在生产、过程和楼宇自动化中，使用 SIMATIC HMI 舒适型面，板可以实现对简单机器和设备的本地控制和监视。它们可在所有类型的行业与应用中使用。它们非常适用于完成要求苛刻的可视化任务，由于所具有的集成功能，可针对每种应用选择适宜的设备。

A WinAC RTX 2010 software controller is already integrated in the SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX RTX. The SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX product version with integrated controller is characterized by an exceptionally good price/performance ratio and very fast program execution. The controller generates only a low base load, and shows its strengths particularly with applications that involve real-time requirements and deterministic dynamic response.

In a direct comparison, product versions with external controllers offer slightly more functionality, resulting in additional application possibilities (see table in the section "Function").

The SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX in standard design is a compact computing unit with HMI devices (mouse, keyboard, process monitor) that can be ordered separately and are connected by means of integrated ports/interfaces.

The device is equipped with four USB 3.0 ports for mouse and keyboard as well as additional USB input/output devices, e.g. chip card reader USB.

Two process monitors can be controlled in multi-monitor mode via the integrated digital graphic interfaces DVI‑I and DVI‑D (via adapter cable at the DisplayPort). The selection of the process monitors depends on the technical data of the integrated graphics as well as the image formats and resolutions which can be adjusted in the project editor of the OS software (see section: Operator System, OS Software, Introduction).

As an alternative to the SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX in standard design, we are offering a built-in unit with Panel Front according to SIMATIC IPC677D which can be mounted in mounting cutouts of control cabinets, enclosures or consoles as well as on swivel arms.