Benefit of protection films
You can use additionally protective films on some SIMATIC HMI panels with touch screen.
This robust film protects the screen against dirt and scratches.
You can find a detailed overview of protective film and suitable SIMATIC HMI panels in the below mentioned link. This link refers directly to the chapter "HMI accessories" in the Siemens Mall.
CE declarations of conformity (CE marks of conformity) All HMI operator panels with a CE mark are confirmed to be in compliance with the relevant EU directives and all the EU guidelines. The table in "EU_Conformity_Panels_e.pdf" gives a list of all the current certificates.
UL/ cUL declarations of conformity (C-UL US Listing marks of conformity) HMI operator panels with a C-UL US Listing mark of conformity have been listed in compliance with applicable UL standards and requirements of Underwriters Laboratories Inc. These operator panels fulfill the requirements for the Canadian market and for the USA. The table in "UL_Conformity_Panels_e.pdf" gives a list of all the current certificates. More information about UL / cUL is available in Entry ID 14399444.
GOST declarations of conformity All SIMATIC HMI operator panels are GOST certified. The GOST certificates are available in PDF format or as certified hard copies and have to be ordered from SIEMENS I IA AS S EU.
The following is required for shipping the certificates:
A list of the products for which a certificate is needed.
Name and address of the Russian customer.
Project data.
Reasons for shipment to Russia.
Is the certificate needed in PDF format or as a certified hard copy?
The form can be procured at the e-mail address below.
Remark
Please also refer to Entry ID 291285: "Which panels and flat screens does Siemens currently offer for hazardous areas with potentially explosive atmosphere (Ex2/22)?".
Additional Keywords
Certificate
What should you watch out for when connecting the equipotential bonding to the connection box of a mobile panel?
Description As a complement to the device manuals this entry gives you a summary of what to watch out for when connecting the equipotential bonding to the connection box of a mobile panel.
Validity
MLFB
Product designation
6AV6671-5AE11-0AX0
Connection box PN Plus for Mobile Panel
6AV6671-5AE01-0AX0
Connection box PN Basic for Mobile Panel
6AV6671-5AE00-0AX0
Connection box DP Plus for Mobile Panel
6AV6671-5AE10-0AX0
Connection box DP Basic for Mobile Panel
6AV6574-1AE04-4AA0
Connection box Basic for Mobile Panel 170
6AV6574-1AE14-4AA0
Connection box Plus for Mobile Panel 170
Connection The figure below shows the connection of the equipotential bonding to a connection box.
Fig. 01
No.
Explanation
1
PE connection to the connection box (terminal strip 1, pin 1)
2
Equipotential bonding conductor with cross-section of 2.5 mm²
3
Control cabinet
4
Equipotential bonding conductor with cross-section of 16 mm²
5
Ground connection
6
Cable clamp
7
Equipotential bus bar
8
Parallel laying of equipotential bonding conductor and data cable (PROFIBUS, PROFINET)
The following points are to be noted regarding equipotential bonding:
The effectiveness of equipotential bonding is greater the less the impedance of the equipotential bonding conductor.
If shielded signal cables that are connected on both sides with the grounding electrode/equipment grounding conductor are to be laid between the plant sections concerned, then the impedance of the additionally laid equipotential bonding conductor must not be more than 10% of the shield impedance.
The cross-section of the equipotential bonding conductor must be adequate for the maximum compensating current. The following cross-sections have proven well in practice:
- 16 mm² CU for equipotential bonding conductors up to a length of 200m.
- 25 mm² CU for equipotential bonding conductors over a length of 200m.
Use equipotential bonding conductors made of copper or galvanized steel. Equipotential bonding conductors are to be wide-area connected with the grounding electrode/equipment grounding conductor and protected against corrosion.
The equipotential bonding conductor must be laid so that the surfaces between equipotential bonding conductor and the data cable are as small as possible.
Clamp the shielding of the data cable over a large area and close to the equipotential bonding conductor with appropriate cable clamps.
