Application Scenarios
A food and beverage manufacturer faced repeated HMI failures in their filling line due to frequent washdown cycles that compromised standard touch panels. The Siemens 6AV6545-0DA10-0AX0 with its IP65-rated front panel and resistive touch technology proved ideal, withstanding moisture and allowing operators wearing protective gloves to interact reliably. The panel’s ability to run additional Windows CE applications directly on the HMI also eliminated the need for a separate PC to display production dashboards, reducing system complexity.
In a pharmaceutical batch processing plant, engineers needed a single HMI capable of communicating with multiple PLC brands across different production suites. The Siemens 6AV6545-0DA10-0AX0 addressed this challenge with its extensive driver support, connecting to Siemens S7, Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi, Modicon, and Omron controllers through its integrated MPI, PROFIBUS, and Ethernet interfaces. This versatility enabled centralized monitoring and reduced spare parts inventory across the facility.
Parameters
| Main Parameters | Value/Description |
|---|---|
| Product Model | Siemens 6AV6545-0DA10-0AX0 (SIMATIC MP370 Touch) |
| Manufacturer | Siemens |
| Product Category | Multi Panel / Human-Machine Interface (HMI) |
| Display Type | 12.1″ TFT color display, 256 colors, 800 x 600 pixels |
| Touch Technology | Analog resistive touch screen |
| Processor | 32-bit MIPS architecture |
| User Memory | 7168 KB for user data, 5689 KB for options |
| Operating System | Windows CE |
| Power Supply | 24 V DC (range 20.4 – 28.8 V), 1.15 A, 28 W |
| Interfaces | 2x RS232, 1x RS422/RS485 (MPI/PROFIBUS up to 12 Mbit/s), 1x Ethernet (RJ45), 1x USB, CF card slot, PC card slot |
| Front Panel Protection | IP65 / NEMA 4x (dust-tight, water jet resistant) |
| Rear Panel Protection | IP20 |
| Front Dimensions | 335 mm × 275 mm (W × H) |
| Mounting Depth | 59 mm |
| Weight | Approx. 4.5 kg (9.9 lbs) |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 50°C (typical industrial range) |
| Backlight MTBF | 50,000 hours at 25°C |
| Certifications | CE, FM Class I Div. 2, cULus, EX Zone 2/22 |
| Configuration Software | ProTool V5.2 SP3 or higher, WinCC Flexible Standard 2004 or higher |
| Product Status | Discontinued by manufacturer (March 1, 2020) |
Technical Principles and Innovative Values
Innovation Point 1: Windows CE Foundation for Application Flexibility – Unlike standard operator panels with fixed functionality, the Siemens 6AV6545-0DA10-0AX0 runs Windows CE, allowing users to install additional applications such as a software PLC (WinAC MP), ThinClient for terminal server use, or Sm@rtService for remote maintenance via the Internet. This “Multi Panel” capability transforms the HMI from a simple display device into a versatile computing platform, reducing the need for separate industrial PCs in many applications.
Innovation Point 2: Unmatched Multi-Protocol Connectivity – The Siemens 6AV6545-0DA10-0AX0 supports an extensive range of communication drivers, including Siemens S5, S7-200, S7-300/400, SINUMERIK, SIMOTION, Allen Bradley (DF1 and DF485), Mitsubishi FX, Omron LINK/Multilink, Modicon Modbus, and Telemecanique. This broad compatibility makes the MP370 a universal HMI solution for mixed-vendor automation environments, a significant advantage over panels limited to a single PLC brand.
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