Siemens SIMATIC IPC827D - 5 Extended Device Functions; Monitoring Functions; Overview of the Monitoring Functions

SIMATIC IPC627D/827D
Operating Instructions, 09/2014, A5E32990859-AB
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Extended device functions
5
5.1
Monitoring Functions
5.1.1
Overview of the monitoring functions
The basic version of the device also provides monitoring functions. The following display,
monitoring and control functions are available when the appropriate software is used:
● Temperature monitoring (over / under temperature)
● Battery monitoring: The charge level of the battery is monitored.
● Monitoring of hard disks, memory cards and SSD drives with S.M.A.R.T. functionality
● Watchdog (hardware or software reset of the computer)
● Operating hours meter (information on the cumulative run time)
● Hard disk status and status of the RAID system
SIMATIC IPC DiagBase software
Use the functions of the SIMATIC IPC DiagBase software included in the scope of delivery
for local monitoring. Use the "DiagBase Management Explorer" application to obtain a clear
overview for monitoring purposes. Use the DiagBase Alarm Manager to receive notifications
about individual alarms.
Note
For more information on SIMATIC IPC DiagBase software functionality, please refer to the
relevant online help.
SIMATIC IPC DiagMonitor software
SIMATIC IPC DiagMonitor is available on CD (not included in the scope of delivery). The CD
contains both the monitoring software and the software for the stations to be monitored. The
interface specifications and a library for creating your own applications are also provided.