Description
The Siemens 6AV6647-0AB11-3AX0 is a SIMATIC HMI KTP600 Basic Mono PN operator panel designed for basic machine-level visualization and control. This unit features a 5.7-inch monochrome STN display paired with an integrated touch screen and 6 programmable tactile function keys. It communicates with host controllers—primarily SIMATIC S7-1200, S7-300, and S7-400 PLCs—via an onboard industrial Ethernet/PROFINET interface. This panel runs on the WinCC Basic (TIA Portal) engineering platform and is engineered as a cost-optimized solution for small-scale automation tasks.
Commercial Availability & Procurement Details
- Condition: New Original (Factory Sealed Surplus) or Refurbished (Tested) available
- Availability: Limited stock; product is in its PLM lifecyle phase-out period (superseded by the KTP700 Basic series). Ships within 1 to 3 business days.
- Warranty: 12-month comprehensive warranty
- Pricing Note: Price is highly volatile due to legacy product lifecycle status and global availability. Contact our procurement team for a firm, current market quote.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
| Model Number | KTP600 Basic Mono PN |
| Product ID | 6AV6647-0AB11-3AX0 |
| Display Type | Mono STN, 4 gray levels |
| Display Size | 5.7 inches (115.2 mm \times 86.4 mm active area) |
| Resolution | 320 \times 240 pixels (QVGA) |
| Backlight MTBF | Approximately 50,000 hours (at 25 ^\circC) |
| Control Elements | Analog resistive touch screen + 6 tactile function keys |
| Processor Type | RISC 32-bit ARM |
| Flash/RAM Memory | 1 MB project memory |
| Communication Interface | 1 x RJ45 Industrial Ethernet / PROFINET port (10/100 Mbps) |
| Input Voltage | 24 V DC (19.2 to 28.8 V DC permissible range) |
| Current Consumption | 0.24 A nominal |
| Enclosure Rating | IP65 (front panel when properly mounted), IP20 (rear chassis) |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 214 mm \times 158 mm \times 44 mm |
| Panel Cutout (W x H) | 197 mm \times 141 mm |
| Ambient Temperature | 0 to +50 ^\circC (vertical installation up to 35^\circ tilt) |
Lifecycle & Engineering Migration Constraints
TIA Portal Software Compatibility
The 6AV6647-0AB11-3AX0 is fully engineered using SIMATIC WinCC Basic / Comfort / Advanced V11 through V14. In newer versions of the TIA Portal (V15 and above), support for legacy Basic Panels (V11-V14 image versions) is heavily restricted or requires specific legacy image downloads.
Field Engineering Note: When modifying an existing project in TIA Portal V17 or V18, you cannot download directly to this exact hardware unless the panel firmware image matches the software’s compiled hardware version. If upgrading a site to newer TIA Portal versions, plan to migrate the project to a modern SIMATIC KTP700 Basic (6AV2123-2GB03-0AX0) panel, which uses a 7-inch widescreen format and requires a layout redesign due to different panel cutout dimensions (197 mm \times 141 mm for KTP600 vs 192 mm \times 138 mm for KTP700).
Communication Driver Restrictions
The PROFINET variant of this basic panel handles up to 4 concurrent controller connections. It supports standard S7 communication with native drivers for:
- SIMATIC S7-1200 / S7-1500 (optimized block access is limited on legacy basic panels; use standard DB layouts)
- SIMATIC S7-300 / S7-400
- Modbus TCP (limited to specific communication blocks; verify registry allocations)
Frequently Asked Questions
Can this panel be used on a PROFIBUS network?
No. The 6AV6647-0AB11-3AX0 is strictly a PROFINET/Ethernet device (indicated by the “PN” suffix). If your machine requires a PROFIBUS DP connection, you must use the legacy sister model 6AV6647-0AA11-3AX0 (KTP600 Basic Color/Mono DP) or implement an external IE/PB link gateway.
How do I factory reset (OS update) the panel if the runtime is corrupted?
If the screen hangs during bootup or the runtime application is corrupt, you cannot use standard Ethernet download. You must use the ProSave utility via a laptop directly connected over Ethernet. Check the “Reset to factory settings” option in ProSave, input the panel’s MAC address (found on the rear label), power cycle the 24 V DC supply to the panel, and let ProSave push the bootloader image.
What is the mechanical lifetime of the integrated touch screen?
The analog resistive touch matrix is rated for approximately 1 million operations in a localized spot under standard operation. Using sharp instruments or screwdrivers to actuate touch buttons will rupture the protective polyester film layer, leading to localized touch drift or complete matrix failure.
