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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 correct use of the device has to be verified with a function test on the system. This test can detect programming, configuration and wiring errors. The test results have to be documented and, if necessary, entered into the relevant documents that verify safety. SIMATIC HMI IPC577C Operating Instructions (Compact), 05/2009, A5E02368077-01...
8. Note the identification information (see chapter "Identification data of the device"). Notes on display A small number of faults in the display is unavoidable. Bad pixels Permissible number Permanently bright and permanently dark pixels ≤ 12 Permanently bright, green pixels ≤ 5 SIMATIC HMI IPC577C Operating Instructions (Compact), 05/2009, A5E02368077-01...
Operating Instructions (compact) 1.3 Components of the Product Components of the Product Scope of delivery for SIMATIC HMI IPC577C Numbe Name Description SIMATIC HMI IPC577C Documentation and Drivers CD Contains the documentation and the hardware drivers. Operating Instructions (compact) Printed copy in German and English of Operating Instructions (compact).
Assign user specific functions to the keys as needed. You can mark these keys with labeling strips. A4 films for creating the labeling strips are available as accessories. Proceed as follows to affix the labeling strips: SIMATIC HMI IPC577C Operating Instructions (Compact), 05/2009, A5E02368077-01...
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Insert the labeling strips into the slots provided on the rear of the control unit. ① Labeling strips, vertical keypads ② Labeling strips, horizontal keypads Figure 1-1 15" touch screen device: Rear of device with labeling strips SIMATIC HMI IPC577C Operating Instructions (Compact), 05/2009, A5E02368077-01...
Operating Instructions (compact) 1.7 Installing/Mounting 1.7.2 Preparing the mounting cut-out The following illustration shows the dimensions for the mounting cut-out. SIMATIC HMI IPC577C Operating Instructions (Compact), 05/2009, A5E02368077-01...
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On the basis of the dimensions, check whether the required screw and pressure points on the rear and the seal area are easily accessible after the completion of the mounting cut-out. Otherwise the mounting cut-out is useless. Complete the mounting cut-out in accordance with the dimensions. SIMATIC HMI IPC577C Operating Instructions (Compact), 05/2009, A5E02368077-01...
Tighten the setscrews to a torque of 0.4-0.5 Nm. IP65 degree of protection The IP65 degree of protection is only provided for a clamp mounting together with a ring seal. SIMATIC HMI IPC577C Operating Instructions (Compact), 05/2009, A5E02368077-01...
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1. The material strength at the mounting cut-out must be at least 2 mm. 2. The deviation from the plane of the mounting cut-out in relation to the external dimensions for an installed HMI device is ≤ 0.5 mm. SIMATIC HMI IPC577C Operating Instructions (Compact), 05/2009, A5E02368077-01...
19" devices for screw mounting. NOTICE Risk of damage Ensure that no metal cuttings enter the device when the holes are drilled. Cover the device with film or when drilling, use removal by suction. SIMATIC HMI IPC577C Operating Instructions (Compact), 05/2009, A5E02368077-01...
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Carefully drill the respective holes in the control unit at the designed location from the rear. Working from the front, insert the device into the mounting cut-out. Secure the control unit by inserting suitable screws through the holes and attaching nuts. SIMATIC HMI IPC577C Operating Instructions (Compact), 05/2009, A5E02368077-01...
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• Peripherals are developed and marketed by individual vendors. The respective manufacturers offer support for the peripherals. Moreover, the terms of liability of the individual vendors or suppliers apply here. SIMATIC HMI IPC577C Operating Instructions (Compact), 05/2009, A5E02368077-01...
Switch off the 24 V DC power source. Connect the DC plug (1) DC 24 V (2) ground (3) protective conductor Power consumption The power consumption at 24 V can be up to 90 W, depending on device. SIMATIC HMI IPC577C Operating Instructions (Compact), 05/2009, A5E02368077-01...
The device is designed for operation on grounded power supply networks (TN networks to VDE 0100, Part 300, or IEC 60364-3). It is not designed for operation on ungrounded or impedance-grounded power networks (IT networks). SIMATIC HMI IPC577C Operating Instructions (Compact), 05/2009, A5E02368077-01...
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UPS characteristics are described and classified in the standards EN 50091-3 and IEC 62040-3. Devices with sinusoidal output voltage in the normal and buffered mode are identified with the classification "VFI-SS-.." or "VI-SS-..". SIMATIC HMI IPC577C Operating Instructions (Compact), 05/2009, A5E02368077-01...
