Description
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Parameter Value |
|---|---|
| Product Model | 5PP320.1043-39 |
| Alternate Written Form | 5PP320_1043-39; 5PP3201043-39 |
| Manufacturer | B&R Industrial Automation (ABB Group) |
| Product Type | Power Panel / Integrated HMI and Embedded Control Panel |
| Product Family | Power Panel 300 BIOS |
| Processor | Geode LX800, 500 MHz, x86-compatible |
| Cache | 128 kB L1 (64 kB I / 64 kB D); 128 kB L2 |
| Instruction / FPU Support | MMX, 3DNow!; floating-point unit present |
| Main Memory | 256 MB SDRAM |
| Display Type | 10.4 in (264 mm) color TFT |
| Resolution | VGA, 640 × 480 pixels |
| Color Depth | 262,144 colors |
| Contrast Ratio | 900:1 |
| Backlight | LED, 450 cd/m², 70,000 h half-brightness life |
| Viewing Angle | 80°/80° horizontal; 80°/80° vertical |
| Touch Technology | Analog resistive touchscreen (AMT), serial Elo controller, 12-bit, transmittance up to 80% ±5% |
| Storage | CompactFlash slot, Type I |
| Ethernet | 1 × 10/100 Mbit/s (Intel 82551ER) |
| Serial Interface | 1 × RS232, 9-pin male DSUB, 16C550-compatible UART, 16-byte FIFO, up to 115 kbit/s; not galvanically isolated |
| USB | 2 × USB Type-A; USB 1.1/2.0 support; up to 500 mA per port |
| Real-Time Clock | Battery-backed RTC |
| Power-Failure Logic | MTCX |
| Rated Supply | 24 VDC nominal |
| Required Accessory | 24 VDC terminal block, ordered separately: 0TB103.9 (screw clamp) or 0TB103.91 (cage clamp) |
| Front Protection | IP65 |
| Housing | Metal housing with polyester front overlay and aluminum frame |
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 323 × 260 × 65.5 mm |
| Weight | 3,700 g |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to +50 °C |
| Storage / Transport Temperature | −20 to +70 °C |
| Humidity | 5–95% RH, non-condensing |
| Mounting | Panel mounting; unit-specific cutout drawing required |
| Software Identity | BIOS-family device; installed OS/image/project must be verified per unit |
| Lifecycle Status | Legacy/aged installed-base product; no verified formal end-of-life or direct OEM successor |
Main Features and Advantages
Integrated visualization and embedded control:
The principal strength of the B&R 5PP320.1043-39 is integration. A single panel combines the operator display, touch input, controller, storage and communication interfaces that would otherwise require a separate HMI, industrial PC and wiring architecture. For machine builders and plant maintenance teams, this reduces panel-space demand, cable runs and component count. The 10.4-inch VGA display offers a practical balance between information density and physical footprint, while the resistive touchscreen remains operable with a stylus or gloved finger in many industrial environments.
Industrial interface set for legacy automation:
The B&R 5PP320.1043-39 provides a deliberately practical interface mix. The 10/100 Ethernet port supports programming, visualization and machine-network communication. The RS232 port accommodates legacy serial devices, modems and service equipment, although it is not galvanically isolated and therefore requires careful grounding evaluation. Two USB Type-A ports enable service media, keyboards, mice or other peripherals. The Type I CompactFlash slot allows removable application, backup and data media, which is particularly valuable when cloning a verified machine image or preserving a known-good configuration.
Robust panel-mount design:
With an IP65-rated front, metal housing, polyester front overlay and aluminum frame, the B&R 5PP320.1043-39 is designed for mounting on cabinet doors and machine enclosures rather than office desks. The 24 VDC supply aligns with standard industrial control power, while the 0–50 °C operating range supports typical indoor factory conditions. Its 3,700 g mass and 65.5 mm depth reflect a substantial embedded-industrial construction intended to withstand panel-mount duty.
Lifecycle value through verified spares:
Because the B&R 5PP320.1043-39 belongs to a mature BIOS-based generation, its commercial advantage is continuity. A correctly identified spare can restore a proven operator station without rewriting the application, retraining operators or requalifying a new HMI platform. That advantage is conditional: memory, BIOS, CF image, runtime, licensing, touch calibration, network settings, cable routing and cutout must match. The responsible sales proposition is therefore not “universal compatibility,” but verified like-for-like restoration of a known automation asset.
