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SIMATIC Microbox PC 427B
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SIMATIC Microbox PC 427B – Developed in
Accordance with Customer Requirements
SIMATIC
Microbox PC 427B
Requirements
Requirements
Basic customer requirements
Technical characteristics
High compactness
Dimensions/volume with functionality
High ruggedness
EMC
Technical Data
Temperature
Features
PC104
Shock/ vibration
Zero Maintenance
Windows® XPe
Other
Operating Systems
Data Back-Up
BIOS
 EMC-tight full-metal enclosure
 Isolated power supply
 Large heat sink to the outside
directly on processor
 Low-voltage CPU/chipset
 CompactFlash card
 Rugged enclosure
High system availability
 24-h continuous operation / 365 days
Zero maintenance
 Without fans
 Without hard disks (option)
 Without CMOS battery (option)
Ease of mounting
 Standard mounting rail
 Wall
Access protection
 BIOS password
 XPe configuration
Upgradeability
 Profibus DP
 3 x PCI-104
 4 x USB 2.0
State-of-the-art technology
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DDR2 RAM
Gbit-LAN (via PCI-Express)
DVI-I
32-bit buffered SRAM
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Technical Data
Subject to technical changes/improvements.
SIMATIC
Microbox PC 427B
Basic data
Requirements
Mounting /
installation position
 Standard rail mounting
 Wall mounting
 Installation position: horizontal (preference) and vertikal
Processor
 Intel Celeron M 900 MHz, 400 MHz FSB, SLC 0Kb, ULV
 Intel Celeron M 1 GHz, 400 MHz FSB, SLC 512Kb, ULV 373
 Intel Pentium M 1.4 GHz, 400 MHz FSB, SLC 2Mb, LV 738
Chipset
 Intel Alviso 910GML
Main memory
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Free extension slots
 Up to 3 x PCI-104 (with extension frame)
 3 W per slot
Graphics
 Integrated Intel 2D/3D GMA900 graphics accelerator
 8 to 128 MB shared graphics memory (dynamically
managed)
 Resolution CRT: 640*480 pixels up to max. 1600*1200
pixels / true color / 60 to 120 Hz
 Resolution DVI-D: 640*480 pixels up to max. 1600*1200
pixels / true color
Power supply
 24 V DC; 20.4 ... 28.8 V DC
 Isolated
Application conditions
 Without fan
Technical Data
Technical
Data
Features
PC104
Zero Maintenance
Windows® XPe
Other
Operating Systems
Data Back-Up
BIOS
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256 MByte DDR2-SDRAM or
512 MByte DDR2-SDRAM or
1 GByte DDR2-SDRAM or
2 GByte DDR2-SDRAM
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Technical Data
SIMATIC
Microbox PC 427B
Subject to technical changes/improvements.
Drives
SIMATIC PC
CompactFlash
 Replaceable (accessible):
256 Mbyte, 512 Mbyte, 1 Gbyte or 2 Gbyte optional
 Internal (not accessible):
1 Gbyte or 2 Gbyte optional
 High-performance, industrial-grade CompactFlash
PC104
Hard disk
 ≥ 60 Gbyte SATA optional
Zero Maintenance
Floppy /CD-ROM drive/
USB stick
 Connectable via USB interface
 Not included in scope of supply
Requirements
Technical Data
Technical
Data
Features
Windows® XPe
Other
Operating Systems
Interfaces
Serial
 COM1 (RS232)
Data Back-Up
Graphical
 DVI-I: DVI and VGA combined
BIOS
USB
 4 x USB V 2.0 / high-speed (480 Mbit/sec)
 Additional strain relief option included in accessories kit
Ethernet
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PROFIBUS DP/MPI
 12 Mbit/sec (isolated, CP 5611-compatible), optional
 With exclusive, non-shared interrupt
 Other field buses upon request
Keyboard, mouse
 Connectable via USB interface
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2 x 10/100/1000 Mbit/sec (RJ 45)
2 independent Intel controllers 82573L (via PCI-Express)
One controller with exclusive, non-shared interrupt
Both interfaces are teaming-capable
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SIMATIC Microbox PC 427B
Technical Data
Subject to technical changes/improvements.
