be
displayed when you logon.
4. Click "Finish".
Recalibrating the Touch Screen
If the touch screen does not react as expected when touched, repeat the calibration.
1. Select Start > Programs > UPDD > Settings.
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The "UPDD Console" dialog box opens.
2. Select the screen (1) you want to calibrate.
3. Click on "Calibration" (2).
4. Enable "3-point calibration" (3).
5. Confirm with "Calibrate" (4).
The calibration mask is shown on the selected display.
6. Touch the blue arrow.
The input is confirmed by a tick, and the next arrow is displayed.
7. Confirm all input prompts (arrows, or crosses in the center) until the complete screen has
been calibrated.
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WARNING
Incorrect operation
If you touch the touch screen while configuring it or if the screen saver is active, the
SIMATIC process visualization software, e.g. ProTool/Pro, will execute the functions in
the background.
CAUTION
Only touch one point on the touch screen and not several points at a time. You may
otherwise trigger unintended reactions. Do not touch the screen in the following
situations: during the booting process, when plugging or unplugging USB components
while Scandisk is running
3.4 Pre-configurations
3.4.1 General information
The information provided in the following chapters relates to examples for preset
configurations of the SIMATIC IPC427C/IPC477C Bundles.
Note
The preset configurations of the SIMATIC IPC227D/IPC277D Bundles support only
PROFINET RT.
Notes on the preset configurations
The preset configurations are available after the touch screen has been calibrated.
The following information applies to all preset configurations.
NOTICE
Windows Firewall is enabled. All necessary SIMATIC protocols are registered in the
Firewall as exceptions. You can use CP 5611 or the Industrial Ethernet interface to load
STEP 7 projects.
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You do not have to perform any additional configuration in the PC Station or in
WinLC Properties. WinLC RTX submodules communicate in the RTX environment, and the
PC Station components communicate in the Windows Embedded environment.
NOTICE
If it becomes necessary for any reason to reconfigure your PC Station using the
Station Configuration Editor, you have to select the "IE General" option for the
Industrial Ethernet interface.
You can connect other devices such as a mouse, keyboard, or storage device to the
hardware platform via the USB ports. You can use the DVI-I interface to connect a monitor.
A monitor, USB mouse, and USB keyboard are necessary only for user interaction with the
controller or with other software. To use the restore DVD, you need a USB DVD-ROM drive.
You only need a storage device for licensing or restoring your installation, but not for
operating WinLC RTX.
The hardware platform includes NVRAM. You can use this non-volatile RAM for retentive
data storage. WinAC RTX is preset for storing up to 128 KB of retentive data in the
integrated, battery-backed NVRAM of the hardware platform.
If retentive data exceeds a length of 128 KB, you need to set the "Save to HDD" function in
the Data Storage tab on your Panel. A CompactFlash card is used to store files on the
hardware platform. Protect your system using an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) in order
to prevent the loss of retentive data on power failure.
You will usually require the enhanced write filter (EWF) to protect the C:\ drive of the
CompactFlash card. Set up the EWF accordingly if using drive C:\ to store files. The EWF
usually remains disabled for drive D:\. It is therefore not necessary to take any particular
action for storing data on drive D:\.
For information on the configuration of WinAC Data Storage, refer to the
WinAC RTX documentation.
In addition to this documentation, you can find technical specifications and other information
in the SIMATIC Embedded Bundles product documentation. For comprehensive information
on WinAC RTX and using WinAC RTX for PC-based automation solutions, refer to the
attached WinAC RTX documentation. Chapter Introduction (Page 5) of this documentation
contains references to other helpful manuals.
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3.4.2 Pre-configured -HMI PROFINET/PROFIBUS (PN/DP)
The -HMI PN/DP software package includes the Windows Embeddedoperating system,
WinCC flexible RT as well as integrated CP 5611 and Industrial Ethernet communication
interfaces. All software is pre-installed on your hardware platform and pre-configured. No
additional installations or configurations are required. However, you may use the
SIMATIC PC Wizard" to adjust your PC display preferences.
