Imagine a factory line that never stops because the control computer crashes. That fear stops many engineers from moving forward. The SIEMENS SIMATIC 647C Rack Industrial Server is built to keep your automation running 24/7. It fits into a standard rack and delivers the power you need for demanding PLC and HMI tasks. If you need a reliable heart for your production line, this server solves the downtime problem.
SIEMENS SIMATIC 647C Rack Industrial Server
Factories often lose money when a controller cannot handle data traffic or temperature spikes. That loss adds up fast and hurts competitiveness. This server tackles the issue by offering robust processing options, hardened storage, and built-in monitoring. It keeps data flowing, protects hardware from heat, and alerts you before a failure occurs. The result is steady production and lower maintenance costs.
Benefits
- High-performance CPUs keep complex control logic fast.
- ECC memory reduces data errors in harsh environments.
- Dual Gigabit Ethernet ensures reliable network communication.
- Integrated temperature and watchdog monitoring prevents surprise shutdowns.
- Modular storage options let you choose speed or redundancy.
Usages
The server fits into any standard 19-inch rack used in automotive assembly, food processing, or material handling. It can run Siemens WinCC or WinAC RTX for visualisation and motion control. Use it as the central PLC for a conveyor system, as a data logger for quality inspection, or as a gateway that connects PROFIBUS devices to Ethernet networks. Its flexible I/O and expansion slots let you add graphics cards or extra communication modules as your line grows.
Specification
| Supply Voltage |
100–240 V AC |
| Line Frequency |
50 Hz / 60 Hz |
| Processor Options |
Core i7-610E (2.53 GHz, 2C/4T, 4 MB Cache, TB, VT-x, VT-d, EM64T); Core i5-520E (2.4 GHz, 2C/4T, 3 MB Cache, TB, VT-x, VT-d, EM64T); Core i3-330E (2.13 GHz, 2C/4T, 3 MB Cache, VT-x, EM64T) |
| Hard Disk Options |
250 GB or 500 GB SATA HDD, RAID1 HDD, 32 GB SATA SSD, shock/vibration-damped or front swap frame |
| Memory Type |
DDR3-SDRAM |
| Main Memory |
1 GB to 8 GB, ECC optional |
| Expansion Slots |
2x PCI, 1x PCIe x16 or 1x PCI, 1x PCIe x8 (4 lane), 1x PCIe x16; max module length 312 mm |
| Interfaces |
2x COM, 1x LPT, 1x DVI-I, 2x PS/2, Audio In/Out, 7x USB 2.0, 2x Gigabit Ethernet, optional PROFIBUS/PROFINET |
| PROFIBUS/MPI |
Onboard, isolated, max 12 Mbit/s, CP 5611-compatible |
| USB Ports |
2 front, 4 rear, 1 internal |
| Keyboard/Mouse |
2x PS/2 |
| Serial Interfaces |
COM1: RS232, COM2: RS232C |
| Parallel Interface |
LPT1 (EPP/ECP) |
| Video Interface |
1x DVI-I or 1x VGA (via adapter) optional |
| Monitoring Functions |
Temperature, Watchdog, Status LEDs (POWER, HDD, Ethernet, PROFIBUS/MPI, PROFINET, WATCHDOG, TEMP, HDD1 ALARM, HDD2 ALARM) |
| Certifications |
CE mark |
| Operating Temperature |
5–35°C unrestricted; 5–45°C without burner; 5–50°C no ODD; expansion modules <30 W |
| Relative Humidity |
5–80% at 25°C (no condensation) |
| Vibration |
IEC 60068-2-6: 10 cycles, 10–58 Hz: 0.0375 mm, 58–500 Hz: 4.9 m/s² |
| Shock |
IEC 60068-2-27/29: half-sine 50 m/s² (5 g), 30 ms, 100 shocks per axis |
| Software Compatibility |
Optional SIMATIC WinCC, WinCC flexible, or WinAC RTX |
