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- Part number
- 6AV3688-3EH47-0AX0
- Model no
- KP32F PN
SIMATIC HMI KP32FSiemens 6AV3688-3EH47-0AX0 SIMATIC HMI KP32F PN Key Panel 32 Keys PROFIsafe HMI Operator Panel
Siemens SIMATIC HMI KP32F PN key panel, 32 keys, PROFIsafe, 4 safety DI, IP65 front
Description
About the KP32F PN
About the KP32F PN
The Siemens 6AV3688-3EH47-0AX0 SIMATIC HMI KP32F PN is a fail-safe key panel with 32 short-stroke keys and multicolor LEDs, combining 16 digital inputs, 16 configurable DI/DO points, and 4 safety-rated inputs over dual PROFINET interfaces with PROFIsafe. It runs on 24 V DC looped through the connector and carries an IP65 front rating for direct machine-panel mounting.
Certifications & Standards
- CE
- cULus
- RCM
- KC
- EAC
- Suitable
Selection Notes
The 4 safety inputs and PROFIsafe interface separate this panel from the standard KP8/KP32 PN line: the 2x SIL 3 or 4x SIL 2 emergency-stop wiring lets an emergency-stop button on this panel feed a fail-safe CPU directly, without a separate safety relay in the cabinet. With 32 keys against the KP8 PN's 8, pick this panel when the station needs a full operator keypad plus safety inputs on one PROFINET drop rather than a small jog/select panel.
Applications
The aluminum front, IP65 rating, and mounting-clip installation suit this panel for machine control desks that combine standard push-button functions with an integrated emergency-stop circuit, cutting the wiring compared to a discrete pushbutton enclosure feeding a separate safety module.
Specification
Full specification
General information 1
| Product type designation | KP32F PN |
|---|
Control elements 7
| With parameterizable keys | Yes |
|---|---|
| Membrane keyboard: user-definable label membrane keys | Yes |
| Function keys: Number of function keys | 32 |
| Short-stroke keys: Number of short-stroke keys | 32 |
| Expansions for operator control of the process: DP direct LEDs (LEDs as S7 output I/O) | 8; Adjustable brightness |
| Expansions for operator control of the process: Number of color modes for LED | 5; red, green, blue, yellow, white |
| Expansions for operator control of the process: Direct keys (keys as S7 input I/O) | 32 |
Installation type/mounting 10
| Mounting type | Mounting clip |
|---|---|
| Mounting position | vertical |
| Rack mounting | No |
| Front mounting | Yes |
| Rail mounting | No |
| Wall mounting/direct mounting | No |
| Mounting in portrait format possible | Yes |
| Mounting in landscape format possible | Yes |
| maximum permissible angle of inclination without external ventilation | 30°; To the front/rear |
| Number of slots for command devices and signaling units | 0 |
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Identification 10
| Part number | 6AV3688-3EH47-0AX0 |
|---|---|
| Type designation | KP32F PN |
| Brand | Siemens |
| Condition | New, factory sealed |
| Source | Siemens and its authorised distributors |
| Warranty | Manufacturer warranty |
| Lifecycle status | Active, in production |
| EAN | 4025515080350 |
| ETIM class | EC001415 |
| eCl@ss | 27330204 |
Supply voltage 4
| Type of supply voltage | DC |
|---|---|
| Rated value (DC) | 24 V; 24 V looped through at connector, no interruption on pulling |
| permissible range, lower limit (DC) | 20.4 V |
| permissible range, upper limit (DC) | 28.8 V |
Input current 1
| Current consumption (rated value) | 1 A |
|---|
Digital inputs 2
| Number of digital inputs | 32; Total inputs and outputs max. 32 and 2x SIL 2 or 4x SIL 3 |
|---|---|
| Input voltage: Rated value (DC) | 24 V |
Digital outputs 6
| Number of digital outputs | 16; Max. 32 inputs and outputs (total) |
|---|---|
| Short-circuit protection | Yes |
| Switching capacity of the outputs: with resistive load, max. | 100 mA |
| Output voltage: Rated value (DC) | 24 V; Non-isolated |
| Total current of the outputs: Current per channel, max. | 100 mA |
| Total current of the outputs: Current per group, max. | 800 mA |
Interfaces 4
| Number of industrial Ethernet interfaces | 2; For the construction of lines and rings without external switch |
|---|---|
| Number of PROFINET interfaces | 2; Incl. switch |
| Industrial Ethernet: Industrial Ethernet status LED | 2; Per port |
| Industrial Ethernet: Number of ports of the integrated switch | 2; Per port |
Protocols 26
| PROFINET | Yes; incl. shared device, 3rd party PLC |
|---|---|
| Supports protocol for PROFINET IO | Yes |
| PROFINET CBA | Yes |
| IRT | No |
| PROFIsafe | Yes; 2x SIL 3 (two-channel) or 4x SIL 2 (single-channel) emergency stop sensors |
| PROFIBUS | No |
| EtherNet/IP | No |
| MPI | No |
| AS-Interface | No |
| EIB/KNX | No |
| Protocols (Ethernet): TCP/IP | No |
| Redundancy mode Media redundancy: MRP | Yes |
| Further protocols: AS-Interface Safety at Work | No |
| Further protocols: CAN | No |
| Further protocols: Data-Highway | No |
| Further protocols: DeviceNet | No |
| Further protocols: DeviceNet Safety | No |
| Further protocols: Foundation Fieldbus | No |
| Further protocols: INTERBUS | No |
| Further protocols: INTERBUS-Safety | No |
| Further protocols: Local Operating Network | No |
| Further protocols: MODBUS | No |
| Further protocols: SafetyBUS p | No |
| Further protocols: SERCOS | No |
| Further protocols: SUCOnet | No |
