SIMATIC HMI TP900 Comfort Panel is a high-performance human-machine interface device launched by Siemens in the field of industrial automation. It is equipped with a 9-inch 800×480 pixel touch screen, IP65 front panel protection, PROFINET, PROFIBUS and USB communication interfaces. It is equipped with Windows CE 6.0 system and configured through the WinCC software of TIA Portal. It has clear display and convenient operation, alarm management, data archiving, recipe management and 32 Language support and other functions are suitable for many industrial fields such as automobile manufacturing and food and beverage, and can realize efficient visual monitoring and human-computer interaction of industrial production processes.
Performance
| Property | Specification |
| display screen | 9-inch TFT widescreen |
| display resolution | 800 x 480 pixels |
| Display color | Up to 16 million colors |
| Onboard memory | 12 MB |
| Main interface | PROFINET, MPI, PROFIBUS DP, USB |
| operating system | Windows CE 6.0 |
| Protection level | IP65 (front panel) |
| working temperature | 0°C ~ +50°C |
| Supply voltage | 24 V DC |
- Processing capability: Equipped with ARM Cortex-A8 processor, it has strong performance and can quickly process complex human-machine interface applications, ensuring smooth operation and timely response. At the same time, it has 256MB RAM and 2GB flash memory, which can support larger-scale project configuration and data recording.
- Display effect: 9-inch widescreen TFT display with a resolution of 800×480 pixels. Some data show that its resolution is 1280×800 pixels, which may vary between versions or configurations. Supports 16 million color display, with bright colors and clear images, which can clearly display process parameters, vector graphics, trend charts, etc. LED backlight, brightness adjustable from 0 – 100%.
- Operation experience: It adopts a capacitive touch screen and supports multi-touch, such as pinching, zooming, sliding and other gesture operations. The operation is intuitive and convenient. Users can easily browse the complex automation interface and quickly access key information.
- Software functions: Equipped with Windows CE 6.0 operating system, use WinCC Comfort or Advanced (TIA Portal) for configuration, support VB script, have alarm management, data archiving, recipe management and other functions, and can also adjust the display brightness through PROFIenergy, HMI projects or controllers.
- Durability: The protection level of the front panel is IP65, which is effectively dust-proof and waterproof. It adopts a cast aluminum casing, which is shock-resistant and impact-resistant. It can work stably in ambient temperatures of 0°C – 50°C, making it suitable for harsh industrial environments.
Comparison between SIMATIC HMI TP900 and other Panel
| KTP400 Basic | KTP700 Basic DP KTP700 Basic |
KTP900 Basic | KTP1200 Basic DP KTP1200 Basic |
KP300 Basic mono PN KP400 Basic color PN |
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| Type of operation | 4″touch+key | 7″touch+key | 9″touch+key | 12″touch+key | 3.6″key 4”key |
| Display | Wide-screen TFT,65k colors,LED backlight | FSTN-LCD black-white TFT liquid crystal |
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| Size(in inches) | 4.3” | 7 | 9° | 12.1″ | 3.6″ 4.3″ |
| Resolution (WxHin pixels) | 480×272 | 800×480 | 800×480 | 1,280×800 | 240×80 480×272 |
| MTBF of backlight (in h) |
20,000 | 20,000 | 20,000 | 20,000 | 50,000 |
| Front dimensions (in mm) | 141×116 | 214×158 | 267×182 | 330×245 | 165×97 150×186 |
| Control elements | touch screen and tactile keys |
touch screen and tactile keys |
touch screen and tactile keys |
touch screen and tactile keys |
membrane keypad |
| Function keys(programmable)/ system keys |
41- | 81- | 81- | 101- | 101 · 8/26 |
| Usable memory | |||||
| User memory | 10MByte | 10 MByte | 10 MByte | 10 MByte | 1 MByte |
| Memory for options/recipes | -1256KByte | -1256 KByte | -1256KByte | -1256 KByte | -I40 KByte |
| Message buffer | · | · | |||
| Interfaces | |||||
| Serial/MPI/PROFIBUS DP/ PROFINET(Ethernet) |
-1-1-1 · | -1 ·1 ·1- -1-1-1 · |
-1-1-1 · | -1 ·1 ·1- -1-1-1 · |
-1-1-1 · |
| USB host/USB device | 11- | 1/- | 11- | 1/- | – |
