Allen-Bradley 2711P-T6M5A8 PanelView Plus 7 HMI Terminal

Allen-Bradley 2711P-T6M5A8 PanelView Plus 7 HMI Terminal

Product Overview

The Allen-Bradley 2711P-T6M5A8 is an PanelView Plus 6 600 HMI Terminal from Rockwell Automation (not PanelView Plus 7). It is a 6-inch grayscale touch-screen operator terminal designed for machine visualization, operator control, and industrial automation monitoring applications.

This HMI provides an interface between operators and PLC control systems, supporting application development through FactoryTalk View Machine Edition software.

Main Specifications

• Manufacturer: Allen-Bradley (Rockwell Automation)
• Model: 2711P-T6M5A8
• Product Type:
  • PanelView Plus 6 Operator Terminal
  • Industrial HMI Touch Panel
• Series:
  • PanelView Plus 6 600

Display

• Display Size:
  • 6 inch
• Display Type:
  • Monochrome / grayscale LCD
• Input Method:
  • Analog resistive touch screen
• Resolution:
  • 320 × 240 pixels
• Graphics:
  • Grayscale graphics

Communication

• Communication Ports:
  • RS-232 Serial communication
• Ethernet:
  • Not included on this model
• Protocol Support:
  • DF1
  • DH-485 (through compatible communication modules)
  • Other PLC communication drivers via FactoryTalk View ME

Memory & Processing

• Operating System:
  • Windows CE 6.0
• RAM:
  • 256 MB
• Nonvolatile Memory:
  • Flash storage
• Software:
  • FactoryTalk View Machine Edition Runtime

Electrical Specifications

• Power Supply:
  • 18…32 VDC
• Power Consumption:
  • Approx. 24 W
• Mounting:
  • Panel mount

Environmental

• Operating Temperature:
  • 0…55 °C
• Protection:
  • NEMA 12 / 13 / 4X (indoor use, depending on installation)
• Certifications:
  • CE
  • UL/cUL
  • Class I Division 2 hazardous location approval (depending on configuration)

Advantages & Features

• Reliable industrial touchscreen operation
• Compact 6-inch design saves cabinet space
• Supports FactoryTalk View Machine Edition applications
• Easy integration with Allen-Bradley PLC systems
• Durable industrial-grade touchscreen
• Supports alarm display, data monitoring, and operator commands
• Suitable for retrofit and maintenance of existing PanelView Plus systems

Applications

• PLC machine operator interfaces
• Packaging machinery
• Production line monitoring
• Factory automation equipment
• Motor control systems
• Process monitoring stations
• Industrial control panels

Compatible Systems

Commonly used with:

• Allen-Bradley ControlLogix PLC
• Allen-Bradley CompactLogix PLC
• MicroLogix PLC
• SLC 500 systems
• FactoryTalk View Machine Edition projects

Important Notes

• 2711P-T6M5A8 is PanelView Plus 6, not PanelView Plus 7.
• This model is discontinued by Rockwell Automation and is mainly used for replacement/maintenance of existing systems.
• Confirm communication interface before replacement because this version uses RS-232 only.
• Verify FactoryTalk View ME application compatibility before migration.