Product Overview
Technical Summary
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Product type | Empty front design |
| Format | KP8 |
| Slots for command devices and signaling units | 5; Max. 5 possible |
| Mounting type | Clamp terminals |
| Front mounting | Yes; Compatible with Extension Units dimensions |
| Mounting position | any |
| Front protection | IP65 |
| Rear protection | IP20 |
| Industrial Ethernet interfaces | 0 |
| PROFINET interfaces | 0 |
| USB interfaces | 0 |
Applications
- Modular operator-panel setup: Used for setting up modular operator panels with standard 22.5 mm operator controls.
- Extension Unit installation: Suitable for installation in Extension Units of 15" and 19" 4:3 PRO devices.
Key Features
- Empty front design: Product type designation: Empty front design in KP8 format.
- Operator-control slots: Provides 5 slots for command devices and signaling units.
- Mounting: Uses clamp terminals; front mounting and portrait or landscape mounting are possible.
- Protection: Protection is IP65 at the front and IP20 at the rear.
- Interfaces and protocols: Has 0 industrial Ethernet interfaces, 0 PROFINET interfaces, and 0 USB interfaces; PROFINET and PROFIsafe are not supported.
- Supply and enclosure: The power supply design is external. Rack, rail, wall, and direct mounting are not supported.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the function of Siemens 6AV3688-3XY38-3AX0?
It is an empty front design in KP8 format for mounting standard 22.5 mm operator controls and setting up modular operator panels.
2. How many command-device slots does 6AV3688-3XY38-3AX0 have?
It has 5 slots for command devices and signaling units; Max. 5 possible.
3. What mounting options and protection ratings does it have?
It uses clamp terminals and supports front mounting, portrait format, and landscape format. Protection is IP65 at the front and IP20 at the rear.
4. Does it have Ethernet, PROFINET, or USB interfaces?
It has 0 industrial Ethernet interfaces, 0 PROFINET interfaces, and 0 USB interfaces. PROFINET and PROFIsafe are not supported.
