Product Overview

The SIEMENS 6AV6545-0BC15-2AX0, also designated as 6AV6 545-0BC15-2AX0, is a SIMATIC TP170B Color Touch Panel from Siemens’ proven HMI product family. This 5.7-inch operator interface represents a reliable and versatile solution for machine-level visualization and control, offering a color STN display with 16 colors and a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels . The SIEMENS 6AV6545-0BC15-2AX0 is designed to provide operators with an intuitive, touch-based interface for monitoring and controlling industrial processes, bridging the gap between simple text displays and more complex PC-based systems.

Built on a 32-bit RISC processor operating at 66 MHz, the SIEMENS 6AV6545-0BC15-2AX0 delivers responsive performance for a wide range of visualization tasks . The panel features 768 KB of user memory for project data and includes a CF card slot for flexible memory expansion, data backup, and recipe storage . As a member of the SIMATIC TP170B series, the 6AV6545-0BC15-2AX0 supports configuration with both ProTool/Lite (V5.2+SP2 and higher) and WinCC flexible Compact, providing flexibility for engineering environments . The SIEMENS 6AV6545-0BC15-2AX0 offers comprehensive connectivity options, including MPI, PROFIBUS DP, RS232, RS422, and RS485 interfaces, enabling seamless integration with a wide array of SIMATIC controllers, including S7-200, S7-300/400, and S5, as well as third-party PLCs from Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi, Modicon, and others .

 

Technical Specifications

Parameter Name	Value
Product Model	6AV6545-0BC15-2AX0 (also 6AV6 545-0BC15-2AX0)
Manufacturer	SIEMENS
Product Type	SIMATIC TP170B Color Touch Panel
Display Type	STN Color Display
Display Size	5.7 inches
Display Resolution	320 x 240 pixels
Colors	16 colors
Backlight MTBF	50,000 hours @ 25°C
User Memory	768 kByte
Processor	RISC 32-bit, 66 MHz
Operating System	Windows CE
Touchscreen	Yes (resistive)
Supply Voltage	DC 24 V
Current Consumption	0.25 A
Power Consumption	Approx. 7 W
Interfaces	TTY (optional), 2x RS232, 1x RS422, 1x RS485 (max. 12 Mbit/s)
Communication Protocols	MPI, PROFIBUS DP, PPI
CF Card Slot	1x CF card slot
Protection Class (Front)	IP65
Protection Class (Rear)	IP20
Operating Temperature	0°C to +50°C
Storage/Transport Temperature	-20°C to +60°C
Front Panel Dimensions (W x H)	212 x 156 mm
Weight	Approx. 0.7 kg
Configuration Software	ProTool/Lite V5.2+SP2 or WinCC flexible Compact
Number of Online Languages	5
Message Capacity	Up to 2,000 messages
Certifications	CE, FM Class I Div. 2, UL, CSA
Product Status	Discontinued (Legacy)

 

Main Features and Advantages

High-Quality Color Display for Clear Visualization: The SIEMENS 6AV6545-0BC15-2AX0 features a 5.7-inch STN color display capable of showing 16 colors at a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels . This ensures crisp, clear presentation of process graphics, trend charts, and alarm messages. The display supports vector graphics, bar graphs, and dynamic object positioning, enabling operators to quickly interpret complex process information. The backlight has a rated MTBF of 50,000 hours at 25°C, ensuring long-term reliable visibility even in demanding industrial environments .

Intuitive Touchscreen Operation: The SIEMENS 6AV6545-0BC15-2AX0 is equipped with a resistive touchscreen that provides a responsive and glove-friendly user interface . This touch-based operation allows operators to navigate screens, input numerical and alphabetical data, and trigger commands directly from the display, simplifying interaction and reducing training requirements. The touch calibration function ensures accurate touch detection over the life of the panel .

Comprehensive Connectivity and Broad Controller Support: One of the standout strengths of the SIEMENS 6AV6545-0BC15-2AX0 is its extensive communication capability. The panel offers multiple interfaces, including 2x RS232, 1x RS422, and 1x RS485 (with MPI and PROFIBUS DP support up to 12 Mbit/s) . This enables the 6AV6545-0BC15-2AX0 to connect to a wide range of controllers, including SIMATIC S5, S7-200, S7-300/400, TI 505, SINUMERIK, SIMOTION, as well as third-party PLCs from Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi, Modicon, and Telemecanique . The CF card slot provides additional flexibility for data logging, recipe management, and project transfer .

Flexible Configuration and Powerful Runtime Features: The SIEMENS 6AV6545-0BC15-2AX0 supports configuration with both ProTool/Lite (from V5.2+SP2) and WinCC flexible Compact, offering flexibility for different engineering preferences . The panel supports up to 2,000 messages, 100 recipes with 200 data records each, and 1,000 variables per device . With support for 5 online languages and 32 configuration languages, the 6AV6545-0BC15-2AX0 is suitable for global applications . Additional features include alarm management with 32 alarm classes, trend displays with limit value lines, and password protection with up to 10 user groups