Siemens 6AV7240-3BC16-0KA0
Siemens 6AV7240-3BC16-0KA0 – Operator panels (HMI) from the SIMATIC Panel PC range. Status: in phase-out at the manufacturer. Van Haelen supplies it refurbished or new in sealed factory packaging, with a 24-month warranty.
Also written as: 6AV7 240-3BC16-0KA0, 6AV72403BC160KA0
The Siemens 6AV7240-3BC16-0KA0 is a operator panel or industrial PC from the Simatic Panel PC range. Status: in phase-out at the manufacturer. Key data: weight 5 kg, dimensions 43,20 x 27,90 x 12,70 cm, HS code 84714100. Back up the project before replacing the panel and check that the software version matches. Ask us about exchange, repair and a spare-parts pool for your installation.
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Product data
| Manufacturer | Siemens |
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| Part number | 6AV7240-3BC16-0KA0 |
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| Series | SIMATIC Panel PC |
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| Manufacturer status | in phase-out at the manufacturer |
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| ETIM | EC001414 |
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| HS code | 84714100 |
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| Weight | 5 kg |
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| Dimensions | 43,20 x 27,90 x 12,70 cm |
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Documentation from the manufacturer
All products of the SIMATIC Panel PC series
All Operator panels
Faults and fixes 6AV7240-3BC16-0KA0
Problems with 6AV7240-3BC16-0KA0: does not boot, BIOS settings or date lost
An industrial PC that starts with a wrong date after a power loss or hangs in the BIOS has a flat CMOS battery (coin cell). Replace it and restore the BIOS settings (boot order, SATA mode). If it still does not boot, the storage (HDD, SSD, CompactFlash) and the power supply are the next suspects.
6AV7240-3BC16-0KA0: drops out when warm or restarts by itself
Spontaneous restarts and drop-outs after running for a while are mostly thermal: a clogged dust filter, a fan that no longer turns or dried-out thermal paste. Clean filters and fans and check the cabinet temperature. Aged capacitors in the power supply give the same picture; a refurbishment addresses both.
What do I check when replacing a 6AV7240-3BC16-0KA0?
First make an image of the old device's storage; the software and licences are on it. Choose the same product version so chipset and drivers match the image, and carry over the CompactFlash or SSD with the image where possible. Then check the licences of WinCC, PCS 7 or the machine software, as they are sometimes tied to the hardware.
Has the manufacturer discontinued the 6AV7240-3BC16-0KA0, and what is the successor?
Siemens has carried the SIMATIC Panel PC 670 as a phase-out product since 1 October 2005, then orderable as a new device for approximately one more year (product note 21795642, 1 August 2005); the Panel PC 677 remained orderable until the end of 2009 and was repaired by Siemens at least until 1 October 2013 (38022835, 8 September 2009). The current E generation is running out too: the IPC627E and IPC677E are phase-out products since 1 October 2026 (PM400, 110007332), and for the IPC647E and IPC847E the phase-out starts on 1 October 2026 with the switch to the IPC Rx-528A or Rx-548A (110007134, 5 October 2026). If the installation keeps running, Van Haelen supplies the 6AV7240-3BC16-0KA0 refurbished and tested, with a 24-month warranty, and exchanges or repairs your own unit; a fault then does not force a conversion.
Fault not fixed: replace, exchange or repair the 6AV7240-3BC16-0KA0?
Replacing from stock is the fastest route when a machine is down. Van Haelen supplies the 6AV7240-3BC16-0KA0 refurbished (tested, with a test report per serial number) or new in factory packaging, with a 24-month warranty. The current lead time is shown with the condition on this page. Prefer an exchange: you get a refurbished unit straight away and return the faulty one within 14 days. Repairing your own unit is also possible: diagnosis, then a fixed price.
What information should I send for a quick diagnosis?
A photo of the rating plate (order number, product version, firmware), the exact fault code or LED state, when the fault occurs (at power-up, on enable, under load) and what you have already tried. For PLCs an export of the diagnostic buffer, for drives the parameter set. With that we can usually say the same day whether replacing, exchanging or repairing is best.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 6AV7240-3BC16-0KA0 still available?
The manufacturer has put the 6AV7240-3BC16-0KA0 in phase-out; new units are getting scarce. Van Haelen supplies it from stock.
What does refurbished mean?
Cleaned, inspected, aged or critical components replaced and tested to our test protocol for this product family. You get a 24-month warranty, a test report and a serial number label.
Can I exchange or repair my faulty unit?
Yes. With an exchange Van Haelen supplies a refurbished unit straight away and you return the faulty one. With a repair you first get a diagnosis and then a fixed price, with test report and warranty.