Hi, 

Good day..

We have SIMATIC IPC427C. Is it possible that this PC could act as a PLC CPU? Because the installed unit has a remote I/O connected to its profibus DP port. 

Best regards,

Mark12

Hello

Yes SIMATIC IPC427C  can be used as a Controller with WinAC RTX package installed on it and can perform almost all the functions of a SIMATIC CPU ( and more )..

It has PROFINET and PROFIBUS ports to which RIOs can be connected

Here is the Link to the Manual :

SIMATIC Industrial PC SIMATIC IPC427C

An Extract from the Manual :

Applications

The device provides industrial PC systems for high-performance and space-saving applications in particular in the field of machine, systems and switchgear cabinet engineering:

● Measuring and controlling of process and machine data (for example, automated washing systems, assembling machines, packaging machines)
● Operating and visualization tasks with separate display / monitor solutions (information
terminals, large-scale displays in automotive production)
● Data logging and processing (for example, system data logging, distributed process
control)

Hope this helps
Cheers
Navnag