Description
The 2711P-B7C4D8 is a PanelView Plus 6 700 series operator terminal from Allen-Bradley (Rockwell Automation), combining a 6.5-inch color display with both keypad and touchscreen input. Running the Windows CE 6.0 operating system with 512 MB RAM and 512 MB nonvolatile memory, it serves as a capable HMI for CompactLogix and ControlLogix control systems via standard Ethernet and RS-232 communication.
Application Scenarios
A mid-sized bottling plant had standardized on CompactLogix controllers for its filling and capping lines but was still using several aging PanelView Standard terminals that lacked Ethernet connectivity. Operators on the capping line needed to view torque trend data and adjust recipe parameters without walking to a central workstation. The maintenance team selected the 2711P-B7C4D8 because its combined keypad and touch interface accommodated both gloved operators using hard function keys for start/stop commands and supervisors tapping directly on trend screens. After commissioning with FactoryTalk View ME, the terminal’s Ethernet port connected directly to the line’s CompactLogix processor, eliminating the serial cable runs that had plagued the old installation. For facilities bridging legacy PanelView Standard infrastructure and modern Logix control, this terminal offers a pragmatic middle path with dual input methods and native EtherNet/IP support.
Parameter
| Main Parameters | Value/Description |
|---|---|
| Product Model | 2711P-B7C4D8 |
| Manufacturer | Allen-Bradley (Rockwell Automation) |
| Product Category | PanelView Plus 6 700 operator terminal (HMI) |
| Display | 6.5-inch Color Active Matrix TFT, 640 × 480 resolution, 18-bit color |
| Display Area | 132 × 99 mm (5.2 × 3.9 in.); luminance 300 cd/m² |
| Operator Input | Analog resistive touchscreen (1 million actuations) plus stainless-steel membrane keypad (numeric, navigation, function keys) |
| Communication | Ethernet (10/100) and RS-232 standard; optional DH+/DH-485/ControlNet module |
| Memory | 512 MB RAM; 512 MB nonvolatile flash (approx. 79 MB free user memory) |
| Operating System | Windows CE 6.0 with FactoryTalk View ME runtime preloaded |
| Input Power | 18–30 V DC (24 V DC nominal); 70 W max, 39 W typical |
| Backlight | CCFL, 50,000-hour rated life at 25 °C; field-replaceable (2711P-RL7C2 for Series C/D) |
| Enclosure Rating | NEMA Type 12, 13, 4X (indoor); IEC IP54, IP65 |
| Operating Temperature | 0 °C to 55 °C (32 °F to 131 °F) |
| Product Status | Discontinued December 30, 2021; replacement 2711P-B7C22D9P |