-HMI configuration
The -HMI PN/DP software package does not include a PC Station configuration. You transfer
WinCC flexible projects directly from the engineering station to WinCC flexible RT on the
hardware platform. You can perform transfers over the following channels:
● Standard:
– Serial
– Industrial Ethernet
● Optionally configurable:
– MPI
– USB
You can connect other devices such as a mouse, keyboard, or storage device to the
hardware platform via the USB ports. To use the restore DVD (Page 47), you need a
USB DVD-ROM drive. You do not need these USB devices for general operation.
The hardware platform uses a CompactFlash card for data storage. You will usually require
the enhanced write filter (EWF) to protect the C:\ drive of the CompactFlash card. Set up the
EWF accordingly (Page 40) if using drive C:\ to store files. For WinCC flexible RT, a D:\ drive
on the CompactFlash card with the EWF disabled is recommended.
In addition to this documentation, you can find technical specifications and other information
in the SIMATIC Embedded Bundlesproduct documentation. An overview of additional useful
documentation is provided in chapter Introduction (Page 5).
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3.4.3 Pre-configured -RTX, -HMI/RTX PROFINET (PN RT)
The PN software package includes the Windows Embeddedoperating system, WinAC RTX,
and an integrated IE General. All software is pre-installed on your hardware platform and
pre-configured. You do not have to perform any additional installation or configuration.
Software and interface configurations for SIMATIC use
Index Software Hardware
1 OPC Server
2 WinLC RTX *1)
IF1
IF2 IE General PN/IND.ETHERNET (LAN) X2 P1
IF3
IF4
3 IE General PN/IND.ETHERNET (LAN) X2 P2
4 WinCC flexible RT *2)
5
*1) also applies to WinLC RTX F
*2) WinCC flexible RT only for -HMI/RTX- and -HMI/RTX F configurations
① PN/IND.ETHERNET (LAN) X2 P1
② PN/IND.ETHERNET (LAN) X2 P2
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SIMATIC Embedded Bundle Interface default settings
Interface Configuration Usage
ETHERNET 1 (IE General, PROFINET)
IP address 0.0.0.0
Subnet mask 255.255.255.0
WinLC RTX use:
PROFINET IO Controller
CBA
S7 communications
OUC
ETHERNET 2 (IE General, Windows communication)
IP address 192.168.1.2
Subnet mask 255.255.255.0
Windows use:
For SIMATIC PG or SIMATIC HMI access
S7 communications
For standard Windows Ethernet
communication
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3.4.4 Pre-configured -RTX, -HMI/RTX PROFIBUS (DP)
The -RTX DP software package includes the Windows Embedded operating system,
WinAC RTX software package, and integrated CP 5611 and Industrial Ethernet
communication interfaces. All software is pre-installed on your hardware platform and
pre-configured. You do not have to perform any additional installation or configuration.
Software and Interface configurations for SIMATIC use
Index Software Hardware
1 OPC Server
2 WinLC RTX *1)
IF1 CP 5611 MPI/DP X2 (FIELDBUS X3)
IF2 IE General PN/IND.ETHERNET (LAN) X2 P1
IF3
IF4
3 IE General PN/IND.ETHERNET (LAN) X2 P2
4 WinCC flexible RT *2)
5
*1) also applies to WinLC RTX F
*2) WinCC flexible RT only for -HMI/RTX- and -HMI/RTX F configurations
① PN/IND.ETHERNET (LAN) X2 P1
② PN/IND.ETHERNET (LAN) X2 P2
③ MPI/DP X2 (FIELDBUS X3)
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SIMATIC Embedded Bundle Interface default settings
Interface Configuration Usage
ETHERNET 1 (IE General, PROFINET)
IP address 0.0.0.0
Subnet mask 255.255.255.0
WinLC RTX use:
PROFINET IO Controller
CBA
S7 communications
OUC
ETHERNET 2 (IE General, Windows communication)
IP address 192.168.1.2
Subnet mask 255.255.255.0
Windows use:
For SIMATIC PG or SIMATIC HMI access
S7 communications
For standard Windows Ethernet
communication
PROFIBUS
PROFIBUS address 2
Baud rate 1,5 MBit/s
WinLC RTX use:
PROFIBUS DP Master
S7 communications
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3.5 Licensing
License key
The license key is located on a USB stick that ships with the product. Automation License
Manager is installed in the SIMATIC Embedded Bundles.
