For HMI tasks in the higher performance range, the 270 series offers touch- and operator panels – each with either an 8” or 10” display.
The Windows CE-based devices feature 6 MB of application memory and high-contrast TFT displays with VGA resolution

Commensurate with the more demanding application profile, the devices offer a wide range of interfaces, the option of using scripts and archives, and generally larger quantity structures.
A non-volatile alarm buffer and 16 online-switchable languages are other attributes of this performance class.

All MP 277 device variants can be used as the platform fort the Software PLC WinAC MP. The functionality of the Software PLC SIMATIC WinAC MP 277 corresponds to a CPU 315 of the S7-300 system.
As complete solution comprised of Multi Panel and WinAC MP option, the system also lends itself as a replacement for the larger SIMATIC C7 control systems.