Siemens PCIL43 manual Areas of application, Highlights

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Description

3.2 Areas of application

3.2Areas of application

The SIMATIC Rack PC IL 43 offers system integrators, cabinet designers, system engineers and machine designers a 19" rack PC platform for high-performance IT applications on the control and cell levels. It can be used for:

•Process and visualization applications

•Industrial image processing

•Quality assurance / surveillance tasks

•Measurement, control and rule-based tasks

•Data acquisition and management

The SIMATIC Rack PC IL 43 has CE certification for use in the industrial sector as well as in residential and commercial areas, and small businesses. In addition to the industrial applications, it can also be used in building services automation or in facilities open to the public.

3.3Highlights

Highlights

Latest PC technology:

•State-of-the-art Intel technology

•High performance and scalability

•PCI-, PCIe x1-, PCIe x16 slots

Industrial suitability:

•Dust protection

•Service-friendly

•CE certification for industrial and office use

•Transport safety for expansion cards

•Monitoring functions

Investment security:

•Guaranteed spare parts availability for at least 3 years

High system availability:

•Preventative data back-up with the SIMATIC PC/PG Image Creator

•RAID1 – redundant data storage on two hard drives, also "hot swap" in connection with SATA mounting frames.

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	Operating Instructions, Edition 09/2005, A5E00432875-01

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Contents Simatic Operating Instructions Edition 09/2005Page Industrial PC Rack PC IL Operating Instructions Edition 09/2005Safety Guidelines Table of contents 10-1 Glossary Glossary-1 Table of contents Introduction PrefaceContents format Table of Contents Guide for the operating instructions Repairs Safety information General safety instructions System expansionsBattery ESD guidelinesDescription OverviewHighlights Areas of applicationHighlights Function FeaturesGeneral features Monitoring functions Optional accessoriesInterfaces Standard versionsOptional expansions Optional accessories Disk drivesDVD ROM Front view of the device Pos Description DesignExternal structure Rear view of the device Pos DescriptionOperator controls Operator control on/off button Pos DescriptionLayout of the interfaces on the rear of the device Connecting elementsInterfaces Pos Name DescriptionStatus displays Power supplyPosition of the IEC power plug Description Status displays Display MeaningDescription 3.6 Design Unpacking and checking the delivery unit Deployment planningTransport Unpacking the deviceNoting the device identification data Device equipmentAmbient and environmental conditions Deployment planning Ambient and environmental conditions Possible areas of installation InstallationInstalling the device Possible mounting methodsInstallation Installing the device Connecting Connecting peripheralsConnecting the device to power To be noted before you connect the deviceLocalized information ConnectingSteps for connecting the device to mains Secure the power plug Steps in securing the power plugPrerequisites for commissioning Basic commissioning initial power-upCommissioning Switch off the device Burner/DVD player softwareDVD burner Burner softwareReplacing a hard disk RAID Software Sata interface Installation locationRemovable hard disks SATA1RAID system 4MS08NVVFunctions for RAID system management Comments about faults Replace faulty drive in RAID systemSide panel Associate new hard drive Commissioning Further information IntegrationEthernet Integration Functions Temperature monitoring/displayTemperature monitoring Overview of the following monitoring functionsFunction Watchdog WDFan monitoring Tools Expansions and configurationOpen the device PreparationOpen the device Steps for opening the enclosure coverSteps for opening the device front Memory expansion options Installing expansion cardsMemory expansion Steps for installing an expansion module Installing an expansion moduleInstalling expansion modules Installing and removing a disk drive or removable rack Installing disk drivesOptions of installing disk drives Pos DescriptionRemoving the drive carrier module Steps for removing the drive carrier moduleInstalling a disk drive Installing and removing a hard diskDisk drive or removable disk rack installation Steps for installing a disk driveRepairs Maintenance and serviceRemoving and installing hardware components Carrying out repairsReplacing the battery Reconfiguring the Bios Setup Replacing the backup batteryTo be noted before you replace the battery DisposalHow to remove the power supply module Removing the power supply moduleRemoving the power supply module Removing the motherboard How to remove the motherboardRemoving the motherboard Remove filter and fan Remove filter and device fanPreparing for equipment fan exchange StepsHow to remove the processor Processor replacementInstalling the fan Removing the processor11-7 Recovery CD Reinstalling the softwareGeneral installation procedure Restore DVDRestoring the factory state Installing WindowsBooting with the CD Recovery Setting up the partitions for Windows operating systems Setting up partitionsInstalling Microsoft Windows operating systems Format primary partitionSetting up the language selection for Windows 2000 MUI Setting up the language selection for Windows 2000 MUIInstalling drivers and software Maintenance and service Reinstalling the software Problem Possible cause To correct or avoid error TroubleshootingGeneral problems Problems when using modules of third-party manufacturers General technical data Technical data13.1 General specifications SafetyMech. Ambient conditions Special FeaturesClimatic Conditions MotherboardGraphics COM1Certifications Status displays LEDsStandard system Power requirements of components maximum valuesAC voltage supply Output voltageTechnical data of the telescopic rails Dimensional drawings Dimensional drawing of the deviceDimensional drawing for the use of telescopic rails Dimensional drawing for the use of telescopic railsSystem resources Detailed descriptionsMotherboard Bios Setup Tab Option SettingGuidelines and declarations Software License Agreement Certificates and approvalsDIN ISO 9001 certificate Certification for the USA, Canada and AustraliaEMC Training center Service and supportFurther support Technical SupportService & Support on the Internet Figure A-1 For the temperature range 5 to 35 C Retrofitting instructionsESD Guidelines What does ESD mean?Electrical charge Figure B-1 Electrostatic voltages on an operatorAbbreviations Abbreviation Term DefinitionCmos CGACLK COAEisa FAQEide EMMIgbt IDEIEC IrdaPcmcia PataPCI PICSdram SataScsi SelvWlan VRMWAV WWWAbbreviations Glossary Configuration files Boot disketteBooting Configuration softwareDisc-at-once Device configurationController DriversHard disks FormattingGender changer HubLicense key IT networksLegacy USB support License key disketteOperating system PasswordMotherboard Packet writingPixel ResetRestore CD Remove module bracketSerial interface Setup Bios SetupTroubleshooting Session at onceWindows WlanGlossary-10 Index CD-R / CD-RWIndex Index VGA Page Siemens AG