6AG4010-6AD30-0AX5 — SIMATIC IPC3000 SMART Industrial PC

1. Product Identification

The 6AG4010-6AD30-0AX5 is an industrial PC configuration within the SIMATIC IPC3000 SMART platform.

Its mechanical architecture uses a 19-inch rack-mounted format with a 4U installation height. This construction is intended for fixed installation in industrial cabinets, equipment racks, automation systems, and centralized control-system environments.

The platform combines industrial PC computing hardware with Ethernet communication, serial communication, USB interfaces, display interfaces, and multiple PCI and PCI Express expansion interfaces.

2. Detailed Technical Parameters

3. Product Introduction

The 6AG4010-6AD30-0AX5 is a rack-mounted industrial PC designed for fixed installation in industrial automation and control environments.

The system uses a standardized 19-inch rack format and a 4U mechanical height. This format provides a practical structure for integrating the computer into industrial cabinets and equipment racks together with other rack-mounted equipment.

The platform provides two Gigabit Ethernet interfaces for network communication. Each Ethernet interface supports 10/100/1000 Mbit/s operation.

For serial equipment, the platform provides two COM interfaces. COM1 provides RS232 communication, while COM2 supports RS232, RS422, and RS485 communication.

The computer provides six USB 2.0 interfaces, consisting of two front-mounted ports and four rear-mounted ports. The front interfaces are convenient for maintenance and service connections, while the rear interfaces are suitable for permanently connected peripherals.

The display interface configuration consists of one VGA interface and one DVI-D interface.

The system also provides four PCI slots and three PCI Express interfaces: one PCI Express x1, one PCI Express x8, and one PCI Express x16.

The platform therefore provides a combination of computing, communication, display, peripheral, and hardware-expansion functions within a single industrial rack-mounted computer.

4. Product Series

The 6AG4010-6AD30-0AX5 belongs to the SIMATIC IPC3000 SMART series.

The SIMATIC IPC3000 SMART series uses a 19-inch rack-mounted industrial PC architecture.

The 4U rack height provides sufficient internal space for industrial PC hardware, storage equipment, expansion cards, and other internal components.

The series is designed for applications requiring an industrial computer to remain permanently installed as part of an automation or control system.

Its interface architecture combines Ethernet, serial communication, USB, display interfaces, and expansion slots, providing a broad hardware platform for industrial computing applications.

5. Mechanical Specifications

The 19-inch mechanical format is designed for standardized rack installation.

The 4U height provides a substantial internal installation volume compared with smaller industrial computer formats.

The specified dimensions are 481 × 177 × 509 mm.

The unpacked weight is 13.3 ± 1.0 kg, while the packaged weight is 17.0 ± 1.0 kg.

6. Electrical Specifications

The industrial PC uses a 350 W power supply.

The 100–240 V AC input range allows operation across the standard AC supply range.

The 50–60 Hz frequency specification supports common industrial and commercial AC power systems.

7. Network Communication

The computer provides two RJ45 Ethernet interfaces.

Both interfaces support 10 Mbit/s, 100 Mbit/s, and 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet operation.

The dual Ethernet configuration provides two physical network connections for industrial computing and communication applications.

8. Serial Communication

The serial communication configuration provides support for both conventional RS232 equipment and differential serial communication standards.

COM1 is configured for RS232.

COM2 supports RS232, RS422, and RS485, providing additional flexibility for industrial equipment using different serial communication standards.

9. USB and Peripheral Interfaces

The six USB 2.0 interfaces provide peripheral connection capacity.

Two USB ports are positioned at the front of the system, providing convenient access for service equipment and temporary peripherals.

Four USB ports are positioned at the rear and can be used for fixed peripheral connections.

10. Display Specifications

The computer provides VGA and DVI-D display interfaces.

These interfaces allow connection to compatible industrial monitors and display equipment.

The maximum supported display resolution is 1920 × 1200 pixels.

11. Expansion Interfaces

The expansion architecture provides four conventional PCI slots.

In addition, the system provides PCI Express x1, PCI Express x8, and PCI Express x16 interfaces.

This combination allows additional compatible expansion hardware to be integrated into the industrial PC.

The expansion capability is particularly useful in applications requiring additional communication interfaces, specialized acquisition hardware, industrial interface cards, or other compatible PCI and PCI Express devices.

12. Memory and Internal Expansion

The system provides two DDR3 DIMM slots.

The maximum memory capacity is 16 GB.

The internal mechanical architecture also provides one 3.5-inch drive position and three 5.25-inch drive positions.

13. Environmental Parameters

The specified operating temperature range is +5 to +40 °C.

The specified operating humidity range is 5–80% relative humidity at 25 °C, without condensation.

The specified storage and transport temperature range is −20 to +60 °C.

The specified storage and transport humidity range is 5–95% relative humidity at 25 °C.

14. Main Product Advantages

14.1 19-Inch Rack-Mounted Architecture

The 19-inch rack-mounted construction provides a standardized installation format for industrial cabinets and equipment racks.

The 4U height gives the system sufficient physical space for industrial PC hardware, storage equipment, and expansion cards.

This makes the product suitable for centralized control-system installations where the computer is permanently installed inside an equipment cabinet.

14.2 Extensive Expansion Capability

The system provides four PCI slots and three PCI Express interfaces.

The combination of PCI and PCI Express expansion options provides flexibility for installing compatible industrial hardware.

This is particularly useful when the application requires additional communication interfaces or specialized hardware that cannot be provided by the standard motherboard interfaces.

