Technical Specifications
| Parameter Name | Parameter Value |
|---|---|
| Product Model | 2711P-T15C4D8 |
| Manufacturer | Allen-Bradley / Rockwell Automation |
| Product Type | PanelView Plus 6 1500 Operator Interface Terminal |
| Series | PanelView Plus 6, 1500 Model |
| Display Size | 15 inches |
| Display Type | Color active-matrix TFT |
| Resolution | 1024 x 768 pixels |
| Input Method | Analog resistive touchscreen |
| Touch Actuation Rating | 1 million presses (10–110 g operating force) |
| Operating System | Windows CE 6.0 (standard features, no extended viewers) |
| Memory | 512 MB RAM / 512 MB nonvolatile flash |
| Communication Ports | Ethernet (10/100 Mbps), RS-232, 2 USB host ports |
| Input Power | 18–30 VDC (24 VDC nominal) |
| Power Consumption | 70 W at 24 VDC |
| Backlight | CCFL, 50,000 hr minimum life at 25°C |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to +55°C |
| Weight | Approximately 3.18 kg |
Main Features and Advantages
Large-Format Display for Complex Process Visualization: The 2711P-T15C4D8 employs a 15-inch color TFT display with 1024 x 768 resolution, providing the screen real estate necessary for displaying comprehensive process graphics, multi-window dashboards, and detailed trend charts without sacrificing readability. For applications involving extensive alarm lists, recipe management screens, or multi-zone control interfaces, this large format allows operators to maintain situational awareness across the entire process from a single terminal. The analog resistive touchscreen rated for one million actuations at 10–110 g operating force responds reliably to gloved input, suiting environments where operators wear protective handwear .
Native Ethernet and Serial Connectivity: The 2711P-T15C4D8 includes an integrated 10/100 Mbps Ethernet port for direct connection to Allen-Bradley controllers and network infrastructure, alongside an RS-232 serial port for controller communication, printing, or application file transfers . The Ethernet port supports EtherNet/IP protocol communication with Logix-family controllers, enabling tag-based data exchange without additional communication modules. Two USB host ports allow connection of keyboards, mice, and printers for enhanced operator interaction .
FactoryTalk View Machine Edition Integration: The 2711P-T15C4D8 ships with FactoryTalk View Machine Edition Station runtime preloaded, eliminating the need for separate runtime licensing. Applications developed in FactoryTalk View Studio can be downloaded directly to the terminal, with support for online language switching and password-protected access levels. For facilities standardized on Rockwell Automation software infrastructure, this tight integration streamlines development, deployment, and maintenance workflows across multiple HMI stations.
Temperature-Compensated Backlight Management: The 2711P-T15C4D8 incorporates automatic backlight temperature control that adjusts brightness based on internal temperature readings. When internal temperature falls below 10°C, the backlight overdrives for at least five minutes to accelerate warm-up; when temperature exceeds 60°C, the backlight underdrives to 40% or less of full brightness to reduce heat generation . This thermal management extends backlight service life in environments subject to temperature extremes, though it affects display intensity only and does not restrict terminal operation.
Application Field
The 2711P-T15C4D8 serves as the operator interface for large-scale machinery and process control applications across discrete manufacturing, process industries, and infrastructure where a 15-inch display provides necessary visibility. In automotive assembly and powertrain manufacturing, the terminal provides line-side operators and supervisors with comprehensive station status, fault diagnostics, and production tracking dashboards, with the large screen accommodating simultaneous display of multiple process parameters and alarm summaries. The analog resistive touchscreen responds reliably to gloved input common in stamping and welding areas.
In food and beverage processing, the 2711P-T15C4D8 supports batching, filling, and CIP (clean-in-place) control applications where operators need to monitor multiple process loops simultaneously. The 1024 x 768 resolution allows clear presentation of trend data, recipe parameters, and alarm histories on a single screen, reducing the need for operators to navigate between multiple pages during critical process steps. Water and wastewater treatment facilities deploy the terminal for plant-wide supervisory control, where the large display format presents process schematics and flow diagrams with sufficient detail for operators to interpret system status at a glance.
The 2711P-T15C4D8 also appears in retrofit projects where older PanelView terminals are being replaced with PanelView Plus 6 hardware. Its 15-inch form factor suits existing panel cutouts designed for legacy 1500-series terminals, and the DC power input matches installations where 24 VDC is readily available. While the model is designated End of Life by Rockwell Automation, facilities maintaining PanelView Plus 6 infrastructure continue to source the 2711P-T15C4D8 through surplus channels to sustain production lines where wholesale control system upgrades are not economically viable.
