Product Overview
Technical Summary
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Product type | KP8 PN |
| Short-stroke keys | 8 |
| Direct keys | 8 |
| Digital I/O capacity | Maximum 8 inputs and outputs total |
| PROFINET interfaces | 2; incl. switch |
| PROFINET protocols | PROFINET IO, IRT, MRP |
| Supply voltage | 24 V DC; permissible range 20.4 V to 28.8 V |
| Output current | 100 mA per channel maximum; 800 mA per group maximum |
| Mounting | Clamp terminals; vertical, portrait, or landscape |
| Protection | IP65 front; IP20 rear |
Applications
- Operator input: Provides direct keys and parameterizable keys for operator control of the process.
- Visual process signaling: Provides direct LEDs with adjustable brightness and 5 color modes for process signaling.
Key Features
- Keys and LED signaling: Has 8 short-stroke keys, 8 direct keys, and 8 direct LEDs with 5 color modes: red, green, blue, yellow, and white. LED brightness is adjustable.
- Digital inputs and outputs: Has 8 digital inputs and 8 digital outputs, with a maximum of 8 inputs and outputs total. Outputs have short-circuit protection.
- PROFINET interfaces: Has 2 PROFINET interfaces with an integrated 2-port switch for line and ring construction without an external switch. Supports PROFINET IO, IRT, and MRP.
- Supply and output ratings: Uses 24 V DC supply, with a permissible range from 20.4 V to 28.8 V. Output voltage is 24 V DC, non-isolated; current is 100 mA per channel and 800 mA per group maximum.
- Front mounting and protection: Uses clamp terminals for vertical mounting and supports portrait or landscape installation. Front protection is IP65; rear protection is IP20.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the function of the Siemens 6AV3688-3AY36-0AX0?
It is a SIMATIC HMI KP8 PN key panel with short-stroke keys, direct keys, and multicolored LEDs for operator control and signaling.
2. How many digital inputs and outputs does it have?
It has 8 digital inputs and 8 digital outputs, with a maximum of 8 inputs and outputs total.
3. Which PROFINET interfaces and protocols are supported?
It has 2 PROFINET interfaces with an integrated switch and supports PROFINET IO, IRT, and MRP.
4. What supply and output ratings should be verified?
The supply is 24 V DC with a permissible range from 20.4 V to 28.8 V. Output current is 100 mA per channel and 800 mA per group maximum.
