Features:
- The support-arm panel combines capacitive touch operation with configurable S7 direct-button signals.
- Switched PROFINET, independent Ethernet, and serial communication follow separate interface paths.
- Runtime projects, archives, recipes, and removable media occupy different storage roles.
Operator actions begin at the touchscreen and are interpreted either by the HMI runtime or by the configured direct-button mapping.
The network layout keeps the two-port switched connection distinct from the independent Ethernet interface and the RS422/485 channel.
Mechanical installation completes the enclosure boundary: orientation, tilt, indoor temperature, and IP protection must be evaluated as one mounted assembly.
The Siemens 6AV2124-0QC24-0BX0 TP1500 Comfort PRO HMI Panel may still be available for purchase and support from Apter Power beyond End-Of-Life (EOL) by the manufacturer (OEM).
Siemens 6AV2124-0QC24-0BX0 TP1500 Comfort PRO HMI Panel Manuals,Datasheets,Link
Important Notice: Other accessories, manuals, cables, calibration data, software, etc. are not included with this equipment unless listed in the above stock item description. All prices are shown in USD.
How operator input reaches the control system
- Touch layer: The 15.6-inch projective-capacitive surface provides the panel interface instead of a physical function-key bank.
- Display field: The widescreen view uses a 1366 × 768 pixel format with 16,777,216 colors.
- Direct commands: Forty configurable touch buttons can be represented as S7 input signals.
- Runtime route: Ordinary screen actions remain inside the HMI project, while direct-button commands follow the configured S7 path.
How the communication paths are separated
- Switched network: One Industrial Ethernet interface provides a two-port switch for PROFINET connections.
- Independent path: The second Industrial Ethernet interface remains outside that integrated switch.
- Serial channel: The combined RS422/485 interface provides the documented serial route.
- Ring location: MRP belongs to the switched Ethernet path, not to the independent single interface.
How runtime information is stored and moved
- Project space: The panel provides 24 MB of user memory for the configured runtime project.
- Removable media: Two SD card slots separate storage-media choices from the internal project space.
- Archive destinations: Process and message archives may be directed to a memory card, USB medium, or Ethernet location.
- Transfer routes: Two USB 2.0 interfaces and Ethernet provide defined paths for project and runtime-data transfer.
How the support-arm boundary is defined
- Mounting form: The enclosure is intended for an expandable round-pipe support arm.
- Orientation: Operation is specified vertically; portrait mounting is not permitted.
- Tilt limit: A maximum inclination of 35° is listed without external ventilation.
- Enclosure and climate: The installed front and rear are IP65, with indoor temperature limits of 0–45 °C vertically and 0–40 °C at maximum tilt.