Overview
The Allen-Bradley 2711-B6C8X is a PanelView 600 Standard color operator terminal designed for plant-floor monitoring and control in industrial automation systems. This operator terminal is an Allen-Bradley PanelView 600 Standard Operator Terminal, offering both ten (10) Function keys and a Touchscreen operator interface. The Allen Bradley 2711-B6C8 has been discontinued by the manufacturer, making used and refurbished units valuable for legacy system maintenance and cost-effective replacements.
Key Features
- Color Active-Matrix TFT Display: The display is a color Active-Matrix TFT screen with a native resolution of 320 x 224 pixels
- Dual Input Methods: The 2711-B6C8 PanelView 600 terminal is equipped with both keypad and touchscreen operator inputs
- DH+ Communication: This human-machine interface module uses the DH+ and RS-232 printer ports for communication and networking
- Remote I/O Support: This operator terminal is powered by an external 85-264VAC supply voltage and has a 5-inch display with embedded Remote I/O (RIO) communication interface and RS232 Printer communication port
- Field-Replaceable Backlight: It has a replaceable backlight, with appropriate replacement part number of 2711-NL5
- Memory Expansion: It comes with a memory size of 240 KB with a provision for expanded memory by using an ATA memory card
Technical Specifications
- Display Type: 5-inch color Active-Matrix TFT
- Resolution: 320 x 224 pixels
- Input Power: 85–264 VAC, 47–63 Hz
- Application Memory: 170 KB runtime
- Nonvolatile Memory: 240 KB (expandable via ATA card)
- Communication Ports: DH+, RS-232 Printer
- Input Interface: Keypad (10 function keys) + Touchscreen
- Backlight: NL5 (field-replaceable, 50,000-hour lifespan)
- Operating Temperature: 0°C to 50°C
- Storage Temperature: -25°C to 70°C
- Shipping Dimensions: 14 × 11 × 8 inches
- Weight: 6.0 lbs
- Certifications: Tested to meet EMC directives and low-voltage directive, CE marked
Typical Applications
It is widely used for monitoring and configuring custom automation plants and manufacturing industries. The 2711-B6C8X is well-suited for:
- Legacy SLC 500 and PLC-5 system upgrades
- Plant-floor operator monitoring and control interfaces
- Equipment with DH+ or RS-232 communication requirements
- Manufacturing, packaging, and process control systems
- Retrofit applications where space and cost are critical factors
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- PLC Controllers: Compatible communication partners include Allen-Bradley Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and Programmable Automation Controller (PAC) such as PLC5, SLC500, MicroLogix, CompactLogix and ControlLogix
- Communication Protocols: DH+, Remote I/O (RIO), RS-232
- Operating Software: The 2711-B6C8 Series B terminal comes with the Panelbuilder 32 operating software
- Memory Expansion: ATA Memory Card slot for application storage and transfer
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
Verify compatibility with your system integrator before ordering. The 2711-B6C8X is a direct replacement for legacy 2711-B6C8 units (Series A, B, and C variants). For newer applications, consider migration to current PanelView models.
Works With
- Development Tools: PanelBuilder 32 application software
- Communication Cables: Appropriate cable is 1770-CD or Belden 9463 communication cable
- Replacement Backlight: 2711-NL3 or 2711-NL5 (Series C terminals)
- Legacy Networks: DH+, DH-485, Remote I/O