Transferring license keys
1. Select the Start > SIMATIC > License Management > Automation License Manager
menu command. You can also open the Automation License Manager from the desktop.
2. Transfer the license key in accordance with instructions in the Automation License
Manager Online Help.
Transferring license keys from a remote computer
The Automation License Manager must be installed on both computers. Proceed as follows
to transfer a license key from a remote computer (for example, from your Engineering PC)
via the network.
1. Select the Start > SIMATIC > License Management > Automation License Manager
menu command. You can also open the Automation License Manager from the desktop.
2. Choose the menu command Edit > Connect Computer.
The "Connect Computer" dialog opens.
3. Enter the name of the computer or the port you want to connect to.
4. Confirm with "OK".
5. Transfer the license by means of drag-and-drop.
The license key is transferred.
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3.6 Logon for remote desktop access
Default user for remote access in Windows Embedded Standard 2009
An additional user has been setup in SIMATIC IPC for remote desktop access.
Note
The standard Administrator is not required to introduce any Windows logon password.
To gain remote access to a SIMATIC IPC, you must logon to Windows with the following
credentials:
● Username: Administrator2
● Password: admin
Note
Remote access with Windows Embedded Standard 7
In Windows Embedded Standard 7, you need to create a user by default when you first
set up the system. You can employ this user for remote access to SIMATIC IPC.
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User tasks 4
4.1 Overview
This section covers the following topics:
● "Creating the STEP 7 project and configuring the hardware" (Page 30): This topic
describes how to create a project, add a PC Station (-RTX/RTX F) or HMI Station
(-HMI/RTX, -HMI/RTX F) to it, and configure the hardware configuration to match the
default configuration of the SIMATIC Embedded Bundle.
● "Configuring the Windows Ethernet Interface" (Page 33): This topic explains the locations
of the Ethernet connections and how to configure the IP addresses for these connections.
● "Configuring the WinCC flexible Project" (Page 36): You must configure your
WinCC flexible project with the WinCC flexible ES (engineering station) software, and
transfer this project from the engineering station computer to WinCC flexible RT on the
SIMATIC Embedded Bundle. This topic describes how to change the
WinCC flexible RT settings on the SIMATIC Embedded Bundleafter this transfer is
complete.
● "Downloading PC Station components" (Page 38): This topic explains how to proceed if
you need to change and download the configuration of the PC Station (for example, if you
wish to add WinCC flexible to the configuration, or if you wish to download the
OPC Server configuration).
● "Managing the Enhanced Write Filter" (Page 40): The Enhanced Write Filter (EWF) is a
Windows Embeddedutility for protecting a CompactFlash card. CompactFlash cards allow
a limited number of write accesses. This topic describes how to use the EWF manager.
● "Creating a System Image" (Page 43): After you have configured the
SIMATIC Embedded Bundlefor its utilization, you can create an image of your system.
You can use this image later to restore your custom application to your system, if
necessary. This topic explains how to perform this task.
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4.2 Creating the STEP 7 project and configuring the hardware
This topic applies to Bundles RTX, RTX F, HMI/RTX and the HMI/RTX F only. This does not
apply to the HMI bundles.
The following tasks are required to use a STEP 7 project with a SIMATIC Embedded Bundle:
1. Create a STEP 7 project.
2. Add a PC Station (-RTX/ -RTX F) or HMI Station (-HMI/RTX, -HMI/RTX F) to the project.
3. Configure the hardware to correspond to the default configuration.
4. Before downloading the program and configuration, comply with the required conditions
for program and configuration downloads.
