Allen-Bradley 2711P-T12C4D8 PanelView Plus 6 1250 Touchscreen HMI Terminal

Product Description

The 2711P-T12C4D8 is a high-performance Human Machine Interface (HMI) from the PanelView Plus 6 1250 series, featuring a 12.1-inch color active-matrix TFT display. This unit is engineered for complex monitoring and control applications, providing a resistive touchscreen interface for intuitive operator input. Running on the Windows CE 6.0 operating system, the 2711P-T12C4D8 (part number 2711P-T12C4D8) offers significantly faster processor speeds and expanded memory capacity compared to previous PanelView generations, facilitating the execution of resource-intensive FactoryTalk View ME applications. It is powered by 24V DC and includes integrated communication ports for seamless integration into EtherNet/IP and RS-232 industrial networks.

Technical Specifications

• Display Size: 12.1-inch Active Matrix TFT Color

• Input Type: Analog Resistive Touchscreen

• Resolution: 800 x 600 SVGA with 18-bit color graphics

• Input Voltage: 18 to 32V DC (24V DC nominal)

• Memory: 512 MB RAM / 512 MB Non-volatile (Approx. 73 MB for user storage)

• Communication Ports: Ethernet (10/100 MB), RS-232, and two USB Host ports

• External Storage: Secure Digital (SD) card slot for log data and project backups

• Operating System: Windows CE 6.0 (Open version)

• Backlight: Non-replaceable LED with 50,000-hour half-life at 25°C

• Enclosure Rating: IP66, NEMA Type 12, 13, 4X (Indoor use only)

• Operating Temperature: 0 to 55 °C (32 to 131 °F)

Comparison and Integration

The 2711P-T12C4D8 belongs to the "D8" suffix series, indicating it is a DC-powered unit with 512MB of flash and RAM. Compared to the PanelView Plus 7, this Plus 6 model maintains legacy support for specialized communication modules and older firmware revisions often required in existing facility expansions. For engineers migrating from older 1250 units, this terminal offers a direct drop-in replacement for the same cutout dimensions while providing a much crisper LED-backlit display over the older CCFL versions.

FAQ

Can I use a standard SD card for memory expansion on the 2711P-T12C4D8?While standard SD cards may work for simple transfers, Rockwell recommends industrial-grade SD cards (1784-SDx) to ensure data integrity during high-frequency data logging and power cycles.

Does this terminal support VNC (Virtual Network Computing)?Yes, as part of the PanelView Plus 6 line, the 2711P-T12C4D8 supports VNC server capabilities, allowing maintenance teams to remotely view and control the HMI screen over an Ethernet connection.