Description
In this entry we list the designs and frame colors used for SIMATIC Panels and SIMATIC Panel PCs.
This list permits you to color match your control cabinets, machines and plant parts with the SIMATIC Panels and SIMATIC Panel PCs used.
The PDF document below gives the colors of the SIMATIC Panels and SIMATIC Panel PCs.
Product information This entry contains all the SIMATIC HMI panels that have an FM certificate for the explosion protection standard. The FM certification is valid exclusively for North America.
Note
In Europe, the explosion protection guidelines in compliance withATEX are valid. More information on the panels that Siemens currently provides with ATEX certification is available in Entry ID: 291285.
Pay attention to the explosion protection ID on the back of the device before installing the panels. Panels mentioned in the certificate should not be used automatically in the hazardous areas with potentially explosive atmosphere. What counts here is the ID on the back of the device.
1. Information on FM certification
The classification of the explosion protection in the NEC (National Electric Code) is standard in the United States of America and that in the CEC (Canadian Electric Code) in Canada.
The hazardous areas/divisions with potentially explosive atmosphere are defined in the NEC 500. In addition, in the NEC 505, the hazardous areas with potentially explosive atmosphere are divided into zones in the same way as in ATEX and have practically identical types of protection. The specifications in the NEC 500 regulate conventional Ex classification (Class Division Model) and include the classification of the new zone model that is based on regulations in Europe and the IEC. Based on this, testing organizations like FM (and FMRC - Factory Mutual Research Corporation) create their own sets of standards.
2. Current HMI panels with FM certificate The following panels have been tested in compliance with the FM certification NI Class I, Division 2, Group ABCD and Class I, Zone 2, Group IIC.
Note
Details about FM certification are available in the relevant certificates.
The panels in the following table are sold by Siemens (as at 05/2009).
3. Discontinued HMI panels with FM certificate The following panels have been tested in compliance with the FM certification NI Class I, Division 2, Group ABCD and Class I, Zone 2, Group IIC.
Note
Details about FM certification are available in the relevant certificates.
The panels in the following table are discontinued and cannot be ordered any more.
4. Explanation of terms In the following, we briefly explain only the relevant designations.
Nonincendive (NI) This type of protection is provided specially for Division 2 and specifies that during normal operation no sparks and no hot surface temperatures are generated. The type of protection is comparable with the type of protection "n" in compliance with EN 50021.
Class I, Division 2 (NEC 500) Areas where dangerous concentrations of flammable gases or vapors do not exist under normal operating conditions.
Class I, Zone 2 (NEC 505)
Areas where dangerous concentrations of flammable gases or vapors do not exist under normal operating conditions.
Group A, B, C, D (NEC 500) The division into "Groups" refers to the hazardous materials:
A = Air/gas mixture with acetylene
B = Air/gas mixture with hydrogen
C = Air/gas mixture with ethylene
D = Air/gas mixture with propane
Group IIC (NEC 505) The division of the "Group" (NEC 505) is equivalent to the explosion group in the ATEX guidelines. Hydrogen is defined as a typical gas in explosion group IIC.
Temperature classes T*
There are six different temperature classes that are specified in detail in compliance with NEC 500-3. The temperature class includes the highest permitted surface temperature of the apparatus and provides information on the ignition temperatures of the inflammable materials.
Keywords Ex protection, USA
How resistant to chemicals are the SIMATIC Panels and Panel PCs?
Description
Attachment 1 list all the devices whose fronts1) have been tested for chemical resistant and whose fronts1) have the same front properties as reference devices. 1) Fronts consisting of decor foil, plastic, seal and touch foil (on Touch devices).
1.) Test conditions and type of chemical substances The chemical substances tested and the test conditions are listed below. The test pieces were coated once with the media.
Test media and test conditions:
No.
Medium
Temp.
[°C]
Duration
[h]
1
Honing oil Castrol Honilo 981
50
72
2
Super grade motor fuel
20
72
3
Diesel oil
20
72
4
Rape oil
50
72
5
Linseed oil
20
72
6
Hydrochloric acid 10%
20
1)
7
Sidolin streak-free
20
72
8
Caustic soda solution 10%
20
1)
9
Ethyl alcohol
20
72
10
Benzine HAKU
20
72
11
Solvent (alkaline)
20
72
12
Acetone
20
72
13
Brake fluid DOT 4
50
72
14
H²O² 10%
20
72
1)
10 cycles of a total period of 72 hours: spray on, then leave to dry.