5. Finalize your SIMATIC Embedded Bundle for operation by enabling the
Enhanced Write Filter (EWF) and documenting any special settings.
Note
If you work with the RTX, RTX F, HMI/RTX or HMI/RTX F bundles, your hardware
configuration must match the default one. For this HMI bundle you may skip STEP 7 of
hardware configuration.
NOTICE
You will find some basic projects for your configurations in the root of the
SIMATIC Embedded BundleManual Collection DVD.
To use the project, import the file "Embedded" in the SIMATIC Manager, by selecting
File > Retrieve from the main menu.
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Hardware configuration
The original configuration of bundles RTX, RTX F, HMI / RTX or HMI / RTX F includes the
following components (see below):
-HMI/RTX configuration:
The figures below show the STEP 7 configuration for the -HMI/RTX with PROFIBUS DP and
PROFINET communications processors:
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-RTX Configuration:
The figures below show the STEP 7 configuration for the -RTX with PROFIBUS DP and
PROFINET communications processors:
To change property settings for any object in the PC Station, right-click the object in the
PC Station, and select the "Object Properties" menu command. STEP 7 displays a
properties dialog in which you can make any necessary changes.
If you configure the Industrial Ethernet interface "IE General" in Index 3 of the PC Station,
make sure that you use the IP address and subnet mask configured in the
Windows Control Panel of the target devices SIMATIC IPC427C or SIMATIC HMI IPC477C.
The default IP address is 192.168.1.2 and the default subnet mask is 255.255.255.0. If you
use a different IP address, subnet mask, or if you use a gateway, configure these values in
both the Windows network configuration and in STEP 7. See the topic "Configuring the
Windows Ethernet interface (Page 33)" for more information.
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Creating programs for WinLC RTX (WinAC RTX)
In the SIMATIC Manager, you create the PLC programs for WinLC RTX in the same way
that you create PLC programs for any other SIMATIC controller.
4.3 Configuring the Windows Ethernet interface
This topic applies only to RTX, RTX F, HMI/RTX and HMI/RTX F bundles. It does not apply
to HMI bundles. The physical locations of the Ethernet connections of the SIMATIC IPC427C
differ from those of the SIMATIC HMI IPC477C. Pre-configuration of the
Ethernet connections, however, is identical for both SIMATIC Embedded Bundles.
Note
The Ethernet address and subnet mask of the Ethernet interface used with Windows will not
be changed by a download of a STEP 7 project into the PC-Station.
To specify the Ethernet address for the interface used with Windows and
SIMATIC-communication, follow these steps:
1. Open the Windows control panel.
2. From the system control panel, select Network Connections > Local Area Network
3. Click the Properties button on the "Local Area Connection Status" dialog.
4. Scroll to and double-click the "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)" connection from the list.
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5. In the "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties" dialog, select the radio button for "Use the
following IP address," and enter the required IP address and subnet mask (the default
values are "192.168.1.2" for the "IP address" box and "255.255.255.0" for the
"Subnet mask" box):
6. Click OK in the "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties" and "Local Area Connection
Properties" dialog, and close the remaining dialogs.
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Entering the selected IP address in your STEP 7 project
If you use a different IP address, subnet mask or gateway for the Ethernet interface,
configure this IP address or the other parameters for the SIMATIC Embedded Bundles and
for the "IE General" properties in STEP 7. Configure the IP address in STEP 7 as follows:
1. Right-click IE General in PC Station index 3 in the hardware configuration of your
STEP 7 project.
