Allen-Bradley 2711P-B12C4D8 PanelView Plus 6 12-Inch Operator Terminal

Product Description

The Allen-Bradley 2711P-B12C4D8 PanelView Plus 6 operator terminal is a versatile HMI designed for industrial automation systems. It combines a large 12.1-inch color TFT display with both keypad and touchscreen input, offering flexible operator interaction. With robust memory, multiple communication ports, and long backlight life, it ensures reliable performance in demanding environments.

Technical Specifications

• Manufacturer Allen-Bradley

• Product Line PanelView Plus 6

• Product Family PanelView Plus 1250 Standard Terminals

• Part Number 2711P-B12C4D8

• Weight 7.13 lbs (3.23 kg)

• Display Size 12.1 inches

• Display Area 246 x 184 mm (9.7 x 7.2 in.)

• Display Type Color active matrix TFT

• Resolution 800 x 600 pixels, 18-bit color graphics

• Backlight Life 50,000 hours (LED)

• Operator Input Keypad and touchscreen combination

• Keypad Durability 1 million actuations

• Keypad Function Keys F1–F20, K1–K20, numeric keys (0–9), special characters, navigation, shift, enter, tab

• Touchscreen Type 8-wire analog resistive

• Touchscreen Operating Force 10–110 g

• Internal Memory 512 MB RAM, 512 MB nonvolatile memory (approx. 79 MB free for user applications)

• Communication Ports Ethernet, RS-232, 2 USB host ports

• Communication Cable 2711-NC14

• Input Voltage Range 18–32 VDC

• Series A and B

• Lifecycle Status Active

Application Scenarios

• Machine-level operator interface for monitoring and control

• Industrial systems requiring both keypad and touchscreen input flexibility

• Applications needing high-resolution color graphics for process visualization

• Long-term installations where extended backlight life is critical

FAQ

Q: What is the lifespan of the display backlight?  A: The LED backlight is rated for 50,000 hours of operation.

Q: How much user memory is available?  A: Approximately 79 MB of free nonvolatile memory is available for applications.

Q: Which communication interfaces are supported?  A: Ethernet, RS-232, and USB host ports are integrated.

Comparison with Similar Models

• 2711P-T12C4D8: Touchscreen-only variant, no keypad input.

• 2711P-K12C4D8: Keypad-only version, without touchscreen.

• 2711P-B12C4D8: Combines keypad and touchscreen for maximum flexibility.