2.) Chemical resistance of fronts
The following chemical substances are to be classed according to the following table.
No.
Medium
Test result
1
Honing oil Castrol Honilo 981
No recognizable change.
2
Super grade motor fuel
No recognizable change.
3
Diesel oil
No recognizable change.
4
Rape oil
No recognizable change.
5
Linseed oil
No recognizable change.
6
Hydrochloric acid 10%
Test piece shows signs of discoloration.
7
Sidolin streak-free
No recognizable change.
8
Caustic soda solution 10%
Test piece shows signs of discoloration.
9
Ethyl alcohol
No recognizable change.
10
Benzine HAKU
No recognizable change.
11
Solvent (alkaline)
No recognizable change.
12
Acetone
Test piece shows signs of discoloration.
13
Brake fluid DOT 4
No recognizable change.
14
H²O² 10%
No recognizable change.
Remark
Adhesives do not have a long-term resistance to aggressive oils, cleaning agents and solutions. In such a case, we recommend using a protective cover for panels. Information on which protective covers are available for panels is given in Entry ID: 12391908.
3.) Single gas test in compliance with DIN EN 60068-2-42
Remark
Tests were made only on the fronts1), not the complete devices. 1) Fronts consisting of decor foil, plastic, seal and touch foil (on Touch devices).
Test gas
SO²
Concentration
25 ppm
Temperature
25 °C
Rel. humidity
75%
Test duration
10 days
Test result
No recognizable change.
If you are using a chemical that is not in our list, you have the option of having a test made at your own expense.
For more information about this option, please get in touch with our PreSales consultant at Simatic.sss@siemens.com
Specifications for older devices are available in Entry ID: 11623359.
Additional Keywords
22591016
Which panels and flat screens does Siemens currently offer for hazardous areas with potentially explosive atmosphere (Ex2/22)?
Product Notes This entry contains all the SIMATIC HMI panels, panel PCs and flat screens that Siemens is currently offering for hazardous areas with potentially explosive atmosphere (Ex2/22).
Pay attention to the explosion protection ID on the back of the device before installing the panel. Panels mentioned in the certificate should not be used automatically in the hazardous areas with potentially explosive atmosphere. What counts here is the ID on the back of the device.
Fig. 01 - ID for explosion protection
1. Explosion protection 22
The following panels, panel PCs and flat screens are tested according to Explosion Protection Zone 22 ("Dust Ex") in compliance with the ATEX Cat. II 3 D (authorization in compliance with EN 60079-15/EN 50281-1-1).
These devices include:
2. Explosion protection 2 The following panels are tested according to Explosion Protection Zone 2 ("Gas Ex") in compliance with the ATEX Cat. II 3 G (authorization in compliance with EN 60079-15/EN 50281-1-1).
These panels include:
We do not currently offer Flat Panel monitors in accordance with Explosion Protection Zone 2 ("Gas Ex") in compliance with ATEX Cat. II 3 G (authorization in compliance with EN 60079-15/EN 50281-1-1).
If you have a device for the Ex protection class 1 (Cat. II 2 G/D), then please get in touch with your sales partner.
4. Download
The attachment below contains information on the conditions for Zones 2 and 22, as well as information on the certification and repair of the various operator panels.
Remark
Also note the following entry with Entry ID: 29386622 about the loss of Ex approval of the panels TD100/200, OP7, TD17, OP17, OP77, xP177 and xP270 6" on 01.06.2008.
Additional Keywords Ex area, Ex zone, Protection class, Explosion protection
Note The CCC certificate (China Compulsory Certification) is the obligatory Chinese certificate for various product groups, in particular for electronic products and machines. Only specific products are subject to this certification that was introduced in the People's Republic of China in 2002.
Fig. 01 - Symbol of the CCC certification
According to the current directives the CCC certificate is not required for the SIMATIC Panels, because these operator panels are not products that require certification.
The Mobic T8 is a product that requires certification. The CCC certificate for the Mobic T8 can be downloaded in Entry ID: 24022248 .
How can you determine the "E-Stand" (hardware release) of an operator panel?