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Switch on power supply in "Off" • position (red marking) Insert the power cable in the electrical socket. Power consumption The power consumption at 240 V can be up to 90 W, depending on device. SIMATIC HMI IPC577C Operating Instructions (Compact), 05/2009, A5E02368077-01...
● Make sure that the equipotential bonding cable cross section is selected to accommodate the maximum equalization current. The equipotential bonding conductor cross-section that has proven best in practice is 16 mm SIMATIC HMI IPC577C Operating Instructions (Compact), 05/2009, A5E02368077-01...
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Protect the ground or protective conductor from corrosion. ● Lay the equipotential bonding cable in such a way that the area between the equipotential bonding cable and signal cables is as small as possible. SIMATIC HMI IPC577C Operating Instructions (Compact), 05/2009, A5E02368077-01...
Compact Flash card with the Windows XP Embedded operating system. 1.9.2 Basic commissioning - initial startup Requirement ● The device is connected to the power supply. ● The equipotential bonding is connected. ● The cables are correctly plugged in. SIMATIC HMI IPC577C Operating Instructions (Compact), 05/2009, A5E02368077-01...
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When you switch on the PC now, the user interface of the Windows XP Embedded operating system is automatically opened when the startup routine is completed. Note To prevent data loss, it is advisable to create an image of your system partition after basic commissioning. SIMATIC HMI IPC577C Operating Instructions (Compact), 05/2009, A5E02368077-01...
Start > Control Panel > Regional and Language Options Languages, tab Language used in menus and dialogs field. For the Regional and Language Options set the default as non-Unicode programs under Advanced in addition to the language for menus and dialogs. SIMATIC HMI IPC577C Operating Instructions (Compact), 05/2009, A5E02368077-01...
Start the PC for commissioning in an unchanged factory state and follow the dialogs until their conclusion. Procedure Device-specific drivers are set during the hardware detection and configuration phase. The type of SIMATIC PC is selected and detected automatically. SIMATIC HMI IPC577C Operating Instructions (Compact), 05/2009, A5E02368077-01...
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You can use this keyboard to enter the administrator password, for example. An external keyboard is then not necessary. • If you clear the checkbox, the on-screen keyboard is not displayed. SIMATIC HMI IPC577C Operating Instructions (Compact), 05/2009, A5E02368077-01...
Operating Instructions (compact) 1.9 Commissioning 1.9.4.3 Key Panel configuration 1. Follow all dialogs until the end. 2. Click on the button "Finish". 1.9.4.4 Automatic restart An automatic restart is perfumed after every configuration. SIMATIC HMI IPC577C Operating Instructions (Compact), 05/2009, A5E02368077-01...
For security reasons always use the "Security features". If you deactivate it nevertheless, serious malfunctions of the user software may occur when the additional function keys and softkeys F13 to S16 are used or if own key code tables are used. SIMATIC HMI IPC577C Operating Instructions (Compact), 05/2009, A5E02368077-01...
The entry is confirmed by a check mark, the next selection is displayed. 7. Confirm all input prompts (arrows, or crosses in the center) until the complete screen has been calibrated. 8. Finally, confirm the prompt with "Confirm". SIMATIC HMI IPC577C Operating Instructions (Compact), 05/2009, A5E02368077-01...
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If 3 point calibration does not suffice for the operator panel, you can clear it in the "Use eeprom storage" option box and use the standard calibration (25 point calibration). Currently only the Touch Controller "ELO 2216 (USB)" supports EEPROM calibration. SIMATIC HMI IPC577C Operating Instructions (Compact), 05/2009, A5E02368077-01...
Starting Touch Input Start the "Touch Input" application on the desktop. The screen keyboard is displayed. (1) Button for language selection: German, English, Italian, Spanish, French SIMATIC HMI IPC577C Operating Instructions (Compact), 05/2009, A5E02368077-01...
Industry Automation and Drive Technologies - Homepage (http://www.siemens.com/automation/service&support) After-sales information system for SIMATIC PC / PG Information about contacts, drivers, and BIOS updates, FAQs and Customer Support can be found at: After-sales information system for SIMATIC PC/PG (http://www.siemens.com/asis) SIMATIC HMI IPC577C Operating Instructions (Compact), 05/2009, A5E02368077-01...