SIMATIC HMI Comfort Panels

High-end operator devices for sophisticated HMI applications
SIMATIC HMI Comfort Panels are designed for implementation of high-performance visualization applications on the machine-level. High performance, functionality and numerous integrated interfaces offer the greatest convenience in high-end applications.SIMATIC HMI Comfort Panels Standard devices form the technological basis for specialised variants like IP65 protected devices, panels with a stainless steel front, or for outdoor applications as well as coated versions.
Brilliant, intelligent and practical
SIMATIC HMI Comfort Panels are designed for implementation of high-performance visualization applications on the machine-level. High performance, functionality and numerous integrated interfaces offer the greatest convenience in high-end applications.The SIMATIC HMI Comfort Panels are the first choice for solving complex HMI applications.
They feature state-of-the-art technology, outstanding performance as well as integrated functionality and come in high quality aluminum fronts from size 7” or larger.
SIMATIC HMI Comfort Panels are seamlessly integrated in the TIA Portal via WinCC. This innovative engineering framework represents the key to the full performance capacity of Totally Integrated Automation
Brilliant displays in widescreen format
- Up to 40% larger visualization area than conventional displays: Complex operating screens can also be clearly displayed and divided into sections for application control and application monitoring.
- The high resolution, 16 million colors, and a wide viewing angle up to 170°, allow optimal readability and a detailed process display
- Minimized energy demand and maximized display service life: The brightness of the LED backlight can be dimmed by up to 100% to adapt to the lighting conditions of the application.
- The Comfort Panels which were the first widescreen SIMATIC product family received the well-known iF product design award in 2012.
Intelligent
Energy efficiency due to PROFIenergy
- PROFIenergy actively controls the current consumption of all automation components
- Disconnection of individual loads or entire production units when they are not required
- Coordinated switching ensures a high degree of plant reliability
- Continuous investment protection through easy integration in existing standards
Maximum data security if power fails
- In case of a power failure, Comfort Panels buffer sufficient energy to correctly terminate all active archives and to back up the data already archived in RDB format. This ensures the retention of all data in the archive in a cost-efficient manner and without the use of a maintenance-intensive battery.
- To fully ensure the retention of individual, not yet archived data, the use of an uninterruptible power supply unit is recommended
Precise diagnostics made easy
- Increased plant availability
- When connected to SIMATIC Controllers, diagnostic information can be read out directly via the Comfort Panel
- Cost savings – no additional diagnostic hardware is required
Practical
Easy to operate
- Intuitive, fast entries due to familiar and easy-to-operate operator control similar to that of a mobile phone keypad
- Eased user guidance thanks to function keys with LEDs
- Additional operating reliability through tactile feedback of all keys – for example important when working with gloves
More interfaces – less hardware costs
- Easy integration in existing system structures and networks thanks to PROFIBUS and PROFINET standard interfaces
- From 7“ device upwards: 2 PROFINET interfaces with integrated network switch
- From 15“ upwards: Additional third PROFINET interface - Audio In/Audio Out interface for playback of sound files via integrated Media Player
- Easy connection of external devices (printers, USB flash drives, mouse, keyboard, etc.) via 2 integrated USB host interfaces
Optimum convenience during commissioning and servicing
- Simple download of projects via low-cost standard cables.
- All Ethernet settings can already be made during configuration
- Continuously saved device image through automatic backup of all data on SD card
- Simple transfer of panel data to replacement device: Replug SD card – confirm – get going
The five Comfort Panel families
As part of our range of SIMATIC HMI products, we are offering numerous products that are perfectly matched to the special requirements of the respective location of use. For the food and beverages industry we supply, for example, devices with stainless steel fronts, and for industries facing particularly harsh environmental conditions, we offer fully enclosed devices with dust and splashwater protection in a rugged aluminum enclosure with high degree of protection IP65.SIMATIC HMI Comfort Panels - Standard devices
All devices of the SIMATIC HMI Comfort Panel family are characterized by the same outstanding range of functions regardless the chosen size of the device.
Choose among 6 Touch Panels with display sizes from 7 to 22 inch, 5 Keypanels with display sizes from 4 to 15 inch and one combined Key/Touch device with a 4 inch display.
SIMATIC HMI KP400 Comfort and KTP400 Comfort
4 inch Panels with TFT color widescreen display
The KP400 offers high-end performance for HMI applications that cannot do without mechanical keys in very cramped space conditions. The KP400 is the mounting compatible successor of the OP77B offering more performance and functionality and a much greater screen resolution.