Note
More guidelines for the equipotential bonding are described in the "Guidelines for interference-immune installation of programmable logic controllers" in Entry ID 1064706 and the "SIMATIC NET PROFIBUS Network Manual" in Entry ID 35222591.
Description The "E-Stand" (product release) identifies products with the same order number but with changes compared with the version as delivered. These can be upwardly compatible enhancement of functions or the use of new components. The "E-Stand" of an operator panel is given on the rating plate (on the back of the operator panel). There are two different types of rating plate depending on the operator panel:
Fig. 01: Operator panel with "E-Stand" 1
Fig. 02: Operator panel with "E-Stand" 3
Note
The X stands for the first figure in a series and at the same time identifies the "E-Stand". In the figure X, 4, 5, 6, the X stands for the number 3 and thus means "E-Stand" 3.
Explanation of the calculation
With SIMATIC HMI operator panels the power dissipation is only insignificantly less than the power consumption. The values listed below for power consumption are therefore almost identical to the maximum and minimum power dissipation.
Note that these values change when IO devices (a USB mouse, for example) are connected to the operator panel. Please refer to the relevant device manuals for the power consumption of the various interfaces and the permissible range of the rated voltage.
SIMATIC HMI Operator Panels
(Comfort Panels)
Power consumption in watt
Min.
Max.
KP400 Comfort
2,5
3,7
KPT400 Comfort
2,5
3,7
TP700 Comfort
9,6
14,4
KP700 Comfort
9,6
14,4
TP900 Comfort
14,4
21,6
KP900 Comfort
14,4
21,6
TP1200 Comfort
16,3
24,5
KP1200 Comfort
16,3
24,5
TP1500 Comfort
28,8
43,2
KP1500 Comfort
28,8
43,2
TP1900 Comfort
25
37,5
TP2200 Comfort
42,3
63,4
Table 01
SIMATIC HMI Operator Panels
(Basic Panels)
Power consumption in watt
Min.
Max.
KP300 Basic mono PN
1,9
2,8
KP400 Basic color PN
1,9
2,8
KTP400 Basic mono PN
1,9
2,8
KTP400 Basic color PN
1,9
2,8
KTP600 Basic mono PN
5,8
8,4
KTP600 Basic color DP/PN
8,4
13,2
KTP1000 Basic color DP/PN
14,4
24
TP1500 Basic color PN
19,2
24
Table 02
SIMATIC HMI Operator Panels
(Micro Panels)
Power consumption in watt
Min.
Max.
OP 73micro
1,9
5
OP 177micro
5,8
7,2
Table 03
SIMATIC HMI Operator Panels
(Panels)
Power consumption in watt
Min.
Max.
OP 73
1,9
5
OP 77A
4,8
7,2
OP 77B
4,8
7,2
TP 177A
7,2
10,8
TP 177B 4" Widescreen
4,8
13,2
TP 177B
7,2
12
OP 177B
7,2
12
TP 277
16,1
17,8
OP 277
16,1
17,8
Table 04
SIMATIC HMI Operator Panels
(Multi Panels)
Power consumption in watt
Min.
Max.
MP 177
16,1
17,8
MP 277 8" Touch
14,4
24
MP 277 10" Touch
16,8
26,4
MP 277 8" Key
16,8
26,4
MP 277 10" Key
19,2
28,8
MP 377 12" Touch
31,2
43,2
MP 377 12" Key
31,2
43,2
MP 377 15" Touch
40,8
60
MP 377 PRO 15" Touch
40,8
60
MP 377 15" Touch daylight readable
36
67,2
MP 377 19" Touch
52,8
74,4
Table 05
SIMATIC HMI Operator Panels
(Mobile Panels)
Power consumption in watt
Min.
Max.
Mobile Panel 177 with Terminal Box DP
7,1
10,1
Mobile Panel 177 with Terminal Box PN
9,2
13
Mobile Panel 277 with Terminal Box DP
12,2
17,3
Mobile Panel 277 with Terminal Box PN
12,2
17,3
Mobile Panel 277 IWLAN
28,8
43,2
Mobile Panel 277 IWLAN with main battery in the charging compartments
53,8
80,6
Mobile Panel 277F IWLAN
28,8
43,2
Mobile Panel 277F IWLAN with main battery in the charging compartments
53,8
80,6
Terminal Box DP without Mobile Panel
2,4
2,9
Terminal Box PN without Mobile Panel
2,4
2,9
Table 06
SIMATIC HMI Operator Panels
(Thin Client)
Power consumption in watt
Min.
