The 6ES7717-1AB01-0AC2 is a Siemens SIMATIC FIELD PG M5 ADVANCED industrial computer board, classified under PLCs and Accessories. It's a field programming device — essentially a ruggedized portable PC designed for on-site engineering, commissioning, and maintenance of SIMATIC automation systems.
Sourcing is straightforward: this is a standard Siemens catalog item quoted to order. No last-time-buy constraints or broker-channel dependency apply at this stage.
What the buyer needs to know
As a field PG, this unit carries the full SIMATIC engineering suite capability — TIA Portal, STEP 7, WinCC — preinstalled and licensed for the M5 ADVANCED hardware tier. The ADVANCED designation typically means a higher-performance CPU, more RAM, and a larger display than the standard M5, suited for running multiple virtual machines or large project libraries on-site. If you're replacing an older FIELD PG M4 or M3, the M5 ADVANCED is the direct current-generation upgrade. The form factor, docking station, and power supply are generational, so verify the mounting cradle and AC adapter compatibility if swapping into an existing cart or vehicle dock.