Overview
The Allen-Bradley 2711E-T10C6 is a 10.4-inch touchscreen operator terminal part of the PanelView 1000e product family. This Allen-Bradley 2711E-T10C6 provides a cost-effective Human Machine Interface (HMI) solution for real-time process monitoring and control in industrial automation environments. The unit combines a color flat-panel display with an analog resistive touchscreen interface, enabling intuitive operator interaction with programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and remote I/O systems.
Key Features
- 10.4-inch Color Display: 16-bit color TFT active matrix display with 640 x 480 pixel resolution
- Touchscreen Interface: Analog resistive touchscreen with scratch-resistant polyester membrane over chemically strengthened glass
- Dual Communication Protocols: Data Highway Plus (DH+) and Remote I/O (RIO) communication ports plus RS-232
- Clip Mount Design: Convenient panel mounting with tool-free installation
- NEMA 4X Rating: Indoor use only, protection against dust and water ingress
- Battery-Backed Memory: 128 KB battery-backed static RAM for alarm history, terminal configuration, and retentive data
Technical Specifications
- Display Type: Color flat-panel touchscreen
- Screen Size: 10.4 inches diagonal (26.4 cm)
- Resolution: 640 × 480 pixels
- Display Technology: TFT active matrix with backlight
- Input Power: 90–132 VAC and 180–264 VAC automatic setting, 50/60 Hz
- Communication Ports: Data Highway Plus (DH+), Remote I/O (RIO), RS-232
- User Memory: 64 KB standard user memory in battery-backed SRAM
- Operating Memory: 128 KB battery-backed static RAM
- Weight: 11.6 lbs
- Mounting: Clip mount, NEMA 4X (indoor only)
- Firmware Version: Firmware 3.0 and above required
Typical Applications
The Allen-Bradley 2711E-T10C6 operator terminal functions as an HMI device equipped with a colored graphic display screen used for process monitoring and analog resistive touchscreen that acts as the operator control interface. Common deployments include:
- Manufacturing line supervision and status monitoring
- Process control visualization in food, beverage, and pharmaceutical production
- Machine alarming and fault diagnostics
- Legacy PLC system upgrades (SLC 5/x, MicroLogix integration via DH+ and RIO protocols)
- Remote equipment monitoring in distributed automation networks
Compatibility & Replacements
The 1000e terminals connect directly to any Allen-Bradley Remote I/O, Data Highway Plus (DH+) or optionally, ControlNet link. The Allen-Bradley 1771-Cd or Belden 9463 (blue hose) cable is used for DH+/RIO three-wire connections. The original 2711 PanelView series has been made obsolete and crosses to the 2711P PanelView Plus for modern system designs. Other 1000e models include the 2711E-K10C6 (keypad interface) and ControlNet-enabled variants (2711E-T10C7, 2711E-T10C15). This used unit is a direct drop-in replacement for existing 2711E-T10C6 installations and is compatible with firmware versions 3.0 and above.
