Key Panels

SIMATIC HMI Key Panels

The Key Panels, PROFINET successors to the PROFIBUS-based Pushbutton Panels, are operator panels which are ready-to-run without any configuration effort at all.

Alternatives to individually wired long-stroke keys. They are designed for direct operator control of the machine.

Key Panels provide many basic functions for direct operator control and monitoring instead of machine operator control, a cost-effective, versatile and space-saving combination, and they reduce configuration and installation costs to a minimum. Furthermore, additional actuators and sensors can also be optionally connected directly on the rear of the devices. For applications directly next to a monitor, a very slim KP8 option is available (KP8 PN LX with 8 keys on top of each other).

The Key Panels can be used directly in line and ring topologies thanks to an integrated switch and two RJ45 PN sockets.

In addition there are two fully configured IP65 installation enclosures for KP8(F) available.
Exact cutouts included. Even supply cables with plugs can easily be connected in IP65 without any drilling or milling. These ready-made enclosures can be used as small local operator stations.
They can be found under Accessories -> Fixing elements, and depending on the option can come supplied with features such as emergency off pushbuttons.

• SIMATIC HMI blank front design
• SIMATIC HMI KP8 PN
• SIMATIC HMI KP8 PN LX
• SIMATIC HMl KP8F PN (shared device with GSD file possible)
• SIMATIC HMl KP32F PN (PROFIsafe can be switched off)
• Installation enclosure KP8 (Accessories -> Fixing elements)
• Installation enclosure KP8F (Accessories -> Fixing elements)

More information is available at this link