Description
3.4 Function
SIMATIC Rack PC 840 V2
Operating Instructions, Edition 05/2006, A5E00248055-04
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3.4 3.4 Function
• Integrated and configurable monitoring functions (program execution (watchdog), internal
enclosure temperature, fan speed)
• Enhanced diagnostic / messaging via Ethernet, E-mail, SMS, and for direct input in
SIMATIC software via OPC (optional via SIMATIC PC DiagMonitor):
– Operating hours counter
– Hard disk status
– System status (heartbeat)
– Automatic logging of all messages by means of log file
– Options of central monitoring of networked SIMATIC PCs
• RAID1 for automatic data mirroring on two hard disks
3.5 3.5 Features
General features
Design
• 19” rack, 4 HE
• Robust installation enclosure, all metal
• Prepared for mounting telescopic rails
• Horizontal installation is possible
• Lockable front cover as access protection
Enclosure
• Dust protection by means of overpressure ventilation
using bearing seated front fan through filter
• Case cover can be opened and front fan can be
replaced without special tools
• Card retainer for reliable operation of PC modules under
vibration and shock conditions
Drive bays
• Front: 3 x 5.25" and 2 x 3.5"
• Internal: 2 x 3.5" (in the optional vibration-damping drive
bracket)
Slots for expansion cards
• 5x PCI long
• 2x PCI/ISA (shared) long
• 3x ISA long
max. 10 modules simultaneously
Video Pro Savage 8 AGP 4x
8 to 32 MB used in RAM
CRT:
-up to 1280x1024 at 100 Hz / 32-bit color resolution
-up to 1600 x1200 at 60 Hz / 16-bit color resolution
Interfaces
PROFIBUS/MPI (12 Mbps)
12 Mbps (isolated potential, compatible to CP 5611);
optional