SIMATIC IPC PX-39A PRO 
Operating Instructions, 11/2022, A5E51699950-AA  
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Table of contents 
  Preface ................................................................................................................................................... 3 
1  Product description .............................................................................................................................. 10 
1.1  Important instructions and manuals for operating the device.............................................. 10 
1.2  Product highlights.............................................................................................................. 12 
1.3  Applications ....................................................................................................................... 14 
1.4  External design of the device ............................................................................................. 14 
1.4.1  Devices with capacitive multi-touch screens ....................................................................... 14 
1.4.2  Interfaces and operating elements ..................................................................................... 17 
1.5  Internal design of the device .............................................................................................. 18 
1.6  System components .......................................................................................................... 19 
1.6.1  Base adapter ...................................................................................................................... 19 
1.6.2  Round tube adapter ........................................................................................................... 20 
1.6.3  Cover plate ........................................................................................................................ 22 
1.6.4  Adapter set for support arm and stand mounting of PRO device .......................................... 22 
1.6.5  Extension Unit and operator controls ................................................................................. 23 
1.7  Accessories and replacement parts ..................................................................................... 25 
1.7.1  Hardware accessories......................................................................................................... 25 
1.7.2  Software accessories .......................................................................................................... 25 
2  Safety instructions ............................................................................................................................... 26 
2.1  General safety instructions ................................................................................................. 26 
2.2  Note on transport and storage ........................................................................................... 29 
2.3  Notes on mounting ............................................................................................................ 30 
2.4  Notes on ambient and environmental conditions................................................................ 30 
2.5  Information on I/O devices ................................................................................................. 32 
2.6  Notes on the touch screen ................................................................................................. 33 
2.7  Notes on device and system extensions .............................................................................. 35 
3  Mounting and connecting the device ................................................................................................. 36 
3.1  Preparing for mounting ...................................................................................................... 36 
3.1.1  Scope of delivery ............................................................................................................... 36 
3.1.2  Checking the delivery package ........................................................................................... 37 
3.1.3  Identification data of the device ......................................................................................... 38 
3.1.4  Operating positions ........................................................................................................... 39