Specifications

SIMATIC HMI Mobile Panels 17
SIMATIC HMI Mobile Panels
Maximum mobility for operator control and monitoring
Regardless of the industry or application, if mobility is re-
quired for on-site control and monitoring of machines and
plants, mobile panels offer some crucial advantages: The
machine operators or commissioning engineers are able
to work exactly where they have the best view of the
workpiece or process.
Device with 10" touch display for clear representation of complex process
pictures
Compact and ergonomic design
With its low weight and handy, compact structure, the Mobile
Panel is easy to handle. It permits different holding and grip-
ping positions and can be easily operated for longer periods
both by right-handed and left-handed people.
Rugged design for industrial use
Thanks to the double-walled structure and the rounded enclo-
sure, SIMATIC HMI Mobile Panels are extremely shock-resis-
tant. For example, they can survive a fall from a height of more
than one meter without damage. The STOP button in particular
is protected with a "protective collar". This minimizes the possibil-
ity of unintentional triggering of the safety function or the risk of
damage when the device is dropped. SIMATIC HMI Mobile Panels
are completely dust-proof and splash-proof (IP65 degree of pro-
tection). The high requirement for ruggedness also comprises
the connection box and cable.
Mobile Panel 177 (left) or 277 (right) – the right model for every
application – also with PROFINET/Ethernet connection
Reliable and secure operation
Operation takes place intuitively via the touch screen or mem-
brane keys, which provide perceptible and thus reliable feed-
back – even when the operator is wearing gloves.
For time-critical operation and control processes with very
short response times the membrane keys and touch screen
can also be connected directly to the distributed I/O. Even the
additional operator controls can be configured as direct keys.
With the optional wall bracket, the Mobile Panel can be se-
curely stored or used as a stationary terminal.
Innovative connection solutions
The Mobile Panel is simply plugged into the connection box
wherever it is needed on the machine and is immediately
ready for use. The rugged and safe connection box with IP65
degree of protection can be mounted anywhere, even outside
the control cabinet. The Connection Box Plus ensures fault-
free hot-swapping.
Fast device startup
The Mobile Panels are characterized by a fast device startup after
plugging them into the connection boxes. By using an option-
al bridging battery, the startup time of the Mobile Panel – af-
ter a short period of separation from the connection box – can
again be significantly reduced.
Highlights of the Mobile Panels
■ Rugged design for industrial use
■ Ergonomic, compact and light-weight
■ Flexible thanks to hot swapping
■ Insertion and removal without interrupting the
emergency stop circuit (with Plus connection box)
■ Reliable operation with sophisticated safety concept
■ Connection point detection
■ Integrated interfaces: Serial, MPI, PROFIBUS or
PROFINET/Ethernet
■ Short device startup time after docking
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