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ActiveSIMATIC KTP700 Basic 7-inch HMI Touch Panel
Siemens SIMATIC KTP700 — 7-inch touchscreen replacing physical buttons.
Common Applications
The trend in modern machines: replace rows of physical buttons with a single touchscreen HMI. The KTP700 provides virtual buttons, indicators, alarms, and trending on one 7-inch display. TIA Portal configurable. Found on packaging machines, food processing lines, and CNC equipment. Physical e-stop is still required alongside the touchscreen.
Compatibility
Integrates with Siemens S7-1200/1500 PLC via PROFINET. Can also connect to Allen-Bradley, Omron, and Mitsubishi PLCs via Ethernet/IP or serial drivers.
Specifications
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Certifications
Third-party safety certifications. UL = required for US NEC installations. CE = EU compliance. CSA = Canadian standards.
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UL, CE, ATEX Zone 2
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IP Rating
IP65: Dust-tight and protected against low-pressure water jets. Suitable for indoor industrial and light washdown.
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IP65 (front)
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Mounting Type
How the button attaches to the panel. Panel mount is standard — installs through a cutout from the front.
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Panel mount (192x141mm cutout)
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Protocol
The wireless communication standard. BLE = short range, phone direct. Zigbee = mesh network, needs hub. Z-Wave = mesh, needs hub. WiFi = direct, higher power.
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PROFINET, Ethernet/IP
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Installation Quick Reference
Panel cutout: 22mm. Insert from the front of the panel, secure with mounting nut from behind (tighten to 2-3 Nm).
Contact block: Snap or screw the contact block onto the rear of the button body. Ensure the contact block orientation matches the wiring diagram — NO terminals are usually marked.
Wiring: Use 0.5-2.5mm² stranded wire with ferrules. Tighten screw terminals to 0.8 Nm. Test the button function before energizing the circuit.
Dimensions
Troubleshooting
Button doesn't respond when pressed
Check the contact block first — it's the most common failure point. Test continuity across the NO or NC terminals with a multimeter. If no click is felt, the return spring in the head may be broken.
Works intermittently
Contact block contacts are pitted or burned. Replace the contact block — don't try to file the contacts. Check if the rated cycle count has been exceeded.
Button feels mushy or doesn't click
The spring return mechanism in the button head is worn. Replace the head. The contact block can usually be reused if it tests OK.
Where to Buy
Price range
$47.52 — $111.58
across 2 distributors
Quick Specs
- Certifications
- UL, CE, ATEX Zone 2
- IP Rating
- IP65 (front)
- Mounting Type
- Panel mount (192x141mm cutout)
- Protocol
- PROFINET, Ethernet/IP
What People Are Saying
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