14.3 Dual Gigabit Ethernet

Two RJ45 Ethernet interfaces are provided.

Both interfaces support 10/100/1000 Mbit/s Ethernet operation.

The two-port configuration provides greater flexibility when connecting the industrial computer to multiple network segments or networked industrial equipment.

14.4 Flexible Serial Communication

The serial interface configuration includes RS232, RS422, and RS485 support.

This allows the computer to communicate with a broad range of compatible serial industrial equipment.

The configurable serial communication capability is particularly useful in automation environments where legacy and modern communication interfaces may exist within the same system.

14.5 Multiple USB Interfaces

Six USB 2.0 interfaces are available.

Two are located on the front panel, while four are positioned at the rear.

This arrangement provides convenient service access without sacrificing the availability of permanently installed rear-panel connections.

14.6 Flexible Display Connectivity

The VGA and DVI-D interfaces provide two display connection options.

This makes the platform suitable for industrial visualization applications requiring connection to compatible monitors.

The maximum supported resolution is 1920 × 1200 pixels.

14.7 Flexible Installation Orientation

The industrial PC supports horizontal and vertical installation.

This allows the installation orientation to be selected according to cabinet space and system layout.

The flexibility can be useful when integrating the computer into existing industrial equipment.

15. Product Applications

15.1 Industrial Automation

The computer can serve as an industrial computing platform within automation systems.

Its Ethernet interfaces provide network communication, while the serial interfaces provide connections for equipment using RS232, RS422, or RS485.

The expansion slots provide additional hardware integration options when standard interfaces are insufficient.

15.2 Industrial Control Cabinets

The 19-inch, 4U rack-mounted construction makes the product suitable for control cabinets and industrial equipment racks.

The standardized mechanical format allows the computer to be installed together with other rack-mounted components.

15.3 Industrial Visualization

The VGA and DVI-D interfaces provide display connectivity for industrial monitors.

The computer can therefore be used as the hardware platform for industrial visualization and operator-interface applications.

15.4 Supervisory Control

The industrial PC can be used as a supervisory computing platform within larger automation architectures.

The available network and serial interfaces allow the computer to communicate with connected industrial devices and automation equipment.

15.5 Industrial Data Processing

The industrial PC architecture provides computing, storage, network, serial, USB, and expansion resources for industrial data-processing applications.

The internal storage and expansion architecture allow the computer to be configured for applications requiring local processing and data storage.

15.6 Data Acquisition

The available PCI and PCI Express interfaces provide installation options for compatible data-acquisition hardware.

The Ethernet, serial, and USB interfaces also provide additional connection options for external equipment.

15.7 Machine Integration

The rack-mounted design allows the computer to be permanently integrated into industrial machines and production equipment.

The available communication and expansion interfaces provide multiple ways to connect the computer to machine-level hardware.

15.8 Industrial Networking

The two Gigabit Ethernet interfaces provide network connectivity for industrial computing applications.

The dual-port Ethernet architecture provides two physical Ethernet connections for system integration.

16. Five Related Models

The following five models are related to the same industrial PC platform or product family.

17. Related Model Comparison

18. Five Same-Brand Industrial PC Models

19. Complete Interface Configuration

20. Physical and Environmental Summary

21. Key Specifications

22. Overall Product Advantages

The 6AG4010-6AD30-0AX5 combines a standardized 19-inch, 4U industrial rack-mounted structure with a wide range of communication and expansion interfaces.

The two Gigabit Ethernet ports provide high-speed network connectivity, while the serial interfaces provide RS232, RS422, and RS485 communication capabilities.

The six USB 2.0 interfaces provide convenient peripheral connectivity, with two ports on the front and four ports on the rear.

The VGA and DVI-D interfaces provide flexible display connection options.

The four PCI slots and three PCI Express interfaces provide extensive expansion capability for compatible industrial hardware.

The two DDR3 DIMM slots provide a maximum memory capacity of 16 GB.

The 350 W power supply and 100–240 V AC input range provide the electrical foundation for the industrial PC platform.

The 19-inch rack-mounted construction provides a standardized mechanical solution for industrial control cabinets and equipment racks.

The combination of network communication, serial communication, USB, display, and expansion interfaces makes the platform suitable for industrial automation, supervisory computing, visualization, data processing, data acquisition, machine integration, and industrial network applications.

23. Final Product Description

The 6AG4010-6AD30-0AX5 is a 19-inch, 4U industrial PC belonging to the SIMATIC IPC3000 SMART series.

The computer uses a standardized rack-mounted mechanical structure measuring 481 × 177 × 509 mm and has an unpacked weight of 13.3 ± 1.0 kg.

Its platform provides two 10/100/1000 Mbit/s Ethernet interfaces, RS232, RS422, and RS485 serial communication capability, six USB 2.0 interfaces, VGA, DVI-D, PS/2, and audio interfaces.

The expansion architecture provides four PCI slots, one PCI Express x1 slot, one PCI Express x8 slot, and one PCI Express x16 slot.

The system provides two DDR3 DIMM slots with a maximum memory capacity of 16 GB.

The computer is designed as a fixed industrial computing platform for industrial automation, control cabinets, industrial visualization, supervisory applications, industrial data processing, data acquisition, machine integration, and industrial network applications.

Its combination of standardized rack installation, extensive expansion capability, multiple communication interfaces, display connectivity, USB connectivity, and industrial environmental specifications makes the 6AG4010-6AD30-0AX5 suitable for applications requiring a permanently installed industrial PC with a broad hardware interface configuration.