| Further protocols: other bus systems | No |
Test commissioning functions 2
| Illuminant test | Yes; During switch on |
|---|---|
| Key and signal lamp test | Yes; automatically when switching on |
EMC 1
| Emission of radio interference acc. to EN 55 011: Limit class A, for use in industrial areas | Yes; Group 1, measured at a distance of 10 m |
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Degree and class of protection 4
| IP (at the front) | IP65 |
|---|---|
| IP (rear) | IP20 |
| NEMA (front): Enclosure Type 4 at the front | No |
| NEMA (front): Enclosure Type 4x at the front | Yes; Incl. NEMA12 |
Standards, approvals, certificates 24
| CE mark | Yes |
|---|---|
| cULus | Yes |
| RCM (formerly C-TICK) | Yes |
| KC approval | Yes |
| EAC (formerly Gost-R) | Yes |
| CCC | No; not necessary |
| Suitable for safety functions | Yes |
| Ecological footprint: environmental product declaration Global warming potential | Yes |
| Ecological footprint: global warming potential, (total) [CO2 eq] | 113 kg |
| Ecological footprint: global warming potential, (during production) [CO2 eq] | 38.5 kg |
| Ecological footprint: global warming potential, (during operation) [CO2 eq] | 82.3 kg |
| Ecological footprint: global warming potential, (after end of life cycle) [CO2 eq] | -8.27 kg |
| Use in hazardous areas: ATEX Zone 2 | No |
| Use in hazardous areas: ATEX Zone 22 | No |
| Use in hazardous areas: cULus Class I Zone 1 | No |
| Use in hazardous areas: cULus Class I Zone 2, Division 2 | No |
| Use in hazardous areas: FM Class I Division 2 | No |
| Marine approval: Germanischer Lloyd (GL) | No |
| Marine approval: American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) | No |
| Marine approval: Bureau Veritas (BV) | No |
| Marine approval: Det Norske Veritas (DNV) | No |
| Marine approval: Lloyds Register of Shipping (LRS) | No |
| Marine approval: Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (Class NK) | No |
| Marine approval: Polski Rejestr Statkow (PRS) | No |
Ambient conditions 7
| Ambient temperature during operation: min. | 0 °C |
|---|---|
| Ambient temperature during operation: max. Operation (vertical installation) | 55 °C |
| Ambient temperature during operation: For vertical installation, min. | 0 °C |
| Ambient temperature during operation: At maximum tilt angle, min. | 0 °C |
| Ambient temperature during storage/transportation: min. | -20 °C |
| Ambient temperature during storage/transportation: max. | 60 °C |
| Relative humidity: Operation, max. | 95 %; no condensation |
Configuration 2
| Configuration software: STEP 7 Basic (TIA Portal) | Yes |
|---|---|
| Configuration software: STEP 7 Professional (TIA Portal) | Yes |
Functionality under WinCC (TIA Portal) 16
| Process coupling: S7-1200 | Yes; with ET 200pro CPU and ET 200S CPU |
|---|---|
| Process coupling: S7-1500 | Yes |
| Process coupling: S7-200 | No |
| Process coupling: S7-300/400 | Yes; with F-CPU: STEP 7 V11 SP1 or higher and Safety V11 (or higher), without F-CPU STEP 7 or SIMATIC STEP 7 Basic V11 (or higher) |
| Process coupling: LOGO! | No |
| Process coupling: WinAC | Yes |
| Process coupling: SINUMERIK | No |
| Process coupling: SIMOTION | No |
| Process coupling: Allen Bradley (EtherNet/IP) | No |
| Process coupling: Allen Bradley (DF1) | No |
| Process coupling: Mitsubishi (MC TCP/IP) | No |
| Process coupling: Mitsubishi (FX) | No |
| Process coupling: OMRON (FINS TCP) | No |
| Process coupling: OMRON (Host Link) | No |
| Process coupling: Modicon (Modbus TCP/IP) | No |
| Process coupling: Modicon (Modbus RTU) | No |
Mechanics/material 5
| Enclosure material (front): Plastic | No |
|---|---|
| Enclosure material (front): Aluminum | Yes |
| Enclosure material (front): Stainless steel | No |
| Service life: Short-stroke keys (in switching cycles) | 1 500 000 |
| Service life: LEDs (ON period) | 100 % |
Dimensions 5
| Width of the housing front | 295 mm |
|---|---|
| Height of housing front | 155 mm |
| Mounting cutout, width | 277 mm; Max. thickness of mounting plate 2 - 6 mm |
| Mounting cutout, height | 137 mm |
| mounting depth | 37 mm; Incl. angled SIMATIC Ethernet connector |
Weights 1
| Weight (without packaging) | 1 220 g |
|---|
Logistics 6
| Net weight | 1.871 kg |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | DE |
| Shipping weight | 2.371 kg |
| Ships from | Türkiye |
| Dispatch | — |
| Stock | On request |
Source: manufacturer data · Last verified: 01 Nov 2026
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Certifications
Certifications and standards
- CE mark
- cULus
- RCM (formerly C-TICK)
- KC approval
- EAC (formerly Gost-R)
- Suitable for safety functions
Quick answers
Questions about the KP32F PN
What is the rated current of KP32F PN?
The rated current of KP32F PN is 1 A.
Which supply voltage is KP32F PN rated for?
The rated operational voltage of KP32F PN is 24; 24 looped through at connector, no interruption on pulling V AC.
What is the HS code of KP32F PN for customs?
The tariff (HS) code on file for KP32F PN is 85371091.
What is the EAN of KP32F PN?
The EAN (GTIN) of KP32F PN is 4025515080350.
Where does KP32F PN ship from, and how fast?
KP32F PN ships from Türkiye. Shipping calculated at checkout · import duties and taxes paid on arrival.
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