Siemens SIMATIC Operating Manual

Panel Drivers and Tools software
1.2 System requirements
PDT IFP Monitor Standard
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Software requirements
● One of the operating systems listed in the section "Supported operating systems" was
installed.
● The driver of the device manufacturer for the graphics adapter is installed.
● Installed SIMATIC software must be uninstalled.
– IPC Ethernet Monitor V1.x
– IPC PDT V1.x
– IPC Wizard V1.x to 2.x.x
Hardware requirements
For the PDT software, you need a PC with the following properties:
● DVD drive or external USB data carrier
● Display port or DVI interface
● 1 GHz processor or higher, 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64)
● 2 GB RAM
● 3 GB free hard disk memory
● Use graphics driver matching the graphics interface in use
● Screen resolution at least 800 × 600 pixels
Note
Initial commissioning
The IFP must be connected to the PC during initial commissioning.
Number of IFPs on a PC
The number of IFPs which can be connected to a PC depends on the system configuration
and operating mode. You can find the possible combinations in the FAQ 109483774 on the
Internet (
https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/us/en/view/109483774).
Mixed operation not allowed
The simultaneous operation of the following device combinations in connection with a PC is
not allowed:
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Device with display diagonal 4:3 and devices with display diagonal 16:9

Siemens SIMATIC Specifications

General

Product type designation	SIMATIC
CPU	Varies by model
Memory	Varies by model
Input/Output	Varies by model
Communication	Varies by model
Programming Language	STEP 7
Operating Temperature	0°C to 60°C (varies by model)
Protection Class	IP20
Category	Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)