Siemens 6AV21242DC010AX0 Comfort HMI Panel
Parameter Overview
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| MPN | 6AV21242DC010AX0 |
| Brand | Siemens |
| Series | Comfort |
| Display Type | Color TFT |
| Case Color | Gray |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C ~ 50°C |
| Ingress Protection | IP65 – Dust Tight, Water Resistant |
| Features | Memory Card Interface |
| Encapsulation | Bulk |
| RoHS | ROHS3 Compliant |
| Product Status | Active |
Product Overview
The 6AV21242DC010AX0 is a 4-inch Comfort-series HMI panel from Siemens within the SIMATIC HMI family. These units are typically mounted at operator eye level inside enclosure doors or machine frames in medium-sized control cabinets. The device presents a gray housing with a color TFT display and carries an IP65 front-face rating, making it suitable for environments where the operator face is exposed to dust and occasional water spray. RoHS3 compliance is confirmed.
Key Specifications
Display and Interface
The Comfort series uses a color TFT display. The panel includes a memory card interface to support project transfers, firmware updates, and data logging without requiring a direct PC connection. The device is packaged in bulk and is designated as active in the manufacturer's catalog.
Environmental Ratings
Ingress protection is IP65 per IEC 60529, indicating the front is sealed against dust ingress and protected against water jets from any direction. Operating temperature range is 0°C to 50°C, consistent with indoor and light industrial environments. The product carries ROHS3 compliance marking.
Mechanical Form
The housing color is gray. Encapsulation is listed as bulk packaging. Panel dimensions, mounting cutout, and depth within the enclosure are not specified in the available catalog records.
In-Catalog Comparison — Similar Siemens Comfort Units
All comparison parts require the reader's own qualification before use in a specific application. The table below shows shared spec keys for side-by-side catalog screening.
| Parameter | 6AV21242DC010AX0 (Seed) | 6AV21241DC010AX0 | 6AV21240MC010AX0 | 6AV21241JC010AX0 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Case Color | Gray | Gray | Gray | Gray |
| Display Type | Color | Color | Color | Color |
| IP Rating | IP65 | IP20/IP65 | IP65 | IP20/IP65 |
| Operating Temp | 0–50°C | 0–50°C | 0–50°C | 0–50°C |
| Features | Memory Card | Exp. Interface, Memory Card | Memory Card | Exp. Interface, Memory Card |
| Encapsulation | Bulk | Box | Bulk | Box |
| Similarity | — | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 |
Why the alternates resemble the seed
- 6AV21241DC010AX0 shares the same series prefix and Comfort designation; identical case color, display type, and operating temperature range. The IP rating diverges (IP20/IP65 dual rating vs. single IP65) and the alternate adds an expansion interface not listed on the seed.
- 6AV21240MC010AX0 is a 12-inch variant in the same Comfort series; same gray color, color TFT, IP65 rating, and memory card interface. The screen size and panel family differ, but core protection and compliance are equivalent.
- 6AV21241JC010AX0 is a 9-inch keypad panel (KP family) sharing gray housing, color display, and the dual IP20/IP65 rating. Like the DC variant, it adds an expansion interface absent from the seed.
Technical Context — Comfort Series Ordering
The SIMATIC HMI Comfort line uses a numeric ordering code embedded in the MPN to designate display size and key configuration. The prefix 6AV2 identifies the HMI product family; subsequent digits encode the diagonal size and whether the unit is a touchscreen (TP) or keypad (KP) variant. For keypad panels, the unit integrates a membrane keyboard alongside the display. Memory card support is standard across the Comfort generation for project backup and diagnostics.