Description The "E-Stand" (product release) identifies products with the same order number but with changes compared with the version as delivered. These can be upwardly compatible enhancement of functions or the use of new components. The "E-Stand" of an operator panel is given on the rating plate (on the back of the operator panel). There are two different types of rating plate depending on the operator panel:
Fig. 01: Operator panel with "E-Stand" 1
Fig. 02: Operator panel with "E-Stand" 3
Note
The X stands for the first figure in a series and at the same time identifies the "E-Stand". In the figure X, 4, 5, 6, the X stands for the number 3 and thus means "E-Stand" 3.
Description
Through the introduction of different new operator panels and configuration software, only specific versions of the software can be used to configure the operator panels.
Configuration of the operator panels also depends on the edition of the Engineering Software. For example, the MP377 can be configured as from WinCC flexible 2008 and only with the Standard or Advanced edition of WinCC flexible.
Fig. 01
Configuration Notes When creating a project or changing the type of operator panel in WinCC flexible 2005 and higher, you can specify the default (current) version of the operator panel (specify the version of the operator panel).
By way of example, Fig. 02 shows an MP370 Touch version 7.1.0.0 selected for WinCC flexible 2005.
Fig. 02
Attachment 1 lists the associated versions for WinCC flexible.
The table is designed to help you identify the versions used and thus avoid version conflicts.
Notes
The following notes also apply for older versions of WinCC flexible.
Generator, Runtime and Simulation in WinCC flexible 2008 can only be started if the new operator panel versions are set for WinCC flexible 2008.
Please refer to the relevant manual for how to read out the version of your operator panel.
If you use WinCC flexible 2008 to open an older project that was last saved in WinCC flexible 2007, the operator panel version is automatically changed to the current version. Information on an update of the operator panel or a PC station is available in Entry ID: 19701610.
Keywords
Image, flexible, Panel, Micro, ProSave, OS
What support does Siemens AG offer to make products comply with FDA regulations?
The FDA is the USA authority for licensing drugs and is under the Ministry of Health. The FDA was founded in 1927 with headquarters in Rockville (Maryland).
The FDA's task is to protect public health in the USA. It regulates the safety and effectiveness of human and animal pharmaceuticals, biological products, medical products, food and radiating devices. The regulations apply to products produced in the USA and imported products.
The FDA is comparable in Germany with the TÜV and Ministry of Health.
Important regulation for Siemens AG products On August 20, 1997, the FDA's rule 21 CFR Part 11 on electronic records and signatures came into force. 21 CFR Part 11 (in brief: Part 11) defines the acceptance criteria of the FDA for the use of electronic records and signatures instead of drawings in paper form and handwritten signatures on paper.
Further information More information on the topic of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) is available at the following link: http://www.automation.siemens.com/pharma
Additional Keywords
Certificate, Directives, Laws
What support does Siemens AG offer to make use of panels comply with FDA regulations?
Description: A general description on the subject of the Food and Drug Administration is available in Entry ID: 37939948.
Solutions for panels: Panels provide the following options and solutions to fulfill the FDA regulations:
Stainless steel fronts:
Devices with stainless steel fronts have the following special features:
Front (stainless steel 1.4301, polyester foil)
Surface (brushed finish, 240 grit, EPDM gasket)
Optimized frame profile
Sloping surfaces without front-mounted USB interface
Rear-mounted tensioning frame
Access protection:
Access protection is ensured by the software package SIMATIC Logon (central user administration) and the local user administration.
Examples of local user administration:
The individual users and their assignment to user groups are defined in the WinCC flexible configuration.
Authorizations with authorization levels based on the user groups are defined in the user administration of WinCC flexible.
Password ageing is supported; you can configure the length of password validity and the number of generations.
The user logged on is automatically logged off by the system after a configurable period of time if there is no activity during that time.
Examples of SIMATIC Logon:
The administrator ensures central user administration (enabling, disabling, locking, unlocking, assigning to user groups).
Unique combination of user ID and password.
Definition of access rights for groups and users.
Password ageing
Initial password
The user is blocked automatically after a configurable number of failed log-on attempts and can then only be unblocked by the administrator.
Automatic log-off
Log functions
More information on the topic of SIMATIC Logon is available here.
Audit Trail: The Audit Trail is provided by the option WinCC flexible/Audit. WinCC flexible/Audit is for monitoring operator activities in Runtime mode.
