Delivery release SIMATIC Field PG M6

The new tool for automation features excellent performance, a rugged magnesium enclosure and hardware optimized for industrial applications combined with the pre-installed SIMATIC engineering software.

Field PG M6 in Backpack

Highlights of the SIMATIC Field PG M6:

The mobile, industrial Field PG M6 programming device is the optimal tool for automation engineering and an ideal platform for the SIMATIC engineering software:

• Powerful 8th generation Intel® Core™ i5/i7 processor (Coffee Lake)
• Fast work memory (up to 32 GB DDR4 RAM)
• Large data memory (up to 2 TB SSD)
• 2x USB 3.1 Gen. 2 (of which 1x USB Type C 1x USB Type A)
• 2x USB 3.0 Type A (one of which with charging function for smartphones max. 1.5 A)
• Robust enclosure made of sturdy magnesium alloy with rubber-protected corners and retractable handle
• All conventional interfaces for industrial applications onboard = no adapters required!
• Pre-installed SIMATIC engineering software = turnkey!

The Field PG M6 is equipped with a 15.6" full HD display (1.920 x 1.080) and supports Bluetooth V5.0 as well as the latest WLAN standard 802.11ac.

Thanks to the integrated industrial and SIMATIC interfaces, no additional adapters are required for automation tasks:

• 2x Gigabit Ethernet (RJ45) for PROFINET connections
• 1x PROFIBUS DP/MPI
• 1x COM/RS232 (25-pin socket - can be adapted to 9-pin socket with adapter)

External monitors can be easily connected for convenient engineering work at the office:

• 1x Display Port (max. resolution: 4.096 x 2.560 @ 60Hz)
• 1x DVI-I (max. resolution: 1920 x 1200); VGA connection also possible with provided adapter

Up to 4 external USB devices can be connected to the SIMATIC Field PG M6 via USB:

• 3x USB Type A
• 1x USB Type C

Just like its predecessors, the SIMATIC Field PG M6 once again comes equipped with a DVD-RW drive .

This means the SIMATIC Field PG M6 is ideally suited for engineering in the office as well as for commissioning, service or maintenance of automation systems.

The Microsoft BitlLocker functionality is supported by the integrated Trusted Platform Module – TPM 2.0 and thus offers access and operating system protection as well as secure data encryption.
With the help of the integrated Smartcard Reader, you can easily send and receive encrypted emails with the SIMATIC Field PG M6 - there is no need for an external Smartcard Reader.
The integrated Intel® Active Management Technology (iAMT) enables remote access of the company IT to the Field PG via standard Ethernet. This enables the remote control of the Field PG in order to, for example, restore or upgrade Field PGs or for diagnostics and troubleshooting.

SIMATIC Field PG M6 equipment versions:

The SIMATIC Field PG M6 will be available in two versions:

• SIMATIC Field PG M6 Comfort equipped with Intel Core i5-8400H (2.5 to 4.2 GHz; 4 cores + Hyper-Threading; 8 MB Smart Cache)
• SIMATIC Field PG M6 Advanced equipped with Intel Core i7-8850H (2.6 to 4.3 GHz; 6 cores + Hyper-Threading; 9 MB Smart Cache)

These two versions can be configured as follows:

*) Available in a later delivery stage

All devices are always delivered with Windows 10 Enterprise 64-bit and the following pre-installed SIMATIC software including V15.1 license key:

• STEP 7 Professional V15.1 (TIA Portal)
• STEP 7 Professional 2017 SR1
• WinCC Advanced V15.1 (TIA Portal)
• WinCC flexible Advanced 2008 SP5
• Safety Advanced V15.1 (TIA Portal)
• Distributed Safety 5.4 SP5
• PLCSim V15.1

Ordering information

Please note that the Artcle number structure has been changed compared to the SIMATIC Field PG M5.

Supporting configurators will be published and maintained in the Siemens Mall as well as in the TIA Selection Tool.

Service option

In addition to the standard liability for defects of the SIMATIC Field PG, you can sign up for an Extended Exchange Option (EEO). This option covers any repair costs up to one year after expiration of the standard liability for defects.

You can sign up for the EEO up to 12 months after the product was delivered. The EEO coverage period for SIMATIC Field PGs can be extended beyond the 24 months of coverage for up to 36 months in increments of 6 months.

Accessories

Additional information

The SIMATIC Field PG website has been updated:

German: www.siemens.de/simatic-pg

English: www.siemens.com/simatic-pg

A 3D animation of the SIMATIC Field PG M6 (screensaver) shows the highlights and the rugged design of the device.

The press release (DE / EN) for the SPS trade show has been available to the public as of 19 November 2018.

Press Release