Specifications for SIMATIC 
HMI devices for machine control and monitoring

Preassembled operator panels



Pushbutton panel
Operator panel          : 16 short-stroke keys with dual-color LEDs
LED key colors          : red, green and yellow
Additional digital inputs 16
Additional digital outputs 16
Service life (on-off operations) of short-stroke keys: 1.5 million, 
LEDs                    : > 10 years
Functionality           : Standard slave on the PROFIBUS-DP, short-stroke 
keys and additional inputs with pushbutton or switch 
function, integr. flashing rate for LEDs and additional 
outputs, LED colors RED, GREEN, YELLOW and all colors 
also flashing, key and lamp test also for additional 
inputs and outputs, pulse extension for short-stroke 
keys and additional inputs, ready perforated module 
locations for 22.5mm standard elements
Connectable to: SIMATIC S5 (AG95/Master or IM308C)via PROFIBUS-DP up to 12 
Mbit/s, SIMATIC S7, MPI or PROFIBUS-DP up to 12 Mbit/s, 
and all non-Siemens PROFIBUS-DP Standard Masters via 
PROFIBUS-DP up to 12 Mbit/s
Additional features: replaceable memory module, rear-panel display for 
startup and service, central enabling input
Editing, configuring without configuration tools
Supply voltage                   : DC 24 V (18-30 Volt)
Dig. outputs        : max. 500mA per output (short-circuit proof), total 
per 4 
Current to outputs  : max. 500mA
Temperature range: 0 to 45?C (for vertical and horizontal installation)
Degree of protection, front: IP 65
Approvals                        : CE, cULus 508, CSA
Front panel (W x H) in mm        : 240 x 204
Installation cutout (w x h x d) in mm 226 x 190 x 53 (without connectors)
Communication interfaces         : MPI/PROFIBUS-DP up to 12 Mbit/s

Manufacturer/Type: SIEMENS Push Button Panel SIMATIC PP17-I/PP17-II 
or equivalent



Order Nos.: 6AV3688-3CD13-0AX0; 6AV3688-3ED13-0AX0