Max.
Thin Client 10" Touch (4:3)
12
26,4
Thin Client 15" Touch (4:3)
16,8
26,4
Thin Client PRO 15" (4:3)
16,8
26,4
SIMATIC ITC 1200 (Widescreen)
19,2
28,8
SIMATIC ITC 1500 (Widescreen)
28,8
43,2
SIMATIC ITC 1900 (Widescreen)
25
37,4
SIMATIC ITC 2200 (Widescreen)
42,2
63,4
Table 07
Note
The values listed are valid subject to changes in the course of technical developments.
Which PROFINET services are supported by SIMATIC panels.
Description
Attachment 1 list all the devices whose fronts1) have been tested for chemical resistant and whose fronts1) have the same front properties as reference devices. 1) Fronts consisting of decor foil, plastic, seal and touch foil (on Touch devices).
1.) Test conditions and type of chemical substances The chemical substances tested and the test conditions are listed below. The test pieces were coated once with the media.
Test media and test conditions:
No.
Medium
Temp.
[°C]
Duration
[h]
1
Honing oil Castrol Honilo 981
50
72
2
Super grade motor fuel
20
72
3
Diesel oil
20
72
4
Rape oil
50
72
5
Linseed oil
20
72
6
Hydrochloric acid 10%
20
1)
7
Sidolin streak-free
20
72
8
Caustic soda solution 10%
20
1)
9
Ethyl alcohol
20
72
10
Benzine HAKU
20
72
11
Solvent (alkaline)
20
72
12
Acetone
20
72
13
Brake fluid DOT 4
50
72
14
H²O² 10%
20
72
1)
10 cycles of a total period of 72 hours: spray on, then leave to dry.
2.) Chemical resistance of fronts
The following chemical substances are to be classed according to the following table.
No.
Medium
Test result
1
Honing oil Castrol Honilo 981
No recognizable change.
2
Super grade motor fuel
No recognizable change.
3
Diesel oil
No recognizable change.
4
Rape oil
No recognizable change.
5
Linseed oil
No recognizable change.
6
Hydrochloric acid 10%
Test piece shows signs of discoloration.
7
Sidolin streak-free
No recognizable change.
8
Caustic soda solution 10%
Test piece shows signs of discoloration.
9
Ethyl alcohol
No recognizable change.
10
Benzine HAKU
No recognizable change.
11
Solvent (alkaline)
No recognizable change.
12
Acetone
Test piece shows signs of discoloration.
13
Brake fluid DOT 4
No recognizable change.
14
H²O² 10%
No recognizable change.
Remark
Adhesives do not have a long-term resistance to aggressive oils, cleaning agents and solutions. In such a case, we recommend using a protective cover for panels. Information on which protective covers are available for panels is given in Entry ID: 12391908.
3.) Single gas test in compliance with DIN EN 60068-2-42
Remark
Tests were made only on the fronts1), not the complete devices. 1) Fronts consisting of decor foil, plastic, seal and touch foil (on Touch devices).
Test gas
SO²
Concentration
25 ppm
Temperature
25 °C
Rel. humidity
75%
Test duration
10 days
Test result
No recognizable change.
If you are using a chemical that is not in our list, you have the option of having a test made at your own expense.
For more information about this option, please get in touch with our PreSales consultant at Simatic.sss@siemens.com
Specifications for older devices are available in Entry ID: 11623359.
Additional Keywords
22591016
What support does Siemens AG offer to make use of panels comply with FDA regulations?
Description: A general description on the subject of the Food and Drug Administration is available in Entry ID: 37939948.
