Siemens SIMATIC IPC477E Modules – 6AV7894-0BH00-0BA0

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Product Details And Specifications

Siemens SIMATIC IPC477E Series Technical Notes

The Evolution of SIMATIC IPC477E Architecture

The IPC477 lineage originates from the early 2000s SIMATIC Panel PC 477 platform, which used Intel Pentium 4 and Celeron M processors paired with Windows XP Embedded. The IPC477B generation (circa 2008–2012) introduced Core 2 Duo processing and expanded RAM capacity to 4 GB DDR2, addressing the growing computational demands of WinCC Runtime Professional. The IPC477C (2012–2016) migrated to Intel Core i5/i7 (Ivy Bridge / Haswell) with DDR3 memory and introduced the 15.4-inch widescreen display option alongside the legacy 4:3 15-inch panel. The IPC477D (2016–2019) added TPM 2.0 support, M.2 SSD options, and Windows 10 IoT Enterprise compatibility, resolving the Windows 7 end-of-life transition challenge for installed base operators. The current IPC477E generation (2019–present) standardizes on Intel Core i5-6440EQ / i7-6820EQ (Skylake-H) processors, DDR4 ECC memory up to 32 GB, dual Gigabit Ethernet, and supports Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2019. Backward compatibility with PROFIBUS DP and PROFINET IO is maintained through optional CP cards. Operators migrating from IPC477B/C units must account for changed BIOS boot sequences, updated MPI/PROFIBUS driver stacks, and revised WinCC project migration paths when upgrading to IPC477E hardware.

SIMATIC IPC477E Full Catalog & Functionalities (SKU List)

The following SKUs represent verified, commonly stocked configurations within the SIMATIC IPC477E product family, classified by display size, processor grade, storage type, and OS pre-load.

6AV7894-0BH00-0BA0: IPC477E 15" Touch, Core i5, 8 GB DDR4, 320 GB HDD, Win10 IoT LTSC — baseline mid-range configuration for WinCC Runtime deployments.

6AV7894-0BH10-1BA0: IPC477E 15" Touch, Core i5, 8 GB DDR4, 240 GB SSD, Win10 IoT LTSC — SSD variant for vibration-intensive installations.

6AV7894-0BH30-1BA0: IPC477E 15" Touch, Core i7, 16 GB DDR4, 240 GB SSD, Win10 IoT LTSC — high-performance tier for WinCC OA or PCS 7 Advanced.

6AV7894-0BE00-0BA0: IPC477E 15" Touch, Core i5, 4 GB DDR4, 320 GB HDD, Win10 IoT LTSC — entry-level configuration for basic SCADA visualization.

6AV7894-0BF00-0BA0: IPC477E 15" Touch, Core i5, 8 GB DDR4, 320 GB HDD, Win7 Ultimate — legacy OS variant for sites not yet migrated to Win10.

6AV7894-0CH00-0BA0: IPC477E 19" Touch, Core i5, 8 GB DDR4, 320 GB HDD, Win10 IoT LTSC — large-format display for control room operator stations.

6AV7894-0CH30-1BA0: IPC477E 19" Touch, Core i7, 16 GB DDR4, 240 GB SSD, Win10 IoT LTSC — high-performance 19" variant for multi-process visualization.

6AV7894-0DH00-0BA0: IPC477E 22" Touch, Core i5, 8 GB DDR4, 320 GB HDD, Win10 IoT LTSC — wide-format panel for multi-loop DCS overview screens.

6AV7894-0DH30-1BA0: IPC477E 22" Touch, Core i7, 16 GB DDR4, 240 GB SSD, Win10 IoT LTSC — premium 22" configuration for PCS 7 OS Server roles.

6AV7894-0EH00-0BA0: IPC477E 24" Touch, Core i5, 8 GB DDR4, 320 GB HDD, Win10 IoT LTSC — maximum display size in the IPC477E range for high-density P&ID visualization.

6AV7894-0BH00-1BA0: IPC477E 15" Touch, Core i5, 8 GB DDR4, 240 GB SSD, no OS — bare-metal unit for custom OS imaging by system integrators.

6AV7894-0BH20-1BA0: IPC477E 15" Touch, Core i5, 16 GB DDR4, 240 GB SSD, Win10 IoT LTSC — expanded RAM for concurrent WinCC and historian processes.

6AV7894-0BH40-1BA0: IPC477E 15" Touch, Core i7, 32 GB DDR4, 480 GB SSD, Win10 IoT LTSC — maximum specification 15" unit for edge computing and local SQL Server roles.

6AV7894-0CH20-1BA0: IPC477E 19" Touch, Core i5, 16 GB DDR4, 240 GB SSD, Win10 IoT LTSC — mid-tier 19" for redundant OS server configurations.

6AV7894-0DH20-1BA0: IPC477E 22" Touch, Core i5, 16 GB DDR4, 240 GB SSD, Win10 IoT LTSC — 22" SSD variant for mobile or skid-mounted control panels.

6AV7894-0EH30-1BA0: IPC477E 24" Touch, Core i7, 16 GB DDR4, 240 GB SSD, Win10 IoT LTSC — high-performance 24" for advanced process graphics and historian integration.

Sourcing Hard-to-Find & Obsolete SIMATIC IPC477E Parts

DriveKNMS supports installed-base sourcing for this series through RFQ review, including model matching, condition checks and documentation requirements before quotation.

Quality Control for the SIMATIC IPC477E Range

Each SIMATIC IPC477E unit processed by DriveKNMS undergoes a structured inspection and functional verification protocol. Power-on testing confirms stable DC input acceptance within the 24 V DC (18–30 V) operating range. Display panel integrity is verified for dead pixels, backlight uniformity, and touch calibration accuracy across the full active area. Internal storage devices are subjected to SMART diagnostics and sector-level read/write verification. Ethernet ports are tested for 10/100/1000 Mbps auto-negotiation and frame integrity. USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports are verified for enumeration and sustained transfer rates. Where applicable, onboard PROFIBUS DP interfaces are tested using a Siemens TIA Portal diagnostic environment to confirm correct GSD file recognition and cyclic data exchange. Units with Windows pre-loads are booted to OS desktop and verified for driver integrity, activation status, and absence of hardware conflicts in Device Manager. All test results are logged per unit serial number and available to customers on request.