SIMATIC Field PG M4

Description

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In addition to an attractive price-performance ratio, the current SIMATIC Field PG M4, a member of the SIMATIC family, offers you an abundance of attractive benefits besides wireless technology and Bluetooth:

• powerful Intel® Core i7 processor

• high-resolution 15.6“ widescreen display in 16:9 format,

• integrated data backup concept,

• powerful battery with intelligent concept to charge smartphones and space-saving power supply unit,

• retractable carrying handle

• as well as a quickly replaceable mass storage device.

This robust device – which is certified in accordance with the US standard MIL-STD-810G – also features all the usual S5 and S7 interfaces for industrial applications already onboard.

In other words: the ready-to-use SIMATIC Field PG M4 with pre-installed SIMATIC Engineering Software for controllers and HMI is the ideal industrial notebook – optimized for mobile configuration, commissioning, servicing and maintenance of your automation system.
With support of TPM 1.2 the drive tool ensures security and iAMT / WoL simplifies remote administration inside the IT infrastructure of your company.

Area of application

The Field  PG M4 is equipped for industrial use

• Suitable for use in harsh industrial environments thanks to the latest material technology

• Protection against shock and vibration: lightweight, rugged magnesium die-cast housing and shock absorbers on exposed parts

• Firm handling in mobile use: stabile, retractable carrying handle

• Dirt-resistant: industrial design with dark color scheme and keyboard with abrasion-proof laser inscription

• Protection against electromagnetic influences in harsh industrial environments thanks to fully shielded magnesium housing (EMC/EMS-tested)

• Lightweight, space-saving power supply unit

Benefits

• High-end PC hardware for sophisticated applications

• The high resolution 15,6" widescreen display in the format of 16:9 relieves the eyes and supports an ergonomic work place

• Preinstalled operating system and SIMATIC software allows immediate useage

• Attractive price-performance ratio

Design and functions

Interfaces
All common interfaces for industrial applications are integrated, even those you would miss when employing an office notebook e.g.

• 2x fully-featured Ethernet ports with high data throughout (10 / 100 / 1000 Mbit) allow to establish a clean separation of office level and maschine level networks

• 2 USB 2.0 / USB 3.0 interfaces each deliver ≥1 A for stable power supply for external devices, with 1,5 A charging functionality for mobile units in Power-Off (Apple compatibel)

• 2 industrial WLAN antennas, based on WLAN standards 802.11 a, b, g and n permits secure and wireless communication with automation devices. In the IWLAN, the wireless connection to the terminal devices is monitored cyclically and is secure and reliable even in critical situations

• Bluetooth for synchronization and transmission of data to bluetooth devices, such as PDAs or mobile phones

• PROFIBUS DP/MPI  interface, as well as SIMATIC Memory Card and Multi Media Card slot

• S5 interface COM 1 / TTY for SIMATIC S5-AG connection

Powerful hardware components

• Cutting-edge Intel® Core™ i7 processor for maximum performance with low energy consumption

• Lithium-ion battery with more than five hours runtime and way over five months discharge time

• High-resolution 15,6“ widescreen display in 16:9 format with freely selectable display resolution: gentle on the eyes and supports ergonomic working to Full HD

• The integrated Intel HD4000 grafic units supports via the display port with a resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels a more than 90% larger work space on the monitor

• High performance memory with up to 16 GB DDR3 SDRAM – 1600 MHz: for high-speed execution and parallel processing of multiple applications

• Easily removable hard disk (250 or 500 GB HDD) or super-fast solid-state drive (300 GB SSD): simple replacement depending on environment and required software version

• Status LED: can be seen with the display lid open or closed

Pre-installed SIMATIC Engineering Software
(can be ordered with trial or full license)

• SIMATIC STEP 7 Professional (TIA Portal) V12

• SIMATIC WinCC Advanced (TIA Portal) V12

• SIMATIC STEP 7 Professional 2010

• SIMATIC WinCC flexible Advanced 2008

• Step 7-Micro / Win (Windows XP only)

• Step 5 (optional, Windows XP only)

Operating systems
 (Choice of 2 operating systems)

• Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP3 MUI

• Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate SP 1 (64 Bit) MUI

Technical data

The Field PG M4 is available in three different hardware versions, Standard, Premium and Premium Plus grade.
The Premium and the Premium Plus grade can optionally be ordered with additional interfaces for SIMATIC S5 connection.