The 1456FE3BKBU is a 30-degree sloped aluminum console from the 1456 Series with a black top panel and a textured blue case. It is a 6.50 in wide, 5.50 in deep console with a steep 30-degree slope, 1.10 in at the front rising to 3.00 in at the rear. The 30-degree angle and 3.00 in rear height suit displays and meters that should face the user, with the extra rear height giving room for components behind the panel.

The case is made from 12 gauge aluminum (0.081 in, 2 mm) and the top from 14 gauge aluminum (0.064 in). The unit is sold pre-assembled, and the purchased assembly includes the case, cover, 4 cover screws and 4 rubber feet, so it arrives with the required mounting hardware and self-adhesive rubber feet. The recommended cover screw torque is 150-175 cN-m (13.3-15.5 lbf-in).

Its listed size is 5.5 in x 6.5 in x 3 in (140 mm x 165 mm x 76 mm): 6.50 in (165 mm) wide, 5.50 in (140 mm) deep, 3.00 in (76 mm) high at the rear and 1.10 in (28 mm) at the front. The listed colour is blue, referring to the case. Shipping weight is 1.08 lbs (0.49 kg), and it ships in shrink wrap.

The same 30-degree FE3 size is also offered as 1456FE3WHBU and 1456FE3BKBK in other top and case colour combinations. Replacement parts include 1421J6 natural finish cover screws, 1421J6BK black cover screws (6-32 x 1/4 in self-tapping, pack of 6) and 1421T3 self-adhesive 0.5 x 0.5 in rubber feet (pack of 24). The console can be factory modified by milling, drilling or printing, solid models are available in STEP or IGES, and the 1456FE3BKBU is RoHS and REACH compliant.