Product Description
Key Features
- Exact product identity: SIMATIC HMI KP8F PN Key Panel, order number 6AV3688-3AF37-0AX0.
- Keys and LEDs: 8 short-stroke switches with multi-colored LEDs; 8 parameterizable keys and 5 LED color modes: red, green, blue, yellow, white.
- Digital I/O: 8 digital inputs and 8 digital outputs; total inputs and outputs max. 8 and 2x SIL 2 or 1x SIL 3.
- PROFINET and PROFIsafe: 2 PROFINET interfaces with integrated switch; PROFINET, PROFINET IO, IRT, and PROFIsafe supported.
- Supply and mounting: Rated supply: 24 V DC; permissible range: 20.4 V to 28.8 V DC. Mounting type: mounting clip; front mounting: Yes.
- Protection and lifecycle: Protection: IP65 at the front and IP20 at the rear. Lifecycle status: Active Product.
Applications
- Operator control and signaling: Provides operator control of the process through parameterizable keys, direct keys, and direct LEDs.
Technical Summary
| Product type designation | KP8F PN |
|---|---|
| Digital inputs | 8; total inputs and outputs max. 8 and 2x SIL 2 or 1x SIL 3 |
| Digital outputs | 8; Max. 8 inputs and outputs (total) |
| PROFINET interfaces | 2; Incl. switch |
| PROFIsafe | Yes; 1x SIL 3 (two-channel) or 2x SIL 2 (single-channel) emergency stop sensors |
| Rated supply voltage | 24 V DC; 24 V can be looped through connector, interrupted when pulled |
| Permissible supply range | 20.4 V to 28.8 V DC |
| Mounting type | Mounting clip |
| Protection | IP65 at the front; IP20 at the rear |
| Lifecycle status | Active Product |
Frequently Asked Questions
What order number should be confirmed for the Siemens KP8F PN Key Panel?
Confirm order number 6AV3688-3AF37-0AX0 and product type designation KP8F PN.
Which interfaces and safety protocol does this Key Panel have?
It has 2 PROFINET interfaces with an integrated switch and supports PROFINET, PROFINET IO, IRT, and PROFIsafe.
What supply and mounting details should be checked?
Check the 24 V DC rated supply, permissible range of 20.4 V to 28.8 V DC, and mounting clip for front mounting.
