Product Overview
Technical Summary
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Product type | Empty front design |
| Format | KP8 |
| Based on | 6AV3688-3XY38-3AX0 |
| 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 |
| Protection at front | IP65 |
| Protection at rear | IP20 |
| Supply voltage design | external |
| Maximum permissible angle of inclination without external ventilation | 180°; To the front/rear |
Applications
- Modular operator panel setup: For the setup of modular operator panels and for easy mounting of standard 22.5 mm operator controls.
- Extension unit installation: Also suitable for installation in extension units of the pro devices.
Key Features
- Empty front design: SIPLUS HMI empty front design in KP8 format, based on 6AV3688-3XY38-3AX0.
- Command device slots: 5 slots for command devices and signaling units; max. 5 possible.
- Mounting: Front mounting: Yes; compatible with Extension Units dimensions. Mounting type: clamp terminals.
- Mounting position: Any mounting position; portrait and landscape mounting are possible.
- Protection: IP65 at the front and IP20 at the rear.
- Interfaces and protocols: 0 industrial Ethernet interfaces, 0 PROFINET interfaces, 0 USB interfaces; PROFINET: No and PROFIsafe: No.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the product type of Siemens 6AG1688-3XY38-2AX0?
It has an empty front design in KP8 format and is based on 6AV3688-3XY38-3AX0.
2. How many command device and signaling unit slots are available?
It has 5 slots; max. 5 possible.
3. How is the empty front mounted?
It uses clamp terminals and supports front mounting compatible with Extension Units dimensions.
4. What protection does the front provide?
The front has IP65 protection; the rear has IP20 protection.
