Optimum operability thanks to large mechanical keys and multi-colored LED backlighting (daylight readable)
Over 60% time savings for wiring and installation (Plug&Play)
More than 30% savings in material costs compared to conventional keypad operator panels
2 PROFINET ports (incl. switch) already integrated for setting up line and ring topologies
Freely configurable digital I/Os on the rear for connecting key-operated switches, indicator lights, etc.
Connection of fail-safe emergency stop buttons or other fail-safe signals with KP8F and KP32F (in SIL2 or SIL3)
Functionally compatible with all standard PROFINET master CPUs, also non-Siemens
KP8 PN LX is suitable for direct installation next to monitors
KP8 and blank front design, also optimized for installation in IPC Extension Units in IP65
Maximum flexibility due to parameterization
Blank front design for standardized assembly of flexible operator panels
Installation enclosure, fully-enclosed IP65, no drilling or milling necessary, KP8(F) not included;
for accessories see technical specifications for installation enclosure

Siemens HMI Key Panel Product Specifications:

Article number	6AV3688-3AY36-0AX0
	SIMATIC HMI KP8 PN
General information
Product type designation	KP8 PN
Control elements
With parameterizable keys	Yes
Keyboard fonts
● Membrane keyboard
— user-definable label membrane keys	Yes
● Function keys
— Number of function keys	8
● Short-stroke keys
— Number of short-stroke keys	8
Expansions for operator control of the process
● DP direct LEDs (LEDs as S7 output I/O)	8; Adjustable brightness
● Number of color modes for LED	5; red, green, blue, yellow, white
● Direct keys (keys as S7 input I/O)	8
Installation type/mounting
Mounting type	Mounting clip
Mounting position	vertical
Rack mounting	No
Front mounting	Yes; Compatible with Extension Units dimensions
Rail mounting	No
Wall mounting/direct mounting	No
Mounting in portrait format possible	Yes
Mounting in landscape format possible	Yes
maximum permissible angle of inclination without external ventilation	30°; To the front/rear
Number of slots for command devices and signaling units	0
Supply voltage
Type of supply voltage	DC
Rated value (DC)	24 V; 24 V can be looped through connector, interrupted when pulled
permissible range, lower limit (DC)	20.4 V
permissible range, upper limit (DC)	28.8 V
Input current
Current consumption (rated value)	0.3 A
Type of output
LED colors
● red	Yes
● yellow	Yes
● green	Yes
● white	Yes
● blue	Yes
Digital inputs
Number of digital inputs	8; Total inputs and outputs max. 8 and 1x SIL 2 or 2x SIL 3
Input voltage
● Rated value (DC)	24 V
Digital outputs
Number of digital outputs	8; Max. 8 inputs and outputs (total)
Short-circuit protection	Yes
Switching capacity of the outputs
● with resistive load, max.	100 mA
Output voltage
● Rated value (DC)	24 V; Non-isolated
Total current of the outputs
● Current per channel, max.	100 mA
● Current per group, max.	800 mA
Interfaces
Number of industrial Ethernet interfaces	2; For the construction of lines and rings without external switch
Number of PROFINET interfaces	2; Incl. switch
Industrial Ethernet
● Industrial Ethernet status LED	2; Per port
● Number of ports of the integrated switch	2; Per port
Protocols
PROFINET	Yes; also 3rd party PLC
Supports protocol for PROFINET IO	Yes
PROFINET CBA	No
IRT	Yes
PROFIsafe	No
PROFIBUS	No
EtherNet/IP	No
MPI	No
AS-Interface	No
EIB/KNX	No
