Switching On And Testing The Hmi Device - Siemens SIMATIC KP8 Operating Instructions Manual

Mount and connect KP8 and KP8F

4.5 Switching on and testing the HMI device

Configuration diagram for star configuration
The following figure shows the connection between the HMI device and the controller with a
star configuration.
4.5 Switching on and testing the HMI device
Note
If the KP8F is operated with an EMERGENCY STOP button, check during the fail-safe
operation of the KP8F before each commissioning to see if the required parameters are set
in the HW config. Refer to chapter "Setting KP8F - STEP 7 (Page 64) ".
Procedure
1. Connect the connector on the HMI device.
2. Switch on the power supply.
Note
As long as the light test is executed, no keyboard entry will be transferred to the
connected controller.
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After starting the HMI device, all LEDs will illuminate corresponding to the setting. The
default illumination time is 5 s.
If the HMI device does not start, it is possible the wires on the connector have been
crossed. Check the connected wires and change the connections if necessary.
Operating Instructions, 10/2010, A5E03284305-01
KP8, KP8F