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4 application planning, 1 overview, Application planning – Siemens SIMATIC PANEL PC 877 User Manual

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SIMATIC Panel PC 877
Operating instructions, Release 07/2006, A5E00877780-01

4-1

Application planning

4

4.1

4.1

Overview

Introduction

This section describes the first steps after unpackaging, the permitted mounting positions

and the fixation. This section describes the necessary considerations for EMC.

Field of application

The Panel PC is an industry-standard PC platform for demanding tasks in the field of PC-

based automation. The Panel PC is designed for on-site use on the machine, installed for

example in:

Switchgear cabinet installation

Swivel arm installation

Rack installation

Note
In the following, the term "switchgear cabinet" also refers to rack, mounting rack,

switchboard, operator panel and console. The term "device" represents the Panel PC and

its variants.