SIMATIC IPC277G 
Operating Instructions, 08/2021, A5E50059956-AA 
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Preface 
Preface 
These operating instructions contain all the information you need for commissioning and 
operation of the SIMATIC IPC277G. 
It is intended both for programming and testing personnel who commission the device and 
connect it with other units (automation systems, programming devices), as well as for service 
and maintenance personnel who install add-ons or carry out fault/error analyses. 
Basic knowledge requirements 
A solid background in personal computers and Microsoft operating systems is required to 
understand this manual. General knowledge in the field automation control engineering is 
recommended. 
Validity of the operating instructions 
These operating instructions are valid for all versions of the SIMATIC IPC277G.  
The updates of the document will be published on the Siemens Industry Online Support 
(https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109744171). 
Scope of this documentation 
The documentation for the SIMATIC IPC277G consists of: 
•  Product information "Important notes on your device" 
•  SIMATIC IPC277G Quick Install Guide 
•  SIMATIC IPC277G Operating Instructions in English, German, Chinese and Japanese 
If you ordered the device with an operating system, the documentation is supplied on the 
USB stick in PDF format (in multiple languages). 
Conventions 
The terms "PC" and "device" are sometimes used to refer to the SIMATIC IPC277G in this 
documentation. 
Instead of the specific names of the operating system, we are using the abbreviation 
"Windows 10" throughout.