The KTP400 offers high-end performance for HMI applications in very cramped space conditions. The KTP400 Comfort is the successor of the TP177 4“.
SIMATIC HMI KP700 Comfort and TP700 Comfort
7 inch Panels with TFT color widescreen display
The KP700 offers high-end performance for HMI applications that cannot do without mechanical keys. As far as the dimensions are concerned, the KP700 Comfort can replace an OP 277 using the same installation cutout, yet offering more functionality and performance.
The TP700 Comfort is the mounting compatible successor of the 6 inch touch devices TP 177B mono, TP 177B color, TP 277 and MP 177.
TP700 and KP700 offer a higher performance, 40% more display space and a more than twice as high screen resolution.
SIMATIC HMI KP900 Comfort and TP900 Comfort
9 inch Panels with TFT color widescreen display
The KP900 offers high-end performance for HMI applications that cannot do without mechanical keys. The KP900 Comfort is the mounting compatible successor of the Multi Panel MP 277 8 inch key offering 32% more display space and a higher screen resolution.
The TP900 Comfort is the successor of the Multi Panel MP 277 8 inch touch offering 32% more display space and a higher screen resolution.
SIMATIC HMI KP1200 Comfort and TP1200 Comfort
12 inch Panels with TFT color widescreen display
The KP1200 offers high-end performance for HMI applications that cannot do without mechanical keys. The KP1200 Comfort is the successor of the Multi Panel MP 277 10 inch Key, it offers additional display space, a higher screen resolution and higher performance.
The TP1200 Comfort is the successor of the Multi Panel MP 277 10 inch Touch, it offers 22% additional display space, a higher screen resolution and higher performance.
SIMATIC HMI KP1500 Comfort and TP1500 Comfort
The KP1500 offers high end performance for HMI applications where a PC typical screen resolution and mechanical keys are needed.
The KP1500 Comfort is the mounting compatible successor of the Multi Panel MP 377 12 inch Key, it offers 51% additional display space, a higher screen resolution and higher performance.
The TP1500 Comfort is the successor of the Multi Panel MP 377 12 inch Touch, it offers 51% additional display space, a higher screen resolution and higher performance
SIMATIC HMI TP1900 Comfort and TP2200 Comfort
The TP1900 offers high end performance for HMI applications where a PC typical screen resolution is needed. The TP1900 Comfort is the successor of the Multi Panel MP 377 15 inch Touch, it offers 36% additional display space, a higher screen resolution and higher performance.
The TP2200 offers high end performance for HMI applications where a PC typical screen resolution is needed. The TP2200 Comfort is the successor of the Multi Panel MP 377 19" Touch, it offers additional display space, a higher screen resolution and higher performance.
SIMATIC HMI Comfort Panels PRO - Completely IP65-protected HMI devices
Siemens has extended its system range of completely IP65-protected HMI devices by SIMATIC HMI Comfort Panels PRO (PROtected) for visualization and automation without control cabinets.
The panels with 12-, 15-, 19-, and 22-inch screen diagonals are equipped with the high protection type IP65, just like the PRO devices in the Simatic IFP and IPC series.
Thanks to high performance and functionality and numerous integrated interfaces, they offer the greatest possible convenience for high-end applications and are especially suited for realizing powerful visualization tasks in machine-related areas.
With the benefit of the flexible installation options – directly on the machine through special adapters, on a supporting foot, or on a bracket system – the user can easily operate the panels and always has the perfect view of both the panel and the process.
Components that can be installed on the PRO devices – consisting of basic device, expansion component, installation adapter, optional keyboard, and keyboard tray – now offer even more operation options. With customized system solutions with standard components, they make trouble-free adjustments to individual customer desires possible and convince with their simple installation and commissioning, easy engineering, and efficient operation.
Benefits
The new Comfort Panels PRO share all the benefits of the latest generation of SIMATIC IPC and Industrial Flat Panel PRO devices.
The all-round IP65-protected HMI devices are ...
