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Siemens SIMATIC Field PG P4 User Manual

Siemens SIMATIC Field PG P4
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Preface, Contents
Important Notes
1
Getting Familiarized with the
SIMATIC Field PG P4
2
Configuring And Operating The
SIMATIC Field PG P4
3
SIMATIC Field PG P4 Expansions
4
Configuring the SIMATIC
Field PG P4
5
Error Diagnostics
6
Hardware Information
7
Reinstallation of the Software
8
Appendices
ESD Guidelines
A
Technical Specifications
B
Glossary, Index
Field PG P4
Manual
Edition 08/2004
A5E00180080-04
SIMATIC

Table of Contents

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Siemens SIMATIC Field PG P4 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Operating SystemWindows XP Professional
RAMUp to 2 GB DDR
StorageHDD
Display15-inch TFT display
GraphicsIntegrated Intel graphics
InterfacesEthernet
PortsSerial, Parallel, USB
CertificationCE

Summary

SIMATIC Field PG P4 Manual

Preface

Purpose of the Manual

Details the manual's scope for commissioning and using the SIMATIC Field PG P4.

Certifications, Standards and Approvals

Lists the guidelines and certifications the device fulfills, including EU directives.

Important Notes

Safety Instructions

Covers safety precautions for handling the device and its components.

Certificates, Directives and Declarations

Details compliance with CE symbol, EMC, and Low Voltage Directives.

Certification for the USA, Canada and Australia

Outlines specific approvals and markings for North America and Australia.

Cleaning and Transporting the Field PG

Provides guidelines for cleaning and safely transporting the device.

Getting Familiarized with the SIMATIC Field PG P4

Components of the SIMATIC Field PG P4

Provides an overview of the device's hardware components and interfaces.

Keyboard

Details the keyboard layout, special keys, and numeric keypad functions.

Touchpad

Explains the definition and operation of the touchpad input device.

LED displays

Describes the meaning of various system and keyboard status LEDs.

On/Off Pushbutton (Power Button)

Details how to switch the device on and off, including standby modes.

Drives

Information on floppy disk, hard disk, and optical drives.

External Power Unit and Battery

Covers connecting the external power supply and battery operation.

Configuring And Operating The SIMATIC Field PG P4

Unpacking and Setting Up the SIMATIC Field PG P4

Guides through unpacking, checking contents, and initial setup.

Connecting to the Power Supply

Instructions for connecting the device to the external power supply.

Battery Operation

Explains how to operate the device using the internal battery pack.

Commissioning

Details the steps for initial device setup and software activation.

Connecting Peripheral Devices

Instructions for connecting external devices like monitors and USB peripherals.

Working with SIMATIC S5 Memory Submodules

Procedures for editing SIMATIC S5 memory submodules.

Working with SIMATIC Memory Cards

Guides on reading, programming, and erasing SIMATIC memory cards.

Working with PC Cards

Information on using PC card slots for expansion modules.

Connecting the Field PG P4 to a SIMATIC S7 Network (MPI/DP)

Steps for connecting the device to SIMATIC S7 controllers via MPI/DP.

SIMATIC Field PG P4 Expansions

Installing Memory Expansion Submodules

Details on how to install memory submodules to expand capacity.

Processor Upgrade

Information on boosting performance with a processor upgrade.

Replacing Backup Battery

Instructions and warnings for replacing the hardware clock backup battery.

Configuring the SIMATIC Field PG P4

Changing the Device Configuration with SETUP

Guides on using the SETUP program to modify hardware configuration.

The Main Menu

Details the options available in the BIOS Main menu.

The Advanced Menu

Explains settings within the BIOS Advanced menu.

The Security Menu

Covers password settings for device security in BIOS.

The Power Menu

Details BIOS power management functions and settings.

The Boot Menu

Explains how to set the priority of boot devices in BIOS.

The Version Menu

Provides system information such as BIOS and firmware versions.

The Exit Menu

Describes options for saving or discarding BIOS setup changes.

Error Diagnostics

Device LED does not light up

Troubleshooting steps for when device LEDs are not illuminated.

External monitor remains dark

Steps to resolve issues with a dark external monitor display.

Message on the Display "No boot device available"

Troubleshooting NTLDR not found errors and boot device issues.

Hardware Information

System Resources

Information on viewing system resources and potential conflicts.

Interface Pinout

Detailed pinout diagrams for DC-In, USB, VGA, MPI/DP, Ethernet ports.

Patch Cords

Details on SIMATIC S5 and MPI/DP cord sets for connections.

Reinstallation of the Software

Cause / Remedy

General procedures for reinstalling software using recovery media.

Restoring the Hard Disk (Data Deleted)

Steps to restore the software to its original delivery condition.

Creating Partitions under Windows NT

Procedure for creating or changing hard disk partitions for Windows NT.

Installing Drivers and Software

Guide to installing drivers and software from the 'Backup PG' DVD.

Installing the Recovery CD for Microsoft Windows XP

Instructions for installing Windows XP using the recovery CD.

Guidelines for Handling Electrostatically-Sensitive Devices (ESD)

What is ESD?

Defines ESD and shows the symbol for sensitive devices.

General Protective Measures Against Electrostatic Discharge Damage

Provides measures for grounding and avoiding direct contact with sensitive devices.

Technical Specifications

General

Lists general specifications like dimensions, weight, and power.

Safety

Details safety requirements and protection classes.

Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)

Specifies EMC requirements and test levels for interference and immunity.

Ambient conditions

Specifies temperature and humidity ranges for operation and storage.

Mechanical specifications

Details vibration and shock resistance specifications.

Motherboard

Technical details of the motherboard, processor, and memory.

Drives

Specifications for floppy disk, hard disk, and optical drives.

LCD display

Technical data for the LCD display, including resolution and contrast.

Ports

Lists and describes the technical specifications of various device ports.

Glossary

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