Siemens 6ES7716-2DA04-0BA4 SIMATIC Field PG M4 Premium Programming Device

Description

The Siemens 6ES7716-2DA04-0BA4 is a SIMATIC Field PG M4 Premium plus industrial programming device designed for demanding automation engineering tasks. This robust field programming device features a powerful Core I7-35X0M processor with a 4 MB cache, operating at 2.9 GHz and capable of boosting up to 3.6 GHz with Turbo BOOST technology. It includes an integrated DVD RW optical drive and HD Graphic 4000 for display output.

Equipped with a 480 GB SATA Solid-State Drive (SSD) and 8 GB of RAM, the 6ES7716-2DA04-0BA4 provides fast and reliable performance. It features a 15.6-inch HD READY display with a resolution of 1366x768 pixels and a QWERTY (and German) keyboard layout. The device comes pre-installed with Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 (64 bit) in multiple languages (German, English, French, Spanish, Italian) and includes a power supply cable suitable for Italy. Note that STEP 5 and STEP 7-Micro/WIN are not pre-installed, and STEP 5 is not executable in Windows 7. Trial licenses for STEP7 Professional combo (V13/2010), WinCC Advanced combo (V13/WinCC flexible 2008), and STEP 7 Micro/WIN V4.0 are included, with a software version of V13.0.1.0. This model is supplied without an S5 interface, S5-EPROMMER, or MPI cable.

Features

• SIMATIC Field PG M4 Premium plus industrial programming device
• Core I7-35X0M processor (2.9 GHz, up to 3.6 GHz with Turbo BOOST)
• 4 MB processor cache
• 8 GB RAM (1 x 8 GB configuration)
• 480 GB SATA Solid-State Drive (SSD)
• HD Graphic 4000 integrated graphics
• DVD RW optical drive
• 15.6-inch HD READY display (1366x768 pixels)
• QWERTY (and German) keyboard layout
• Pre-installed Windows 7 Ultimate SP1, 64 bit (de/en/fr/es/it)
• Includes trial licenses for key Siemens engineering software
• No S5 interface or S5-EPROMMER

Applications

The Siemens SIMATIC Field PG M4 is suitable for a wide range of industrial automation applications, including:

• Programming and configuration of SIMATIC PLCs (e.g., S7-300, S7-400, S7-1200, S7-1500)
• HMI and SCADA system development and commissioning using WinCC flexible and WinCC Advanced
• On-site diagnostics, maintenance, and troubleshooting of industrial control systems
• Software updates and firmware management for automation components
• General engineering tasks requiring a robust and portable industrial computing platform

Technical Specifications

Installation Guidelines

1. Unpacking and Inspection: Carefully unpack the SIMATIC Field PG M4 and inspect for any visible damage. Retain all packaging materials for potential future transport.
2. Power Connection: Connect the provided power supply cable to the Field PG and a suitable mains outlet. Ensure the power outlet matches the specified voltage and frequency requirements.
3. Initial Boot-up: Power on the device. Follow any on-screen prompts for initial Windows setup or configuration.
4. Software Installation: Install any necessary Siemens engineering software (e.g., full versions of TIA Portal, STEP 7, WinCC) beyond the pre-installed trial licenses as required for your specific projects.
5. Peripheral Connections: Connect any required peripherals such as external monitors, USB devices, or network cables to the appropriate ports.
6. Environmental Considerations: Operate the Field PG within typical industrial environmental conditions. Avoid extreme temperatures, humidity, or direct exposure to dust and corrosive substances.
7. Data Backup: Regularly back up important project data and system configurations to external storage devices to prevent data loss.