B&R 4P3040.01-490 Power Panel (PP41)

 

 

Product Overview

The B&R 4P3040.01-490 is a Power Panel PP41 industrial HMI + integrated PLC controller from the B&R System 2003 platform. It combines:

• Operator panel (HMI display + keys)
• PLC CPU (built-in controller)
• Digital I/O capability
• Expansion module support

It is widely used in legacy industrial automation systems for machine control and visualization.

Key Specifications

• Brand: B&R Industrial Automation
• Model: 4P3040.01-490
• Series: Power Panel PP41 (System 2003)
• Display: 5.7" monochrome LCD (QVGA 320 × 240)
• Front Protection: IP65
• Power Supply: 24 VDC
• Power Consumption: ~20 W

Controller / Memory

• System PROM: 600 kB FlashPROM
• User memory: 1.4 MB FlashPROM
• RAM: 700 kB SRAM
• Battery-backed data storage (RTC + memory backup)

I/O & Interfaces

• 10 × digital inputs (24 VDC)
• 8 × digital outputs (24 VDC, 0.4 A)
• RS232 communication
• CAN bus (isolated, network-capable)
• Expansion slots for system modules (up to 6)
• PC card / expansion memory slot

Key Features

• Integrated HMI + PLC controller in one unit
• Compact all-in-one machine control solution
• IP65 front protection for industrial environments
• Multiple function keys (operator-friendly interface)
• Expandable via B&R System 2003 modules
• Stable long-life legacy automation hardware

Advantages

• Reduces need for separate PLC + HMI hardware
• Reliable for older machine retrofit and maintenance
• Strong industrial I/O integration
• Easy operator interface with hard keys
• Robust design for harsh factory environments

Applications

• Packaging machinery
• Textile and printing machines
• Conveyor and material handling systems
• Industrial production lines
• OEM machine control systems
• Retrofit of legacy B&R automation systems

Precautions

• Requires compatibility with System 2003 architecture
• Not compatible with modern B&R X20 / Automation Studio systems
• Backup program before replacement is essential
• Terminal blocks (TB712) must be ordered separately
• Battery aging may affect memory retention
• Handle carefully (older electronics, ESD sensitive)