Information on product phase out:
SIMATIC Panel PC 877 

 

SIMATIC Panel PC 877- Alternatives at a glance

Effective immediately, the Panel PC 877 is no longer available.
The technical development over the last years has led to an ever increasing concentration of functions directly on the motherboard, and for this reason, also a reduced need for slots. Thus, separate graphics, network and audio controller cards are usually no longer required nowadays. The motherboard of the PC 677B is an example of this development.
The Panel PC 870 and 877 models always differed from the PC 670 and 677 models by having a higher number of available slots on the motherboard, which resulted in a greater mounting depth and a higher weight. The added expandability is thus inevitably linked to reduced installation possibilities. For cramped mounting locations as well as in the case of overhanging swivel arms, the PC 870/877 showed deficits compared to the PC 670/677.
In consequence of this a further innovation of the PC 877 was cancelled.
Yet alternative solutions for PC870/877 configurations within the SIMATIC Industry PC range of products are available.

Despite its low mounting depth, the Panel PC 677B with two free PCI slots and an additional CF card slot possesses a high degree of expandability – easily handling most tasks asked of a machine-level computer. Being able to individually configure the computer from a multitude of options underscores the versatility of the PC 677B. For the front alone, the user can select among four touchscreen and two keypad versions.

But also for applications depending on more slots, an industrial-strength solution can be found in the SIMATIC PC range that enables the operation directly at the machine. The combination of Box PC 827B – or the even higher performing Rack PC 847B – with SIMATIC Flat Panels provides a rugged and space-saving alternative.

SIMATIC Flat Panel monitors  with touchscreen operation are available in the screen sizes 12”, 15”, 17” and 19”. They meet the same requirements regarding shock and vibration resistance as the PC 677B, and in the “extended” version, can be installed up to 30 m away from the computing unit.

The Box PC 827B is the industrial PC solution for control cabinets. Despite its compact dimensions, it features four PCI slots and a slot for high-performance PCI-Express x4 cards.

Should you prefer a solution for 19” standard industrial racks, the Rack PC 847B is the perfect choice.
In its maximum configuration, is offers room for seven PCI, one PCI Express x16 and three PCI Express x4 cards.

Simatic PC 677B, 827B und 847B

In the course of continuous innovations, the ISA slots of our SIMATIC PCs were replaced by high-performance slots for PCI and PCI Express cards, with which the processing of large amounts of data can be reliably carried out even faster. 

Additional information
More information about the SIMATIC Panel PC 677B
More information about SIMATIC Flat Panel Monitors
More information about the SIMATIC Box PC 827B
More information about the SIMATIC Rack PC 847B

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