Key Features
- SIMATIC HMI KP8 PN: Key panel with product type designation KP8 PN.
- 8 short-stroke keys: Includes 8 short-stroke keys and 8 function keys.
- PROFINET interfaces: Provides 2 PROFINET interfaces with integrated switch support.
- Configurable DI/DO pins: Includes 8 configurable DI/DO pins for direct key and signal lamp operation.
- 24 V DC supply: Uses DC supply voltage with a rated value of 24 V and 24 V looped through at connector.
- Front mounting: Front mounting is supported with clamp terminals and vertical mounting position.
Technical Summary
| Product type designation | KP8 PN |
|---|---|
| Number of short-stroke keys | 8 |
| Number of function keys | 8 |
| Direct keys (keys as S7 input I/O) | 8 |
| Number of PROFINET interfaces | 2; Incl. switch |
| Number of industrial Ethernet interfaces | 2; For the construction of lines and rings without external switch |
| Rated value (DC) | 24 V; 24 V looped through at connector, no interruption on pulling |
| Permissible range, lower limit (DC) | 20.4 V |
| Permissible range, upper limit (DC) | 28.8 V |
| Mounting type | Clamp terminals |
| Mounting position | vertical |
| IP (at the front) | IP65 |
Applications
- PROFINET network connection: For connecting the key panel to a PROFINET network.
- Direct S7 input/output operation: For operating direct keys and signal lamps as S7 input/output I/O.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the exact Siemens model and product type of this key panel?
The model is 6AV3688-3AY36-0AX0 and the product type designation is KP8 PN.
How many keys and direct I/O points does the KP8 PN have?
It has 8 short-stroke keys, 8 function keys, and 8 direct keys as S7 input I/O.
Which interfaces are provided on the 6AV3688-3AY36-0AX0?
It provides 2 PROFINET interfaces and 2 industrial Ethernet interfaces, with an integrated switch.
What supply voltage does the key panel use?
The supply voltage is DC, with a rated value of 24 V and a permissible range from 20.4 V to 28.8 V.
What mounting and protection details are listed for this panel?
Mounting type is clamp terminals, mounting position is vertical, and the front protection rating is IP65.
