Product Description
Key Features
- Product type: Empty front design in KP8 format.
- Operator control mounting: Designed for standard 22.5 mm operator controls, with 5 slots for command devices and signaling units.
- Front mounting: Front mounting is possible and compatible with Extension Units dimensions.
- Protection: IP65 at the front and IP20 at the rear.
- Mounting options: Mounting is possible in portrait or landscape format; mounting position is any.
- Lifecycle: Product lifecycle: Active Product.
Applications
- Modular operator panels: Suitable for setting up modular operator panels and for installation in Extension Unit of all 15" and 19" 4:3 PRO devices.
Technical Summary
| Product type | Empty front design |
|---|---|
| Format | KP8 |
| Operator control mounting | Standard 22.5 mm operator controls |
| Number of slots | 5; Max. 5 possible |
| Front protection | IP65 |
| Rear protection | IP20 |
| Mounting type | Clamp terminals |
| Power supply design | external |
| Industrial Ethernet interfaces | 0 |
| PROFINET interfaces | 0 |
| Product lifecycle | Active Product |
Frequently Asked Questions
What product identity should be confirmed for this empty front design?
Confirm Siemens order number 6AV3688-3XY38-3AX0 and product type Empty front design in KP8 format.
How many command devices and signaling units can it accommodate?
It has 5 slots; Max. 5 possible.
What mounting options are supported?
It supports front mounting, portrait or landscape format, and any mounting position. Rack, rail, wall, and direct mounting are not supported.
What protection levels apply to the front and rear?
The front has IP65 protection and the rear has IP20 protection.
