Product information
Overview
Applications
- Modular operator panel setup: The KP8 empty front design is intended for setting up modular operator panels with standard 22.5 mm operator controls.
- Extension Unit installation: It is suitable for installation in the Extension Unit of all 15" and 19" 4:3 PRO devices.
Key Features
- KP8 empty front design: Product type designation: Empty front design in KP8 format for standard 22.5 mm operator controls.
- Operator-control capacity: Provides 5 slots for command devices and signaling units; maximum 5 possible.
- Front mounting: Front mounting: Yes; compatible with Extension Units dimensions. Portrait and landscape mounting are possible.
- Protection rating: IP rating: IP65 at the front and IP20 at the rear.
- Mounting configuration: Mounting type: Clamp terminals. Mounting position: any. Rack, rail, wall and direct mounting are not supported.
- Included configuration: Scope of supply: 1 KP8 design empty front. No industrial Ethernet, PROFINET or USB interfaces are provided.
Technical Summary
| Product type | Empty front design |
|---|---|
| Format | KP8 |
| Operator-control slots | 5; Max. 5 possible |
| Compatible operator controls | Standard 22.5 mm operator controls |
| Mounting type | Clamp terminals |
| Front mounting | Yes; Compatible with Extension Units dimensions |
| Mounting position | any |
| Portrait mounting | Yes |
| Landscape mounting | Yes |
| Protection at front | IP65 |
| Protection at rear | IP20 |
| Scope of supply | 1 KP8 design empty front |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the product type of Siemens 6AV3688-3XY38-3AX0?
It is an empty front design in KP8 format for standard 22.5 mm operator controls.
How many operator-control positions does it have?
It has 5 slots for command devices and signaling units; the maximum is 5.
What mounting options are supported?
It uses clamp terminals, supports front mounting, and can be mounted in portrait or landscape format. Rack, rail, wall and direct mounting are not supported.
What protection ratings are provided?
The front has IP65 protection and the rear has IP20 protection.
What is included in the configuration?
It is supplied as 1 KP8 design empty front, without industrial Ethernet, PROFINET or USB interfaces.
