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Siemens PM 21 · 2017
SIMOTION system components
HMI devices
Key Panels
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Overview
SIMATIC HMl Key Panels
The Key Panels, PROFINET successors to the PROFIBUS-based
Push Button Panels, are operator panels which are immediately
ready-to-run without any configuration effort.
Key Panels are alternatives to individually wired long-stroke keys
and are designed for direct operator control of the machine.
Key Panels provide many basic functions for direct operator
control and monitoring instead of machine operation as a cost-
effective, flexible and space-saving combination, and they re-
duce configuration and installation costs to a minimum.
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SIMATIC HMI blank front design
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SIMATIC HMl KP8 PN
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SIMATIC HMl KP8F PN
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SIMATIC HMl KP32F PN
(PROFIsafe can be switched off)
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Benefits
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Less planning and installation overhead than for discrete
components, thanks to modular arrangement
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Savings in terms of hardware costs: distributed I/O,
2 PROFINET connections, and I/O are combined in
one device
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Keys and lamps can be labeled using a standard printer
in IP65 (black and white or color)
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A high degree of flexibility due to user-configurable colors,
switch/button function, and integrated diagnostic function
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Any key color can be dynamically adapted to the process
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Integrated standard inputs and outputs for actuators and
sensors, and each pin can be used as an input or output
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Blank front designs can be used to reserve space for later
system expansions or for the easy installation of 22.5 mm
(0.89 in) standard operator controls
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The design and functions are optimally harmonized with the
SIMATIC HMI range of products, e.g. in PRO device Extension
Units
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SIL 2/3 safety in the F-versions, e.g. emergency stop can be
connected directly
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Application
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Suitable for most industries (automotive, food and beverage,
oil and gas) thanks to the smooth and rugged front, even in
hazardous areas
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For extremely easy, intuitive and fast operation with minimum
wiring
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Language-neutral feedback possible, even in sunlight, due to
multi-color LEDs in the keys
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Expansions possible without stock-removing tools even when
installed
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Special-purpose machine manufacturing benefits from the
high degree of flexibility
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Design
SIMATIC HMI Key Panel – Blank front design
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Easy, seamless installation with mounting clips
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Rugged design, thus also suitable for harsh industrial
environments
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Prepared for the installation of 22.5 mm (0.89 in) standard
elements
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Extremely easy installation or retrofit of standard 22.5 mm
(0.89 in) operator controls during operation
SIMATIC HMI Key Panel – Basic functions
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Smooth front, therefore easy to clean
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Large mechanical illuminated pushbuttons can be
programmed as a switch or pushbutton
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24 V DC power supply that can be looped through, thus no
additional terminals are needed
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One PROFINET interface (2 ports) – perfect for line operation
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Suitable for ring operation thanks to Media Redundancy
Protocol (MRP). Everything continues to run even in the event
of physical interruption of the PROFINET network cable
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Inputs and outputs on the rear, each pin can be used as an
input or output
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The F variants are additionally equipped with SIL 2/3 inputs
SIMATIC HMI KP8 PN
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8 large mechanical illuminated pushbuttons with excellent
tactile feedback, thus also suitable for harsh industrial
environments
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8 freely configurable digital I/Os
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For standard CPUs
SIMATIC HMI KP8F PN
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Additional digital fail-safe inputs for the connection of
1-channel or 1
2-channel sensors, such as emergency stop
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For fail-safe CPUs
SIMATIC HMI KP32F PN
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32 large mechanical illuminated pushbuttons with excellent
tactile feedback, thus also suitable for harsh industrial
environments
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16 freely configurable I/Os
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Additional digital fail-safe inputs for the connection of
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1-channel or 2
2-channel sensors, such as emergency
stop
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For fail-safe and standard CPUs
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More information
Further information can be found on the Internet at:
/key-panels
Technical specifications can be found in the
Catalog ST 80/ST PC – Chapter Operator control and monitoring
systems/PC-based Automation
For configuration information, see the Configuration Manual at:
© Siemens AG 2017