Description

The 6AV3627-1JK00-0AX0​ is a SIMATIC OP27 operator panel manufactured by Siemens, classified as a monochrome key-operated human-machine interface (HMI) within the SIMATIC OP27 family. It integrates a 5.7-inch STN monochrome LCD with 8 gray scales, 24 membrane function keys with LED indicators, and an MPI/PROFIBUS DP communication interface into a single IP65-rated front-panel unit powered by 24 V DC. Designed for cabinet flush-mount installation, the 6AV3627-1JK00-0AX0​ delivers a rugged, non-touch operator interface purpose-built for harsh industrial environments where physical buttons outperform fragile touchscreens. Introduced in 2003 and officially discontinued in 2013, the 6AV3627-1JK00-0AX0​ remains a critical spare part for maintaining legacy automation panels, configurable via Siemens ProTool and WinCC flexible 2005/2007.

 

Application Scenarios

In a heavy steel fabrication plant, overhead crane operators and gantry machine attendants supervise their equipment through a bank of 6AV3627-1JK00-0AX0​ panels mounted on the control cabinet doors along the shop floor. When one of the original OP27 units began exhibiting backlight degradation after nearly a decade of 24/7 operation in a high-vibration, high-electromagnetic-interference environment, the maintenance team needed an exact replacement to avoid re-engineering the ProTool project or recertifying the safety logic. Because the 6AV3627-1JK00-0AX0​ uses membrane keys rather than a touchscreen, the panel had survived years of operation by gloved operators in a facility where capacitive or resistive touch panels would have failed within months. The 24 function keys — 18 of which feature LED indicators — allowed machine operators to trigger preset actions with tactile certainty, even in low-light conditions or while wearing heavy leather gloves. By swapping in a verified 6AV3627-1JK00-0AX0​ spare, the technician restored full machine visibility in under 15 minutes: disconnect 24 V DC, unclip the four mounting retainers, seat the replacement, reconnect power, and download the project via the MPI interface. This scenario underscores why verified stock of the 6AV3627-1JK00-0AX0​ is indispensable for plants running legacy SIMATIC OP27-based systems where any HMI change triggers costly re-validation and production downtime.

 

Parameter

Main Parameters	Value/Description
Product Model	6AV3627-1JK00-0AX0​
Manufacturer	Siemens AG
Product Category	Operator Panel (Key-Operated HMI)
Product Family	SIMATIC OP27
Display Type	5.7″ STN Monochrome LCD, 8 gray scales
Display Resolution	320 × 240 pixels
Backlight	CCFL, approx. 50,000 hours service life
Operation	Membrane keypad, 24 function keys (18 with LEDs)
Touchscreen	None (intentional — maximizes durability)
User Memory	1 MB Flash (project storage)
Mass Storage	PCMCIA card slot for backup & data logging
Communication	MPI / PROFIBUS DP (9-pin DB9, up to 12 Mbit/s)
Auxiliary Interfaces	RS422 / RS485 / RS232 / TTY (variant-dependent)
Supply Voltage	24 V DC (18–30 V DC permissible range)
Power Consumption	8 W typical
Real-Time Clock	Battery-backed hardware RTC, synchronizable
Protection Rating	Front IP65 / Rear IP20
Operating Temperature	0 °C to +60 °C (vertical mount, up to 35° tilt)
Storage Temperature	-20 °C to +60 °C
Humidity	< 95% RH, non-condensing
Cutout Dimensions (W×H)	276 × 172 mm
Front Panel Dimensions	Approx. 300 × 300 mm
Depth	80 mm
Weight	1.85 kg
Configuration Software	ProTool / WinCC flexible 2005 / 2007
TIA Portal Support	Not directly supported — requires project migration
Mounting	Cabinet flush mount (vertical orientation)
Country of Origin	Germany
Lifecycle Status	Discontinued (Oct 2013) — active spare-parts market

 

Technical Principles and Innovative Values

• Innovation Point 1: Deliberate Non-Touch, Full-Keypad Architecture.​ The 6AV3627-1JK00-0AX0​ is intentionally designed without a touchscreen, relying instead on 24 membrane function keys with 18 LED-backlit buttons. This architectural choice maximizes operational reliability in environments where gloves, vibration, moisture, and EMI routinely destroy touch panels. The tactile certainty of physical keys enables “blind operation” — operators can execute critical commands without looking at the panel, a decisive safety advantage in fast-paced production settings.
• Innovation Point 2: 320×240 Monochrome STN with 8 Gray Scales.​ While color TFTs dominate modern HMI discussions, the 6AV3627-1JK00-0AX0‘s monochrome STN display with 8 gray scales delivers exceptional readability in direct sunlight and high-ambient-light factory floors. The 50,000-hour CCFL backlight ensures decades of legibility, while the monochrome architecture consumes a mere 8 W — a fraction of the power drawn by equivalent color touch panels.
• Innovation Point 3: Native MPI / PROFIBUS DP Connectivity.​ The 6AV3627-1JK00-0AX0​ communicates directly with Siemens SIMATIC S7-200, S7-300, and S7-400 controllers via MPI at speeds up to 12 Mbit/s, with PROFIBUS DP support for distributed I/O architectures. A single 9-pin DB9 cable connects the panel to the PLC backplane — no gateways, no protocol converters, no middleware. This native integration is the reason OP27 panels remain in service decades after introduction.
• Innovation Point 4: Battery-Backed Synchronizable Real-Time Clock.​ The 6AV3627-1JK00-0AX0​ features a hardware RTC with battery backup and network synchronization capability. Alarm timestamps, batch records, and event logs remain accurate even during extended power outages — a critical requirement for regulated industries such as pharmaceuticals, food processing, and chemical manufacturing where audit trails are legally mandated.
• Innovation Point 5: PCMCIA-Based Project Backup & Recipe Storage.​ Unlike modern panels that rely on SD cards or USB drives, the 6AV3627-1JK00-0AX0​ uses a PCMCIA card slot for project archival, recipe management, and alarm log export. This industrial-grade storage medium offers superior write endurance compared to consumer flash media, ensuring data integrity across millions of write cycles in continuous-duty applications.