Below are examples of fulfilled requirements.
Process data (process values, process and operator messages, for example) is stored without the operator being able to make any changes.
Relevant changes made by the operator in the HMI system during operation are recorded in an Audit Trail.
Storage of data in a CSV file.
Display of evaluation by the "Audit Viewer" (can run only on PC systems).
More information on the topic of WinCC flexible/Audit is available here.
Note:
The "Audit" option can be used for operator panels as from xP270.
Electronic signature: WinCC flexible permits users to sign actions electronically. In the Engineering phase, tags are defined and any changes made to them in Runtime must be confirmed with an electronic signature. The electronic signature may consist of entering a password and a comment. The changes are also recorded in the Audit Trail.
Note:
More information on the topic of FDA regulations is available here.
Further Information:
More information on the topic of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) is available at the following link: GMP -Webcast & Testiminials
Keywords:
Certificate, Directives, Laws
What should you watch out with regard to licenses for WinCC flexible and panels?
Introduction
This FAQ entry describes what to pay attention to with regard to licenses and authorizations for WinCC flexible. This entry covers licenses for panels, WinCC flexible ES and WinCC flexible RT.
Please follow the instructions in the PDF file (Attachment 1). The following points are covered in the document.
1 General Information about Licenses
1.1 License, Certificate of License and License Key
1.2 Why Do You Need Licenses?
1.3 Available License Types
1.4 Licenses for Options and Services of WinCC flexible ES/RT
2 How Do You Transfer Licenses?
2.1 Which Software is Needed?
2.2 How Do You Transfer License Keys?
2.3 Transferring License Keys to an Operator Panel via Automation License Manager
2.4 Removing License Keys from an Operator Panel via Automation License Manager
3 License Key Backup
3.1 Which Software is Needed?
3.2 When Do You Have to Back Up License Keys?
3.3 Backup and Restore
4 Upgrading Licenses
4.1 What Is a License Upgrade and What Types Are There?
4.2 Requirements for an Upgrade
4.3 Upgrading Using the Automation License Manager
5 Special Features of WinAC MP
5.1 License Keys for WinAC Types
5.2 License Keys for WinAC Versions.
5.3 Other Special Features
6 Frequently Asked Questions
6.1 How Do You Repair a Defective License?
6.2 Why is a License Invalid After Changing Time Zones?
6.3 Why are License Keys Not Recognized?
6.4 Where is the "Old" License Key Located after an Upgrade?
6.5 How Do You Retrieve a Lost License Key?
6.6 Why are Licenses from TP 177 Not in the Backup?
6.7 Can You Use a License for WinCC flexible 2008 also for WinCC flexible 2007?
6.8 Can You Change the Versions of WinCC flexible by Replacing Licenses?
(This does not apply for Micro and China Edition)
Attachment 2 lists the licenses required for the various options and services in WinCC flexible Runtime (RT) and WinCC flexible Engineering System (ES).
HMI Panels: You can order 2-pin power supply connectors with order number "6AV6671-8XA00-0AX0".
The connectors fit all HMI panels except push button panels.
The package contains 10 power supply connectors with screw terminals.
Fig. 01
Alternatively, a number of electronics manufacturers provide suitable terminal strips.
Push Button Panels, PP7 / PP17-I / PP17-II: With order number "6AV3678-3XC30" you can order the service package for the Push Button Panels.
The service package comprises
1x seal PP7
1x seal PP17
5x clamping blocks
1x contact terminal strip PP7
1x contact terminal strip PP17
Alternatively, a number of electronics manufacturers provide suitable terminal strips.
Note:
Below is a list of order numbers from CONRAD (www.conrad.de).
We cannot provide any guarantee for the validity of third-party order numbers, products and their functionality. These are manufacturer-related and might change in the course of time.
These connectors (6AV6671-8XA00-0AX0) can also be used in the following devices:
ANSWER:
In the French manual for the Push-button Panels there is an error on page 1-3 in the table "Overview of the Push-button Panel":
In the points "Release Inputs" and "Communications", the "4" must be replaced by a checkmark.
Specification of the "4" in the connection to the PROFIBUS does not mean, for example, that only "4" PPs can be connected. The "4" is replaced by a checkmark and indicates that the option for making connections is available. You can operate more than four PPs on the PROFIBUS.
Attachment: 
