Features:
- Selectable 4 x 20 or 8 x 40 character layouts present machine values, messages, and menus on the LED-backlit LCD.
- Twenty-four function keys, sixteen key LEDs, and twenty-two system keys support direct keypad operation without a touch screen.
- TTY/RS232 and MPI/PPI/PROFIBUS DP communication connect the panel to supported controllers and serial peripherals.
Siemens 6AV3617-1JC30-0AX1 is an OP17/DP12 operator panel designed for local machine operation and monitoring through configured text screens and keypad commands.
The display can be organized as four lines of 20 characters or eight lines of 40 characters, while LED-equipped function keys provide visible feedback for configured operator actions.
Its serial and PROFIBUS DP interfaces, 256 KB user memory, optional backup battery, and retentive clock support project storage, controller communication, and time-stamped operating information.
The Siemens 6AV3617-1JC30-0AX1 SIMATIC HMI OP17/DP12 Operator Panel may still be available for purchase and support from Apter Power beyond End-Of-Life (EOL) by the manufacturer (OEM).
Siemens 6AV3617-1JC30-0AX1 SIMATIC HMI OP17/DP12 Operator 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.
Text Display and Keypad Operation
- Screen layouts: The backlit LC display supports either 4 x 20 or 8 x 40 character presentation.
- Function keys: Twenty-four function keys provide configured machine commands, and sixteen include LEDs.
- System keys: Twenty-two system keys support menu navigation and numeric or hexadecimal entry.
- Input method: Operation is keypad-based; the panel does not include a touch screen.
Controller and Peripheral Communication
- DP12 interface: The MPI/PPI/PROFIBUS DP connection supports communication rates up to 12 Mbit/s.
- Serial channels: Two TTY/RS232-capable connections support the documented controller or peripheral arrangements.
- Physical standards: RS422 and RS485 signaling are available through the integrated communication hardware.
- Commissioning boundary: Cable type, bus address, termination, and configured driver must match the intended controller network.
Project Retention and Timekeeping
- User data: 256 KB is available for the configured operator-panel project.
- Memory type: Flash and RAM support project storage and runtime operation.
- Backup battery: An optional 3.6 V battery provides a specified minimum backup period of four years.
- Hardware clock: The retentive clock is battery-backed and can be synchronized for time-related functions.
Panel Installation Conditions
- Mounting: The panel is specified for vertical mounting and allows up to 90° inclination without external ventilation.
- Front protection: The installed front reaches IP65 when the enclosure cutout and seal are correctly prepared.
- Rear protection: The rear is rated IP20 and must remain inside a suitable control enclosure.
- Storage range: Transport and storage are specified from -25 to +70 °C, with operating humidity up to 95%.