Siemens SIMATIC IPC - User Manual

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IMATIC IPC Industrial Edge Device - Operation V1.3
SIMATIC IP
C Industrial Edge
Device
- Operation V1.3
Operating Manual
09/2021
A5E51396302
-AA
Preface
1
Industrial security
2
Connecting an IPC Edge
Device
3
LED Status
4
Preparing the USB stick
5
Information and Warnings
6

Summary

Preface

Purpose of this document

Outlines the document's objective and intended audience for managing the Edge Device OS.

Basic knowledge required

Lists essential technical knowledge including PCs, Linux, IP networks, and Docker.

Scope of this document

States that this manual is valid for Industrial Edge operations.

Convention

Explains the usage of 'Edge Device' as a shorthand for the hardware.

Figures

Details how figure components are marked with position numbers.

Industrial security

Connecting an IPC Edge Device

Requirements for adding an Edge Device

Lists the prerequisites for connecting an Edge Device.

Connecting the Edge Device through an USB flash drive

Details the procedure for connecting the device using a USB flash drive.

Supported USB File Systems and Partition System Combinations

Lists the file systems and partition schemes supported by the system.

LED Status

List of all LED status

Provides a table detailing LED status changes during various processes.

Preparing the USB stick

Preparing the USB stick for Windows

Step-by-step guide for formatting a USB stick for Windows.

Preparing the USB stick for Linux

Instructions for preparing a USB stick for Linux using command line tools.

Information and Warnings

Hard reset

Provides a warning about powering off the device during a hard reset process.

Overview

1. Function Description
2. Important Technical Specifications
3. Usage Features
4. Maintenance Features

The SIMATIC IPC Industrial Edge Device, detailed in this Operation V1.3 manual (A5E51396302-AA, 09/2021), serves as a hardware platform configured with the Industrial Edge Device OS. This documentation provides essential information for managing and operating the device, targeting operators who commission and operate Edge Devices, install and run Edge Apps, and service and maintenance technicians performing error analysis.

Function Description:

The SIMATIC IPC Industrial Edge Device is designed to connect to the Industrial Edge Management (IEM) system, enabling the deployment and operation of Edge Apps. Connection to the IEM can be established through two primary methods: via a USB flash drive or through the IPC Edge Device UI. Both methods require a pre-configured IPC Edge Device configuration file. The device supports various file systems and partition system combinations for USB flash drives, including FAT32, NTFS, and ext4 for file systems, and MBR and GPT for partitions. This flexibility ensures compatibility with different operating environments for preparing the USB stick.

Important Technical Specifications:

The manual references two specific models:

• SIMATIC IPC227E (MLFB: 6ES7647-8BD31-0CW1): This model features four LEDs indicating Power, Run, Error, and Maintenance status.
• SIMATIC IPC427E (MLFB: 6AG4141-5BC30-0FW8): Similar to the IPC227E, this model also incorporates four LEDs for Power, Run, Error, and Maintenance status.

The LED status indicators are crucial for monitoring the device's operational state and diagnosing issues. For instance, a green "Run" LED indicates successful connection to the IEM, while a red flashing "Error" LED signifies a failed connection. During connection via a USB flash drive, the "Run" LED flashes green and the "Maintenance" LED flashes yellow. For IED-OS updates, the "Maintenance" LED flashes orange.

Usage Features:

The device's usage revolves around its integration into an Industrial Edge ecosystem. Key usage features include:

• Connection to IEM: The device can be connected to the IEM using a USB flash drive containing the configuration file. The process is automated once the USB drive is inserted, with LED indicators providing real-time feedback on the connection status.
• Remote Access: Once successfully connected to the IEM, the Edge Device's UI can be accessed remotely by clicking on its tile in the IEM (if remote access is enabled) or by entering its IP address into a web browser using HTTPS protocol (e.g., https://192.168.80.123).
• USB Stick Preparation: For connecting via a USB flash drive, the manual provides detailed procedures for preparing the USB stick on both Windows and Linux operating systems.
  • Windows: The process involves using "Disk Management" to ensure at least 1 GB of unallocated space, deleting existing partitions if necessary, creating a new simple volume, formatting it as FAT32, and labeling it "USBONBOARD". The configuration file is then copied to this partition.
  • Linux: The procedure requires logging in as root, unmounting the USB stick if auto-mounted, checking for the "e2fsprogs" package, identifying partitions using lsblk, searching for unallocated space with fdisk, creating a new partition, formatting it as ext4 using mkfs.ext4, labeling it "USBONBOARD" with e2label, and finally copying the configuration file.
• Log Files: During the connection process, conf-usb.log and services.log files are created on the USB flash drive. These logs are invaluable for troubleshooting, providing detailed information on errors and the success status of each service step.

Maintenance Features:

Maintenance aspects are primarily indicated through the LED status and the provision of log files for diagnostics.

• LED Status Monitoring: The four LEDs (Power, Run, Error, Maintenance) provide immediate visual cues for various operational states and potential issues. This includes states for:
  • Not connected to IEM (Run LED flashes green).
  • Connecting to IEM (Run LED flashes green, Maintenance LED flashes orange).
  • Connection successful (Run LED lights up green).
  • Connection failed (Error LED flashes red).
  • IED-OS updates in progress (Maintenance LED flashes orange).
  • Hard reset process (complex sequence of LED changes involving Power, Run, and Error LEDs).
  • Hard reset successful (Power and Run LEDs light up green).
  • System reset process (complex sequence involving Power, Run, Error, and Maintenance LEDs).
  • System reset successful (Power and Run LEDs light up green).
  • Shutting down (Power LED lights up orange).
• Hard Reset and System Reset: The device supports hard reset and system reset functionalities. The manual outlines the LED behaviors during these processes, indicating success or ongoing operations. A warning is provided against powering off the device during a hard reset.
• Troubleshooting with Log Files: The conf-usb.log and services.log files generated during the connection process are critical for detailed error analysis, allowing technicians to identify and resolve issues by examining the step-by-step service execution status.

The documentation emphasizes the importance of industrial security, recommending a holistic, state-of-the-art industrial security concept. It advises customers to implement appropriate security measures (e.g., firewalls, network segmentation) when connecting systems to enterprise networks or the internet. Siemens also stresses the importance of applying product updates and using the latest product versions to mitigate cyber threats. Users are encouraged to subscribe to the Siemens Industrial Security RSS Feed for updates and to consult the "Industrial Edge - Security overview" manual for additional security statements.

The target audience for this manual is expected to have solid knowledge of personal computers, Linux-based operating systems, IP-based networks, Docker, and general IT, with a recommendation for general knowledge in automation technology. This ensures that users can effectively understand and apply the instructions provided for the safe and efficient operation of the SIMATIC IPC Industrial Edge Device.

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