Device maintenance and repair
7.3 Installing and removing hardware
SIMATIC IPC427D
84 Operating Instructions, 05/2017, A5E31347215-AB
Installing and removing hardware
7.3.1
Installing and removing the backup battery
The service life of a backup battery is approximately 5 to 8 years, depending on the
operating conditions.
Note
Replace the backup battery only with a battery of the same type or a type recommended by
the manufacturer. Order number of the backup battery: A5E30314053.
Dispose of used batteries in accordance with local regulations.
● The device is disconnected from the power supply.
● No peripherals such as a mouse, keyboard or monitor are connected.
● 1 T10 screwdriver
Procedure
Opening the device
The time setting is cleared if it takes more than 30 seconds to replace the battery. The
device time is no longer synchronized. Timer-controlled programs will no longer run or run
at the incorrect time. This may damage the plant.
Set the device time again.
Note
Make a note of the current BIOS setup settings or save them as a user profile in the BIOS
setup
Exit menu (Page 163). You will find a list for noting the settings in the BIOS