- valuable
- Engineering with TIA Portal
- Easy transition from a predecessor to a new device with migration or due to the wide-ranging catalog of HMI devices
- "Ready to work": Fast commissioning and cost savings, no additional enclosures, standard plugs, USB interface installed externally, service door, space-saving design, low installation overhead - configurable
- Flexible operating location due to variety of mounting options: outside the enclosure on a support arm or pedestal of reputable manufacturers
- Easy connection and wiring minimized through communication with PROFINET and PROFIsafe
- Individually upgraded by extension units, freedom in the configuration with respect to number and type, variety of operator controls, easy conversion and replacement in case of damage as well as retrofitting of keys - reliable
- Long-term availability
- High operating safety thanks to PROFIsafe, two-hand operation and palm detection
- All-round IP65-protected – protection against water and dust - and always perfectly styled
- Modern product design with sleek housing (low mounting depth), glass front including operator controls and a slim frame
- Easy to use with gestures, single and multi-touch operation even thin work gloves
- Customization by selecting your own designs or styles
SIMATIC HMI TP1200 Comfort PRO
Completely protected version of the 12 inch Comfort Panel with TFT color widescreen display and touch operation.
The TP1200 Comfort PRO offers high end performance for HMI applications with greater complexity even under restricted space conditions.
The TP1200 Comfort PRO is available in three different mounting variants and can be combined with three types of extension units (see tables below).
Extension units
SIMATIC HMI TP1500 Comfort PRO
Completely protected version of the 15 inch Comfort Panel with TFT color widescreen display and touch operation.
The TP1500 Comfort PRO offers high end performance for HMI applications with greater complexity.
The TP1500 Comfort PRO is available in three different mounting variants and can be combined with three types of extension units (see tables below).
Extension units
SIMATIC HMI TP1900 Comfort PRO
Completely protected version of the 19 inch Comfort Panel with TFT color widescreen display and touch operation.
The TP1900 Comfort PRO offers high end performance for HMI applications with greater complexity, where a PC typical screen resolution and size is needed
The TP1900 Comfort PRO is the successor of the 15 inch Multi Panel
MP 377 PRO, it offers additional display space, a higher screen resolution and higher performance.
The TP1900 Comfort PRO is available in three different mounting variants and can be combined with three types of extension units (see tables below).
Extension units
SIMATIC HMI TP2200 Comfort PRO
Completely protected version of the 22 inch Comfort Panel with TFT color widescreen display and touch operation.
The TP2200 Comfort PRO offers high end performance for HMI applications with greater complexity, where a PC typical screen resolution and size is needed.
The TP2200 Comfort PRO is available in three different mounting variants and can be combined with three types of extension units (see tables below).
Extension units
SIMATIC HMI Comfort Panels INOX and INOX PCT
Comfort Panels with touch screens and stainless steel fronts are designed for operator control and monitoring of food processing machines in the food, beverages and tobacco industry as well as in the pharmaceutical industry, fine chemicals and in other hygiene areas.
They are based on DIN EN 1672-2 "Food processing machinery – Safety and hygiene requirements". The optimized frame profile and almost flush-mounting of the device on the control cabinet allow liquids to run off.
TP700 Comfort INOX
Stainless steel version of the 7 inch Comfort Panel with TFT color widescreen display and touch operation
The TP700 Comfort INOX is a performant, compact device for applications in cramped space conditions.
The TP700 Comfort INOX is the mounting compatible successor of the 6 inch touch device TP 177B INOX offering more performance and a bigger display,
TP900 Comfort INOX and INOCX PCT
Stainless steel version of the 9 inch Comfort Panel with TFT color widescreen display and touch operation.
The TP900 Comfort INOX is a performant device for applications in compact space conditions.
It has no direct predecessor, but can be used as an upgrade device for the TP 177B INOX offering a greater display than the TP700 Comfort INOX.
TP1200 Comfort INOX and INOCX PCT
Stainless steel version of the 12 inch Comfort Panel with TFT color widescreen display and touch operation.
The TP1200 Comfort INOX is the most compact one of the devices with a particularly high screen resolution.
The TP1200 Comfort INOX is the successor of the 10 inch Multi Panel MP 277 INOX offering more performance and a larger display, as well as a higher resolution and color depth.
TP1500 Comfort INOX
Stainless steel version of the 15 inch Comfort Panel with TFT color widescreen display and touch operation.
The TP1500 INOX offers high end performance for HMI applications with greater complexity where a PC typical screen resolution is needed.
It has no direct predecessor, but can be used as an upgrade device for the MP 277 INOX offering a greater display than the TP1200 INOX
TP1900 Comfort INOX
Stainless steel version of the 19 inch Comfort Panel with TFT color widescreen display and touch operation.
The TP1900 INOX offers high end performance for HMI applications with greater complexity where a PC typical screen resolution is needed.