| Slot for CF/multimedia/SD | -1-1- | -1-1- | -1-1- | -1-1- | -1-1- |
| Functionality(when configured with WinCC TIA Portal) | |||||
| Alarm logging (number of alarms/alarm classes) |
1,000,132 | 1,000/32 | 1,000/32 | 1,000/32 | 200732 |
| Process screens | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 50 |
| Tags | 800 | 800 | 800 | 800 | 200250 |
| Vector graphics | |||||
| Bar graphs/curve diagrams | ·/f(t) | ·/f(t) | ·/f(t) | ·/f(t) | ·/f(t) |
| Faceplates | – | – | – | – | – |
| Recipes | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 5 |
| Archiving/Visual Basic Scripts | ·1- | ·1- | ·1- | ·1- | —1— |
| Programming device functions | – | – | – | – | – |
| Connection to controller | |||||
| SIMATIC S7/SIMATIC WinAC | ·1 · | ·1 · | ·1 · | ·1 · | ·1 · |
| SINUMERIK/SIMOTION | ·1 · | ·1 · | ·1 · | ·1 · | —1— |
| Allen Bradley/Mitsubishi | ·1 · | ·1 · | ·1 · | ·1 · | ·1 · ·1- |
| Modicon/Omron | ·1- | ·/ · ·1- |
·1- | ·/ · ·1- |
·1- |
| Engineering software | |||||
| Configuration | WinCC Basic V13 or higher |
WinCC Basic V13 or higher |
WinCC Basic V13 or higher |
WinCC Basic V13 or higher |
WinCC Basic V11 or higher |
Compared with other screens, SIMATIC HMI TP900 has the following advantages:
- Excellent display effect: It adopts a 9-inch widescreen TFT display with a resolution of 800×480 pixels, supports 16 million color display, and LED backlight. The picture is clear and the colors are bright. It can display multiple process parameters, alarm lists, trend charts, etc. at the same time, making it easy for operators to quickly obtain key information.

- Good operating experience: Equipped with a highly sensitive touch screen, the operation is intuitive and convenient. Users can easily browse complex automation interfaces and quickly access key information.
- Powerful communication capabilities: It integrates industrial standard communication interfaces such as PROFINET, MPI/PROFIBUS-DP, and is also equipped with a USB interface and supports MMC/SD card expansion. It can easily connect and communicate with Siemens automation systems and other industrial equipment to achieve real-time exchange and control of data.
- Rich and diverse functions: It has alarm management, data archiving, recipe management and other functions, supports VB scripts, can adjust the display brightness through PROFIenergy, HMI projects or controllers, and integrates high-end functions such as PDF/Word/Excel viewer, Internet Explorer, Media Player and Web server.
- High reliability: mean time between failures (MTBF) >100,000 hours, supports 7×24 hours of continuous operation, the front panel protection level is IP65, can effectively prevent dust and water, has passed multiple certifications, such as ATEX 2/22 and ship certification, and is suitable for harsh industrial environments.
- Multi-language support: Built-in 32 language packs, supporting Chinese, English, German, etc., which can meet the needs of operators in different regions.
Technical specifications
| Article number | 6AV2144-8GC10-0AA0 | 6AV2144-8JC10-0AA0 | 6AV2144-8MC10-0AA0 | 6AV2144-8QC10-0AA0 | 6AV2144-8UC10-0AA0 |
| SIMATICHMI TP700 COMFORT INOX |
SIMATIC HMI TP900 COMFORT INOX |
SIMATICHMI TP1200 COMFORT INOX |
SIMATIC HMI TP1500 COMFORT INOX |
SIMATICHMI TP1900 COMFORT INOX |
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| General information | |||||
| Product type designation | TP700 Comfort INOX | SIMATIC HMI TP900 Comfort INOX |
TP1200 Comfort INOX | SIMATIC HMI TP1500 Comfort INOX |
TP1900 Comfort INOX |
| Display | |||||
| Design of display | TFT | TFT | TFT | TFT | TFT |
| Screen diagonal | 7in | 9in | 12.1 in | 15.4 in | 18.5 in |
| Number of colors | 16777216 | 16777216 | 16777216 | 16777216 | 16777216 |
| Resolution (pixels) | |||||
| ·Horizontal image resolution | 800 Pixel | 800 Pixel | 1280 Pixel | 1280 Pixel | 1366 Pixel |
| ·Vertical image resolution | 480 Pixel | 480 Pixel | 800 Pixel | 800 Pixel | 768 Pixel |
| Backlighting | |||||
| ·MTBF backlighting(at25℃) | 80000h | 80000h | 80000h | 80000h | 50000h |
| ·Backlight dimmable | Yes;0-100% | Yes;0-100% | Yes;0-100% | Yes;0-100% | Yes;0-100% |
| Keyboard fonts | |||||
| ·Function keys | |||||
