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Product Details
Product Description
The Allen Bradley PanelView Plus 6 2711P-B6C20D is a discontinued operator interface terminal that combines keypad and touchscreen input for versatile control. With a 5.7-inch active TFT color display, multiple communication ports, and robust memory capacity, it was widely used in industrial automation systems for monitoring and operator interaction.
Technical Specifications
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Manufacturer: Allen Bradley
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Product Line: PanelView Plus 600
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Catalog Number / Model: 2711P-B6C20D
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Product Type: Operator Interface Terminal
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Weight: 2.00 lbs (0.91 kg)
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Display Size: 5.7 in.
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Display Area: 111 × 84 mm (4.37 × 3.30 in.)
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Resolution: 320 × 240 pixels
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Display Type: Color active TFT LCD
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Backlight Life: ≥ 25,000 hours at 25 °C (77 °F)
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Operator Input: Keypad and analog resistive touchscreen (4-wire)
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Keypad Functions: F1–F10, numeric keys, punctuation, navigation, shift, and enter keys
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System Memory: 256 MB RAM, 512 MB nonvolatile memory (approx. 73 MB free for user applications)
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Communication Ports:
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1 × Ethernet
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1 × RS‑232
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2 × USB
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Input Voltage Range: 18–30 VDC (24 VDC nominal)
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Power Consumption:
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Max: 15 W (0.6 A @ 24 VDC)
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Typical: 9 W (0.375 A @ 24 VDC)
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Operating Temperature: 0–55 °C (32–131 °F)
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Storage Temperature: -40–85 °C (-40–185 °F)
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Lifecycle Status: Discontinued / Obsolete
Application Scenarios
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Operator interface for small to mid-scale PLC systems
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Process visualization in manufacturing and utilities
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Legacy installations requiring keypad and touchscreen input flexibility
FAQ
Q: Is the 2711P-B6C20D still in production? A: No, this model is discontinued and considered obsolete.
Q: What type of input does the unit support? A: Both keypad and analog resistive touchscreen input.
Q: How much user memory is available? A: Approximately 73 MB of nonvolatile memory is free for user applications.
Comparison with Similar Models
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2711P-B6C20D: 5.7-inch TFT with keypad + touchscreen, discontinued.
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2711P-T7C4D8: 7-inch touchscreen-only model with higher resolution.
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2711P-T10C4D8: 10-inch color terminal for larger visualization needs.
Additional Information
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