Siemens 6AG4010-6AB31-0DX5 — Product Information, Technical Specifications and Model Guide

1. Product Overview

2. Product Introduction

The Siemens 6AG4010-6AB31-0DX5 is an industrial rack PC belonging to the SIMATIC IPC3000 SMART V3 product series. It uses a standard 19-inch, 4U rack-mounted mechanical design, making it suitable for installation in industrial cabinets, control-room equipment racks, automation cabinets and other environments where a fixed industrial computing platform is required.

The configuration combines an Intel Pentium Dual Core G4400 processor, 16 GB of DDR4 SDRAM and a 1 TB hard disk. This hardware combination provides a practical computing platform for industrial visualization, equipment monitoring, engineering applications, data processing and other PC-based automation tasks.

The 16 GB memory configuration provides considerably more working-memory capacity than entry-level configurations in the same product family. It is particularly useful where an industrial PC needs to run several software components at the same time, such as visualization software, communication utilities, diagnostic tools and data-processing applications.

The 1 TB HDD provides a large local storage capacity for industrial application software, configuration files, historical data, diagnostic records, production information and other locally stored files.

The unit uses a 500 W power supply and provides a broad collection of industrially useful interfaces. Its communication configuration includes two Ethernet LAN interfaces and two serial/COM interfaces supporting RS232, RS422 and RS485 communication.

3. Detailed Technical Parameters

Basic Product Parameters

Processor Parameters

The Intel Pentium Dual Core G4400 provides a straightforward and stable processing platform for industrial PC workloads. Its 3.30 GHz operating frequency is suitable for general industrial computing, visualization, communication and monitoring applications where extreme workstation-level CPU performance is not required.

Memory and Storage

The 16 GB DDR4 memory configuration gives the system sufficient working capacity for a broad range of PC-based industrial applications. The 1 TB hard disk provides substantial local storage for software installations, engineering files, machine records, operating data and historical information.

The absence of a DVD drive gives the configuration a more streamlined storage-device arrangement. Software and system installation can instead be handled through other supported interfaces and external installation media.

4. Communication and Interface Configuration

The two Ethernet LAN interfaces provide network connectivity for industrial PC communication and integration with connected automation systems.

The two serial/COM interfaces are particularly useful in industrial environments because RS232, RS422 and RS485 remain widely used for connecting legacy equipment, meters, controllers, communication devices and other industrial peripherals.

The combination of six USB interfaces in total provides convenient connectivity for keyboards, mice, USB storage devices, service equipment and other USB peripherals. Two USB ports are located on the front and four are located on the rear.

The VGA and DisplayPort interfaces provide two display-connection options, allowing the industrial PC to be integrated with suitable industrial monitors or operator displays.

5. Power Supply

The 500 W power supply provides the electrical capacity required by this hardware configuration and its installed components.

For industrial installation, the power-supply rating is an important part of system planning because the PC may operate continuously together with displays, network equipment, USB peripherals and other cabinet-mounted equipment.

6. Mechanical Design

The 19-inch 4U design is intended for fixed rack installation rather than portable use. The dimensions provide a substantial chassis suitable for industrial cabinet and equipment-rack integration.

With a weight of 14.1 kg, the unit is a full-size industrial rack PC rather than a compact embedded computer. Proper cabinet support and rack installation hardware should therefore be considered when designing the installation structure.

7. Product Applications

Industrial Automation

The 6AG4010-6AB31-0DX5 can serve as a PC computing platform within industrial automation systems. Its Ethernet interfaces and serial communication interfaces make it suitable for systems that need to exchange information with controllers, automation equipment and industrial communication devices.

HMI and Visualization

The industrial PC can be used as a hardware platform for PC-based visualization applications. With its 16 GB of memory, 3.30 GHz dual-core processor and display interfaces, it can support industrial operator-interface and visualization software when the selected software is compatible with the installed hardware and operating environment.

Production Monitoring

The system can be deployed for production-monitoring applications where a dedicated industrial computer is required to display machine status, production information, operating parameters and process-related data.

