Application Scenarios
In an automotive body-in-white welding line, operators must frequently initiate weld cycles, acknowledge faults, and adjust parameters while wearing heavy protective gloves. The 6AV2124-1GC01-0AX0 directly addresses this challenge with its 24 physical function keys, each providing immediate tactile confirmation and an integrated LED to show machine status . This key-based design allows operators to execute critical commands without navigating through touchscreen menus, significantly reducing cycle times and the risk of input errors in a fast-paced production environment.
A critical pain point the 6AV2124-1GC01-0AX0 solves is network architecture simplification. Its built-in two-port PROFINET switch allows panels to be daisy-chained in a line topology, eliminating the need for an external network switch and saving both cost and cabinet space . In a recent packaging line upgrade, engineers replaced aging TP177B panels with the 6AV2124-1GC01-0AX0, achieving not only a modernized interface but also a 15% reduction in changeover time thanks to the dedicated one-touch recipe selection keys . Operators reported feeling more in control, and maintenance teams appreciated the panel’s ability to withstand the line’s washdown cycles thanks to its IP65 front rating.
Parameters
| Main Parameters | Value/Description |
|---|---|
| Product Model | 6AV2124-1GC01-0AX0 (SIMATIC KP700 Comfort) |
| Manufacturer | Siemens (SIMATIC HMI) |
| Product Category | Key-operated Comfort Panel HMI |
| Display | 7″ TFT widescreen, 16.7M colors, 800×480 (WVGA), LED backlight |
| Backlight MTBF | 80,000 hours at 25°C, dimmable 0-100% |
| Processor | X86 architecture – Powers complex graphics and scripts |
| User Memory | 12 Mbyte Flash configuration memory |
| Operating System | Windows CE 6.0 |
| Control Elements | 24 function keys with integrated LEDs, system keys, alphanumeric keyboard |
| Power Supply | 24 V DC (19.2–28.8 V), 0.5 A, typ. 12W |
| Interfaces | 2× PROFINET (integrated switch), 1× MPI/PROFIBUS DP, 2× USB 2.0, 2× SD slots |
| Protection | Front IP65, Rear IP20, NEMA Type 4/4x, ATEX Zone 2/22, Marine approved |
| Operating Temp. | 0°C to +50°C vertical, 0°C to +40°C at max tilt |
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