2. Select Object Properties from the context menu.
3. Click the Properties button from the "General" tab of the Properties - IE General dialog.
4. Enter the IP address from the "Parameters" tab of the "Properties - Ethernet interface
IE General" dialog. You can also specify a subnet mask or gateway address from this
dialog:
IE General properties in STEP 7
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4.4 Configuring the WinCC flexible project
The HMI, HMI/RTX and HMI/RTX F bundles contain WinCC flexible Runtime (RT) with
recipe and archive functions. The license key for the other WinCC flexible RT options is also
included.
You must configure your WinCC flexible project with the WinCC flexible ES (engineering
station) software, and transfer this project from the engineering station computer to
WinCC flexible RT on the SIMATIC Embedded Bundles. WinCC flexible ES is a standalone
product not included with the SIMATIC Embedded Bundles.
The runtime configuration file settings for the default administrator user ("Administrator") are
pre-configured to D:\ locations. If you create a new Windows user on the
SIMATIC Embedded Bundles, the new user will automatically receive the same runtime
configuration file settings as the default administrator user ("Administrator"). You do not need
to change the runtime settings for the "Administrator" default user or for a new Windows
user. For WinCC flexible RT, a D:\ drive on the CompactFlash card with the
Enhanced Write Filter (EWF) disabled is required.
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Changing the WinCC flexibleruntime settings
To change the runtime settings for a new Windows user follow these steps:
1. Log on to the PC with the new Windows user name and password.
2. Select the Start > Programs > Startup menu command to modify the RT Loader settings.
3. In the Directories group box, change the locations for "Configuration file" and
"Configuration backup file" to D:\ drive locations, but do not modify the
"Autostart application" location:
4. Click OK.
Your runtime settings are now configured to be retained after a reboot.
The default settings for recipes and archives also specify file locations on the D:\ drive. If you
use these options, change these default settings to specify file locations on the D:\ drive as
well. Refer to the WinCC flexible Engineering Station documentation for help with configuring
recipes and archives.
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4.5 Downloading PC Station components
Required conditions for program and configuration download
Check the following conditions before you download:
Download task Required conditions
Complete the download of the PC Station. Make sure that the Enhanced Write filter is in the
Disabled state.
Downloading PC Station components Make sure that you are logged in as an
Administrator.
Download the PLC program of WinLC RTX
only.
With the standard configuration, you can download
the PLC program at any time.
Download configuration data of WinLC RTX
and the CP 5611 or CP 1616.
With the standard configuration, you can download
the configuration data of WinAC RTX at any time.
If any of the configuration data affects configuration
information of the entire PC Station (such as
changing address and bus settings of the
PROFIBUS interface associated with WinAC RTX),
perform a complete download of the PC Station.
Download configuration data for the
OPC Server or IE General.
The download is only possible if the Write filter is in
the Disabled state.
Procedure
If you need to change and download the configuration of the PC Station (for example, if you
want to add WinCC flexible to the configuration, or if you want to download the OPC Server
configuration), follow these steps:
1. Commit existing data to the flash card and disable the Enhanced Write Filter (EWF) by
entering the following command from the command prompt:
ewfmgr c: -commitanddisable
2. Reboot your computer.
3. Click the Enable Station button in the Station Configuration Editor.
If the Station Configuration Editor displays a Disable Station button, then the Station is
already enabled.
4. From STEP 7, download the PC Station or PC Station components for your project or add
WinCC flexible RT to the configuration.
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5. Re-enable the Enhanced Write Filter by entering the following command from the
command prompt:
ewfmgr c: -enable
6. Reboot your computer.
Note
You cannot load the WinCC flexible RT via PROFINET or PROFIBUS if the interfaces are
submodules of WinAC RTX. In this case, you must load the WinCC flexible RT project via
a second Ethernet interface or by USB transfer.
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Finalizing your SIMATIC Embedded Bundle for operation
To set your SIMATIC IPC427C or SIMATIC HMI IPC477C in ready for operation status,
proceed as follows:
● Set the Enhanced Write Filter to the "Enabled" state for the C:\ drive.
● Document any special settings (for example, changes to the IP address) for the
SIMATIC Embedded Bundle that you made during your application development. Store
them along with your STEP 7 or WinCC flexible project.
