Technical Specifications
| Parameter Name | Parameter Value |
|---|---|
| Product Model | 6AV2124-1MC01-0AX0 |
| Manufacturer | Siemens |
| Product Type | HMI Key Panel (Comfort Series) |
| Display Type | 12.1″ TFT Widescreen |
| Resolution | 1280 × 800 pixels |
| Color Depth | 16.7 million colors (24-bit) |
| Function Keys | 34, LED-backlit, direct S7 I/O mapping (F1–F34) |
| Processor | X86 |
| Configuration Memory | 12 MB |
| Operating System | Windows CE 6.0 |
| Power Supply | 24 V DC (19.2 – 28.8 V range) |
| Typical Power Consumption | ~20 W |
| Backlight Lifetime (25°C) | 80,000 h (0–100% dimmable) |
| Communication Interfaces | 2× PROFINET (built-in switch, 2-port), 1× MPI/PROFIBUS DP, 1× RS422/485, 2× USB host |
| Configurable From | WinCC Comfort V11+ |
Main Features and Advantages
Key-first ergonomics for harsh duty
The defining differentiator of the 6AV2124-1MC01-0AX0 is its 34 LED-backed function keys with direct S7 peripheral mapping — F1 through F34 can be wired as S7 inputs and outputs, meaning critical acknowledgements, emergency stops, or mode-select actions can bypass the graphical layer entirely. This makes the panel exceptionally suited to food & beverage washdown zones, heavy mechanical press controls, and outdoor kiosks where touchscreens fog, glove-up operators struggle, or vibration causes false touches. Each key includes a dual-color LED, enabling dynamic state indication (e.g., “ready / active / fault”) programmed directly from WinCC.
Display clarity and longevity
Although key-operated, the 6AV2124-1MC01-0AX0 does not compromise on visual quality. The 12.1″ widescreen TFT at 1280×800 with 16.7M colors renders process trends, alarm lists, PDF/Excel viewers, and Sm@rtServer remote sessions with crisp legibility from wide viewing angles. The LED backlight is rated at 80,000 hours at 25°C ambient — typically 9+ years of continuous duty — and is 0–100% software-dimmable, allowing the panel to be toned down in low-light control rooms or brightened in sun-exposed enclosures.
Dual-personality connectivity
A frequent pain point in HMI retrofits is “one legacy bus, one modern bus.” The 6AV2124-1MC01-0AX0 solves this by carrying both a 2-port PROFINET switch (allowing daisy-chain topology without external switches) and a classical MPI/PROFIBUS DP 12 Mbps port. The RS422/485 port adds a third serial path for barcode scanners, weigh scales, or third-party drives. Two USB host ports accept keyboards, mice, barcode guns, or USB sticks for recipe/data transfer. This multi-bus architecture means a single KP1200 can bridge an S7-300 over PROFIBUS today and migrate the same panel onto an S7-1500 PROFINET rack tomorrow.
Engineering efficiency
Because the 6AV2124-1MC01-0AX0 shares the Comfort-series firmware base, a single WinCC Comfort project can target TP700/900/1200/1500/1900 in both touch and key flavors with minimal rework. Sm@rtServer is baked in (license required), giving remote VNC-style access for diagnostics without a site visit. The 12 MB project memory accommodates up to ~500 screens, 4000 alarms, 2048 tags, recipes, and scripting — sufficient for mid-size machine builders and process skids.
Mechanical robustness
The die-cast aluminum front bezel resists corrosion and impact better than plastic-front entry panels. Mounting is horizontal landscape only (no portrait), wall or cabinet cutout per VESA-style pattern, and the unit runs without forced ventilation up to 35° tilt. At 5.66 kg net, it feels substantial behind the cutout — a reassuring trait for maintenance teams used to “cheap” HMIs flexing in the frame.
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