Product Description:

The IPC40.2G4A-512N-P8C-ND-NN-FW is an industrial PC manufactured by Bosch Rexroth Indramat for the VPB IndraControl PC Units series. Installed inside control cabinets, this PC serves as the central processing element for motion sequences, HMI tasks, and fieldbus communications on automated lines. Its hardware platform allows machine builders to run IndraWorks engineering software and link operator panels through the dedicated GIGASTAR 25-pin D-Sub port.

The computing core is driven by a Pentium III processor running at 933 MHz, which executes logic and visualization programs in real time. System responsiveness is supported by 512 MB of SDRAM, providing sufficient space for PLC code, buffer data, and operating system files. A 2.5-inch hard disk with at least 80 GB of capacity stores historical production records and system images, while a fixed CD-ROM drive provides removable media access for software updates. Network traffic reaches the controller through a 10/100 Base-T RJ45 port, enabling diagnostics or recipe transfers over standard Ethernet. For local expansion, the box offers two PCI slots and one PCI/ISA slot that accept interface cards such as fieldbus masters or additional I/O modules. Two front-accessible USB Type-A sockets simplify the connection of backup drives, barcode scanners, or service tools without requiring the enclosure to be opened.

Electrical integration is flexible because the PC operates across an 85 to 264 VAC input range and supports both 50 Hz and 60 Hz mains, allowing installation without a selector switch. Peak consumption stays within 200 W, allowing the unit to share control power supplies with inverters or safety relays. The open frame carries an IP00 rating, so it must be mounted in a dust-protected cabinet with forced airflow and an operating temperature between +5 °C and +45 °C. Three RS-232 ports and one RS-422 port support legacy drives. The Type-A PC box accommodates three plug-in modules. The design is supplied without an integrated UPS battery, leaving power-buffering decisions to the machine builder.