NOTICE
Leaving the Enhanced Write Filter in the default "Disabled" state may lead to an early
failure of the CompactFlash card, due to ongoing write access of the operating system.
See the topic "Managing the Enhanced Write Filter (Page 40)" for details.
4.6 Managing the Enhanced Write Filter
Definition
The Enhanced Write Filter (EWF) is a Windows Embedded utility for protecting a
CompactFlash card. CompactFlash cards allow a limited number of write accesses. When
the Enhanced Write Filter is enabled, Windows Embedded writes no data to the
CompactFlash card. Instead, the file writes are kept in virtual memory.
Functionality
No difference is apparent to you when you view file contents. File information appears the
same whether it actually resides on the CompactFlash card or in virtual memory. The
difference in file storage is evident when you reboot the computer or it loses power. All data
in virtual memory is lost, and the computer restarts with the file contents of the
CompactFlash card.
You can manage the EWF to maintain data that must be retained after a reboot. If you
disable the EWF, all file writes go to the CompactFlash card. This does result in the
persistence of all data after a power loss; however, it causes the most stress over time to the
CompactFlash card.
NOTICE
The Enhanced Write Filter default setting of the D:\ and C:\ drive on the
SIMATIC Embedded Bundles is "Disabled". To protect the CompactFlash card from early
failure due to continuous writes, enable the EWF for the C:\ drive after you have finished
the development of applications on the C:\ drive.
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You can also commit all data that is stored in virtual memory to the CompactFlash card at
any point in time, using one of the following commands:
● commit: The "commit" EWF command writes all data that has accumulated in virtual
memory at that moment in time to the CompactFlash card. The CompactFlash card is not
disabled.
● commitanddisable: The "commitanddisable" EWF command disables the EWF and then
writes all data that has accumulated in virtual memory to the CompactFlash card.
Typically, this command is followed by an enable command to once again protect the
CompactFlash card.
To use the Enhanced Write Filter manager, follow these steps:
1. Open a command prompt window.
2. Enter "ewfmgr" followed by a drive designation and a command as illustrated.
3. Reboot the computer for the command to take effect.
NOTICE
After you enter commands, you must reboot the computer for the ewfmgr commands to
take effect.
The ewfmgr commands that are applicable are shown below, as applied to the C:\ drive:
Enable the EWF:
Command: ewfmgr c: -enable
Commit data to CompactFlash:
Command: ewfmgr c: -commit
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Commit data to CompactFlash and disable the EWF:
Command: ewfmgr c: -commitanddisable
Note that the initial state of the Enhanced Write Filter is "disabled". Following a
"commitanddisable" command, use the "enable" command to protect the
CompactFlash card. All subsequent data writes will go to virtual memory.
Note
If the Enhanced Write Filter was shut down before downloading to WinLC RTX, you must
click the "Enable/Disable Station" button in the Station Configuration Editor.
Replacing the CompactFlash card
In order to ensure a correct restart of WinLC RTX on a SIMATIC Embedded Bundle after
replacing the CompactFlash card, perform one of the following steps:
● Disable the EWF for the CompactFlash drive before replacing the CompactFlash card
and enable it after the first start of WinLC RTX.
● Store the WAF file (retentive data) on a drive on which the EWF is disabled.
Otherwise the next time you start WinAC RTX, it will start with an unbuffered startup.
File-Based Write Filter (FWBF)
You can use also an FBWF to protect a CompactFlash card. You can find further information
about the FBWF in the internet
(http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa940926(WinEmbedded.5).aspx).
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4.7 Creating a system image
After you have configured the SIMATIC Embedded Bundle for its utilization, you can create
an image of your system. You can use this image later to restore your custom application to
your system, if necessary.
