Siemens Industrial Rack PC
SIMATIC IPC RC-545A
SIMATIC IPC RC-545A is a rugged client-class industrial PC in a 19″ rack design (4 U).
It offers:
- Maximum performance
- Attractive price
- Intel Core technology of the 12th generation
The rugged client-class industrial PC.
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The IPC RC-545A of the client class with the highest computing power as a cost- and function-optimised variant of the RW-545A. Like the latter, it is designed for process and visualisation applications, quality assurance/monitoring tasks, measurement, control and regulation tasks, and data acquisition/management.
- Using 12th Gen Intel® Core™ technology with up to 12 cores and up to 64 GB DDR5 RAM, the IPC RC-545A achieves high performance
- Optional NVIDIA PCIe x16 graphics card (optional) for multi-monitor applications
- The SIMATIC IPC RC-545A offers system integrators, control cabinet, plant and machine builders a 19″ rack PC platform for high-performance applications and IT
Design
Basic design
All-metal 19″ enclosure for flush mounting (4 U) with corrosion-protected surface (blue-chromated) for high electromagnetic compatibility and mechanical ruggedness.
- Prepared for mounting on telescopic rails
- Horizontal and vertical installation is possible, can be used as an industrial tower PC with the appropriate kit
- Lockable front door for authorized access only to front removable data storage media, operator controls (power, reset), USB interfaces, front fan and dust filter
- Card retainer for PC modules for safe transport (vibration, shock)
- Opening of the enclosure cover with only one screw and replacement of PC components (e.g. PC cards or HDD) with a single tool
- Front fan and dust filter can be replaced without tools
- Dust protection filter by means of overpressure ventilation with front fan
- Status front LEDs: POWER, HDD, ETHERNET 1, ETHERNET 2, WATCHDOG, TEMP, FAN
- Slots for drives:
- Standard enclosure variant with drive cage type A (max. 4 drives) for installation on front in removable trays
- Standard enclosure variant with drive cage type B (max. 3 drives) for internal installation
- Short enclosure variant with drive cage type C (max. 2 drives) for internal installation
Mainboard (H610E chip set)
- Onboard graphics: Intel 770 (i7, i5) 730 (i3) graphics integrated in processor
- TPM 2.0 module – onboard security hardware (Trusted Platform Module)
Interfaces:
- 2 x Gigabit Intel Ethernet (IE/PN), RJ45
- 4 x USB 2.0 at the rear, type A
- 2 x USB 3.2 Gen. 1 at the rear
- 2 x USB 3.2 Gen. 1 on front
- 1 x USB 2.0 internally, e.g. for software dongle with optional interlock
- 2 x DisplayPort V1.4a; 1 x DVI-D
- 1 x COM1
- 1 x COM2 and 1 x COM3 (optional)
- Audio: line in, line out, micro
7 spare slots for expansions (all long):
- 1x PCIe x16 (16-lane) Gen 4
- 1x PCIe x8 (1-lane) Gen 3
- 1x PCIe x16 (2-lane) Gen 3
- 1x PCIe x4 (1-lane) Gen 3
- 1x PCIe x4 (2-lane) Gen 3
- 2x PCI
Processors:
- Core i7-12700E 12C(8P+4E)/20T, 2.1 (4.8) GHz, 25 MB cache
- Core i5-12500E 6C(6P)/12T, 2.9 (4.5) GHz, 18 MB cache
- Core i3-12100E 4C(4P)/8T, 3.2 (4.2) GHz, 12 MB cache
Drives (SATA, HDD 3.5" / SSD 2.5"):
- 2 TB HDD 3.5″ SATA
- 2x 2 TB HDD 3.5″ SATA
- 480 GB SSD 2.5″ SATA
- 960 GB SSD 2.5″ SATA
- 2x 960 GB SSD 2.5″ SATA
- Without drives
Enclosure type / drive cage:
- Enclosure with drive cage type A
(for up to 4x HDD/SSD installation in removable trays on the front), blue-chromated - Enclosure with drive cage type B
(for up to 3x HDD/SSD installation internal / 0.2 g vibration, 2 g shock), blue-chromated - Enclosure (short) with drive cage type C
(for up to 2x HDD/SSD installation internal / 0.2 g vibration, 2 g shock), blue-chromated
Power supply:
- Industry standard: AC 550 W (100 … 240 V, 50 … 60 Hz)
Main memory configuration:
- 8 GB up to 64 GB, DDR5-4800 SDRAM
- Available memory configurations: 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB
Hardware expansions:
- COM2/COM3 interface
- PCIe x16 graphics card NVIDIA RTX T400 (3x mDP: 3x adapter mDP on DP) (1 slot occupied)
Operating systems preinstalled (where featured, first on M.2 SSD, 2.5" SSD, 3.5 HDD) and activated
