SIMATIC HMI Key Panels
Keypad operator panel for standard and failsafe applications
With the new Key Panel KP32F SIMATIC HMI offers a larger keypad operator panel designed for PROFINET environment and failsafe applications. 32 large and ergonomic keys, which can be illuminated in five different colors form a unit.
For larger control panels you can add further KP32 or KP8 units without a gap and electrically connected due to integrated Ethernet switches as well as looped through 24 V DC.
Area of application
The rugged Key Panels in IP65 are designed for simple and straightforward machine operation in harsh industrial environment .They can be used wherever HMI functions cannot be carried out without keys and lamps, e.g. on control consoles for machines and plants. The keys feature tactile feedback. Thus they can be reliably operated even when wearing gloves.
Design and functions
SIMATIC HMI KP32F offers 32 large illuminated pushbuttons which can easily be labeled with labelling strips. You can set five colors (blue, green, red, yellow, white) and the brightness of the keys via the STEP 7 hardware configuration.
On the rear there are 16 I/O PINs for direct connection to sensors and actuators,16 digital inputs and 4 additional failsafe inputs. The Key Panels can be installed next to each other without gaps, due to the integrated Ethernet switch the units can be part of a line or ring topology and even the 24V DC can easily be looped through.
The KP32F can be addressed by two controllers via the Shared Device PROFINET function. Due to the Media Redundancy Protocol (MRP) the availability of data in ring topologies can be further increased.
Safety Integrated
With the help of the integrated PROFIsafe communication, this Key Panel can be used for fail-safe operation with SIMATIC S7-300F/400F.The four additional fail-safe inputs can be used for failsafe signals, e.g. sensors with floating contacts. Two emergency stop buttons according to SIL 3 can be connected.
Technical data
Device |
SIMATIC HMI KP32F PN |
Number of keys |
32 |
LED colors |
red, yellow, green, blue, white |
Digital input |
16 + 4 additional failsafe inputs |
Digital output |
16 |
Interfaces |
2 x RJ45 for PROFINET with integrated switch |
Degree of protection |
IP 65 front if mounted, IP 20 rear |
Front panel |
295 x 155 mm (W x H) |
Installation cutout |
275 x 135 mm (W x H) |
Depth |
45 mm |
Article Numbers |
> 6AV3688-3EH47-0AX0 |