SIMATIC IPC547D 
Operating Instructions, 06/2011, A5E03473780-01 
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Extended device functions 
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5.1  Overview of the monitoring functions 
The device comes equipped with monitoring functions, even in the basic version. The 
following functions are available for displaying, monitoring and controlling when the 
appropriate software in installed:   
●  Temperature monitoring (over-temperature, under-temperature or cable break at a 
temperature sensor) 
●  Fan monitoring (fan speed too low, fan failure, or a break in a tachometer line) 
●  Monitoring of hard disks with S.M.A.R.T functionality even in a RAID system 
●  Watchdog (hardware or software reset of the computer) 
●  Operating hours meter (information on the cumulative run time) 
●  Battery monitoring (charge level of the CMOS battery is displayed) 
●  AMT (Active Management Technology) 
SIMATIC IPC DiagBase software 
Use the functions of the SIMATIC IPC DiagBase software, which is provided in the scope of 
delivery, for local monitoring. Use the "DiagBase Management Explorer" application for clear 
control. Use the DiagBase Alarm Manager to receive notifications about individual alarms. 
 
 
Note 
Additional information on the functionality of the SIMATIC IPC DiagBase software is 
available in the online help. 
 
SIMATIC IPC DiagMonitor software 
The SIMATIC IPC DiagMonitor software is available on CD (not included in the product 
package). This monitoring software includes: 
●  The software for the stations to be monitored. 
●  A library for creating user-specific applications.