SIMATIC
Microbox PC 427B
Requirements
Safety functions
Technical Data
Technical
Data
Watchdog
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Temperature monitoring
Processor and basic board (via SIMATIC PC DiagMonitor)
Hour meter
Via SIMATIC PC DiagMonitor
LED display
 4 LEDs for system state display
 2 of which are freely programmable by the user
(each two-colored: yellow/green and yellow/red)
Short-time
voltage interruption
 Up to 5 msec
 Then buffering for at least another 10 msec
 Network failure signaling through power fail signal
Buffer memory
 2 Mbyte battery-buffered SRAM
 128 kbyte of which are writable within the buffer time
Features
PC104
Zero Maintenance
Program sequence monitoring
Monitoring time parameterizable via software
Restart parameterizable for fault cases
Evaluation of the application program‘s fault states
(locally, via LAN)
Windows® XPe
Other
Operating Systems
Data Back-Up
BIOS
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SIMATIC Microbox PC 427B
Technical Data
Subject to technical changes/improvements.
SIMATIC
Microbox PC 427B
Requirements
Operating systems
Technical Data
Technical
Data
Orderable
 Without
 Windows® XP embedded® pre-installed,
no activation required
in connection with
SIMATIC PC CompactFlash ≥ 512 Mbyte or hard disk
 Windows® XP Professional®,
no activation required
in connection with hard disk
 RMOS3 as independent product
Project-specific
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Features
PC104
Zero Maintenance
Windows® XPe
Other
Operating Systems
Data Back-Up
BIOS
SIMATIC Microbox PC 427B – Technical Information
Linux
QNX®
VxWorks®
Others
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SIMATIC Microbox PC 427B
Technical Data
SIMATIC
Microbox PC 427B
Requirements
Technical Data
Technical
Data
Subject to technical changes/improvements.
Ambient conditions
General
In accordance with SIMATIC SPH environment
Degree of protection
IP 20 in accordance with EN 60529
Vibration
Device without hard disk:
 Requirements in accordance with: IEC 61131-2
 Testing in accordance with: IEC 60068-2-6, test Fc
 5-9 Hz, 3.5 mm deflection, 10x /axis, 1 octave/min
 9-150 Hz, 9.8 m/s2, 10x /axis, 1 octave/min
Features
PC104
Zero Maintenance
Device with hard disk: wall mounting
 Requirements in accordance with: IEC 61131-2
 Testing in accordance with: IEC 60068-2-6, test Fc
 10-58 Hz, 0.0375 mm deflection, 10x /axis, 1 octave/min
Windows® XPe
Other
Operating Systems
Data Back-Up
BIOS
 58-200 Hz, 4.9 m/s2, 10x /axis, 1 octave/min
Shock
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Device without hard disk:
 Requirements in accordance with: IEC 61131-2
 Testing in accordance with: IEC 60068-2-27, test Ea
 Module/rack: 150 m/s2, acceleration,
11 msec shock duration
Device with hard disk: wall mounting
 Requirements in accordance with: IEC 61131-2
 Testing in accordance with: IEC 60068-2-27, test Ea
 Devices with drives: 50 m/s2, acceleration,
30 msec shock duration
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Technical Data
SIMATIC
Microbox PC 427B
Requirements
Technical Data
Technical
Data
Features
PC104
Zero Maintenance
Windows® XPe
Other
Operating Systems
Data Back-Up
BIOS
Subject to technical changes/improvements.
