Siemens SIMATIC KP8 User Manual

Preface
KP8, KP8F, KP32F
Operating Instructions, 11/2011, A5E03284305-02
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Style conventions
This manual uses the following style conventions:
Style Convention Scope
"Add screen"
• Terminology in the user interface, for example dialog names,
tabs, buttons, menu commands
• Required input, for example, limits, tag values.
• Path information
"File > Edit" Operational sequences, for example, shortcut menu commands
<F1>, <Alt+P> Keyboard operation
Please observe notes labeled as follows:
Note
A
note contains important information about the product described in the manual and its use,
or a specific section of the manual to which you should pay particular attention.
Naming conventions
This manual uses the following naming conventions:
Naming convention Applies to
Plant
• System
• Machining center
• One or more machines
Actuate
• By means of the touch screen on the HMI device
• By means of the button on the HMI device
• By operating a mouse on the HMI device
Switching cabinet
• Mounting cabinet
• Switching cabinet
• Switchboard
• Console
Figures
This manual contains illustrations of the described devices. The illustrations can deviate from
the details of the delivered device.

Siemens SIMATIC KP8 Specifications

General

Brand	Siemens
Model	SIMATIC KP8
Category	Control Panel
Language	English