Features:
- A 10.4-inch STN color display is paired with a membrane-keyboard operator interface.
- Dedicated function and system keys separate assigned commands from navigation and data entry.
- Serial, MPI/PROFIBUS DP, USB, and Ethernet paths support communication or project transfer.
The panel uses physical keys rather than a touch surface, preserving separate locations for command, system, and numeric entry actions.
Local user data resides in Flash/RAM, while an optional backup battery retains the hardware clock used by time-dependent functions.
CF-card and Ethernet destinations allow runtime archives to be stored outside the internal project memory.
The Siemens 6AV6542-0CC10-0AX0 SIMATIC OP 270 10 Key Operator Panel may still be available for purchase and support from Apter Power beyond End-Of-Life (EOL) by the manufacturer (OEM).
Siemens 6AV6542-0CC10-0AX0 SIMATIC OP 270 10 Key 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.
Membrane-Key Workflow
- Function keys: Project-assigned operations use the dedicated function-key area rather than an on-screen touch target.
- LED feedback: Illuminated function keys can combine an assigned action with a visible state in the configured project.
- System keys: Navigation and panel-level input remain separated from application-specific function-key commands.
- Data entry: Numeric, alphanumeric, and hexadecimal keyboard layouts support the value format required by each input field.
Configuration and Retention
- Engineering tools: Projects are prepared with supported ProTool or WinCC flexible versions before transfer to the panel.
- Internal project area: Flash/RAM user memory holds the configured screens, messages, and runtime definitions used by the panel.
- Time retention: The optional backup battery supports the retentive, synchronizable hardware clock.
- Service actions: Manual backup and restore, simulation, device switchover, and delta transfer are available within the documented tool set.
Logs and External Evaluation
- Archive roles: Alarm and process-value records can be organized as sequential, circular, or short-term logs.
- Storage paths: Archive data is written to a CF card or an Ethernet location rather than to USB memory.
- File format: CSV output keeps stored records readable by common external analysis applications.
- Panel review: Trend curves provide an online view of archived values while the project is running.
Process-Coupling Options
- SIMATIC S7: Documented S7-200 and S7-300/400 coupling uses the supported PPI, MPI, or PROFIBUS DP route for the selected controller.
- SIMATIC S5: S5 communication is available through the documented serial or PROFIBUS DP driver path.
- Motion systems: SINUMERIK and SIMOTION appear among the supported Siemens process-coupling targets.
- Third-party drivers: The documented driver set also covers selected Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi, Omron, Modicon, Telemecanique, and GE Fanuc connections.