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News Release from: Siemens Automation and Drives | Subject: Simatic Field PG M
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial
Team on 27 June 2005
Powerful programming notebook for
automation
The new Simatic Field PG M programming device is a laptop design that stands out for its wireless technology, powerful Intel Pentium M processor, large 15 inch display, and integral data backup
The new Simatic Field PG M programming device from Siemens Automation and Drives (A and D) stands out for its wireless technology, powerful Intel Pentium M processor, large 15inch display in XGA or SXGA+ resolution, and integral data backup The new device also has a long rechargeable battery operation time, high-speed working memory and all the usual interfaces for industrial applications
This article was originally published on Processingtalk on 10 Apr 2006 at 8.00am (UK)
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The Field PG M, in notebook format, is used for configuring, start-up, service and maintenance of automation installations.
The rugged die-cast magnesium housing withstands the harshest of day-to-day environments in the automation industry.
The wireless communication is based on the WLAN standards 802.11 a, b and g.
In the manufacturing environment, Industrial WLAN is used to guarantee a secure connection to the programmable controller at all times.
The 915-GM chipset and Intel Pentium M processor as well as the serial ATA hard disk and 533MHz DDR2-RAM offer sufficient performance reserves even for demanding applications.
At 15inches, the new Field PG M display is the largest in the family of Simatic industrial notebooks.
A maximum of 1400x1050 pixels provide high-resolution display of the Simatic Engineering Software installed on the devices.
The integral data backup generates an automatic backup in defined cycles.
The backed-up information is available at all times and can be loaded without effort.
The new hardware components use a minimum of power, so the lithium ion storage battery guarantees operation for up to four hours.
The new Field PG M is the only Simatic notebook to integrate all the interfaces required for automation directly in the device.
In addition to the rugged die-cast magnesium housing, metal-plated plastic parts on the inside of the housing protect against electromagnetic interference.
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