Expanding and assigning parameters to the device   
6.3 Expansion cards 
  SIMATIC IPC PX-39A 
66  Operating Instructions, 08/2022, A5E51699601-AA 
Device version 
 
Figure 6-1  Device version with one PCIe slot 
Requirements 
•  You are familiar with the information on expansion cards and the conditions of use of 
expansion cards, see "Usable expansion cards (Page 65)". 
•  The device is open, see important information regarding this under "Open device with 
expansion slot (Page 63)". 
•  If the PCIe card to be used has external interfaces, you can use the installed slot brackets 
for mounting the connectors. You can also use a slot plate with connector perforations. 
•  Screwdriver of type Torx T10 
Procedure - Installation  
 
Remove the screw (1) in the blanking 
plate for the slot and remove the blanking 
plate.  
 
Insert the expansion card into the slot on 
the bus board (3).
 
Secure the expansion card with the corre-
sponding screw.