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: 2 PROFINET interfaces with PROFIsafe support and 2 industrial Ethernet interfaces for line and ring construction without external switch.
- 8 DI/DO and 2 safety DI pins: 8 digital inputs and 8 digital outputs, plus 2 safety DI pins.
- 24 V DC supply: Rated value (DC): 24 V, with 24 V can be looped through connector, interrupted when pulled.
- Front protection and mounting: Front protection IP65, rear protection IP20, front mounting yes, and mounting clip installation.
Applications
- Operator control and signaling with key inputs and LEDs: Use for operator control and process signaling through 8 short-stroke switches and multi-colored LEDs.
- PROFINET network connection with PROFIsafe: Use for connecting PROFINET communication with PROFIsafe safety communication.
- Digital I/O interface for control and safety signals: Use for exchanging 8 DI/DO signals and 2 safety DI signals.
Technical Summary
| Product type designation | KP8F PN |
|---|---|
| Short-stroke keys | 8 |
| Function keys | 8 |
| Direct keys (keys as S7 input I/O) | 8 |
| DP direct LEDs (LEDs as S7 output I/O) | 8; Adjustable brightness |
| Number of color modes for LED | 5; red, green, blue, yellow, white |
| 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) |
| 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 |
| Number of industrial Ethernet interfaces | 2; For the construction of lines and rings without external switch |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Siemens 6AV3688-3AF37-0AX0?
It is a SIMATIC HMI KP8F PN key panel.
How many short-stroke keys does 6AV3688-3AF37-0AX0 have?
It has 8 short-stroke keys.
What communication interfaces does the KP8F PN have?
It has 2 PROFINET interfaces and 2 industrial Ethernet interfaces, with an integrated switch.
What is the supply voltage for 6AV3688-3AF37-0AX0?
The rated supply voltage is 24 V DC, and the permissible range is 20.4 V to 28.8 V.
What protection rating does the front of the KP8F PN have?
The front has IP65 protection.