The TP1900 Comfort is the successor of the 15 inch Multi Panel
MP 377 INOX, it offers additional display space, a higher screen resolution and higher performance.
Comfort Panels Outdoor - Extremely flexible for every outdoor application
The SIMATIC HMI Comfort Outdoor Panels have been developed specifically for demanding HMI applications under extreme ambient conditions. This makes operation and monitoring extremely flexible – for every outdoor area.
Whether in the oil and gas industry, on ships or in refrigerated warehouses: SIMATIC HMI Comfort Outdoor Panels, with 7- or 15-inch daylight readable widescreen display, provide everything you need for outdoor operation and monitoring.
Flexible outdoor application through extremely robust design
The new SIMATIC HMI Comfort Outdoor Panels TP700 and TP1500 offer the same convenience as the familiar standard comfort devices in combination with extreme equipment properties for flexible outdoor application
- Reliable operation in a wide temperature range from -30 °C to +60 °C, for example in refrigerated warehouses or in desert regions
- High vibration and shock resistance, for example for use in vehicles or in the stamping machine and press sector
- Panel front in IP66 for high degree of protection against dust and water penetration, for example for use in the mining industry or on ships
- High UV resistance for long-term availability of function and optics, for example when used in mountain regions or close to the equator
- Bonded display (as tough as laminated safety glass) for maximum protection against air humidity (90%), condensation and thermal stresses, for example for use in tropical zones
Safe operation and monitoring in extreme light conditions
Light conditions such as the change between day and night or bright sunlight can crucially affect safety when operating machines or monitoring processes in outdoor areas. With the new Comfort Outdoor Panels you can see what is currently running or being operated at all times, even in extreme light conditions. We’ve made this possible by endowing the front of the panel and the display with some outstanding properties:
- Daylight readable display with automatic or manual dimming, for the right contrast and perfect vision
- Dazzle-free display with no reflections and viewing angle up to 170° from all directions, for fatigue-free operation and monitoring
- High-resolution widescreen display (16:9) with 16 million colors for pin-sharp visualization of complex operating screens and graphs
Application in any industry thanks to comprehensive certifications
SIMATIC HMI Comfort Outdoor Panels can be used with virtually no restriction in a wide range of different industrial sectors. Comprehensive certifications (in preparation), for example IEC-EX protection and marine, offer you flexible options for application in extreme areas:
- Oil and gas production, transport and processing, biogas systems
- Marine, shipbuilding, port facilities and cranes
- Wind farms and solar parks, hydropower plants and sewage treatment plants
- Deep-shaft and surface mining, quarries, gravel and sand pits
- Cable railways, ice rinks and refrigerated warehouses
- Vehicles and special machines in outdoor applications
TP1500 Comfort Outdoor
Outdoor version of the 15 inch Comfort Touch Panel
The TP1500 Comfort Outdoor for sophisticated HMI applications meets even higher requirements in visualization capabilities due to its high resolution display.
The 15" Comfort Panel Outdoor corresponds to a 12" Comfort Panel Standard in respect of performance, functionality and quantity structure.
SIPLUS variants of Comfort Panel Standard
In addition to the outstanding features of the SIMATIC HMI operator devices, the refined SIPLUS extreme variants offer:
Resistance to aggressive chemical, biological, and mechanically active gases and salt mist
Protected from condensation (ice formation is allowed!)
High reliability across an extended temperature range, in the start-up phase as well as during operation
Flexible adaptation to any application thanks to extended site altitude from –1000 to 5000 meters
High productivity and investment protection through minimal downtimes and performance losses
SIPLUS variants of Comfort Outdoor Panels - Even more rugged than the rugged ones
The SIPLUS HMI Comfort Outdoor Panels offer the same convenience as the familiar standard comfort devices in combination with extreme equipment properties for flexible outdoor application:
- Reliable operation in a wide temperature range from -30 °C to +60 °C, for example in refrigerated warehouses or in desert regions
- Tested and certified for use under biologically, chemically and mechanically active substances (3B2, 3C4, 3S4) including salt mist, sand and dust
- High vibration and shock resistance, for example for use in vehicles or in the stamping machine and press sector
- Panel front in IP66 for high degree of protection against dust and water penetration, for example for use in the mining industry or on ships
- High UV resistance for long-term availability of function and optics, for example when used in mountain regions or close to the equator
- Bonded display (as tough as laminated safety glass) for maximum protection against air humidity (90%), condensation and thermal stresses, for example for use in tropical zones