Solutions for panels: Panels provide the following options and solutions to fulfill the FDA regulations:
Stainless steel fronts:
Devices with stainless steel fronts have the following special features:
Front (stainless steel 1.4301, polyester foil)
Surface (brushed finish, 240 grit, EPDM gasket)
Optimized frame profile
Sloping surfaces without front-mounted USB interface
Rear-mounted tensioning frame
Access protection:
Access protection is ensured by the software package SIMATIC Logon (central user administration) and the local user administration.
Examples of local user administration:
The individual users and their assignment to user groups are defined in the WinCC flexible configuration.
Authorizations with authorization levels based on the user groups are defined in the user administration of WinCC flexible.
Password ageing is supported; you can configure the length of password validity and the number of generations.
The user logged on is automatically logged off by the system after a configurable period of time if there is no activity during that time.
Examples of SIMATIC Logon:
The administrator ensures central user administration (enabling, disabling, locking, unlocking, assigning to user groups).
Unique combination of user ID and password.
Definition of access rights for groups and users.
Password ageing
Initial password
The user is blocked automatically after a configurable number of failed log-on attempts and can then only be unblocked by the administrator.
Automatic log-off
Log functions
More information on the topic of SIMATIC Logon is available here.
Audit Trail: The Audit Trail is provided by the option WinCC flexible/Audit. WinCC flexible/Audit is for monitoring operator activities in Runtime mode.
Below are examples of fulfilled requirements.
Process data (process values, process and operator messages, for example) is stored without the operator being able to make any changes.
Relevant changes made by the operator in the HMI system during operation are recorded in an Audit Trail.
Storage of data in a CSV file.
Display of evaluation by the "Audit Viewer" (can run only on PC systems).
More information on the topic of WinCC flexible/Audit is available here.
Note:
The "Audit" option can be used for operator panels as from xP270.
Electronic signature: WinCC flexible permits users to sign actions electronically. In the Engineering phase, tags are defined and any changes made to them in Runtime must be confirmed with an electronic signature. The electronic signature may consist of entering a password and a comment. The changes are also recorded in the Audit Trail.
Note:
More information on the topic of FDA regulations is available here.
Further Information:
More information on the topic of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) is available at the following link: GMP -Webcast & Testiminials
Before installing the panel, note whether the panel is listed in the certificate and whether type-specific changes have to be made. Without such changes the panel does not have a shipbuilding certificate.
1. Information about the shipbuilding certificate The classification societies are responsible for classifying ships. A ship must be classified before it can sail for the merchant navy and before it can be insured along with its cargo. SIMATIC HMI Panels are certified by the following classification societies.
Code
Classification society
Country
ABS
American Bureau of Shipping
USA
BV
Bureau Veritas
France
DNV
Det Norske Veritas
Norway
GL
Germanische Lloyd
Germany
LRS
LIoyd's Register of Shipping
Great Britain
NK
Nippon Kaiji Kyokai
Japan
PRS
Polski Rejestr Statków
Poland
RINA
Registro Italiano Navale
Italy
RMRS
Russian Maritime Register of Shipping
Russia
CCS
China Classification Society
China
2.Current HMI panels with shipbuilding certificate The following panels have been certified by various shipbuilding classification societies.
Note
Note that in some panels, for example, an additional EMC filter or even lightning protection is required for the power supply for these panels to be certified. Details about shipbuilding certification are available in the relevant certificates.
The panels in the table below are currently sold by Siemens.
3. Discontinued HMI panels with shipbuilding certificate
The following panels have been certified by various shipbuilding classification societies.
Note
Note that in some panels, for example, an additional EMC filter or even lightning protection is required for the power supply for these panels to be certified. Details about shipbuilding certification are available in the relevant certificates.
The panels in the following table are discontinued and to a certain extent can no longer be procured as new parts.
Introduction
This FAQ entry describes what to pay attention to with regard to licenses and authorizations for WinCC flexible. This entry covers licenses for panels, WinCC flexible ES and WinCC flexible RT.
Please follow the instructions in the PDF file (Attachment 1). The following points are covered in the document.