Ambient conditions
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC):
 Interference emission
 Interference resistance to transient disturbance
variables
 Interference resistance to
surge voltages
 Interference resistance to electrostatic discharge
 Interference resistance to
high-frequency irradiation
 Interference resistance to
high-frequency power supply
on lines
 Interference resistance to
magnetic fields
 EN 55022 class B
 ± 2 kV (IEC 61000-4-4, burst)
 ± 1 kV (IEC 61000-4-5, surge symmetrical)
 ± 2 kV (IEC 61000-4-5, surge asymmetrical)
 ± 6 kV, contact discharge (IEC 61000-4-2)
 ± 8 kV, air discharge (IEC 61000-4-2)
 10 V/m, 80% AM (1 kHz), 80 MHz to 1 GHz (IEC 61000-4-3)
 10 V/m, 50% PM, 1.4 GHz to 2 GHz (IEC 61000-4-3)
 10 V, 80% AM (1kHz), 10 kHz to 80 MHz (IEC 61000-4-6)
 100 A/m effective value, 50/60 Hz (IEC 61000-4-8)
Ambient temperature
during operation
(depending on installation position)
 0 to 55 ºC with CompactFlash card
(horizontal, with derating)
 0 to 50 ºC with CompactFlash card (horizontal)
 0 to 45 ºC with CompactFlash card (vertical)
 5 to 40 ºC with hard disk (horizontal and vertical)
Humid heat
 With CompactFlash card: 95%
 With hard disk: 80%
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Technical Data
SIMATIC
Microbox PC 427B
Requirements
Subject to technical changes/improvements.
Approvals
Safety standards
IEC 61131-2
IEC 61010-1
EN 60950-1
Approvals
cULus approval in accordance with UL 60950 and UL 508
CE-conformity
 EC directive 89/336/EEC (EMC directive)
 Application in industrial environments:
Interference emission: EN 61000-6-4
Interference resistance: EN 61000-6-2
 Application in residential, business and
commercial environments as well as small companies:
Interference emission: EN 61000-6-3
Interference resistance: EN 61000-6-1
Technical Data
Technical
Data
Features
PC104
Zero Maintenance
Windows® XPe
Other
Operating Systems
Data Back-Up
BIOS
Dimensions and weights
Installation dimensions
 Width x height:
 Depth basic device:
 Depth basic device from
standard mounting rail:
 Additional depth per extension (1-3):
Weight
Approx. 2 kg
MLFB body
6ES7647-7A
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262 x 134 mm
47 mm
50 mm
+17 mm each
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Further Features
SIMATIC
Microbox PC 427B
Microbox offers:
Benefits:
 Reset button
 Device reset during commissioning without disconnection
of the supply voltage
 Little influence on the overall process
 No noise development
 Thanks to the abolishment of fans and hard disk, application also possible in acoustically
sensitive areas
 Status LEDs
 Serve visual support during:
commissioning / operation / servicing
 Easy and fast diagnostics without auxiliary tools
 Lower power consumption (approx. ≥
15 W)
than standard PCs
 Smaller dimensioning of the upstream 24 V power supply possible
 Compact design thanks to reduced heat development
 Cable clamp for USB plug
 Compliance with vibration/shock values also without cable clamp
 Further improved mechanical design thanks to the cable clamp included in the scope of
supply
 Isolated power supply
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 Power monitoring
 Query of the battery status for increased system availability
 Two-level execution of the monitoring function
 Headless operation
 Support of system configurations without monitor
 Start-up possible without monitor and keyboard
 Monitor can be subsequently connected for diagnostic purposes
Requirements
Technical Data
Features
Features
PC104
Zero Maintenance
Windows® XPe
Other
Operating Systems
Data Back-Up
BIOS
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Prevention of potential transfers
Improved system reliability
Support of eased potential/grounding concepts
Application without additional measures
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PCI-104
General Information
SIMATIC
Microbox PC 427B
Requirements
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(also see: http://www.pc104.org/)
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Technical Data
Features
PC104
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Windows® XPe
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ISA bus (8 or 16 Bit)
ISA bus + PCI-Bus
PCI bus (without PC/104)
PCI104 and PC/104-Plus cards are consistently usable (use of PCI signals)
Old PC104 cards (only ISA bus) are not usable
Up to three PC/104 modules can be integrated
Data Back-Up
BIOS
PC/104
PC/104-Plus
PCI104
Microbox PC 427B is equipped with a PCI104 interface
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Zero Maintenance
Other
Operating Systems
Specifications in accordance with the PC/104 committee
With extension frame
Numerous suppliers of basic and special functions
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No manufacturer offers a full-range portfolio
The long-term availability of PC104 modules from
the embedded market bears considerable customer benefits
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Typical 3 W power consumption per slot possible
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Two "non-shared interrupts" available for high-performance extensions
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Optimum EMC connection of interfaces through slot plates on the extension frames
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Extension Frame
SIMATIC
Microbox PC 427B
Requirements
Technical Data
Features
PC104
Zero Maintenance
Windows® XPe
Other
Operating Systems
Data Back-Up
BIOS
 Extension frame
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Required for the integration of PC104 modules
Extend the enclosure towards the front and create space for modules
Can be modularly stacked
Can be ordered separately as extension kit
 Extension kit PC/104
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6AG4070-0BA00-0XA0
 6 extension frames, including mounting material and slot plates
 1 extension frame (17 mm) required per PC104 module
 The basic device's front cover also serves as front-side cover
when using the extension frame.