The combination of Ethernet networking, serial communication and local storage makes the platform suitable for systems that collect information from connected equipment and present it to operators or maintenance personnel.

Machine Data Collection

The two Ethernet ports and two serial/COM interfaces allow the PC to form part of a machine-data collection architecture. Depending on the application software and connected equipment, the PC can act as a local computing point for collecting, processing and displaying operational information.

Industrial Communication

The presence of RS232, RS422 and RS485 support makes the system suitable for industrial communication environments where serial communication remains important.

RS485 in particular is commonly used in industrial equipment because it supports communication over longer distances and can be integrated into multi-device communication systems when the appropriate communication protocol and network design are used.

Engineering and Maintenance

The system can also be used as an industrial engineering or maintenance workstation. Its rack-mounted form factor allows it to remain installed in an equipment cabinet or control-room rack while providing local access to engineering and diagnostic software.

The six USB interfaces are useful in maintenance environments because service personnel may need to connect external keyboards, mice, storage devices or other USB equipment.

Industrial Data Storage

The 1 TB HDD provides substantial local storage for industrial applications. It can be used for application software, configuration files, production records, historical information, diagnostic files and other locally stored data, subject to the requirements of the selected software.

Control-Room and Equipment-Rack Applications

The 19-inch 4U mechanical design makes the unit suitable for fixed installation in control rooms, automation cabinets, equipment racks and industrial computer stations.

Its rack-mounted structure is particularly useful where multiple industrial computers or network-related devices need to be organized within a standardized 19-inch installation environment.

8. Product Advantages

1. Standard 19-Inch Rack Design

One of the main advantages of the 6AG4010-6AB31-0DX5 is its 19-inch 4U rack format.

This standardized mechanical structure simplifies integration into industrial cabinets and equipment racks. For projects already using 19-inch infrastructure, a rack PC of this type can be incorporated into the existing mechanical layout without requiring a compact custom mounting arrangement.

2. 16 GB DDR4 Memory

The 16 GB DDR4 SDRAM configuration provides a practical amount of system memory for industrial PC applications.

Compared with lower-memory industrial PC configurations, 16 GB provides greater headroom for applications that need to operate several software processes simultaneously.

3. 1 TB Local Storage

The 1 TB HDD provides a relatively large local storage capacity.

This is useful for industrial applications that need to maintain software packages, local configuration data, machine records, historical data or other files directly on the industrial computer.

4. Multiple Communication Interfaces

The interface configuration is one of the strongest practical features of the product.

Two Ethernet LAN interfaces provide network connectivity, while two serial/COM interfaces provide RS232, RS422 and RS485 communication options.

This combination allows the industrial PC to interface with both Ethernet-based systems and serial industrial equipment.

5. Multiple USB Connections

The unit provides two front USB ports and four rear USB ports.

The front USB interfaces provide convenient access for maintenance and service work, while the rear interfaces can be used for permanently installed peripherals.

6. Dual Display Interfaces

The inclusion of VGA and DisplayPort provides two different display-connection options.

This gives system integrators more flexibility when selecting industrial displays or monitors for the installation.

7. 500 W Power Supply

The 500 W power supply provides a substantial power capacity for this industrial PC configuration and supports the installed computing hardware and peripheral requirements.

8. Industrial Rack-PC Form Factor

Unlike compact office computers, the system is designed around an industrial rack-PC format.

The 4U chassis provides a dedicated industrial computing platform for fixed installations where equipment organization, service access and rack integration are important.

9. Brand

Siemens is the brand associated with the product, while SIMATIC IPC3000 SMART V3 identifies the product series represented by this configuration.

10. Product Series — SIMATIC IPC3000 SMART V3

The 6AG4010-6AB31-0DX5 belongs to the SIMATIC IPC3000 SMART V3 industrial PC series.

The series uses a standardized rack-PC architecture and is available in different hardware configurations. Model variations can differ in processor, memory, storage and power-supply configuration while retaining the same general industrial rack-PC concept.

For replacement planning, the complete order number is important because models within the same series can have substantially different hardware configurations.