- Windows 10 IoT Enterprise 2021 LTSC, multi-language (64-bit) with or without restore USB flash drive
- Without operating system
Country-specific power supply cables:
- Without power supply cord
- Power supply cord for Europe
- Power supply cord for USA
- Power supply cord for China
Application
SIMATIC IPC RC-545A offers system integrators, cabinet designers, plant constructors and mechanical equipment manufacturers a 19″ rack PC platform for high-performance applications and IT applications at the control and cell levels for:
- Process and visualisation applications
- Quality assurance/monitoring tasks
- Measuring and control tasks
- Data acquisition/management
SIMATIC IPC RC-545A has the CE marking for use in the industrial sector as well as in residential and commercial areas. In addition to industrial applications, it can therefore also be used in building services automation or in facilities open to the public.
The SIMATIC IPC RC-545A Advantage
Maximum system performance for automation and visualization tasks
- Intel® processors of the 12th generation (Intel Alder Lake): Core i7, i5 and i3 with up to 12 cores / 20 threads
- Intel® chip set: H610E
- Intel® UHD graphics controller integrated in processor, with up to 4K Ultra HD resolution for extraordinary graphics performance
- Main memory configuration: DDR5-4400 from 8 GB up to 64 GB, configured as dual channel for maximum performance
- High data transfer rates (e.g. PCI-Express technology Gen. 4, USB 3.1 Gen. 1)
- Two Intel Gigabit Ethernet ports onboard
- Two DisplayPorts V1.4a and DVI-D onboard
- Modern hard disks with up to 2 TB capacity for storage of larger data volumes
- Solid-state drive with up to 960 GB as fast hard disk replacement for increased data security
- NVIDIA PCIe x16 graphics card for connection of up to 3 monitors
Minimization of downtimes thanks to high system availability and safety
- Reliable 24-hour operation (high MTBF, variable-speed fan)
- Status display (front LEDs) for Ethernet; alarm display for fan, temperature
- Access protection for removable trays at the front, operator controls (power, reset), USB interfaces, dust filter and front fan via locked fan cover and lockable front door
- Enclosure cover can only be opened when the front door is open
- Secure internal USB slot in device for software dongle, for example
- Fast restoration of delivery state using restore USB flash drive (optional)
- TPM 2.0 functionality onboard (Trusted Platform Module)
Time savings due to high flexibility during commissioning, operation and servicing
- Easy expandability due to integrated interfaces and 7 slots (PCI and PCI Express)
- Intel Hybrid multi-monitor support for connecting up to 6 monitors in combination with optional PCIe x16 graphics cards
- Low noise output due to controlled fans
- Application possibilities in various positions with telescopic rails or as industrial tower PC (tower kit option)
- Preinstalled and activated operating systems: Windows 10 IoT Enterprise 2021 LTSC (64-bit)
- Service-friendly device design (modifications, service), e.g. installation of drives, filter replacement or front fan replacement without tools
High industrial compatibility and compactness for 24-hour use in an industrial environment
- Distinct product design with user-friendly enclosure concept
- Maximum processor performance (in maximum configuration) without loss of power (throttling) at ambient temperatures of up to 40 °C
- All-metal enclosure with a high degree of electromagnetic compatibility and corrosion resistance for use in industrial areas as well as in domestic, business and commercial environments
- Dust protection thanks to overpressure ventilation concept with fan on the front and dust filter
- Special hard disk holders and card retainers for protection against vibration and shock
Cost reductions through high investment security
- Availability of at least 2.5 years, guaranteed availability of spare parts for 3 years
- System-tested with SIMATIC components
- Certifications for worldwide marketing (CE, UL, EAC, etc.)
- Support of legacy interfaces (COM)
- Installation compatible spanning generations of devices
- Worldwide service and support
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