Siemens 6AV2124-0MC01-0AX0 TP1200 Comfort

Siemens 6AV2124-0MC01-0AX0 SIMATIC TP1200 Comfort Touch Panel

Product Introduction

The Siemens 6AV2124-0MC01-0AX0 belongs to the Comfort Panel family. Siemens designed this HMI for advanced process visualization and machine-level control. Its 12.1-inch widescreen TFT display delivers sharp images with 1280 x 800 pixel resolution.

This panel operates on 24V DC with a typical power draw of 20 watts. The front bezel meets IP65 and NEMA 4x standards. Therefore, it resists dust and water jets in industrial environments. Meanwhile, the rear side carries an IP20 rating.

Many engineers select the 6AV2124-0MC01-0AX0 for its powerful X86 processor. The device includes 12 MB of user memory. Additionally, it supports two SD card slots and two USB 2.0 ports. This Comfort Panel also works as an OPC UA client and server.

Display and Visual Features

Screen Specifications

• Display type: TFT

• Screen diagonal: 12.1 inches

• Display width: 261.1 mm

• Display height: 163.2 mm

• Colors: 16,777,216 (16 million)

• Resolution: 1280 x 800 pixels

Backlight

• Backlight MTBF: 80,000 hours at 25°C

• Dimmable: Yes, 0% to 100%

Touch Technology

• Design: Analog resistive

• Direct keys (touch buttons as S7 input): 40

Power and Processor

Power Requirements

• Supply voltage: 24V DC

• Permissible range: 19.2V to 28.8V DC

• Rated current: 0.85 A

• Inrush I²t: 0.5 A²·s

• Typical active power: 20 W

Processor and Memory

• Processor type: X86

• Flash memory: Yes

• RAM: Yes

• User data memory: 12 Mbytes

• Retentive clock backup: 6 weeks typical

Interfaces and Communication

Available Ports

• Industrial Ethernet: 1 port with 2-port switch

• RS485: 1 port (combined RS422/RS485)

• USB 2.0: 2 ports

• USB Mini B: 1 port (5-pin)

• SD card slots: 2

Industrial Ethernet Details

• Status LEDs: 2

• Integrated switch ports: 2

Supported Protocols

• PROFINET IO: Yes

• IRT: Yes (from WinCC V12)

• PROFIBUS DP: Yes

• MPI: Yes

• EtherNet/IP: Yes

• MODBUS: Yes (TCP/IP and serial)

• OPC UA Client: Yes

• OPC UA Server: Yes

Redundancy

• Media Redundancy Protocol (MRP): Yes (from WinCC V12)

Controller Compatibility
The 6AV2124-0MC01-0AX0 connects to numerous PLCs. These include Siemens S7-1200, S7-1500, S7-300/400, S7-200, and LOGO!. It also supports Allen Bradley EtherNet/IP and DF1. Additionally, it works with Mitsubishi FX and MC TCP/IP, plus Modicon Modbus TCP/IP.

Environmental and Mechanical Data

Operating Temperatures

• Vertical mounting: 0 to 50°C (up to 55°C with restrictions, see Siemens ID 64847814)

• Max tilt angle (35°): 0 to 40°C

• Portrait mode vertical: 0 to 40°C

• Portrait mode max tilt: 0 to 35°C

Storage and Transport

• Storage/transport temperature: -20 to 60°C

Humidity

• Operating humidity: 90% max, non-condensing

Mounting

• Mounting position: Vertical

• Portrait mode: Yes

• Landscape mode: Yes

• Max tilt without ventilation: 35°

• Wall mounting: No

Protection Ratings

• Front: IP65, NEMA 4x

• Rear: IP20

Hazardous Area Approvals

• ATEX Zone 2: Yes

• ATEX Zone 22: Yes

• IECEx Zone 2 and 22: Yes

• cULus Class I Zone 2, Division 2: Yes

• FM Class I Division 2: Yes

Marine Approvals

• GL, ABS, BV, DNV, LRS, Class NK: All approved (from product version 10)

Certifications

• CE, cULus, RCM (C-TICK), KC

Material

• Front enclosure: Aluminum (not plastic or stainless steel)

Software and Configuration

Operating System

• Pre-installed: Windows CE 6.0

Configuration Software

• WinCC Comfort (TIA Portal): Yes, from V11

• WinCC Advanced (TIA Portal): Yes, from V11

• WinCC Professional (TIA Portal): Yes, from V11

• WinCC flexible: Not supported

Runtime Languages

• Online/runtime languages: 32

• Project languages: 32

Message System

• Alarm classes: 32

• Bit messages: 4,000

• Analog messages: 200

• Characters per message: 80

• Process values per message: 8

Recipe Management

• Recipes: 300

• Data records per recipe: 500

• Entries per data record: 1,000

• Internal recipe memory: 2 MB (expandable)

Variables

• Variables per device: 2,048

• Variables per screen: 400

• Structures: Yes

• Arrays: Yes

Images and Objects

• Configurable images: 500

• Objects per image: 400

• Complex objects per screen: 20

Archiving

• Archives per device: 50

• Entries per archive: 20,000

• Archive locations: Memory card, USB, Ethernet

• Formats: CSV, TXT, RDB

Web and Multimedia

• Web browser: Yes

• PDF Viewer: Yes

• Media Player: Yes

• IP camera display: Yes

• Sm@rtServer: Yes

Security

• User groups: 50

• User rights: 32

• Users: 50

• Password export/import: Yes

• SIMATIC Logon: Yes

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. Can the 6AV2124-0MC01-0AX0 connect to an S7-1500 PLC via PROFINET?
Yes, it works perfectly with S7-1500. Use WinCC Comfort V11 or higher. The panel supports IRT (Isochronous Real-Time) from WinCC V12 onward. Configure the connection in TIA Portal with the correct IP addresses.

2. What memory cards work with this SIMATIC TP1200 Comfort?
It has two SD card slots. Supported cards include MMC up to 128 MB and SD up to 2 GB. Additionally, you can use USB sticks up to 16 GB (SIMATIC IPC) or 8 GB (SIMATIC HMI USB). The panel does not accept CF cards.

3. Does the 6AV2124-0MC01-0AX0 retain the clock after power loss?
Yes, the hardware clock has a backup duration of 6 weeks typically. No battery replacement is required. The clock is also synchronizable with your PLC. Therefore, time stamps remain accurate across power cycles.

4. Can I use this panel outdoors?
Siemens lists it as not suited for outdoor use. The operating temperature range ends at 50°C, and direct sunlight may overheat the unit. Furthermore, UV exposure can damage the touch overlay. For outdoor applications, install it inside a climate-controlled enclosure.

5. What is the difference between the TP1200 Comfort and a basic panel?
The Comfort series offers more memory (12 MB vs 2-4 MB), faster X86 processor, OPC UA client/server, web browser, media player, and two SD slots. Basic panels run on ARM processors with fewer features. For complex applications with archiving and scripting, choose the 6AV2124-0MC01-0AX0.