| Number of function keys | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Touch operation | |||||
| ·Design as touch screen | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Installation type/mounting | |||||
| Mounting in portrait format possible | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Supply voltage | |||||
| Type of supply voltage | DC | DC | DC | DC | DC |
| Rated value(DC) | 24V | 24V | 24V | 24V | 24V |
| Memory | |||||
| Memory available for user data | 12 Mbyte | 12 Mbyte | 12 Mbyte | 24 Mbyte | 24 Mbyte |
| Type of output | |||||
| Acoustics | |||||
| ·Speaker | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Article number | 6AV2124-2DC01-0AX0 SIMATIC HMIKTP400 COMFORT |
6AV2124-0GC01-0AX0 SIMATIC HMI TP700 COMFORT |
6AV2124-0JC01-0AX0 SIMATIC HMI TP900 COMFOHT |
6AV2124-0MC01-0AX0 SIMATICHMI TP1200 COMFORT |
| Supply voltage | ||||
| Type of supply voltage | DC | DC | DC | DC |
| Rated value(DC) | 24V | 24V | 24V | 24V |
| Memory | ||||
| Memory available for user data | 4 Mbyte | 12Mbyte | 12 Mbyte | 12Mbyte |
| Type of output | ||||
| Acoustics | ||||
| ·Speaker | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Time of day | ||||
| Clock | ||||
| ·Hardwae clock(real-time) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| ·retentive | Yes;Back-up duration typically 6 weeks |
Yes;Back-up duration typically 6 weeks |
Yes;Back-up duration typically 6 weeks |
Yes;Back-up duration typically 6 weeks |
| ·synchronizable | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Interfaces | ||||
| Number of industrial Ethernet interfaces |
1 | 1;2 ports(switch) | 1;2ports(switch) | 1;2ports(switch) |
| Number of RS 485 interfaces | 1;RS 422/485 combined | 1;RS 422/485 combined | 1;RS 422/485 combined | 1;RS 422/485 combined |
| Number of USB interfaces | 1;USB 2.0 | 2;USB 20 | 2;USB 2.0 | 2;USB 20 |
| ·USB Mini B | 1;5-pole | 1;5-pole | 1;5-pole | 1;5-pole |
| Number of SD card slots | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Industrial Ethernet | ||||
| ·Number of ports of the integrated switch |
1;No switch integrated | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Protocols | ||||
| PROFINET | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| IRT | No | Yes:As of WinCC V12 | Yes;As of WinCC V12 | Yes;As of WinCC V12 |
| MRP | No | Yes;As of WinCC V12 | Yes;As of WinCC V12 | Yes;As of WinCC V12 |
| PROFIBUS | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| MPI | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Degree and class of protection | ||||
| IP(a the front) | IP65 | IP65 | IP65 | IP65 |
| Enclasure Type 4x at the front | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| IP(rear) | IP20 | IP20 | IP20 | IP20 |
| Standards,approvals,certificates | ||||
| CE mark | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| cULus | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| RCM (formerly C-TICK) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| KC approval | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Part Number
| 6AV2124-0GC01-0AX0 SIMATIC HMI TP700 Comfort |
| 6AV2124-0JC01-0AX0 SIMATIC HMI TP900 Comfort |
| 6AV2124-0MC01-0AX0 SIMATIC HMI TP1200 Comfort |
| 6AV2124-1DC01-0AX0 SIMATIC HMI KP400 Comfort |
| 6AV2124-1GC01-0AX0 SIMATIC HMI KP700 Comfort |
| 6AV2124-1JC01-0AX0 SIMATIC HMI KP900 Comfort |
| 6AV2124-1MC01-0AX0 SIMATIC HMI KP1200 Comfort |
| 6AV2124-2DC01-0AX0 SIMATIC HMI KTP400 Comfort |
| 6AV2144-8JC10-0AA0 SIMATIC HMI TP900 Comfort INOX |
Precautions for use
Precautions for use of SIMATIC HMI TP900 Comfort Panel: The installation must be vertical (inclined ≤35°), suitable for 0-50°C environment, the front panel IP65 needs to be sealed with dust-proof liquid; configure with a compatible version of WinCC to avoid scratching the screen with sharp objects, do not plug or unplug the communication/power interface under power; access to stable 24V DC Power supply, stay away from strong electromagnetic interference, regularly back up data and update firmware; use a dry soft cloth for cleaning. Check the connection for faults before powering off and restarting. Expansion equipment needs to confirm that the protocol is compatible.
Conclusion
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