INTRODUCING the all-new SIMATIC IPC MD-57A

Get your hands on the ULTIMATE engineering & PLC simulation tool from Siemens

Siemens have recently released their latest Field programming unit that supercedes the SIMATIC Field PG M6. 

 

But the all-new SIMATIC IPC MD-57A is far more than your standard programming unit. 

 

It comes with all the main TIA Portal engineering tools preinstalled so you're ready-to-run from the get go. This new robust notebook that's built for industry boasts a major performance boost with high-speed working memory, making it more than capable of handling advanced simulation programs and CAD software. 

 

What's more, it can double as your office laptop with its integrated camera and microphone for video conferencing. You even have the option for connecting external monitors via HDMI as well as a USB docking station interace for the normal office environment. 

SIMATIC IPC MD-57A Additional Features 

Integrated camera comes with a privacy shutter for unwanted screen capture 

Long battery life with 9 Wh lithium-polymer battery

Fingerprint sensor for biometric authentication​ & secure log-on

Back-lit keyboard for shady environments

SIMATIC IPC slider for IPC BX-39A drives​

SIMATIC memory card reader and micro memory card slot​

COM/RS232, PROFIBUS DP/MPI and 2x PROFINET interfaces

Direct programming of SIMATIC memory cards

Flexbay expansion slot

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High-Performance Programming

Maximum performance, optimised for efficient engineering

High-resolution display to support ergonomic operation

12th gen. Intel® Core™ i5/i7 processors​ and high working memory with up to 64 GB DDR5 SDRAM​

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Robust Design

Rugged hardware throughout: lightweight,  slim magnesium enclosure

All relevant automation Interfaces on board, even RS232

Built to withstand shocks and vibrations with rubber bumpers on device corners

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Fit For Industry

Complete shielding against electromagnetic interference (EMC/EMS tested)

Supports Bluetooth V5.3 & latest Wi-Fi 6E

Dirt resistant industrial design & illuminated keyboard with abrasion-resistant laser inscription

SIMATIC IPC MD-57A Technical Data 

Interfaces

  • 2x Gigabit Ethernet (10 / 100 / 1000 MBit) for PROFINET connections
  • 1x PROFIBUS DP/MPI for legacy networks
  • 1x COM / RS232
  • 1x HDMI 1.4b (for external 4k monitors or projectors)
  • 2x USB 4 Type C
  • 4x USB 3.2 Type A
  • 1x Finger print sensor
  • 1x Camera with Microphone (with privacy shutter / for Windows Hello)
  • 1x Smart Card Reader (ID card)
  • 1x SIMATIC Memory Card
  • 1x SIMATIC Micro Memory Card
  • 1x Multimedia Card (SD, SDHC UHS-II, MMC)

 

Scope of Delivery

  • Laptop backpack
  • 240 W power supply
  • Country-specific power cord (if configured)
  • Quick install guide

Software

Pre-installed engineering software (can be ordered as Trial, TIA Portal or Combo license)

  • STEP 7 Professional V19 (TIA Portal) and STEP 7 Professional 2021 SR2
  • WinCC Advanced V19 (TIA Portal) and WinCC flexible Advanced 2008 SP5
  • STEP 7 Safety Advanced V19 (TIA Portal) and Distributed Safety 5.4 SP5
  • PLCsim V19
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  • Operating system (can be ordered without OS)

    • Windows 11 IoT Enterprise, 64-Bit