SIMATIC IPC477E PRO. 15" MTOUCH
Selection trade-offs for 6AV72513CC070FA0
- The 15-inch touchscreen targets compact panel layouts; panel builders with space for a 19-inch or 22-inch unit may prefer alternates for larger HMI visibility.
- Box packaging (standard) differs from the bulk-packed 22-inch variant; pack-out logistics and minimum order quantities shift accordingly.
- The listed processor (Intel Core i3-6102E) suits control-level workloads; CPU-bound vision or edge-AI roles may require the i5 or Xeon options found in larger-screen alternates.
- IP65 sealing covers panel-front protection; full-system IP rating for the rear chassis and connector area should be verified against the specific installation envelope.
- Windows 7/10 support reflects validated driver availability; Windows 11 readiness or legacy OS continuity for brownfield sites warrants explicit confirmation with Siemens before deployment.
Technical specifications — 6AV72513CC070FA0
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Display | 15" Touchscreen |
| Core Processor | Intel Core i3-6102E |
| Memory | DDR4 (16 GB max) |
| Mounting | Panel Mount |
| IP Rating | IP65 — Dust Tight, Water Resistant |
| Encapsulation | Box |
| Operating Temp | 0°C – 45°C |
| Operating System | Windows 7/10 (supported) |
| Approvals | CE, CSA, cULus, EAC, KC, RCM, UL |
| Product Status | Active |
Panel-mount placement and compliance notes
The SIMATIC IPC477E series uses a panel-mount form factor designed for cutout installation in enclosure doors or control cabinets. The CE, CSA, cULus, EAC, KC, RCM, and UL listings cover the unit for industrial environments in most major markets, though ATEX zone certification (present on select 22-inch variants) requires separate evaluation for explosive-atmosphere deployments.
Alternate comparison — 15", 19", 22" variants
Readers must independently qualify the following alternates against their installation envelope before specifying.
| Spec | 6AV72513CC070FA0 | 6AV72513CA340FA0 | 6AV72513FA070FA0 | 6AV72513JC050FA0 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 15" Touchscreen | 15" Touchscreen | 19" Touchscreen | 22" Touchscreen |
| Processor | Intel Core i3-6102E | Intel Core i3-6102E | Intel Core i5/i3/Xeon options | Intel Core i3-6102E |
| Memory | 16 GB max | 16 GB max | 16 GB max | 16 GB max (SODIMM) |
| IP Rating | IP65 | IP65 | IP65 | IP65 |
| Package | Box | Box | Box | Bulk |
| Similarity | — | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 |
- 6AV72513CA340FA0: Shares the same 15-inch panel, i3 processor, and IP65 rating as the seed; the MPN diverges in the numeric suffix (CA3… vs CC0…), suggesting a minor configuration variance (drive, storage, or port count) that does not alter the core display or thermal envelope.
- 6AV72513FA070FA0: Upgrades to a 19-inch touchscreen and offers additional processor tiers (i5-6442EQ, Xeon E3) while retaining the panel-mount form factor, IP65 sealing, and 16 GB DDR4 ceiling; the larger display increases front-of-panel clearance requirements.
- 6AV72513JC050FA0: Scales to a 22-inch touchscreen and switches to bulk packaging; notably adds ATEX approval to the certification stack, making it the preferred candidate for hazardous-location enclosures where the seed and other alternates lack that classification.