1 General Information about Licenses
1.1 License, Certificate of License and License Key
1.2 Why Do You Need Licenses?
1.3 Available License Types
1.4 Licenses for Options and Services of WinCC flexible ES/RT
2 How Do You Transfer Licenses?
2.1 Which Software is Needed?
2.2 How Do You Transfer License Keys?
2.3 Transferring License Keys to an Operator Panel via Automation License Manager
2.4 Removing License Keys from an Operator Panel via Automation License Manager
3 License Key Backup
3.1 Which Software is Needed?
3.2 When Do You Have to Back Up License Keys?
3.3 Backup and Restore
4 Upgrading Licenses
4.1 What Is a License Upgrade and What Types Are There?
4.2 Requirements for an Upgrade
4.3 Upgrading Using the Automation License Manager
5 Special Features of WinAC MP
5.1 License Keys for WinAC Types
5.2 License Keys for WinAC Versions.
5.3 Other Special Features
6 Frequently Asked Questions
6.1 How Do You Repair a Defective License?
6.2 Why is a License Invalid After Changing Time Zones?
6.3 Why are License Keys Not Recognized?
6.4 Where is the "Old" License Key Located after an Upgrade?
6.5 How Do You Retrieve a Lost License Key?
6.6 Why are Licenses from TP 177 Not in the Backup?
6.7 Can You Use a License for WinCC flexible 2008 also for WinCC flexible 2007?
6.8 Can You Change the Versions of WinCC flexible by Replacing Licenses?
(This does not apply for Micro and China Edition)
Attachment 2 lists the licenses required for the various options and services in WinCC flexible Runtime (RT) and WinCC flexible Engineering System (ES).
Description You can use the Excel table "S7fcotia.xls" for calculating monitoring and response times in a safety-related application with S7 Distributed Safety. The table is available for free downloading in Entry ID: 25412441.
The "S7fcotia.xls" table has three tabs. The first tab contains the calculation of the maximum runtime of the F runtime group depending on the F CPU used. Here, among other things, you enter the number of F function blocks used from the S7 Distributed Safety library.
The associated F function blocks are not provided in the "S7fcotia.xls" table for the Mobile Panel 277F IWLAN.
Max. response times of Mobile Panel 277F IWLAN
Time in ms
TRES_no_Fault
(max. response time without error)
25
TRES_one_Fault (max. response time with one error)
25
Table 01
The following table shows how to incorporate the execution times of the F function blocks and incorporation of the maximum response time of the Mobile Panel 277F IWLAN in the "S7fcotia.xls" table.
No.
Procedure
1
Determining the execution times of the F function blocks for Mobile Panel 277F IWLAN
Insert the number of used F programm blocks in the table at the attachment 1.
Note the automatically caluted values from your used F programm blocks.
2
Incorporating execution times in the "S7fcotia.xls" table
Open the "S7fcotia" table and select the tab
"Max. runtime of F runtime group".
Manually enter the time value determined (from 1) in the "Sum of execution times" line (section "F-FBs/F-FCs from other F library") under the corresponding CPU in the "S7fcotia.xls" table.
The "Max. runtime of F runtime group" section of the "S7fcotia.xls" table displays the sum of the execution times of the F runtime group.
Then continue with "Estimation of the automation system's response time".
3
Incorporating maximum response times in the "S7fcotia.xls" table
Open the "S7fcotia" table and select the tab
"Max. response times".
The "Observed signal flow of the safety function" section lists four different F I/O versions.
Select the version corresponding to your system configuration and enter the maximum response time (see Table 01) in the cells provided (TWCDT and TOFDT).
Then continue with "Estimation of the automation system's response time".
Instructions for this are available in Entry ID: 23926783.
Table 02
Excel table "27097159_Runtime_F_FB_V1_1_en.xls" The attached Excel table "27097159_Runtime_F_FB_V1_1_en.xls" is for easy addition of the execution times of the F program blocks for the Mobile Panel 277F IWLAN.
Enter the time value determined in the "Sum of execution times" line (section "F-FBs/F-FCs from other F library") in the "S7fcotia.xls" table.
