Rugged Industrial Notebooks For Efficient Automation Engineering

• Simatic Field PG M5: High-quality, new generation of ready-to-run, robust programming devices for mobile engineering
• For use in machines and plants in a harsh industrial environment
• Pre-installed Simatic TIA Portal engineering software
• Comfort and Advanced versions with all interfaces onboard

Siemens has equipped the latest generation of its rugged, ready-to-run industrial notebooks with a multitude of practical functions for mobile engineering. The Simatic Field PG M5 programming device has been designed with pre-installed Simatic TIA Portal (Totally Integrated Automation) engineering software for fast and efficient configuration, commissioning, service and maintenance, as well as for engineering work in technical bureaus. There are two versions of the new notebook with robust hardware for mobile use in industrial plants: The Comfort version is equipped with an Intel Core i5 processor, the Advanced version with a more powerful Intel Core i7 processor. The Advanced device can also be configured with the interfaces of the previous Simatic S5 controller generation.

The new Simatic Field PG M5 has onboard all the interfaces required for the efficient engineering of industrial automation applications: For example, one Profibus and two Profinet interfaces for connection to the automation process, as well as four USB 3.0 interfaces. Simatic memory cards can be programmed directly on the industrial notebook through the Simatic Card Reader interface. The Simatic Field PG M5 is delivered ready-to-run with pre-installed Simatic engineering software. It has also been optimized for engineering with the TIA Portal – for the current and previous generations of Simatic controllers and HMI (Human Machine Interface) devices.

The high-quality Simatic Field PG M5 programming device has been developed and manufactured in Germany. It is made of specially selected materials and has been designed for use in machines and plants in a harsh industrial environments. The lightweight, robust and fully shielded cast magnesium enclosure offers protection against electromagnetic interference. Bumpers on exposed parts of the housing and rubber buffered corners protect against shocks and vibrations. This makes the device resistant to, for example, vibrations and radiation from frequency converters. The stable, retractable carry handle provides a safe grip during mobile use. The keyboard is dirt-resistant with abrasion-proof, laser-cut key labeling. The brilliant, anti-reflection, powerful 300 cd (candela) bright, high-resolution 15.6 inch full HD widescreen display offers high sharpness and luminance irrespective of the angle of view.

The Simatic Field PG M5 is equipped with a fast DDR4 work memory of up to 32 gigabyte and an impact-resistant, fast, exchangeable, solid-state technology mass storage device of up to 1 terabyte. The space-saving, three-pole power supply unit is supplemented by a powerful accumulator with sophisticated accumulator management and a smartphone charging concept: In off-mode, the Field PG can be used as a power bank. Integrated TPM (Trusted Platform Module) data security functions and WoL (Wake on LAN) and iAMT (Intel's Active Management Technology) increase the level of security when using the hard disk and simplify remote administration in the company network.

For more information, visit www.siemens.com/simatic-pg

About Siemens AG

Siemens AG (Berlin and Munich) is a global technology powerhouse that has stood for engineering excellence, innovation, quality, reliability and internationality for more than 165 years. The company is active in more than 200 countries, focusing on the areas of electrification, automation and digitalization. One of the world's largest producers of energy-efficient, resource-saving technologies, Siemens is No. 1 in offshore wind turbine construction, a leading supplier of gas and steam turbines for power generation, a major provider of power transmission solutions and a pioneer in infrastructure solutions as well as automation, drive and software solutions for industry. The company is also a leading provider of medical imaging equipment – such as computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging systems – and a leader in laboratory diagnostics as well as clinical IT. In fiscal 2015, which ended on September 30, 2015, Siemens generated revenue of €75.6B and net income of €7.4B. At the end of September 2015, the company had around 348,000 employees worldwide. For more information, visit www.siemens.com.