Description
Are your operators struggling with touchscreen responsiveness in heavy-glove industrial environments? When a standard touch panel fails due to environmental moisture or physical wear, switching to a dedicated keypad interface is usually the most practical solution. The Siemens 6AV2124-0JC01-0AX0 is a SIMATIC HMI KP900 Comfort panel equipped with a high-resolution 9-inch widescreen display and 26 industrial functionality keys. This rugged widescreen panel bridges the gap between complex graphic visualization and tactile, error-free machine operations in high-vibration or wash-down zones.
Availability, Lead Time, and Warranty
- Condition: New Original (Factory Sealed) or Refurbished (tested with complete pixel and keypad diagnostic logs)
- Availability: In stock (Subject to prior sale)
- Estimated Lead Time: 1–3 business days globally via express air couriers (DHL, FedEx, UPS)
- Warranty Period: 12-month comprehensive warranty from the date of invoice
- Pricing Note: The price shown on our platform is a standard market baseline. Final procurement costs vary depending on regional inventory allocations, corporate volume discounts, and current international freight spot rates. Please submit a direct inquiry for a comprehensive, binding quote.
Technical Architecture & Performance Specifications
The hardware layout of this Comfort-tier panel supports dense graphical data handling and advanced scripting features that are entirely absent from basic-tier HMI models.
| Parameter | Field Value & Configuration Spec |
| Model Number | 6AV2124-0JC01-0AX0 (6AV21240JC010AX0) |
| Product Line | SIMATIC HMI KP900 Comfort Panel |
| Display Characteristics | 9.0-inch TFT widescreen, 16 million colors |
| Resolution | 800 x 480 pixels |
| Input Interface | Alphanumeric keypad, 26 function keys with integrated LEDs |
| User Memory | 12 MB integrated application memory for graphics, recipes, and logs |
| Interfaces | 1 x PROFINET (2-port switch), 1 x PROFIBUS/MPI (RS485/422), 2 x USB 2.0, 1 x Audio line out |
| Supply Voltage | 24 V DC (Permissible range: 19.2 V to 28.8 V DC) |
| Enclosure Rating | IP65 front protection (when correctly mounted in an approved cutout) |
Global Trade Compliance & International Logistics
Shipping specialized industrial interface terminals across international borders requires meticulous attention to export documentation to clear customs checkpoints without expensive demurrage fees.
Export Control Classification Number (ECCN)
The 6AV2124-0JC01-0AX0 is classified under ECCN: 5A991. This code encompasses specific telecommunications and data processing hardware elements. While it generally does not require a formal export license for delivery to standard commercial buyers worldwide, our trade desk must complete standard denied-party and end-use verifications prior to container sealing.
Harmonized System (HS) Tariff Harmonization
- International HS Code: 8537.10 (Boards, panels, consoles, and bases for electric control or display)
- US HTS Code: 8537.10.9170 (Programmable digital industrial controllers and display panels)
Incoterms 2020 Freight Structures
We routinely manage international orders using EXW (Ex Works) or DAP (Delivered at Place) frameworks. When your purchasing department requests a DAP shipment structure:
- Our Responsibility: Manage origin export declarations, coordinate international express air transport, and cover intermediate terminal handling charges.
- Your Responsibility: Complete destination customs clearance entries, settle local import tariffs, clear localized taxes (VAT/GST), and manage final unloading at your production facility.
Ruggedized Packaging Standards
Liquid crystal displays and mechanical key matrices are susceptible to micro-fractures during rough transit handling. Every panel is packaged using a specialized system: the original Siemens factory box is nested within a heavy anti-static bubble sleeve, which is then suspended within a double-walled shipping container filled with impact-absorbing loose-fill materials.
Engineering Deployment & Configuration Guidelines
Before cutting your enclosure door, ensure the physical dimensions match the exact drawing specifications in the Siemens hardware manual—well, technically the cutout size required is 346 mm x 222 mm, but checking against the physical unit beforehand prevents costly sheet-metal rework.
[Enterprise/Plant Network] ─── (PROFINET Port 1) ─── [KP900 Panel]
│ (Internal Switch)
[Local Drive/PLC Network] ──── (PROFINET Port 2) ──────┘ The integrated dual-port PROFINET switch allows you to daisy-chain network connections directly through the panel without requiring an extra rail-mounted Ethernet switch inside the console. This layout simplifies field wiring but requires a stable 24 V DC power feed.
Field Note: When implementing the KP900 inside a high-temperature control console, maintain a minimum of 10 mm clearance on all sides of the internal housing. If ambient cabinet temperatures consistently drift past 45 °C, active ventilation fan assemblies must be integrated below the terminal layout to prevent screen dimming or unexpected backlight failure modes.
FAQ: Technical & Sourcing Inquiries
Can this panel be programmed using older versions of WinCC Flexible?
No. The Comfort-tier HMI panels cannot be configured using legacy WinCC Flexible software packages. You must use TIA Portal WinCC Comfort (or WinCC Advanced / Professional) v11 or higher to download project files and runtime data to this specific unit.
Is the backlight on the KP900 Comfort panel field-replaceable?
The display uses an integrated LED backlight array that cannot be serviced or replaced independently in the field. The mean time before failure (MTBF) for this backlight is rated at approximately 50,000 operating hours at 25 °C. If the screen goes entirely dark but the function key LEDs still illuminate, the entire display assembly typically requires depot-level servicing.
What is the function of the two SD card slots on the back of the panel?
The slots are divided by function into a “Data” slot and a “System” slot. The data slot is used to store recipe parameters, historical alarm logs, and CSV reports. The system slot, when populated with an approved SIMATIC HMI memory card (minimum 2 GB), enables the “System Apps / Automatic Backup” feature. This feature automatically mirrors the panel firmware and runtime project, allowing an operator to swap a damaged panel for a new one without needing a laptop or TIA Portal software access on the plant floor.