Description: The transponders and the Mobile Panel 277 IWLAN as well as the Mobile Panel 277F IWLAN communicate by radio waves exclusively in the 2.45 GHz area. This is irrespective of the WLAN Standard used (such as IEEE 802.11h / 5 GHz) between the Mobile Panel IWLAN and the access point. To ensure communication without interference, there should be no materials present that shield or absorb high frequency waves or they should only be present under certain conditions. For configuration and installation, you must consider the points described in detail in the PDF document - see attachment 1 - so that the field data in the operating instructions of the Mobile Panel 277 IWLAN and Mobile Panel 277F IWLAN is valid.
QUESTION:
Can I use the Mobile Panel 170 without the connection box?
ANSWER:
Due to the signal conversion in the connection box and the bus
stability, the Mobile Panel 170 must always be operated with the
connection box. If the connection box is not used, no Customer or
Technical Support can be guaranteed; the same applies to the full
range of functions of the Mobile Panel 170.
Figure 1: Connection box and Mobile Panel 170
Which Siemens department holds the EC conformity declarations for SIMATIC HMI?
Configuration Notes: The EU conformity declarations
are intended solely for the relevant authorities (in Germany it is
the "Regulatory Authority for Telecommunications and Post - Reg
TP"). By affixing the CE mark, we confirm that the product
properties conform to the relevant EU guidelines (e.g. the EMC
directive).
The EC conformity declarations for SIMATIC HMI products are filed
in the following department:
Note The CCC certificate (China Compulsory Certification) is the obligatory Chinese certificate for various product groups, in particular for electronic products and machines. Only specific products are subject to this certification that was introduced in the People's Republic of China in 2002.
Fig. 01 - Symbol of the CCC certification
According to the current directives the CCC certificate is not required for the SIMATIC Panels, because these operator panels are not products that require certification.
The Mobic T8 is a product that requires certification. The CCC certificate for the Mobic T8 can be downloaded in Entry ID: 24022248 .
Which SIMATIC panels have or need an FCC certificate?
Configuration Notes The Federal Communications Commission is an independent US government agency that is responsible for issuing the FCC certificate.
Fig. 01 - Symbol of the FCC certification
The FCC certificate is not required for devices used exclusively in industrial plants.
An FCC certificate is required specially for devices used in the high frequency range. Such devices can be neither sold nor imported in the United States of America without this certification.
The following SIMATIC operator panel has the FCC certificate:
Mobic T8
Mobile Panel 277 (F) IWLAN
Note
The binding specifications of the certificate are on the back of the device.
No yellow-red emergency stop switch on the Mobile Panel 170
QUESTION:
Why does the Mobile Panel 170 not have a yellow-red emergency stop
switch?
ANSWER:
Mobile devices with yellow-red emergency stop switches may not be
disconnected while operational. They must be stored inaccessibly to
avoid situations where untrained personnel might identify them as
emergency stop devices. For operational safety it is important that
emergency stop devices are always operational and that they are not
confused with non-operational emergency stop devices.
The SIMATIC Mobile Panel 170 is equipped with a grey STOP switch
for safe drop head halt according to EN60204-1. Since the STOP
swicht is not recognizable as a emergency stop switch and differs
in color from a emergency stop switch, it is not possible to
confuse the two. Therefore, the Mobile Panel 170 may be
disconnected and be stored visibly even in non-operational mode.
The STOP switch can be countersunk in the emergency stop circuit of
the machines to be monitored, thus its function conforms to an
emergency stop switch.
Figure 1: STOP switch of the Mobile Panel 170
IMPORTANT NOTE: Fixed installed emergency stop appliances (yellow-red) must
also be available so that a plant standstill can be initiated by
any person.
QUESTION:
Why are there no standard projects or images for WinCE devices
available?
ANSWER:
In ProTool for WinCE devices, there are no standard projects with
corresponding images (Z_System, Z_Passwort, ...) available.
In these panels, most settings which are used for graphic and
line oriented devices in the standard images, are made in the
Control Panel. Further functionality for standard images on
WinCE devices is implemented by configuring image objects - e.g.
message lists, password lists etc.
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