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Remote Services with the Industry Tablet PCs of SIPIX SD series Siemens SIPIX SD ZN/Z2 / SIPIX SD Z1 / Remote Service Industry Online https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109763098 Support...
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Scope of application ..................5 Start SIPIX SD ....................7 Remote connection ................... 8 Confirm Desktop Sharing (VNC) of remote expert ....... 8 Starting a Collaboration Session on the SIPIX SD Series ....9 HotTab....................... 11 Shortcuts .................... 11 Camera ....................12 Device ON / OFF ................
• SIPIX SD Z1 Industry tablet PC https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109763102 Note For a quick guide to setting up and using the SIPIX SD series refer to the SIPIX SD brief instructions: • SIPIX SD ZN/Z2 Industry tablet PC brief instruction https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109763270 •...
2 Scope of application Scope of application The SIPIX SD series is used for the mobile acquisition, processing and (radio) transmission of data inside and outside hazardous areas. The SIPIX SD series is mainly used for remote access to e.g. field devices or other service items in a plant.
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2 Scope of application Advantages The use of the SIPIX SD series offers various advantages, both for the expert with remote access and for the service technician on site: • Remote access via SIPIX SD – Process Instrumentation Service (PI-Service) can be done remotely without specific knowledge in the field technique by an expert –...
1. Hold down the on/off button (1) until the LED (2) lights up. When the SIPIX SD has started, the Windows logon opens. 2. Click on the text box and enter the default login password "Siemens" using the on-screen keyboard.
For more information on how to establish a secure remote connection with cRSP, see the FAQ "How to establish a secure connection between a PC station and the Siemens Remote Service Platform with an SSL VPN Client": https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/55394146 Confirm Desktop Sharing (VNC) of remote expert Requirements •...
2. Double-click on the 'RC-HUB' icon on the home screen to start the Collaboration Session. The website "SIEMENS Remote Collaboration - Field Engineer" opens automatically in the browser "Chromium". Because the application starts in the background, it may take several minutes until the browser displays the home page.
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SIPIX SD due to data security and data protection requirements. In this case, rerun steps 1 and 2 to start the collaboration session again. SIPIX SD Series - Remote Services Entry-ID: 109763098, V1.0,...
1. Click on the "Shortcuts" (1) symbol to open the function. 2. Click on the magnifying glass icon to link any program. 3. Click on the "X" icon to delete the link. SIPIX SD Series - Remote Services Entry-ID: 109763098, V1.0,...
(3) Flash (4) Image resolution of the stored images (5) End camera mode (6) Capture photos/video (7) Shutter button (8) Camera image (9) Open save destination for images and videos SIPIX SD Series - Remote Services Entry-ID: 109763098, V1.0, 01/2019...
(4) Assignment of the SIPIX SD function keys (Fn1 and Fn2) (5) Brightness settings display (6) Alignment display Assignment of the function keys of the SIPIX SD series (Fn1 and Fn2) There are two variants regarding the use of the two function keys "Fn1" and "Fn2": •...
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5 HotTab 7. Hold the "Fn1" button for approx. 3 secs. Opens the previously selected application for "Long Press". The assignment of function key "Fn2" is identical. SIPIX SD Series - Remote Services Entry-ID: 109763098, V1.0, 01/2019...
6 Communication between SIPIX SD series and field devices Communication between SIPIX SD series and field devices The following HART modems are used for communication between field device and SIPIX SD: • VIATOR Bluetooth HART Modem, section • VIATOR USB HART Modem, section This section describes the structure of both communication options and the step- by-step connection setup to the field device via SIMATIC PDM (section 6.3)
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Note The SIPIX SD Series has an integrated Bluetooth Class 1 adapter. Maximum range of the BT HART modem of 100 m can thereby be reached. 1. Click the "HotTab" icon on the SIPIX SD home screen.
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6 Communication between SIPIX SD series and field devices 7. Select the BT HART modem. Click the button "Pair". 8. In the text box, enter the password "mactek". Then click on the "Next" button. The BT HART modem is connected to the SIPIX SD.
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6 Communication between SIPIX SD series and field devices 11. Select the option "Show BT" and "Disable Port Mapping". Then click the "Update Port List" button. The BT HART modem is displayed in the "Active Com Ports" field. In this example, the BT HART modem is assigned to port "COM10" (important for SIMATIC PDM settings).
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6 Communication between SIPIX SD series and field devices 14. Click the "Check HART Device 0" button to check the connection to the field device. In the field "HART devices" the field device connected to the BT HART modem appears.
6 Communication between SIPIX SD series and field devices Setting up a link to the VIATOR USB HART Modem The VIATOR USB HART modem is used as an interface for the commissioning and calibration of HART field devices and their data collection. The modem is Hart-compliant for communication with all HART field devices.
6 Communication between SIPIX SD series and field devices 7. Close the "ViatorCheckBT" software on the SIPIX SD. Connection set-up to a HART field device over SIMATIC PDM 1. Click on the home screen of the SIPIX SD on the "SIMATIC PDM stand alone"...
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6 Communication between SIPIX SD series and field devices 3. In the "Name" text box, type a project name. In this example, it is "LR250_HART". 4. Select "networks" in the "Process Device Network View" window and then select the menu command "Insert > SIMATIC PDM > 5 Communication network".
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7. Click on the "Assign Device Type …" button in the "Insert Object – networks" dialog box on the "OK" button. 8. In the list, select "LR250_HART > networks > SIEMENS-PC > COM Port Interface". 9. Right-click "COM Port Interface" and select the menu command "Object Properties...".
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6 Communication between SIPIX SD series and field devices 10. Change to the tab "Communication" and enter the assigned port of the HART modem in the text field "COM Port" (in this example port "10"). 11. Select "LR250_HART> networks > HART modem network".
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6 Communication between SIPIX SD series and field devices Note If the field device cannot be assigned automatically, the appropriate device description (Electronic Device Description, short "EDD") must first be downloaded and integrated into the Device Integration Manager. Siemens Industry Online Support: https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/ps...
2. Select "Wi-Fi" in the "Wireless & networks" section. Note If the Wi-Fi function is turned off, turn on the function and select the SSID of the router or mobile hotspot you are using. SIPIX SD Series - Remote Services Entry-ID: 109763098, V1.0, 01/2019...
4. Press and hold the desired APK file until the following window appears: 5. Select "install" and then restart your data goggles. Remote Collaboration operation The SIPIX SD series serves as an interface between data goggles and the computer of a remote expert. Requirement •...
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During use, activate the key lock on the data goggles. Press and hold the left button of the tracking pad. Change of audio / video connection between SIPIX SD series and data goggles 1. Refresh the browser in which the live image transmission takes place with the...
8 Faults and troubleshooting Faults and troubleshooting Canceling the network connection Loss of network connection of the SIPIX SD Series or EPSON data goggles Reestablish connection. After reconnecting to the network, refresh your browser and press the "Start Session" button again.
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SIMATIC Process Control System PCS 7 Compendium Part F - Industrial Security https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109742220 Siemens Remote Service https://www.siemens.com/global/en/home/products/services/industry.html Siemens Industry Mall https://mall.industry.siemens.com \10\ VIATOR HART Modem https://www.mactekcorp.com/download.php Change documentation Table 9-2 Version Date Modifications V1.0 01/2019 First version SIPIX SD Series - Remote Services Entry-ID: 109763098, V1.0, 01/2019...