Description
Application Scenarios
In a food processing plant, a legacy PanelView Plus 1000 terminal on a mixing line began exhibiting sluggish screen updates and intermittent communication drops. The maintenance team diagnosed the issue as a failing logic module rather than a display problem. Replacing the defective unit with an Allen-Bradley 2711P-RP1A restored the terminal to full operation in under an hour, avoiding the cost and lead time of a complete terminal replacement. The plant’s spare parts inventory already included the module because three other production lines relied on identical PanelView Plus 1000 units, making the 2711P-RP1A a strategic spare to stock.
For marine and offshore applications, the 2711P-RP1A carries marine certification, making it suitable for vessel control rooms and offshore platforms where salt air, vibration, and temperature extremes are routine conditions. Its 100–240VAC power input also simplifies installation on vessels with legacy AC distribution systems, eliminating the need for a separate DC power supply in the panel.
Parameter
| Parameter | Value/Description |
|---|---|
| Product Model | 2711P-RP1A |
| Manufacturer | Allen-Bradley (Rockwell Automation) |
| Product Category | Logic Module (PanelView Plus) |
| Compatible Terminals | PanelView Plus 700, 1000, 1250, 1500 |
| Flash Memory | 64 MB |
| RAM Memory | 64 MB |
| Application Support | Single-application platform |
| Power Input | 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz |
| Current Draw | 0.65–1.3 A |
| Power Consumption | 160 VA |
| Ethernet Port | 1 × 10/100 BaseT |
| Serial Port | 1 × RS-232 (9-pin mini DIN) |
| USB Ports | 2 × USB (5.25 VDC, 1.68 A each) |
| CompactFlash Slot | Yes |
| Status Indicators | Red and green LEDs |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 55°C (32°F to 131°F) |
| Weight | 0.79 kg (1.75 lbs) |
| Certifications | c-UL-us, CE (EMC), CE (LVD), C-Tick, Marine |
| Software Compatibility | FactoryTalk View ME (version 5.1 or earlier) |
| Series Available | A through G |
| PanelView Plus 6 Compatible | No |