The 6AG4010-6AB31-0DX5 is distinguished by its combination of the Intel Pentium Dual Core G4400 processor, 16 GB DDR4 memory, 1 TB HDD and 500 W power supply.

11. Five Related Models in the Same Product Family

The following models are closely related SIMATIC IPC3000 SMART V3 configurations.

Related Model Comparison

The 6AG4010-6AB20-0AX5 represents a lower-memory configuration using the same Pentium Dual Core G4400 processor and 1 TB HDD, with a 350 W power supply.

The 6AG4010-6AB30-0AX5 is particularly close to the 6AG4010-6AB31-0DX5 in processor, memory, storage and power-supply configuration.

The 6AG4010-6BD31-0XX5 moves to the Intel Core i5-6500 processor and uses an SSD-based storage configuration, providing a different performance and storage architecture.

The 6AG4010-6BD51-0AX5 combines the Core i5-6500 processor with 32 GB DDR4 memory, making it the higher-memory configuration among the models listed above.

The 6AG4010-6AE41-0AX5 retains the Pentium Dual Core G4400 processor and 16 GB DDR4 memory while changing the storage configuration to a 512 GB SSD.

12. Five Same-Brand Siemens Models for Comparison

13. Configuration Comparison

14. Recommended Selection Logic

For applications where large local storage is important, the 6AG4010-6AB31-0DX5 is a practical configuration because it combines 16 GB DDR4 memory with a 1 TB HDD.

For applications where solid-state storage is preferred, the 6AG4010-6AE41-0AX5 provides 16 GB DDR4 memory together with a 512 GB SSD.

For applications requiring more CPU resources, the 6AG4010-6BD31-0XX5 and 6AG4010-6BD51-0AX5 use the Intel Core i5-6500 processor.

Where memory capacity is the main requirement, the 6AG4010-6BD51-0AX5 provides 32 GB DDR4 memory.

The 6AG4010-6AB31-0DX5 remains particularly suitable when the requirement is for a 19-inch 4U industrial rack PC with 16 GB DDR4 memory, 1 TB local storage, multiple industrial communication interfaces and a 500 W power supply.

15. Overall Product Advantages

The Siemens 6AG4010-6AB31-0DX5 combines a standardized 19-inch 4U industrial rack design with a practical hardware configuration.

Its Intel Pentium Dual Core G4400 processor provides a 3.30 GHz operating frequency, while the 16 GB DDR4 memory provides sufficient system memory for many industrial PC applications.

The 1 TB HDD provides substantial local storage capacity, making the configuration suitable for applications where locally stored software, records and historical data are important.

The communication configuration is another major advantage. Two Ethernet LAN interfaces are combined with two serial/COM interfaces supporting RS232, RS422 and RS485, giving the system broad connectivity options for industrial equipment.

The six USB interfaces provide convenient peripheral connectivity, while VGA and DisplayPort provide flexible display connection options.

The 19-inch 4U form factor makes the unit suitable for structured industrial installations where standardized rack mounting is preferred.

The 14.1 kg chassis weight reflects its full-size industrial rack-PC construction and provides a substantial platform for fixed equipment installation.

16. Product Summary

17. Final Description

The Siemens 6AG4010-6AB31-0DX5 is a 19-inch 4U industrial rack PC in the SIMATIC IPC3000 SMART V3 series. Its configuration combines an Intel Pentium Dual Core G4400 processor, 16 GB DDR4 SDRAM, a 1 TB HDD and a 500 W power supply.

The product provides two Ethernet LAN interfaces, two serial/COM interfaces with RS232, RS422 and RS485 support, six USB interfaces, VGA, DisplayPort, two PS/2 interfaces and audio connectivity.

With dimensions of 590 × 554 × 293 mm and a weight of 14.1 kg, the unit is designed as a fixed industrial computing platform for rack and cabinet installation.

Its combination of processing capacity, 16 GB memory, large local storage, industrial communication interfaces and standardized 19-inch rack construction makes the 6AG4010-6AB31-0DX5 a practical configuration for industrial visualization, machine monitoring, data collection, engineering, communication and PC-based automation applications.