Overview

The Vimar Idea 16748 Classica cover plate is a 12-module cover plate for the Vimar Idea system, built in technopolymer with a glossy finish and sized at 206 x 150 x 11 mm. It can be mounted horizontally or vertically and uses clamp fastening with a mounting grid, so it suits installations where a larger switch or outlet layout needs a clean finished frame.

This plate is shaped for built-in installation, wall duct use, and floor duct box use, and it includes a label space for marked circuits or grouped controls. The body is halogen-free thermoplastic, and the front stays slim at 11 mm, which helps when clearance around cabinetry, liners, or interior panels is tight.

For marine interiors, this is the kind of part used to finish a protected switch panel rather than seal it from weather. The IP00 rating means it belongs in dry interior spaces such as cabins, saloons, or enclosed service areas, not in exposed deck locations or anywhere that sees washdowns or spray.

Key features

• 12-module cover plate for Vimar Idea switching layouts
• Horizontal or vertical mounting, with 6 module positions across in horizontal orientation and 2 in vertical orientation
• 206 x 150 x 11 mm overall size for checking panel clearance before installation
• Technopolymer thermoplastic construction that is halogen-free with a glossy untreated surface
• Clamp mounting with mounting grid and label space for organized grouped controls
• Suitable for built-in installation, wall duct use, and floor duct box use
• IP00 rating for dry interior locations where the plate is not exposed to spray or washdowns

Variants

This cover plate is offered in four color configurations.

The change across the range is finish color. The 12-module format, mounting direction, clamp fastening, label space, and 206 x 150 x 11 mm dimensions stay the same across the listed versions.

• VM16748.14: Color Idea Gray. This version keeps the front in a soft grey tone that sits between white trim and black switch hardware.
• VM16748.16: Color Black. This version gives the switch layout a darker border and a stronger visual contrast on light interior panels.
• VM16748.04: Color Idea White. This version uses the Idea White finish for installations that need that specific white tone across the panel.
• VM16748.01: Color White. This version keeps the finish in a standard bright white appearance for clean interior trim matching.

Compatibility and fit

This plate belongs to the Vimar Idea range and is meant for a 12-module arrangement. In practical terms, it works where the electrical layout already uses Idea modules and needs a larger faceplate to group multiple switches, sockets, or control points in one finished panel.

Before replacing an existing plate or cutting a new panel, check the overall face size and the available edge clearance around timber trim, liners, and nearby equipment. The slim 11 mm depth helps keep the finished front close to the panel surface.

Installation and onboard use

The horizontal and vertical mounting options make this useful when panel space is constrained by cabinetry or by the direction of existing cable runs. The clamp mounting and integrated grid also help when refreshing a worn interior switch bank without changing the whole layout behind it.

This is a good match for boats that already use Vimar Idea devices in accommodation spaces and want a tidy 12-module finish. It makes the most sense in protected interior locations where appearance, grouping, and clear labeling matter more than water resistance.