 Any interfaces of the PC104 modules are routed to the
extension frame‘s slot plates via short cables.
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I/O Cards
Selection and Integration
SIMATIC
Microbox PC 427B
Requirements
Technical Data
Features
PC104
Zero Maintenance
Windows® XPe
Other
Operating Systems
Data Back-Up
BIOS
 A&D SE IPC provides support in the form of pre-sales services regarding the selection and
integration of PC104 extension modules.
 Integration
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by customers or
by the IPC Customization Center
 The following steps must be performed by customers:
Routing the connection cable between the PC104 module
and the slot plate
 these are partially included in the modules‘ scope of supply
 Placing cutouts in the slot plates for the interface plugs
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 PC104 modules can be integrated in the Microbox PC by means
of customizing, for which the above-mentioned steps have to be performed.
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The delivery conditions of the manufacturers apply
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Zero Maintenance
SIMATIC
Microbox PC 427B
Requirements
Technical Data
Features
 The zero maintenance of the Microbox PC results from the complete abolishment of rotating
parts, i.e.:
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PC104
Zero Maintenance
Maintenance
Windows® XPe
Other
Operating Systems
Data Back-Up
Abolishment of fans
and abolishment of a hard disk by focusing on CompactFlash operation – as far as permitted by the
application.
 Moreover, a battery is not necessarily required, only if
remanent data are to be stored in the SRAM due to:
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Remanent storage of setup data (settable in BIOS)
Time synchronization possible via LAN (via DiagMonitor)
BIOS
The Microbox PC offers zero maintenance if the hard disk and battery can be done
away with!
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Operating Systems
Windows® XP embedded
SIMATIC
Microbox PC 427B
Requirements
Technical Data
Features
PC104
Zero Maintenance
Why Windows XP embedded?
 The bulk memory requirement of Windows XP Professional
is too large for a CompactFlash-based system
 The license costs of Windows XP embedded are considerably lower than those of Windows XP
Windows® XPe
Windows®
XPe
Other
Operating Systems
Data Back-Up
BIOS
 Windows XP embedded contains additional features for embedded applications, e.g.:
Enhanced write filter:
Activatable write protection for partitions to increase system stability
 Message box interception:
Configurable output suppression of system and fault messages for unattended systems
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Operating Systems
Windows® XP embedded
SIMATIC
Microbox PC 427B
Requirements
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Technical Data
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Features
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PC104
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Zero Maintenance
Windows® XPe
Windows®
XPe
Other
Operating Systems
Windows XP embedded is pre-installed on the Microbox PC to allow for manifold applications
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Can the customer subsequently install, e.g., Microsoft Word?
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Data Back-Up
BIOS
Small size facilitates application on CF card 512 Mbyte or larger
Standard drivers/functions included, e.g. CD-ROM, memory stick, print service, UPS support, etc.
