Siemens 6ES7716-2DA10-0EC3 SIMATIC Field PG M4 Premium Programming Device

Description

The Siemens 6ES7716-2DA10-0EC3 is a SIMATIC Field PG M4 Premium plus industrial programming device designed for robust engineering tasks in automation environments. This unit features a powerful Core I7-35X0M processor with 4 MB cache, a base clock speed of 2.9 GHz, and up to 3.6 GHz with Turbo Boost technology. It is equipped with 16 GB RAM (2x 8GB) and a 480 GB SATA Solid-State Drive for fast performance and reliable data storage. The device includes a 15.6-inch Full HD display (1920x1080) and an HD Graphic 4000 for clear visualization.

This Field PG M4 comes with a QWERTY keyboard (also supporting German layout) and a line cable suitable for various European countries (DE, FR, NL, SP, BEL, OES, SWD, FIN). It supports DUAL BOOT functionality, pre-installed with Windows XP Professional SP3 and Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 (64-bit). Essential SIMATIC software licenses are included, such as STEP7 Prof combo (V13/2010), WinCC Advanced combo (V13/WinCC flexible 2008), STEP 7 Micro/WIN V4.0, and STEP 5, all with software version V13.0.0.0. An MPI cable is also supplied for immediate connectivity to SIMATIC systems. Notably, this configuration is supplied without an S5 interface and without an S5-EPROMMER.

Features

• Core I7-35X0M Processor (2.9 GHz, up to 3.6 GHz Turbo Boost, 4 MB Cache)
• 16 GB RAM (2x 8GB)
• 480 GB SATA Solid-State Drive
• 15.6-inch Full HD Display (1920x1080)
• HD Graphic 4000
• Integrated DVD RW Optical Drive
• Dual Boot Operating System (Windows XP Professional SP3 and Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-bit)
• Pre-installed SIMATIC Software Licenses (STEP7 Prof combo, WinCC Advanced combo, STEP 7 Micro/WIN, STEP 5)
• Includes MPI Cable and regional line cable
• QWERTY Keyboard with German layout support

Applications

• Programming, configuration, and commissioning of Siemens SIMATIC S7 and S5 PLCs.
• Development and visualization of HMI/SCADA projects using WinCC Advanced and WinCC flexible.
• On-site diagnostics, maintenance, and troubleshooting of industrial automation systems.
• Engineering and configuration tasks in manufacturing, process control, and infrastructure automation.
• Software development and testing for industrial control applications.

Technical Specifications

Installation Guidelines

1. Unpacking and Inspection: Carefully unpack the Field PG and inspect for any visible shipping damage. Retain original packaging for potential future transport.
2. Power Connection: Connect the provided line cable to the Field PG and a suitable power outlet. Ensure the power supply meets the device's requirements (not specified, but standard for industrial laptops).
3. Initial Boot-up: Power on the device. Verify that the dual-boot operating system (Windows XP / Windows 7) loads correctly and allows selection.
4. Software Verification: Confirm that all listed SIMATIC software (STEP7 Prof, WinCC Advanced, STEP 7 Micro/WIN, STEP 5) is correctly installed and licensed.
5. Peripheral Connections: For PLC communication, connect the supplied MPI cable to the appropriate port on the Field PG and the target SIMATIC PLC.
6. Environmental Considerations: Operate the Field PG in a clean, dry environment within typical office or light industrial temperature ranges to ensure optimal performance and longevity. Avoid extreme temperatures, humidity, and direct sunlight.
7. Data Backup: Regularly back up critical project data to external storage to prevent loss.