Technical Summary
| Product type designation | KP8 PN |
|---|---|
| Short-stroke keys | 8 |
| Function keys | 8 |
| Direct keys (keys as S7 input I/O) | 8 |
| Number of digital inputs | 8; Max. 8 inputs and outputs (total) |
| Number of digital outputs | 8; Max. 8 inputs and outputs (total) |
| Number of PROFINET interfaces | 2; Incl. switch |
| Number of industrial Ethernet interfaces | 2; For the construction of lines and rings without external switch |
| Rated value (DC) | 24 V; 24 V looped through at connector, no interruption on pulling |
| Current consumption (rated value) | 0.3 A |
| IP (at the front) | IP65 |
| IP (rear) | IP20 |
Key Features
SIMATIC HMI KP8 PN variant
Product type designation: KP8 PN
Product type designation: KP8 PN
8 short-stroke keys
Short-stroke keys: 8
Short-stroke keys: 8
8 direct keys as S7 input I/O
Direct keys (keys as S7 input I/O): 8
Direct keys (keys as S7 input I/O): 8
PROFINET and Industrial Ethernet interfaces
Number of PROFINET interfaces: 2; Incl. switch. Number of industrial Ethernet interfaces: 2; For the construction of lines and rings without external switch
Number of PROFINET interfaces: 2; Incl. switch. Number of industrial Ethernet interfaces: 2; For the construction of lines and rings without external switch
8 configurable DI/DO pins
8 configurable DI/DO pins are provided for operator control of the process
8 configurable DI/DO pins are provided for operator control of the process
24 V DC supply with loop-through
Rated value (DC): 24 V; 24 V looped through at connector, no interruption on pulling
Rated value (DC): 24 V; 24 V looped through at connector, no interruption on pulling
Applications
Operator control of process signals
Use the key panel for direct operator input and LED-based signaling through 8 short-stroke keys, 8 function keys, and configurable DI/DO pins.
Use the key panel for direct operator input and LED-based signaling through 8 short-stroke keys, 8 function keys, and configurable DI/DO pins.
PROFINET network connection
Use the integrated PROFINET and Industrial Ethernet interfaces to connect the panel in lines and rings without an external switch.
Use the integrated PROFINET and Industrial Ethernet interfaces to connect the panel in lines and rings without an external switch.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Siemens 6AV3688-3AY36-0AX0?
It is a SIMATIC HMI KP8 PN Key Panel with product type designation KP8 PN.
How many keys and I/O channels does the KP8 PN have?
It has 8 short-stroke keys, 8 function keys, 8 direct keys, 8 digital inputs, and 8 digital outputs.
What interfaces are built into 6AV3688-3AY36-0AX0?
It has 2 PROFINET interfaces and 2 industrial Ethernet interfaces, with an integrated switch.
What are the power supply details for the KP8 PN?
The supply voltage is DC 24 V, with a permissible range of 20.4 V to 28.8 V and current consumption of 0.3 A.
What protection ratings are listed for the front and rear?
The front is IP65 and the rear is IP20.