Create the system image (custom restore DVD) after you have performed any customization
tasks required by your application. This includes the following tasks:
● Load a STEP 7 user program and WinAC RTX configuration (only bundles with RTX)
● Transfer of a WinCC flexible project
● Configuration of WinAC Data Storage (only Bundles with RTX)
● Modification of the initial configuration from the Station Configuration Editor
● Installation of any custom software or data files
NOTICE
You cannot recover the pre-installed WinAC RTX license key on the
SIMATIC Embedded Bundle from the custom restore DVD. Use the
Automation License Manager to remove the WinAC RTX license key, as well as any
other SIMATIC license keys, prior to making a custom restore DVD. Also note that if you
plan to use the custom restore DVD for more than one installation, each SIMATIC
license key is valid for one and only one computer.
Use the Image Creator to make your system image. The Image Creator is part of the
Siemens-supplied tools "SIMATIC PC/PG Image and Partition Creator" or
"SIMATIC IPC Service USB-FlashDrive". You can find ordering information for the Image
Creator in: Industry Mall (http://mall.automation.siemens.com/). Refer to the Image Creator
instructions for additional help on making and restoring system images.
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Example of making an -RTX restore DVD using a SIMATIC IPC427C Bundle
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Example of making an -HMI/RTX restore DVD using a SIMATIC HMI IPC477C Bundle
This system image on a custom restore DVD is useful if you need to restore all of the files
and registry settings for your application. You can also use the BIOS Manager tool to save
BIOS settings if you changed them from the initial settings.
If your system hardware fails, you can then restore your application from this system image
(custom restore DVD), and, if applicable, restore the BIOS settings that you saved.
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Restoring and maintenance 5
5.1 Restoring the initial configuration
The SIMATIC Embedded Bundle product release includes a restore DVD without license key
that you can use to restore your system to the initial configuration. You can also restore from
a custom restore DVD that includes all of your files and registry settings, as described in the
topic "Creating a system image (Page 43) ".
CAUTION
Restore process with an internal and removable mass storage
When restoring a SIMATIC Embedded Bundle with internal and removable storage, the
operating system is automatically stored on the removable storage media. If you want to
store it on the internal mass storage medium, you will need to remove the exchangeable
mass storage first.
Effectiveness
Restoring from the restore DVD removes any applications or data files stored on the
SIMATIC Embedded Bundle. A restore also erases license keys and reloads the registry with
initial values. A restore also clears all WinAC RTX load memory and retentive data from the
SIMATIC IPC427C or SIMATIC HMI IPC477C.
Restore process
To restore your initial configuration from the SIMATIC Embedded Bundle restore DVD, follow
these steps:
1. Use the Automation License Manager to transfer the WinCC flexible license key or the
WinAC RTX license key from your SIMATIC Embedded Bundle to a storage device, for
example, a USB stick.
2. Connect a USB DVD-ROM drive to your SIMATIC Embedded Bundle, and insert the
restore DVD.
3. Follow the instructions to restore from the restore DVD.
4. Transfer the license key(s) from the storage device to the SIMATIC Embedded Bundle.
After the restore process completes, your system consists of the initial configuration of the
SIMATIC Embedded Bundle.
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5.2 Repairs or replacement of parts
Send to repair
If you need to send your SIMATIC Embedded Bundle to a repair center, follow these steps
beforehand:
1. Move your licenses to an external storage device, for example, a USB stick or diskette.
2. Create a backup of your CompactFlash card.
3. Save or make a note of your BIOS settings, if you changed them from the initial settings.
Receive from repair
When you receive your SIMATIC Embedded Bundle from the repair center, follow these
steps to restore it:
1. Set the correct BIOS settings.
2. Restore your CompactFlash card from your backup.
3. Move the licenses from the external storage device back to the
SIMATIC Embedded Bundle.
5.3 Notes
5.3.1 WinAC Data Storage when executing WinAC ODK programs
Protecting data during power loss
The WinAC Data Storage allows you to configure the integrated NVRAM of the
SIMATIC Embedded Bundle for retentive data storage. WinAC ODK programs, however, can
interfere with storing retentive data on NVRAM.
