Siemens SIMATIC HMI KTP400 BASIC Panel (6AV21232DB030AX0)
Catalog Identity
The 6AV21232DB030AX0 is a SIMATIC HMI basic operator panel from Siemens, classified under Machine Interface peripherals for industrial automation. It presents a color display in a gray housing and carries an IP65 front-face ingress protection rating for deployment in washdown or dusty environments.
Parameter Summary
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Case Color | Gray |
| Display Type | Color |
| Encapsulation | Bulk |
| Ingress Protection | IP65 – Dust Tight, Water Resistant |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C ~ 50°C |
| Package | Bulk |
| Product Status | Active |
| RoHS | ROHS3 Compliant |
| Series | SIMATIC HMI |
Design and Fit Considerations
Panel Integration Context
Basic panels such as the KTP400 are typically mounted in enclosure doors or equipment fronts in medium-scale automation projects. The IP65 rating applies to the front face, which governs suitability for front-of-panel mounting in environments where splashed coolant, washdown spray, or airborne dust are present.
Thermal Envelope
The operating range of 0°C to 50°C aligns with general-purpose industrial floor or cabinet environments. This range is consistent with the SIMATIC BASIC panel family but does not extend to outdoor or refrigeration-adjacent installations without additional enclosure climate control.
Catalog Comparison — BASIC Family
The following in-catalog rows share the same SIMATIC HMI series, color display type, IP65 ingress protection, and bulk encapsulation. Size information differs across rows.
| MPN | Case Color | Display Type | IP Rating | Operating Temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6AV21232DB030AX0 | Gray | Color | IP65 | 0°C ~ 50°C |
| 6AV21232GB030AX0 | Black | Color | IP65 | 0°C ~ 50°C |
| 6AV21232JB030AX0 | Gray | Color | IP65 | 0°C ~ 50°C |
| 6AV21232MB030AX0 | Gray | Color | IP65 | 0°C~50°C |
Why They Are Catalog-Neighbors
All four parts carry identical SIMATIC HMI series designation, shared color-display technology, and identical IP65 protection class. The prefix and edit-distance similarity in the catalog records reflects a common product family with interchangeable mounting form factor. The 6AV21232GB030AX0 differs in case color (black versus gray), which is the primary distinguishing attribute among the group. Size is not consistently populated across these records; that parameter cannot be used as a direct comparison anchor without additional manufacturer documentation.
Additional In-Catalog Rows
Two other rows share the SIMATIC HMI series and IP65 rating but add an Expansion Interface or Memory Card Interface feature, and package differently (Box rather than Bulk). These represent the COMFORT series rather than BASIC series based on the catalog title prefixes.