Features:
- A 5.7-inch STN display combines 256-color visualization with analog-resistive touch input.
- Ethernet and the combined RS422/RS485 interface separate PROFINET from MPI/PROFIBUS DP paths.
- Internal project memory, USB, and the MMC/SD slot support runtime data and service transfer.
Touch objects translate operator selections into configured HMI values, while the same screen presents messages and process feedback.
The Ethernet interface handles networked controller traffic independently of the serial MPI/PROFIBUS connection.
Panel mounting exposes the sealed front to the operator and keeps the IP20 electronics within the cabinet boundary.
The Siemens 6AV6642-0BA01-1AX1 SIMATIC TP 177B 6-Inch PN/DP Color Operator Panel may still be available for purchase and support from Apter Power beyond End-Of-Life (EOL) by the manufacturer (OEM).
Siemens 6AV6642-0BA01-1AX1 SIMATIC TP 177B 6-Inch PN/DP Color Operator Panel Manuals,Datasheets,Link
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Operator Display and Input Surface
- Color screen: The 5.7-inch STN panel renders process graphics at 320x240 pixels in 256 colors.
- Touch layer: Analog-resistive sensing converts a screen press into an operator input for the configured object.
- Backlight: The documented backlight MTBF is 50,000 hours at 25 °C.
- Input fields: Numeric, alphanumeric, and hexadecimal screen keyboards provide project-defined data entry.
Separate Ethernet and Serial Communication Paths
- Ethernet: One RJ45 interface carries 10/100 Mbit/s Industrial Ethernet and PROFINET IO communication.
- Serial bus: The combined RS422/RS485 interface supports MPI and PROFIBUS DP project connections.
- USB: A USB connection accepts supported service peripherals and removable storage devices.
- Controller coupling: Configured drivers exchange HMI variables with the selected controller family.
Runtime Data and Removable Storage
- User memory: The panel provides 2,048 KB for the configured runtime project and related data.
- Card slot: The combined memory slot accepts the documented MMC or SD capacities for external data.
- Configuration transfer: Projects can be transferred through Ethernet, serial communication, USB, or approved media.
- Alarm capacity: The runtime supports as many as 2,000 configured messages across 32 alarm classes.
Panel Installation Boundaries
- Front boundary: The installed operator face is rated IP65 against dust and water entry.
- Rear boundary: The IP20 electronics and connectors remain inside the protective cabinet.
- Orientation: The panel is intended for vertical mounting with a documented maximum tilt of 35 degrees.
- Touch service: The operating system provides clean-screen and touch-calibration functions for the installed panel.