Protocols (Ethernet)
● TCP/IP	No
Redundancy mode
Media redundancy
— MRP	Yes
Further protocols
● AS-Interface Safety at Work	No
● CAN	No
● Data-Highway	No
● DeviceNet	No
● DeviceNet Safety	No
● Foundation Fieldbus	No
● INTERBUS	No
● INTERBUS-Safety	No
● Local Operating Network	No
● MODBUS	No
● SafetyBUS p	No
● SERCOS	No
● SUCOnet	No
● other bus systems	No
Test commissioning functions
Illuminant test	Yes; During switch on
Key and signal lamp test	Yes; automatically when switching on
EMC
Emission of radio interference acc. to EN 55 011
● Limit class A, for use in industrial areas	Yes; Group 1, measured at a distance of 10 m
● Limit class B, for use in residential areas	No
Degree and class of protection
IP (at the front)	IP65
IP (rear)	IP20
NEMA (front)
● Enclosure Type 4 at the front	No
● Enclosure Type 4x at the front	Yes; Incl. NEMA12
● Enclosure Type 12 at the front
Standards, approvals, certificates
CE mark	Yes
CSA approval
UL approval
cULus	Yes
FM approval
RCM (formerly C-TICK)	Yes
KC approval	Yes
EAC (formerly Gost-R)	Yes
CCC
Suitable for safety functions	Yes
Marine approval
Use in hazardous areas
● ATEX Zone 2	Yes
● ATEX Zone 22	Yes
● cULus Class I Zone 1	No
● cULus Class I Zone 2, Division 2	Yes
● FM Class I Division 2	Yes
Marine approval
● Germanischer Lloyd (GL)	No
● American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)	No
● Bureau Veritas (BV)	No
● Det Norske Veritas (DNV)	No
● Lloyds Register of Shipping (LRS)	No
● Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (Class NK)	No
● Polski Rejestr Statkow (PRS)	No
Ambient conditions
Ambient temperature during operation
● min.	0 °C
● max.	55 °C
Operation (vertical installation)
— For vertical installation, min.	0 °C
— For vertical installation, max.	55 °C
Operation (max. tilt angle)
— At maximum tilt angle, min.	0 °C
— At maximum tilt angle, max.	45 °C
Operation (vertical installation, portrait format)
— For vertical installation, min.	0 °C
— For vertical installation, max.	55 °C
Operation (max. tilt angle, portrait format)
— At maximum tilt angle, min.	0 °C
— At maximum tilt angle, max.	45 °C
Ambient temperature during storage/transportation
● min.	-20 °C
● max.	60 °C
Relative humidity
● Operation, max.	95 %; no condensation
configuration / header
Configuration software
● STEP 7 Basic (TIA Portal)	Yes
● STEP 7 Professional (TIA Portal)	Yes
Functionality under WinCC (TIA Portal)
Process coupling
● S7-1200	Yes; with ET 200pro CPU and ET 200S CPU
● S7-1500	Yes
● S7-200	No
● S7-300/400	Yes; with F-CPU: STEP 7 V11 SP1 (or higher) and Safety V11 (or higher) or SIMATIC STEP 7 Basic V11 (or higher)
● LOGO!	No
● WinAC	Yes
● SINUMERIK	No
● SIMOTION	No
● Allen Bradley (EtherNet/IP)	No
● Allen Bradley (DF1)	No
● Mitsubishi (MC TCP/IP)	No
● Mitsubishi (FX)	No
● OMRON (FINS TCP)	No
● OMRON (LINK/Multilink)	No
● Modicon (Modbus TCP/IP)	No
● Modicon (Modbus)	No
Mechanics/material
Enclosure material (front)
● Plastic	Yes
● Aluminum	No
● Stainless steel	No
Service life
● Short-stroke keys (in switching cycles)	1 500 000
● LEDs (ON period)	100 %
Dimensions
Width of the housing front	98 mm
Height of housing front	155 mm
Mounting cutout, width	68 mm; Max. thickness of mounting plate 2 – 6 mm
Mounting cutout, height	129 mm
Overall depth	49 mm; Incl. angled SIMATIC Ethernet connector
Weights
Weight (without packaging)	280 g
Weight (with packaging)
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