Product Overview
The 2711-K10C8 is a PanelView 1000 Standard Operator Terminal from Allen-Bradley, representing the largest screen size within the PanelView Standard family. As a keypad-only terminal featuring a 10.1-inch color active-matrix TFT display with 640 × 480 VGA resolution, the 2711-K10C8 was engineered for applications where operators require a comprehensive visual overview of machine or process status without the complexity of touchscreen input. The terminal’s sixteen fully programmable function keys, combined with a numeric keypad and navigation controls, provide tactile command entry that remains operable even when personnel are wearing heavy gloves—a practical consideration in many heavy-industry environments .
The defining communication capability of the 2711-K10C8 is its embedded Data Highway Plus (DH+) port, which connects the terminal to Allen-Bradley PLC-5, SLC 500, and MicroLogix controllers over a daisy-chained network using 1770-CD or Belden 9463 cable . This DH+ interface positioned the 2711-K10C8 as a natural fit for plants with established Rockwell communication infrastructure, allowing the terminal to serve as a centralized monitoring and control point without requiring protocol conversion hardware. A secondary RS-232 port supports alarm and event printing at selectable baud rates up to 19.2 Kbps, enabling hard-copy documentation of process anomalies . The 2711-K10C8 has been discontinued by Rockwell Automation, but remains actively traded in the surplus and refurbishment market as a critical spare for legacy production lines that cannot justify full HMI migration .
Technical Specifications
| Parameter Name | Parameter Value |
|---|---|
| Product Model | 2711-K10C8 |
| Manufacturer | Allen-Bradley (Rockwell Automation) |
| Product Type | PanelView 1000 Standard Operator Terminal |
| Display Size | 10.1 inches |
| Display Type | Color active matrix TFT |
| Resolution | 640 × 480 (VGA) |
| Display Area | 211 × 158 mm |
| Backlight | CCFL, 50,000 hours half-life at 25°C |
| Operator Input | Keypad: 16 function keys (F1–F16), numeric keys, navigation keys |
| Communication Ports | Data Highway Plus (DH+); RS-232 (printer) |
| Input Voltage | 85–264V AC, 47–63 Hz |
| Application Memory | 310 KB runtime; 1008 KB non-volatile |
| Memory Expansion | ATA memory card supported |
| Enclosure Rating | NEMA Type 12/13, 4X (indoor); IP65 equivalent |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to +55°C |
| Programming Software | PanelBuilder32 |
| Lifecycle Status | Discontinued / Obsolete |
Main Features and Advantages
The 2711-K10C8 was designed around the operational realities of legacy Allen-Bradley control architectures, where DH+ networks and PanelBuilder32 applications remain deeply embedded in production infrastructure. Its 10.1-inch color display provides a substantial viewing area for process graphics, alarm banners, and trend charts, enabling operators to assess system state at a glance from a reasonable distance—a meaningful advantage over smaller 6-inch or monochrome terminals that demand closer inspection . The active-matrix TFT technology delivers consistent color reproduction and viewing angles suitable for control room and plant-floor mounting alike.
The keypad-centric input scheme of the 2711-K10C8 distinguishes it from touch-enabled siblings in the PanelView 1000 line. Sixteen function keys can be mapped to frequently executed commands such as start, stop, recipe selection, and alarm acknowledge, while the dedicated numeric keypad accelerates setpoint entry and parameter adjustment. This physical interface eliminates the risk of unintended actuation from stray contact or fluid splashes on a touch surface, and it remains fully functional when operators wear protective gloves—conditions common in food processing, chemical handling, and metalworking environments . The CCFL backlight is field-replaceable, extending the serviceable life of the terminal beyond the backlight’s rated 50,000-hour half-life .
For system integrators maintaining existing Rockwell installations, the 2711-K10C8 offers a direct replacement path for failed PanelView 1000 units without requiring controller firmware changes or network reconfiguration. The DH+ port supports multi-drop daisy-chain topology, allowing the terminal to share the network with PLC-5 and SLC 500 processors, PanelView units, and other DH+ devices. PanelBuilder32 application files from existing terminals can be transferred to a replacement 2711-K10C8 via ATA memory card or serial download, minimizing downtime during swap-out . While the absence of Ethernet and modern programming environments limits new deployment scenarios, the 2711-K10C8 remains an efficient solution for sustaining mature automation assets where the cost of full platform migration cannot be justified.
