IRTYes
MPINo
— MRPYes
EIB/KNXNo
IP (rear)IP20
PROFIBUSNo
PROFINETYes; also 3rd party PLC
PROFIsafeNo
EtherNet/IPNo
AS-InterfaceNo
PROFINET CBANo
Mounting typeMounting clip
Rack mountingNo
Rail mountingNo
Front mountingYes; Compatible with Extension Units dimensions
mounting depth49 mm; Incl. angled SIMATIC Ethernet connector
Rated value (DC)24 V; 24 V looped through at connector, no interruption on pulling
Illuminant testYes; During switch on
IP (at the front)IP65
Mounting positionvertical
Mounting cutout, width68 mm; Max. thickness of mounting plate 2 - 6 mm
Mounting cutout, height129 mm
Type of supply voltageDC
Height of housing front155 mm
Short-circuit protectionYes
— Number of function keys8
Key and signal lamp testYes; automatically when switching on
Number of digital inputs8; Max. 8 inputs and outputs (total)
Product type designationKP8 PN
Weight (without packaging)280 g
Number of digital outputs8; Max. 8 inputs and outputs (total)
With parameterizable keysYes
— At maximum tilt angle, max.45 °C; = Tmax
— At maximum tilt angle, min.-40 °C; = Tmin; Startup @ -25 °C
Width of the housing front98 mm
— Number of short-stroke keys8
Wall mounting/direct mountingNo
Number of PROFINET interfaces2; Incl. switch
Suitable for safety functionsNo
— For vertical installation, max.60 °C; = Tmax
— For vertical installation, min.-40 °C; = Tmin; Startup @ -25 °C
Current consumption (rated value)0.3 A
permissible range, lower limit (DC)20.4 V
permissible range, upper limit (DC)28.8 V
Supports protocol for PROFINET IOYes
— user-definable label membrane keysYes
Mounting in portrait format possibleYes
Mounting in landscape format possibleYes
Number of industrial Ethernet interfaces2; For the construction of lines and rings without external switch
— Against chemically active substances acc. to EN 60654-4Yes; Class 3 (excluding trichlorethylene)
Number of slots for command devices and signaling units0
— to chemically active substances according to EN 60721-3-3Yes; Class 3C4 (RH < 75 %) incl. salt spray acc. to EN 60068-2-52 (severity degree 3); *
— to chemically active substances according to EN 60721-3-6Yes; Class 6C3 (RH < 75 %) incl. salt spray acc. to EN 60068-2-52 (severity degree 3); *
— to biologically active substances according to EN 60721-3-3Yes; Class 3B2 mold, fungus and dry rot spores (with the exception of fauna); Class 3B3 on request
— to biologically active substances according to EN 60721-3-6Yes; Class 6B2 mold and fungal spores (excluding fauna); Class 6B3 on request
— to mechanically active substances according to EN 60721-3-3Yes; Class 3S4 incl. sand, dust, *
— to mechanically active substances according to EN 60721-3-6Yes; Class 6S3 incl. sand, dust; *
— Resistant to commercially available coolants and lubricantsYes; Incl. diesel and oil droplets in the air
maximum permissible angle of inclination without external ventilation30°; To the front/rear
— Environmental conditions for process, measuring and control systems acc. to ANSI/ISA-71.04Yes; Level GX group A/B (excluding trichlorethylene; harmful gas concentrations up to the limits of EN 60721-3-3 class 3C4 permissible); level LC3 (salt spray) and level LB3 (oil)
— Note regarding classification of environmental conditions acc. to EN 60721, EN 60654-4 and ANSI/ISA-71.04* The supplied plug covers must remain in place over the unused interfaces during operation!