SIMATIC HMI KP400 Comfort Panel

The SIMATIC HMI KP400 Comfort Panel is a 4-inch key-operated panel within Siemens’ Comfort Panel family, part of the SIMATIC HMI (Comfort Line).
Designed for industrial automation, it delivers consistent high-end functionality across all sizes (4–12 inches) in the series.
Its robust construction supports deployment in demanding environments, including Ex Zone 2 hazardous areas without additional enclosures.

The panel integrates seamlessly with PROFIBUS and PROFINET networks, making it ideal for advanced HMI tasks in industrial control systems.

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SIMATIC HMI KP400 Comfort Panel Functions：

1. Display & Interaction:
Features a 4-inch display with 480 × 272-pixel resolution and 16 million colors for clear visualization.
Pure key-based operation (no touch functionality) with dedicated function keys for rapid command input136.

2. Connectivity & Integration:
Interfaces: 1 × PROFIBUS, 1 × PROFINET, and 2 × USB ports.
Compatible exclusively with WinCC V11 (TIA Portal) for unified engineering of HMI and PLC systems, reducing configuration effort235.

3. Operational Flexibility:
Supports PROFIenergy for centralized energy management during idle periods.
Brightness adjustable from 0–100% for low-light environments and energy savings

SIMATIC HMI KP400 Comfort Panel Highlights

1.Unified Functional Scope:
Identical features across all Comfort Panel sizes, enabling scalable solutions without performance trade-offs.

2.Space-Efficient Design:
40% larger display area (vs. predecessors like OP 77B) within the same mounting cutout, enhancing information density and enabling ergonomic UI designs (e.g., side-mounted menus).

3.Rugged Reliability:
Certified for Ex Zone 2 use and wide-temperature operation, suitable for sectors like marine engineering.

4.Runtime Software:
Includes integrated web browser, PDF/Office viewers, and scripting for diagnostics and data handling.

SIMATIC HMI KP400 Comfort Panel Part Number:

6AV2124-1DC01-0AX0                                                  (KP400 COMFORT) Display: 4.3-inch widescreen TFT, resolution 480×272 pixels, 16 million colors, adjustable brightness (0-100%).
Operation: Pure physical keys (no touch function), equipped with 8 function keys with LED backlight and a numeric/numeric keyboard (similar to mobile phone input).
Interfaces: PROFIBUS ×1, PROFINET ×1, USB 2.0 ×1, supporting SD card expansion (dual slots).
Explosion-proof certification: Supports Ex Zone 2/22 (ATEX/IECEx), suitable for hazardous environments such as chemical industry and shipping.
Configuration software: It needs to be configured through WinCC Comfort/Advanced V11 or above (TIA Portal).
Advanced features: Integrated web browser, PDF/Office file viewer, script support (VB), PROFIenergy energy-saving management.
6AV6647-0AJ11-3AX0                                                           (KP400 BASIC) Display: 4.3-inch TFT, resolution 480×272 pixels, 256 colors, backlight not adjustable.
Operation: 8 physical function keys (without LED backlight) + numeric/alphabetic keyboard.
Interface: Only 1×PROFINET, no USB or PROFIBUS interface.
Configuration software: Supports WinCC Basic V11 SP2 (TIA Portal), with relatively simplified functions (for example, the upper limit of variables is 500, and only 5 formulas are supported).
Environmental limitations: No explosion-proof certification, operating temperature range 0-50°C (no wide temperature support).
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