Siemens · SIMATIC Field PG
6ES7711-1DA21-2LB4 is a Siemens SIMATIC Field PG portable programming device built on the Pentium 4 platform. It combines a rugged notebook form factor with the display, drives and interfaces required to program, commission and service SIMATIC S5 / S7 automation systems. The exact processor speed, memory, drives and preinstalled engineering software depend on the catalog number; parameters not confirmed for this variant are omitted rather than estimated.
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Device typePortable programming device (Field PG)
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Display14.1" TFT XGA (1024 × 768)
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Power supplyExternal 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz + Li-Ion battery
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Dimensions / weight328 × 294 × 52 mm · approx. 4 kg
Specifications
| General |
| Device type |
SIMATIC Field PG portable programming device, Pentium 4 platform |
| Operating system |
Windows 2000 / XP Professional (configuration varies by catalog number) |
| Engineering software |
SIEMENS STEP engineering software (STEP 7 / STEP 5 / STEP 7 Micro/WIN depending on configuration) |
| Display |
| Panel |
14.1" TFT, resolution 1024 × 768 (XGA), up to 256k colors |
| Mass storage and drives |
| Optical drive |
Internal CD-ROM / DVD-ROM / DVD-ROM/CD-RW (depends on configuration) |
| Floppy drive |
3.5" floppy or SuperDisk (LS-120/LS-240) depending on configuration |
| Interfaces |
| Network |
Onboard Ethernet (RJ45) |
| Serial / parallel |
COM1 (RS-232) and parallel port (LPT) |
| USB / expansion |
USB ports; PC-Card slot (CardBus, 32-bit) |
| Programming interface |
MPI/DP interface support (status LED and interface cards via PC-Card slot) |
| Power |
| Line voltage |
External power supply 100 VAC to 240 VAC (+10 % / −15 %), 50/60 Hz |
| Max. power consumption |
90 W |
| Battery |
Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery pack (9 cells), charge-status monitoring |
| Mechanical and environment |
| Dimensions (w × h × d) |
328 × 294 × 52 mm |
| Weight |
Approx. 4 kg |
| Operating temperature |
+5 °C to +40 °C |
| Degree of protection |
IP30 (covers closed) |
| Compliance |
| EMC |
EN 55022 class B, EN 61000-4 series |
| Safety |
Protection class I per IEC 60950 / EN 60950 |
Values follow the Siemens SIMATIC Field PG equipment manual (A5E00075760-04) for this device family; configuration details not confirmed for this catalog number are omitted rather than estimated.
Model comparison in the same family
| Siemens Field PG variants |
| Catalog number |
Product family |
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6ES7711-1DA21-2LB4 (this page) |
SIMATIC Field PG (Pentium 4 platform) |
| 6ES7711-1DB21-3LB3 |
SIMATIC Field PG (Pentium 4 platform) |
| 6ES7711-1CA10-1LB1 |
SIMATIC Field PG (Pentium 4 platform) |
| 6ES7711-1CA11-2LB1 |
SIMATIC Field PG (Pentium 4 platform) |
All variants share the same Field PG chassis and interface layout; processor speed, memory, drives, display option, keyboard layout and preinstalled engineering software differ by catalog number. Selecting a different catalog number changes the delivered configuration, not the device family.
Where it sits in the workflow
The 6ES7711-1DA21-2LB4 is the field engineering and service terminal for SIMATIC S5 / S7 automation systems. It is used to write and transfer PLC programs over the MPI/DP programming interface or onboard Ethernet, to commission and diagnose controllers on site, and to run the SIEMENS STEP engineering tools carried on its internal drives.
Typical deployments are commissioning, maintenance and breakdown service of SIMATIC S5 / S7 installations, where the unit travels with the service engineer. Record the full catalog number and revision from the nameplate of the unit being replaced before ordering a like-for-like spare.
Before you specify
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Configuration. Match processor speed, memory, drive configuration and preinstalled STEP software to the unit being replaced; these differ between catalog numbers.
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Interfaces. Confirm the programming interfaces you need (Ethernet, MPI/DP, COM1) are provided by the variant you order.
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Marking. Record the catalog number and revision from the nameplate of the installed unit for a like-for-like spare.
Technical FAQ
Q.What kind of device is this?
It is a SIMATIC Field PG portable programming device — a rugged notebook-class engineering terminal for SIMATIC S5 / S7 PLC systems, not a PLC module itself.
Q.What display does it have?
A 14.1" TFT panel with XGA resolution of 1024 × 768 pixels and up to 256k colors.
Q.How is the device powered?
It runs from the external 100–240 VAC power supply or from its internal Lithium-Ion battery pack; the battery status is shown by the system LEDs.
Q.What replaces a unit that is no longer in production?
Record the catalog number and revision from the nameplate; a current-production equivalent is identified by matching function, interfaces and the installed engineering software.