If you are executing a WinAC ODK program on a computer that has the "NVRAM Storage"
choice available, choose "File Storage" from the WinAC Data Storage tool for the retentive
data and use a UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply). This action protects the data during a
power loss.
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5.3.2 OP/ S7 connections do not function
OP/ S7 connections from remote device
If OP/ S7 connections from remote devices do not function, check whether the
"Allow incoming echo request" check box is selected in the ICMP Settings dialog.
(Windows Firewall > Advanced > ICMP Settings)
5.3.3 Replacement of the CompactFlash card for the Embedded PC
Procedure
If you have configured the WinAC data storage on a SIMATIC Embedded Bundle, to be
NVRAM, and you need to replace the CompactFlash card, follow these steps:
1. Replace the CompactFlash card in the SIMATIC Embedded Bundle.
2. Perform a memory reset (MRES) after you restart WinAC RTX.
3. Reload the STEP 7 user program and configuration.
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5.3.4 Backup battery
Backup battery replacement
If you use the NVRAM of a SIMATIC Embedded Bundle for retentive data storage, change
the backup battery at least every five years. If the system clock is slowing down, this
indicates that the backup battery is failing.
5.3.5 Accessing remote OPC servers
You cannot access a remote device with OPC Server via Industrial Ethernet from a local
OPC client such as OPC Scout or WinCC flexible.
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Index
A
Automation License Manager, 43
C
Commitanddisable (EWF command), 40
CompactFlash card, 40
Protection, 21, 22
replacing, 42
Usage, 21, 22
Configuration
Restoring, 47
STEP 7 Project, 30
Storing retentive data, 21
WinAC Data Storage, 21
Windows Ethernet interface, 33
Creating a system image, 43
Custom restore DVD, 43
Customer service, 5
D
Data storage, 21
Definitions, 5
Documentation, 5
Downloading PC Station components, 38
DVD-ROM drive, 21, 22
E
Enable (EWF command), 40
Enhanced Write Filter, 40
Ethernet configuration, 33
EWF, 40
Ewfmgr commands, 40
F
File storage, retentive data, 21
G
Gateway, 35
H
Hardware configuration, 31
I
Image Creator, 43
Initial startup
CompactFlash card, 16
First boot, 16
Overview, 15
Touch Screen calibration, 17
Installation
Installed configuration of -HMI PN/DP, 22
Installed configuration of -RTX (F) DP, 25
Installed configuration of -RTX (F) PN, 23
Internet Web sites (Siemens), 5
IP addresses, 32
K
Knowledge required, 5
L
Licensing, 27
Local area network, 33
M
Manuals, 5
N
Network connections, 33
NVRAM, 21
Index
SIMATIC IPC427C/477C Bundles, SIMATIC IPC227D/277D Bundles
52 Manual, 08/2010, A5E02280126-04
P
PC Station components
Downloading, 38
Properties, Ethernet interface, 35
R
Recalibrating the Touch Screen, 18
Recover license key, 43
Restore DVD, 43
Restoring initial configuration, 47
Retentive data
Configuring data storage, 21
Router, 35
S
Siemens contact information, 5
SIMATIC Embedded PC software configurations, 13
SIMATIC HMI IPC477C
Hardware, 10, 12
Monitor sizes, 10, 13
SIMATIC IPC427C hardware, 9
SIMATIC IPC427C Hardware, 11
SIMATIC PC/PG Image and Partition Creator, 43
STEP 7 Project configuration, 30
Storing retentive data, configuration, 21
Subnet mask, 32
Support, 5
System image, creating, 43
T
Target group, 5
TCP/IP properties, 34
Technical support, 5
U
USB devices, 21, 22
W
Web sites (Siemens), 5
WinAC Data Storage, 21
WinAC RTX, 25
WinCC flexible Runtime (RT), 22, 36
Windows Ethernet interface, 33
Writing data to the CompactFlash card, 21, 22