If required, drivers can be subsequently installed
The pre-installed Windows XP embedded is system-tested
Turn-key system
Cost reductions in terms of system generation, tests and commissioning
Yes. For license reasons, the Microsoft Office packages must only be used application-specifically; no general use
(e.g. letter preparation) permissible.
Incl. Service Pack 2 Feature Pack 2007
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Latest hot fixes and security patches for increased system reliability
Booting of USB bulk memories, e.g. to boot USB flash drives in service cases
Improved Enhanced Write Filter (EWF) allows, e.g., for the write protection
for individual files instead of partitions only
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Windows® XP embedded
Optimization
SIMATIC
Microbox PC 427B
Requirements
Technical Data
Features
PC104
Zero Maintenance
Windows® XPe
Windows®
XPe
Other
Operating Systems
Data Back-Up
 If required, XPe can be further optimized for special applications
 Adding of components not contained in the standard image
 Reduced demand for CF cards thanks to abolishment of unnecessary components
 A special tool chain (Target Designer) and respective
know-how are required for these adjustments
 A&D SE IPC CC offers a project-specific generation of
XP embedded
BIOS
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Windows® XP embedded
Basic Images
SIMATIC
Microbox PC 427B
Requirements
Two basic versions cover the basic requirements.
Technical Data
Features
PC104
Zero Maintenance
Windows® XPe
Windows®
XPe
Other
Operating Systems
Data Back-Up
1. Basic image for applications in rough environments
 Application on Microbox with CF card (
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Restricted Windows functional scope
Full interface support
Enhanced Write Filter enabled
Support of Win AC Basis
512 Mbyte)
BIOS
2. Basic image for universal applications
 Application on Microbox with hard disk
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Full functional scope of XP Professional
Subsequent installation of any customer software
Enhanced Write Filter possible but not enabled
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Windows® XP embedded
Updates / Virus Scan / Firewall
SIMATIC
Microbox PC 427B
Requirements
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Updates
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Technical Data
Features
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PC104
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Zero Maintenance
Windows® XPe
Windows®
XPe
Other
Operating Systems
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Virus scanner
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Data Back-Up
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BIOS
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XPe fillings contain a “Desktop Update” component
 for the subsequent installation of XP Professional hot fixes
 via USB devices (CD-ROM, USB stick ..) or via LAN
Subsequent installation of complete service packages not possible
Microsoft offers correspondingly updated components for XPe time-delayed
to the respective service packs .
These components are integrated in the XPe fillings as required.
With its configurable Enhanced Write Filter (EWF), XPe offers a better protection against viruses than Windows XP
Professional
A virus scan can be installed, updates are carried out with the conventional mechanisms
 as with XP-Professional in consideration of the EWF
(disabling with installations)
 via USB devices (CD-ROM, USB stick ..) or via LAN
Firewall
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The XPe fillings of the Microbox contain the “Internet Connection Firewall”
It has to be configured by the end user
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Operating Systems
Others
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Microbox PC 427B
Requirements
Technical Data
Features
 Thanks to the standard architecture, also other operating
systems can be employed.
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Installation and switch-on test with Suse Linux
Further operating systems (QNX, VxWorks ...) upon request
PC104
Zero Maintenance
Windows® XPe
Other
Other
Operating Systems
Operating
Systems
Data Back-Up
BIOS
 Project-specific solutions are realized by the SIMATIC PC Customization Center.
 If required, a customer-provided software image can be
pre-installed ex works.
 Realtime operating system SICOMP RMOS3
system-tested on Microbox PC 427B
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Back-Up and Restoration
SIMATIC
Microbox PC 427B
Requirements
Technical Data
Features
PC104
Zero Maintenance
Windows® XPe
Other
Operating Systems
Data Back-Up
Data
Back-Up
BIOS
 A restore DVD is included in the standard scope of supply.
 For data back-up and restoration, the standard IPC tools
("SIMATIC PC/PG Image & Partition Creator“) or comparable products can be used.
