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SIMATIC PCS 7 OSx 4.0.0 Hardware (PA RISC)
1.6 Control Room Environment Specifications
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CAUTION
The
hard disk drive is very sensitive to physical shock. Even slight movements
of the unit can cause loss of data or damage to the hard disk.
For this reason, the system support platforms must be very stable and capable
of absorbing shocks without allowing damage to the system.
T
able 1-5
lists the environmental specifications for SIMA
TIC PCS 7 OSx.
Table 1-5 Environmental Specifications
Parameter SIMATIC PCS 7
Operating temperature*
(inside cabinet)
5–35° C
Relative humidity 20–80% Non-condensing
Contaminants to avoid
Dust, smoke, corrosive chemicals, toxic
gases
* Ambient with a maximum temperature change of 10° C per hour
Consider
the following guidelines when preparing your control room.
•
Provide adequate ventilation in the control room to prevent
overheating the equipment.
•
Install air
-conditioning equipment in areas where the control room
temperature exceeds 35
C.
•
Install humidity control equipment in areas where the control room
humidity level may fall outside of the specified operating range.
•
Locate your control room in an area where vibration and noise
interference are minimal.
•
Minimize exposure to contaminants.
Environment
Preparation
Guidelines