Service and maintenance
11.1 Removing and installing hardware components
SIMATIC IPC647C
92 Operating Instructions, 12/2010, A5E02669337-02
Tools
You can perform all installation tasks on the device using Torx T6, T10, T20, crosshead PH
no. 1 screwdrivers, a 4.5-mm hexagonal wrench (for the interface locking mechanism on the
rear panel) and a side cutter.
11.1.2 Preventive maintenance
To maintain high system availability, we recommend the preventative exchange of those PC
components that are subject to wear. The table below indicates the intervals for this
exchange.
HDD Fan CMOS backup battery Air filter mat
3 years 3 years 5 years Depending on the degree of
soiling
11.1.3 Replacing filters
Preparing for filter replacement
Note
You may only use filters of the same type. Information about original spare parts for
SIMATIC PCs is available on the Internet at: After-sales information system for SIMATIC
PC/PG (
5http://www.siemens.com/asis)
Filter meshes are available under the following order number: A5E02318854.