Allen‑Bradley 2711P-RDB15C 15" Display Module (PanelView Plus 1500)

Overview

Model Nomenclature Explanation

• 2711P: PanelView Plus series modular split HMI
• RDB: Removable Display Board / Display Module
• 15: 15-inch screen size
• C: Color LCD + dual operation (touchscreen + physical keypad)

Core Hardware Specifications

Display & Human Interface

• Screen size: 15-inch 4:3 color TFT LCD
• Resolution: XGA 1024 × 768, 18-bit true color graphics
• Brightness: 300 cd/m² typical luminance
• Backlight: CCFL lamp, minimum 50,000-hour service life at 40°C
• Operation mode: Dual input
  1. 8-wire analog resistive touch screen (10–110g operating force)
  2. Integrated stainless steel membrane numeric/function keypad
• Viewing area: 304 mm × 228 mm (12.0 × 9.0 in)

Electrical & Power

• Power supply: Powered by mating RP logic module (24VDC or 85–264VAC via logic board)
• Max power consumption: 70W; typical load 39W
• Internal interface: Dedicated flat cable connector for communication with logic module (no independent network ports)

Environmental & Mechanical

• Front panel rating: IP65 / NEMA 4X dustproof, waterproof for cabinet door mounting
• Operating temperature: 0°C ~ +60°C indoor cabinet
• Storage temperature: -40°C ~ +85°C
• Relative humidity: 5–95% RH non-condensing
• Weight: ~4.3 kg
• Replacement type: Direct plug-and-play spare part for 15-inch keypad+touch PanelView Plus 1500 terminals

Difference Between Display Module (RDB) & Logic Module (RP)

1. 2711P-RDB15C (This part): Display assembly only
    
   Contains screen, touch glass, keypad, backlight; no CPU, memory or communication ports. Only responsible for image output and operator input capture.
2. 2711P-RPxxx Logic Module: Main control core
    
   Equipped with CPU, RAM, flash storage, Windows CE system, Ethernet/RS232/USB communication ports, program storage, PLC data interaction function. Must be matched with RDB display module to form a complete HMI terminal.

Key Functions

1. Industrial process visualization
    
   Displays real-time analog values, motor running status, equipment trend curves, alarm pop-ups and production recipe screens transmitted from the logic module.
2. Dual-mode operator operation
    
   Supports touch screen quick operation and physical keypad precise numerical input, adapting to heavy vibration workshop environments where touch operation is unstable.
3. Direct maintenance replacement spare
    
   When the original screen, touch panel or backlight fails, only replace the RDB15C without replacing the entire HMI or re-downloading HMI project programs.
4. Isolated front panel protection
    
   IP65 sealed front surface resists dust, water splash and oil mist in food, chemical, water treatment production lines.
5. Unified signal transmission to logic board
    
   All touch and keypad input signals are sent to the rear RP logic module via dedicated internal cable for program logic processing and PLC data exchange.

Compatible Matching Equipment

1. Supporting Logic Modules (Mandatory pairing)
    
   2711P-RP8D, 2711P-RP9D, 2711P-RP8A series PanelView Plus logic control boards
2. Rockwell PLC Systems

• SLC 500 (1747-L532 CPU + 1746 I/O modules)
• MicroLogix 1200 (1762-L40BWA + 1762-RPLRTB40 terminal block)
• ControlLogix 1756 series + Kinetix 6000 servo drives (2094-BC02-M02-M)

3. Network Devices
    
   1783-MMX14T2S Stratix managed industrial Ethernet switch for EtherNet/IP PLC-HMI communication
4. Safety & Power Components
    
   440R-N23126 safety relay, 140M-I8P-C50S motor protection circuit breaker
5. Field Control Parts
    
   800H-QR10A illuminated pushbutton, 800T-XD2P contact block, 440E-A13501 rope pull switch

Typical Industrial Applications

• Petrochemical main process control cabinet HMI operation station
• Thermal power plant auxiliary equipment monitoring touch panel
• Food & beverage washdown production line master operator screen
• Large packaging multi-axis servo machine central control terminal
• Municipal water & sewage treatment plant centralized monitoring cabinet