Siemens 6ES7716-2BA06-0BA4 SIMATIC Field PG M4 Premium Plus Programming Device

Description

The Siemens 6ES7716-2BA06-0BA4 is a SIMATIC Field PG M4 Premium Plus industrial programming device designed for engineering and commissioning tasks in automation environments. This robust portable computer features a Core i7-35X0M processor with 4 MB cache, operating at 2.9 GHz (up to 3.6 GHz with Turbo Boost technology), and is equipped with 8 GB of RAM. It includes a 1 TB SATA HDD for storage and an HD Graphic 4000 for its 15.6-inch HD Ready display (1366 x 768 pixels). The device comes with a DVD RW optical drive and an AZERTY keyboard, suitable for French-speaking regions, with a power supply cable for various European countries. It runs on Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 (64-bit), supporting multiple languages. Notably, it is supplied without an S5 interface or S5-EPROMMER, and specific legacy software like STEP 5 and STEP 7-Micro/WIN are not pre-installed, with STEP 5 being incompatible with Windows 7. Trial licenses for modern SIMATIC software such as STEP 7 Professional Combo (V13/2010) and WinCC Advanced Combo (V13/WinCC flexible 2008) are included.

Features

• Intel Core i7-35X0M Processor (2.9 GHz, up to 3.6 GHz with Turbo Boost)
• 8 GB RAM
• 1 TB SATA Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
• HD Graphic 4000
• 15.6-inch HD Ready Display (1366 x 768)
• DVD RW Optical Drive
• AZERTY Keyboard Layout
• Windows 7 Ultimate SP1, 64-bit (multi-language support)
• Includes trial licenses for STEP 7 Professional Combo and WinCC Advanced Combo
• Excludes S5 interface, S5-EPROMMER, and MPI cable

Applications

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

• Programming, configuration, and diagnostics of SIMATIC PLCs and HMI systems.
• On-site commissioning and maintenance of automation equipment.
• Software development and testing for industrial control systems.
• Data acquisition and analysis in manufacturing and process control environments.

Technical Specifications

Installation Guidelines

1. Unpacking and Inspection: Carefully unpack the Field PG and inspect for any signs of shipping damage. Retain original packaging for potential future transport.
2. Power Connection: Connect the provided power supply cable to a suitable mains outlet in accordance with local electrical standards. Ensure the correct regional power cable is used.
3. Initial Boot-up: Power on the device. Follow any on-screen prompts for initial Windows 7 setup or configuration.
4. Software Installation: Install necessary SIMATIC engineering software (e.g., full versions of STEP 7 Professional, WinCC Advanced) as required for your specific automation tasks. Note that STEP 5 is not compatible with the pre-installed Windows 7 operating system.
5. Peripheral Connections: Connect any required external peripherals such as external monitors, USB devices, or network cables to the appropriate ports.
6. Environmental Considerations: Operate the Field PG within a clean, dry environment, avoiding excessive dust, moisture, or extreme temperatures to ensure optimal performance and longevity.
7. Security Updates: Ensure the operating system and installed software are kept up-to-date with the latest security patches and updates.