Specifications for SIMATIC 
HMI devices for machine control and monitoring

Graphics-oriented panels


Graphics-oriented operator panel
Display: LED-backlit STN LCD, MTBF approx. 50,000h
Resolution       : 320 x 240 
Number of colors : 4 blue scales
Character height : fully scalable
Service concept  : CF card slot for backup/restore
Printer port : serial /
Keyboard         : Membrane keyboard, 14 system keys, 24 function keys, of 
which as many as 6 softkeys are configurable 18 keys 
with LEDs
Messages         : Operating messages/fault messages analog or binary, 
system messages
No. of messages : approx. 2000
Process images   : approx. 100
Recipes: about 100 with 200 data records and 200 entries
Info texts: on messages, process images and recipes
Password levels : 10
Clock           : integrated hardware clock with battery backup, 
synchronizable
Interface options: SIMATIC S5 (by means of converter)/S7/M7, SIMATIC 505 
, Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi, AEG Modicon, Omron 
Additional features: Printer port, 5 online languages, 32 configuration 
languages, configuration software running under Windows 
95/2000/XP, timer function, bar graph displays, graph 
displays, signal lamps, dynamic graphics and various 
others
Supply voltage                   : 24 V DC
Temperature range (in operation) : 0 to 50?C (if installed vertically)
Degree of protection, front      : IP 65
Approvals                        : CE, cULus 508, CSA, FM, Nema4
Front panel (W x H) in mm        : 240 x 252
Installation cutout (w x h x d) in mm 229 x 241 x 55
Communication interfaces         : 2xRS232, 1xRS458/422

Manufacturer/Type: SIEMENS Operator Panel SIMATIC OP 170B
or equivalent



Order Nos.: 6AV6542-0BB15-2AX0