Product Overview

The SIEMENS 6AV6644-0AB01-2AX0, also designated as 6AV6 644-0AB01-2AX0, is a SIMATIC MP 377 Multi Panel from Siemens’ advanced HMI product family, designed to meet the demands of complex visualization and operator control tasks in industrial automation environments . As a member of the SIMATIC Multi Panel series, the 6AV6644-0AB01-2AX0 combines a high-resolution 15-inch TFT color display with an intuitive resistive touchscreen interface, offering a powerful and flexible solution for machine-level and plant-wide monitoring applications . The panel is engineered for use in PROFIBUS DP networks or PROFINET environments, providing seamless integration into modern industrial communication infrastructures .

The SIEMENS 6AV6644-0AB01-2AX0 is equipped with a 15-inch TFT display capable of rendering 65,536 colors at a resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels (XGA), ensuring crisp and vibrant visualization of process graphics, trends, and alarm messages . The 12 MB of configuration memory provides ample space for complex projects, including recipes, archives, and multi-language support . Running on the Windows CE 5.0 operating system, the 6AV6644-0AB01-2AX0 delivers robust performance and supports a wide range of connectivity options, including two Ethernet (RJ45) ports, two USB ports, RS422, and RS485 interfaces . With its IP65 front protection rating and an MTBF backlighting of 50,000 hours at 25°C, the SIEMENS 6AV6644-0AB01-2AX0 is built for long-term reliability in demanding industrial environments .

 

Technical Specifications

Parameter Name	Value
Product Model	6AV6644-0AB01-2AX0
Manufacturer	SIEMENS
Product Type	SIMATIC MP 377 15″ Touch Multi Panel
Display Type	TFT (Thin Film Transistor)
Screen Diagonal	15 inches (304.1 x 228.1 mm)
Display Resolution	1024 x 768 pixels (XGA)
Number of Colors	65,536
Backlight MTBF	50,000 hours @ 25°C
User Memory	12,288 kByte (Flash/RAM)
Processor/Operating System	Windows CE 5.0
Control Elements	Analog, resistive touchscreen
Supply Voltage	24 V DC
Current Consumption	1.9 A
Active Power Input	45.6 W
Protection Class (Front)	IP65 (NEMA 4, NEMA 12 when installed)
Protection Class (Rear)	IP20
Operating Temperature	0°C to +50°C
Storage/Transport Temperature	-20°C to +60°C
Interfaces	2x Ethernet (RJ45), 2x USB, 1x RS422, 1x RS485
Memory Expansion Slots	1x CF Card Slot, 1x Multimedia Card Slot (up to 128 MB)
Configuration Software	WinCC flexible Standard 2007 or higher
Online Languages	16
Project Languages	32
Front Panel Dimensions (W x H)	400 x 310 mm
Depth	98.5 mm
Weight	Approx. 2.27 kg (5.00 lbs)
Certifications	CE, FM Class I Div. 2, cULus
Product Status	Discontinued (Spare part available)

 

 

Main Features and Advantages

High-Performance 15-inch TFT Display with 65,536 Colors: The SIEMENS 6AV6644-0AB01-2AX0 features a large 15-inch TFT color display that delivers sharp, vibrant visuals at 1024 x 768 resolution . This high-resolution screen, capable of displaying 65,536 simultaneous colors, ensures clear presentation of complex process graphics, animated objects, and detailed trend charts . The analog resistive touchscreen enables intuitive and glove-friendly operation, enhancing operator efficiency and reducing training time. With a backlight MTBF of 50,000 hours, the 6AV6644-0AB01-2AX0 is designed for long-term reliability, ensuring consistent visibility over years of operation .

Comprehensive Connectivity for Modern Industrial Networks: The SIEMENS 6AV6644-0AB01-2AX0 is equipped with a robust suite of communication interfaces, including two Ethernet (RJ45) ports for PROFINET and TCP/IP networking, two USB ports for peripheral connectivity, and RS422/RS485 serial interfaces supporting MPI and PROFIBUS DP protocols . The dual Ethernet ports enable integration into plant-wide networks and support the Sm@rtServer function for remote access and diagnostics . The 6AV6644-0AB01-2AX0 supports connections to a wide range of controllers, including SIMATIC S5, S7-200, S7-300/400, SINUMERIK, SIMOTION, as well as third-party PLCs from Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi, Omron, and Modicon .

Extensive Memory and Expandable Storage: With 12 MB of flash/RAM memory available for user data, the SIEMENS 6AV6644-0AB01-2AX0 can accommodate demanding projects with up to 4,096 variables, 4,000 messages, 500 recipes, and 50 archives . The panel features a CF card slot and a Multimedia Card slot (up to 128 MB), providing flexible options for data logging, recipe storage, project backup, and system updates . The ability to archive process values and alarm logs to external storage media in CSV format enables easy data evaluation using standard office applications .

Powerful Configuration and Runtime Features: The SIEMENS 6AV6644-0AB01-2AX0 is configurable with WinCC flexible Standard 2007 or higher, as well as WinCC Comfort/Advanced/Professional within the TIA Portal environment . The panel supports up to 16 online languages and 32 project languages, making it suitable for global applications . Advanced runtime features include a message system with 32 alarm classes, trend and bar chart displays with limit value lines, recipe management, and a Sm@rtServer function for remote operation . The 6AV6644-0AB01-2AX0 also supports the use of external devices such as printers, barcode readers, and USB memory sticks .