Siemens 6ES7718-1BC05-0AC1 SIMATIC Field PG M6 Advanced Field Programmer

Description

The Siemens 6ES7718-1BC05-0AC1 is a SIMATIC Field PG M6 Advanced, a ruggedized portable programmer designed for the commissioning, service, and maintenance of industrial automation systems. This unit is equipped with a high-performance Intel Core i7-8850H processor, 16 GB of DDR4 RAM, and a large 2 TB SATA SSD for demanding engineering tasks. It comes pre-loaded with Windows 10 IoT Enterprise and a comprehensive suite of TIA Portal V16 software licenses, including STEP 7 Professional, WinCC Advanced, and Safety Advanced, making it a complete, ready-to-deploy solution for field engineers. The device features a 15.6-inch Full HD display and integrated wireless connectivity for flexible operation in industrial environments.

Features

• ■ Processor: Intel Core i7-8850H with 6 cores and hyper-threading (2.6 to 4.3 GHz).
• ■ Memory: 16 GB DDR4 SD-RAM SO-DIMM.
• ■ Storage: 2 TB SATA Solid-State Drive (SSD).
• ■ Display: 15.6-inch Full HD screen with 1920x1080 resolution.
• ■ Pre-installed Software: Windows 10 IoT Enterprise (64-bit).
• ■ Included Licenses (V16): STEP 7 Professional Combo, WinCC Advanced Combo, Safety Advanced Combo, SINEMA RC Client 2.0.
• ■ Connectivity: Integrated WLAN 802.11ac and Bluetooth V5.0.
• ■ Peripherals: DVD+/-RW optical drive and a QWERTZ/QWERTY keyboard layout.

Applications

• ■ Commissioning of PLC, HMI, and drive systems in the field.
• ■ On-site diagnostics, troubleshooting, and program modification.
• ■ Mobile engineering workstation for TIA Portal projects.
• ■ Plant maintenance and automation system servicing.

Technical Specifications

Initial Setup Guidelines

1. 1 Unpack the Field PG and all accessories in a clean, static-free environment. Visually inspect for any signs of shipping damage before applying power.
2. 2 Connect the provided UK power adapter to the Field PG and a suitable mains outlet. Allow the battery to charge fully before initial mobile use.
3. 3 Power on the device and complete the initial Windows 10 operating system setup prompts. Do not connect to any external networks until the OS setup is complete.
4. 4 Launch the Automation License Manager to verify that all included Siemens software licenses (STEP 7, WinCC, etc.) are correctly installed and activated.
5. 5 It is highly recommended to create a full system backup image to an external drive before installing additional software or using the device in a production environment.