Key Features
- Key panel with 8 short-stroke switches: SIMATIC HMI KP8F PN with 8 short-stroke switches and 8 function keys.
- PROFINET interfaces with PROFIsafe: Includes 2 PROFINET interfaces with PROFIsafe support and PROFINET IO support.
- 8 DI/DO and 2 safety DI pins: Provides 8 DI/DO and 2 safety DI pins.
- 24 V DC supply: Type of supply voltage: DC, rated value 24 V, with a permissible range from 20.4 V to 28.8 V.
- Front mounting and protection: Mounting clip installation with front mounting possible; IP65 at the front and IP20 at the rear.
Technical Summary
| Product type designation | KP8F PN |
|---|---|
| Number of short-stroke keys | 8 |
| Number of function keys | 8 |
| Number of digital inputs | 8; total inputs and outputs max. 8 and 2x SIL 2 or 1x SIL 3 |
| Number of digital outputs | 8; Max. 8 inputs and outputs (total) |
| Type of supply voltage | DC |
| Rated value (DC) | 24 V; 24 V can be looped through connector, interrupted when pulled |
| Current consumption (rated value) | 0.3 A |
| Number of PROFINET interfaces | 2; Incl. switch |
| PROFINET | Yes; also 3rd party PLC |
| PROFIsafe | Yes; 1x SIL 3 (two-channel) or 2x SIL 2 (single-channel) emergency stop sensors |
| Mounting type | Mounting clip |
| IP (at the front) | IP65 |
| IP (rear) | IP20 |
Applications
- PROFINET network connection: For connecting a key panel to a PROFINET network.
- PROFIsafe safety communication: For safety communication over PROFIsafe.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the exact Siemens model of this key panel?
The product is 6AV3688-3AF37-0AX0, product type designation KP8F PN.
How many short-stroke keys and function keys does 6AV3688-3AF37-0AX0 have?
It has 8 short-stroke keys and 8 function keys.
What communication interfaces does the KP8F PN have?
It has 2 PROFINET interfaces, including a switch.
What are the supply voltage and current consumption for this Siemens key panel?
The supply voltage is 24 V DC, with a permissible range from 20.4 V to 28.8 V, and current consumption is 0.3 A.
