Siemens PC 670 manual Software equipment, Advantages of the computing unit

Release 04/02 Product Overview

Software equipment

The computing unit is equipped with software which allows it to be used universally. It contains the operating system Windows NT 4.0, Windows 98 or Windows 2000.

The computing unit additionally allows the use of:

SSIMATIC supplementary software

Ssoftware from the entire world of automation

Ssoftware from the PC world

Advantages of the computing unit

SThe computing unit is rugged in design and its functions make it particularly suitable for use on site under harsh industrial conditions. It meets the specific requirements of an industrial environment, such as noise immunity, compliance with standards, ruggedness and continuous operation.

SOwing to the variable operating location and the many options for installation, the computing unit can be used virtually anywhere.

SIntegrated on the computing unit are all the ports required for SIMATIC automation. Specifically, these are:

–parallel port (LPT1)

–serial ports (1x V.24, 1x V.24/TTY)

–PS/2 keyboard interface

–PS/2 mouse port

–USB interface (2x computing unit, 1x operating unit)

–MPI/L2-DP (max. 12 Mbit/s)

–Cardbus interface, 1 slot (type I/II/III)

–VGA interface for external monitor

–LVDS interface for flat-screen display

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