 With the CompactFlash version, the application of a PCMCIA adapter in the programming
device is recommendable.
 For monitoring the Microbox PC, the "SIMATIC PC DiagMonitor" monitoring and remote
signaling software can be employed.
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Restore DVD
SIMATIC
Microbox PC 427B
Requirements
Technical Data
Features
PC104
 The restore DVD contains the as-delivered XPe image of the SIMATIC Microbox PC 427B for
the respective filling
 Transfer of the image to the hard disk / CF card via Ghost (component DVD)
 Delivery of SIMATIC Microbox PC without restore DVD
 Customers can order the restore DVD from the Customer Support
Zero Maintenance
Windows® XPe
Other
Operating Systems
SIMATIC Microbox
PC
Data Back-Up
Data
Back-Up
BIOS
Siemens
CS Fuerth
+ Customer application
Customer
Restore
DVD
SIMATIC Microbox
PC
+ Customer
application
SIMATIC Microbox
PC
+ Customer
application
SIMATIC Microbox
PC
+ Customer
application
Machine
image
+ Customer
application
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Data Back-Up via Buffered SRAM
SIMATIC
Microbox PC 427B
 2 Mbyte SRAM for data back-up in case of network failures
Requirements
 Data storage via integrated battery
Technical Data
Features
PC104
Zero Maintenance
Windows® XPe
Other
Operating Systems
Data Back-Up
Data
Back-Up
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High-performance bus interface (32-bit PCI, memory-mapped)
High-capacity battery (> 5-year service life)
 Remanence strategies
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Cyclic storage of important data
Storage of all required data in case of network failure
 Initialization of data recovery via Powerfail and NMI
 Storage time after interrupt at least 10 msec, depending on HW configuration
 Currently application-specific implementation of data back-up
Network failure
BIOS
NMI, initialization of the interrupt service
routine
1-3msec
frequent
normal
voltage
interruptions
Computer
power OFF
Storage time in full configuration
10 msec (with max. power demand)
5msec
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min. 10 msec
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Microbox PC Data Back-Up
Customer Benefits
SIMATIC
Microbox PC 427B
Requirements
Technical Data
Features
PC104
Zero Maintenance
 Important data can be rapidly stored in the battery-buffered SRAM even after switch-off
 Faster writing of small data volumes on SRAM than on CompactFlash or hard disk
 WinAC can store data blocks and continue operation with the saved data upon the next start-
up
Windows® XPe
Other
Operating Systems
 SRAM on-board, i.e. no additional HW (memory board) required
Data Back-Up
Data
Back-Up
BIOS
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Microbox PC Data Back-Up
Status Win XPe
SIMATIC
Microbox PC 427B
Requirements
Technical Data
Features
PC104
Zero Maintenance
Windows® XPe
Other
Operating Systems
Data Back-Up
Data
Back-Up
 Windows XPe works with the same mechanisms as
Windows XP Professional
 Storage of remanent data in the SRAM
via access to memory in the SRAM by employing an I/O driver
(e.g. IMCEA driver)
 via WinAC and use of suitable remanence library
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 Data back-up is carried out application-specifically by means
of suitable cyclic storage measures
BIOS
 Safe shutdown in case of voltage failures (incl. prior storage
of open files) via UPS
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Automation and Drives
BIOS
SIMATIC
Microbox PC 427B
Requirements
Technical Data
Features
PC104
Zero Maintenance
Windows® XPe
Other
Operating Systems
Data Back-Up
BIOS
 Boot devices
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CompactFlash disk
Hard disk
USB floppy disk
USB optical disk (CD, DVD)
USB memory stick
LAN via PXE (preboot execution environment)
 Adjustment of Microbox PC-specific functions
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Watchdog
Field bus interface
IDE operating mode enhanced / legacy
 Setup values can be stored in EPROM.
 Legacy support for keyboard, mouse and drives
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USB2.0 legacy support
USB drivers have to be available for realtime applications
 Unique number (stored via DMI)
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