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Do You Still Like the Old School Function Keys on your HMI?

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Key Features

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8 Programmable Keys

 19 x 19 mm short-stroke, configurable as DI or DO 

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On-Screen Labeling

 Labels display on adjacent HMI — no label strips needed

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IP64 Protection

 Front-panel rated with included captive mounting clips

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5 LED Key Colors

 Red, green, blue, yellow, white — adjustable brightness 

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TIA Portal Integration

 Menu-dependent key behavior configured directly in TIA Portal 

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Slim Form Factor

 40.7 x 252.4 mm — mounts left, right, or below any display 

 
 

Technical Specifications

LED Key Colors 

 
 

Application Examples 

Packaging and assembly lines requiring dedicated operator controls.

 Automotive production with screen-driven, menu-dependent key functions. 

 Phased HMI upgrades - runs standalone as a PROFINET node without a display.

 
 
 
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Order number: 6AV2127-1AB00-0LX1 

Want to see if the KP8 PN LX fits your upgrade path?