SIEMENS 6AV7744-2BC00-1AD0 HMI Panel

SIEMENS 6AV7744-2BC00-1AD0 HMI / Panel PC

 

 

The Siemens 6AV7744-2BC00-1AD0 is a SIMATIC Panel PC 870 V2, which is an industrial Panel PC / HMI workstation, not a simple touch panel.

Product Information

• Brand: Siemens
• Part Number: 6AV7744-2BC00-1AD0
• Series: SIMATIC Panel PC 870 V2
• Type: Industrial Panel PC (HMI + Computer)
• Display: 15" TFT color touchscreen
• CPU: Intel Pentium 4 (approx. 2.4 GHz class)
• Memory: 256 MB DDR SDRAM
• Storage: 40 GB HDD
• Operating System: Windows 2000 Professional (industrial version)
• Power supply: 110/230V AC
• Function: HMI + full industrial PC system

What it actually is

This is a full industrial computer with built-in HMI screen:

• Runs Windows OS
• Executes SCADA / HMI software
• Communicates with PLCs
• Can also run other industrial applications

So compared to modern HMIs (KTP / Comfort panels), this is:

A PC-based HMI system (old-generation Siemens Panel PC)

System Role (Simple)

PLC (S7-300 / S7-400 etc.)
→ Ethernet / Profibus
→ Panel PC 870 (6AV7744-2BC00-1AD0)
→ displays SCADA/HMI screens
→ operator controls machine

Key Features

• Integrated PC + touchscreen HMI in one unit
• Runs full Windows-based industrial software
• Supports SCADA visualization systems
• Industrial-grade chassis for cabinet mounting
• Designed for factory floor environments
• Supports long lifecycle industrial operation

Typical Applications

• Factory automation SCADA systems
• Production line operator stations
• Process monitoring systems
• Legacy Siemens PLC systems (S7-300/400 era)
• Industrial control rooms

Important Notes

• Not a PLC ❌
• Not a simple HMI panel (like KTP700/Comfort) ❌
• It is a Panel PC (industrial computer + HMI screen) ✔
• Often used in older Siemens automation systems
• Usually considered legacy / obsolete hardware

Precautions

• Very old Windows-based system → HDD failure common
• Limited spare parts availability
• Software compatibility issues with modern TIA Portal
• May require replacement with modern IPC or Comfort Panel
• Sensitive to power instability and hard disk aging