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New SIMATIC HMI Key Panels - PCC A GCG Company - WI Siemens Distributor

Written by PCC | Oct 23, 2011 2:01:19 PM

The new Siemens SIMATIC HMI Key Panels KP8/KP8F designed for the PROFINET environment are highly configurable and can be illuminated in 5 bright LED colors.

Key Panels KP8 and KP8F
The KP8 is a Key Panel with 8 large keys with LED backlight. You can set five colors (blue, green, red, yellow, white) and the brightness of the keys via the STEP 7 hardware configuration.The keys can be individually labeled and they feature tactile feedback. Thus they can be reliably operated even when wearing gloves.

The KP8 is available in two versions: The standard version KP8 has 8 inputs/outputs for the direct connection of sensors and actuators, the safety version KP8F has two additional fail-safe inputs.

Benefits at a glance:

  • Up to 90 % time savings for wiring
  • Fewer digital input/output modules for the buttons and lamps
  • No wiring mistakes since only one standard bus cable is connected
  • Integrated Ethernet switch for the setup of linear and ring topologies
  • Ideally suited for installing in the expansion units of the fully enclosed HMI devices
  • A fail-safe version is available

View the brochure: KP8/KP87 Key Panels

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