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______________ Safety SIMATIC Industrial PC SIMATIC Panel PC 577B ______________ Delivery ______________ Installation / panel-mounting SIMATIC ______________ Connecting Industrial PC SIMATIC Panel PC 577B ______________ Startup ______________ Service and support Operating Instructions (Compact) 04/2008 A5E02135173-01...
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Table of contents Safety ................................ 5 Safety instructions..........................5 Delivery..............................7 Unpacking and checking the delivery ....................7 Device identification data .......................8 Product Documentation .........................8 Installation / panel-mounting ........................9 Mounting depth of the device......................9 Permitted mounting positions.......................10 Preparing the mounting cut-out....................11 Securing the device with clamps....................13 Securing with screws ........................14 Connecting ..............................
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Table of contents SIMATIC Panel PC 577B Operating Instructions (Compact), 04/2008, A5E02135173-01...
Safety Safety instructions CAUTION In order to avoid substantial damage and for your own safety, note the safety instructions in this documentation and in the operating instructions. WARNING Function test while installing the device in machines or execute systems Following the results of a risk analysis, additional protection equipment on the machine or the system is necessary to avoid endangering persons.
Delivery Unpacking and checking the delivery 1. Please check the packaging material for transport damage upon delivery. 2. If any transport damage is present at the time of delivery, lodge a complaint at the shipping company in charge. Have the shipper confirm the transport damage immediately.
"Main > Hardware Options > Ethernet Address" Product Documentation The detailed operating instructions for Panel PC 577B can be downloaded as a PDF file on the Internet under the following address: http://www.siemens.com/automation/service&support SIMATIC Panel PC 577B Operating Instructions (Compact), 04/2008, A5E02135173-01...
Installation / panel-mounting Mounting depth of the device Panel PC Depth D Touch panel with 12" TFT 141 mm Touch panel with 15" TFT 138 mm Touch panel with 19" TFT 147 mm SIMATIC Panel PC 577B Operating Instructions (Compact), 04/2008, A5E02135173-01...
Installation / panel-mounting 3.2 Permitted mounting positions Permitted mounting positions Approval Only certain mounting positions are approved for the device. Figure 3-1 Mounting position Table 3-1 Permissible deviations from the vertical mounting position Temperature Angle A Angle B to 45°C 20°...
Installation / panel-mounting 3.3 Preparing the mounting cut-out Preparing the mounting cut-out The following illustration shows the dimensions for the mounting cut-out. Figure 3-2 Installation cut-out Drill hole for screw attachment Clamp Pressure points for clamp 120 in the seal area Setscrews Seal area Note...
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Installation / panel-mounting 3.3 Preparing the mounting cut-out Table 3-2 Dimensions for the mounting cut-out in mm Control unit Tolerance ±1 ±0,2 ±0,2 ±0,5 ±1 ±1 ±1 ±1 ±1 ±1 Touch panel 12" TFT — — — 15" TFT — 19"...
Installation / panel-mounting 3.4 Securing the device with clamps Securing the device with clamps Requirement Accessories Display 12" 15" 19" Clamp The clamps are provided with the control unit. Tool 2.5 mm hexagonal spanner Procedure Figure 3-3 Clamp assembly 1. Disconnect the device from the power supply. 2.
Installation / panel-mounting 3.5 Securing with screws Securing with screws Note Securing with screws is not possible with the 12" touch panel variant. To secure the 19" touch panel with screws, backing plates with order number 6AV7672-8KE00-0AA0 are required on the front. Drill holes in the control unit Steps for drilling holes Drill holes (Ø...
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Installation / panel-mounting 3.5 Securing with screws Drill holes in the mounting unit 1. Drill the holes at the prepared mounting cut-out according to the information for L3 and L4. (see Chapter "Mounting cut-out" ) 2. Working from the front, insert the device into the 19" rack on the swivel arm or in the mounting cut-out of the control cabinet.
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Installation / panel-mounting 3.5 Securing with screws SIMATIC Panel PC 577B Operating Instructions (Compact), 04/2008, A5E02135173-01...
Connecting Connection elements and operator controls Connection and Operator Control Components of the Computer Unit Locations of connection and operator control components Item Name Description 2 slots for PCI expansion module DVI/VGA DVI/VGA socket for CRT or LCD monitor with DVI interface or VGA monitor via DVI/VGA adapter...
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Connecting 4.1 Connection elements and operator controls Connection components of control unit USB connection control unit Item Name Description 1 connection USB 2.0 high current / 500 mA under sealed cover (not available with every product variant). NOTICE Ensuring degree of protection P65 When the sealed cover over the USB port is removed in order to connect a USB component, the IP65 degree of protection for the device is no longer guaranteed.
Connecting 4.2 Connecting the (100 to 240 V AC) power supply Connecting the (100 to 240 V AC) power supply Note before connecting the device Note The varying-voltage power supply module is designed for operation on 100 - 240 V AC networks.
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Connecting 4.2 Connecting the (100 to 240 V AC) power supply Localized information For countries other than the USA and Canada: 240 V supply voltage This device is equipped with a safety-tested power cable which may only be connected to a grounding outlet.
Connecting 4.3 Connecting the Equipotential Bonding Circuit Connecting the Equipotential Bonding Circuit A low-resistance ground connection ensures that interference signals generated by external power supply cables, signal cables or cables to the I/O modules are safely discharged to ground. The equipotential bonding connection of the device is located underneath the device and is identified by the following symbol: Figure 4-1 Equipotential Bonding...
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Connecting 4.3 Connecting the Equipotential Bonding Circuit SIMATIC Panel PC 577B Operating Instructions (Compact), 04/2008, A5E02135173-01...
Startup Initial Startup Configuring the operating system Note Requirements for initial start-up Before switching on the computer for the first time, check that the equipotential bonding is connected and that all connecting cables are plugged in correctly. Also ensure that a USB keyboard and a USB mouse are connected to the PC.
Startup 5.2 Setting up the language selection Note Windows logon If you have assigned an administrator password, you must log in before you can access the operating system. With touch devices, you can log on using a virtual on-screen keyboard. Note To prevent data loss, it is advisable to create an image of your system partition after initial commissioning.
Startup 5.3 Setting the panel type Setting the panel type After the device is restarted, different dialogs appear on the screen. Drivers and applications can be installed from these dialogs. 1. In the "Panel Wizard" dialog, click the type of panel that corresponds to your device. Figure 5-1 Panel type 2.
Service and support Local information If you have questions about the products described in this document, you can find help at: http://www.siemens.com/automation/partner Technical documentation for SIMATIC products Further documentation for SIMATIC products and systems can be found at: http://www.siemens.com/simatic-tech-doku-portal Easy shopping with the A&D Mall Catalog &...
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Service and support SIMATIC Panel PC 577B Operating Instructions (Compact), 04/2008, A5E02135173-01...