A-B 2711P-T12C4D8 HMI Panel

A-B 2711P-T12C4D8 HMI Panel (PanelView Plus 6)

 

 

The Allen-Bradley 2711P-T12C4D8 is a PanelView Plus 6 industrial HMI (Human Machine Interface) used to display and control machine processes in automation systems.

Product Information

• Brand: Allen-Bradley (Rockwell Automation)
• Series: PanelView Plus 6
• Part Number: 2711P-T12C4D8
• Type: HMI / Operator Interface Panel
• Display Size: 12.1 inch color TFT touchscreen
• Input Voltage: 24V DC
• Communication: Ethernet, RS-232 (expandable communication modules)
• Operating System: Windows CE platform
• Status: Discontinued product (legacy series)

System Structure

This HMI is usually composed of:

• Display module (touch screen)
• Logic module (CPU module 2711P-RP series)
• Communication module (Ethernet / DH+/ControlNet options)

So it is a modular PanelView Plus 6 system, not a single-board HMI.

Main Function

This device is used to:

• Display machine status (alarms, temperatures, speeds, etc.)
• Allow operators to control PLC systems
• Provide touchscreen interface for industrial machines
• Communicate with PLCs (CompactLogix / ControlLogix / SLC etc.)

Communication & Integration

Supports industrial networks such as:

• EtherNet/IP
• RS-232 serial
• Optional DH+, DH-485, ControlNet (via modules)

Typical connection:
PLC → Ethernet/IP → 2711P-T12C4D8 HMI → operator screen

Typical Applications

• Production line control systems
• Packaging machinery
• Conveyor systems
• Process control (food, chemical, water treatment)
• Industrial equipment monitoring

Key Features

• Large 12.1” color touchscreen interface
• FactoryTalk View ME runtime environment
• Multi-protocol industrial communication
• Rugged industrial design (NEMA/IP rated front panel)
• Supports alarms, trends, recipes, and data logging

Advantages

• Easy operator interaction with PLC systems
• Stable industrial-grade performance
• Widely used in factory automation
• Flexible communication options (Ethernet + legacy networks)
• Replaceable logic/display modules (service-friendly design)

Precautions

• This model is discontinued, replacement series exists (PanelView Plus 7)
• Requires correct firmware/runtime version compatibility
• Logic module and display module must match correctly
• Memory limitations compared to newer HMIs
• Touch screen calibration may be required during maintenance