Siemens 6AV7612-0AA30-0BJ0 SIMATIC Panel PC 670

Name: Siemens 6AV7612-0AA30-0BJ0 SIMATIC Panel PC 670
Brand: Siemens
SKU: 6AV7612-0AA30-0BJ0
Price: 2007.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

€ 2.007,00

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SKU: 6AV7612-0AA30-0BJ0 Category: HMI & Display Brand: Siemens

Description
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The Siemens 6AV7612-0AA30-0BJ0 is a Panel PC belonging to the SIMATIC Panel PC 670 series, manufactured by Siemens. It is an industrial panel-mounted PC designed for demanding human-machine interface (HMI) and visualization tasks in automation environments. This unit integrates a display, computing hardware, and industrial-grade I/O into a single compact panel form factor suitable for control cabinet front-panel installation.

The SIMATIC Panel PC 670 features a 12.1-inch TFT color display with a resolution of 800 x 600 pixels (SVGA) and resistive touch technology for operator input. It is powered by an Intel Celeron processor and runs Microsoft Windows XP Professional or Windows XP Embedded, supporting SIMATIC WinCC and other SCADA/HMI software packages. The unit provides standard PC interfaces including USB ports, a serial COM port, an Ethernet interface (RJ45), and a PS/2 port for keyboard and mouse connectivity. It is designed for 24 V DC supply voltage and is built to meet industrial environmental requirements including vibration and shock resistance.

The SIMATIC Panel PC 670 is widely used in manufacturing automation, process control, and machine tool applications where a full PC-based HMI platform is required. Its panel-mount design makes it suitable for integration into control cabinets and operator stations in industries such as automotive, food and beverage, chemical processing, and discrete manufacturing. The combination of standard PC architecture with industrial-grade construction allows it to run complex visualization, data logging, and process control applications reliably in harsh industrial environments.

Technical Specifications

Display Size	12.1 inch
Display Resolution	800 x 600 pixels (SVGA)
Display Type	TFT Color LCD
Touch Technology	Resistive touchscreen
Input Voltage	24 V DC
Processor	Intel Celeron
Operating System	Windows XP Professional / Windows XP Embedded
Communication Interface	Ethernet (RJ45), USB, RS-232 (COM), PS/2
Mounting	Panel mounting (front-panel installation)
Protection Rating	IP65 (front panel)
Operating Temperature	0 °C to 45 °C
Storage Temperature	-20 °C to 60 °C
Relative Humidity	5% to 90% (non-condensing)
Series/Product Family	SIMATIC Panel PC 670

Common Error Codes & System Events

Event ID: 1000: Application error on startup — the HMI or SCADA application has encountered a fatal exception during initialization.
Check Windows Event Viewer for detailed error logs. Reinstall or repair the HMI software (e.g., WinCC). Verify that all required runtime licenses are present.
Event ID: 7026: A boot-start or system-start driver failed to load, indicating a hardware driver issue.
Boot into Safe Mode and check Device Manager for driver conflicts. Reinstall the appropriate hardware drivers for the Panel PC hardware.
Event ID: 6008: Unexpected system shutdown recorded — the previous system shutdown was unexpected, possibly due to power loss or system crash.
Check the 24 V DC power supply for stability and correct voltage. Inspect power connections and consider adding a UPS or buffer module to prevent power interruptions.
Event ID: 51: An error was detected on device during a paging operation, indicating a failing storage device (hard disk or CompactFlash).
Run a disk diagnostic utility (e.g., chkdsk). Back up data immediately and replace the hard disk or CompactFlash storage medium if errors persist.
BIOS POST Error: The Panel PC fails to complete the Power-On Self-Test, indicating a hardware fault such as failed RAM or corrupted BIOS.
Reseat RAM modules. If the BIOS is corrupted, contact Siemens service for BIOS recovery or replace the mainboard.
WinCC Runtime Error: WinCC runtime fails to start or crashes, often due to a corrupted project file or database inconsistency.
Restore the WinCC project from a backup. Run the WinCC consistency check tool and repair any database errors. Ensure the correct WinCC version is installed for the project.
Network Connection Lost: The Ethernet interface loses connection to the PLC or SCADA server, causing communication failure in the HMI application.
Check Ethernet cable and switch/hub connections. Verify IP address configuration in Windows Network Settings. Check PLC communication driver settings in the HMI project.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the supply voltage for the 6AV7612-0AA30-0BJ0?

The SIMATIC Panel PC 670 (6AV7612-0AA30-0BJ0) operates on a 24 V DC supply voltage, which is standard for industrial panel PCs in this series.

What operating system does this Panel PC run?

This unit supports Microsoft Windows XP Professional or Windows XP Embedded as its operating system, and is compatible with SIMATIC WinCC and other Siemens HMI software packages.

What is the display size and resolution of this unit?

The 6AV7612-0AA30-0BJ0 features a 12.1-inch TFT color display with a resolution of 800 x 600 pixels (SVGA) and a resistive touchscreen for operator input.

What communication interfaces are available on this Panel PC?

The unit provides Ethernet (RJ45), USB ports, RS-232 serial (COM port), and PS/2 interfaces for keyboard and mouse connectivity.

What is the front panel protection rating of this device?

The front panel of the SIMATIC Panel PC 670 carries an IP65 protection rating, making it resistant to dust and water jets, suitable for industrial control cabinet installation.

Troubleshooting

Display remains blank after power is applied

Check the 24 V DC supply voltage at the power connector. Verify that the backlight is not simply dimmed or switched off via software settings. Listen for fan or hard disk activity to determine if the PC is booting.

If the PC is booting but the display is blank, check display cable connections internally. If the backlight has failed, the CCFL backlight or inverter board may need replacement. If there is no activity at all, inspect the internal fuse and verify the power supply output voltage.

Touchscreen does not respond or is inaccurate

Determine whether the issue is a complete lack of response or positional inaccuracy. Check if the touchscreen driver is loaded correctly in Device Manager under Windows.

Recalibrate the touchscreen using the calibration utility in the Windows Control Panel or Siemens touchscreen driver software. If the touchscreen is unresponsive, check the internal ribbon cable connection between the touch panel and the controller board. Replace the touch overlay if the surface is damaged.

Panel PC fails to boot and shows BIOS error or no POST

Attempt to boot and observe any error messages on screen. Check if the hard disk or CompactFlash card is detected in the BIOS setup menu. Reseat RAM modules and check for any loose internal connections.

If the storage device is not detected, replace the hard disk or CompactFlash card and reinstall the operating system and HMI software. If RAM is faulty, replace with compatible industrial-grade memory. Contact Siemens technical support if the mainboard is suspected to be faulty.

HMI application loses communication with the PLC

Check the Ethernet link indicator LEDs on the RJ45 port. Ping the PLC IP address from the Windows command prompt to verify network connectivity. Review the WinCC diagnostic logs for communication error messages.

Verify the Ethernet cable and network switch are functioning correctly. Confirm that the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway settings in Windows match the network configuration. Check the PLC communication driver configuration in the WinCC project and ensure the PLC is online and reachable.

System runs slowly or HMI application freezes

Open Windows Task Manager to check CPU and RAM usage. Check the hard disk for available free space and fragmentation. Review the Windows Event Viewer for application or system errors that may indicate software conflicts.

Free up disk space by removing unnecessary files and defragmenting the hard disk. Increase virtual memory if RAM is insufficient. If the hard disk is failing (indicated by slow read/write speeds or Event ID 51 errors), replace it with a new drive or a CompactFlash-to-IDE adapter for improved reliability.

Condition	Repair, Used, Refurbished, New in box (sealed)