Overview
The Allen-Bradley 2711-K9A1 Series F is a PanelView 900 standard operator interface terminal designed for real-time process monitoring and control across industrial automation systems. Powered by an external 85-264V AC supply voltage, this terminal features a 9-inch monochrome display with embedded Remote I/O communication (RIO) and RS232 printer port. It includes sixteen (16) function keys and a keypad operator interface, enabling operators to enter commands, navigate displays, and execute control functions from a single control point.
Key Features
- 640 x 400 pixel resolution with AC Gas Plasma display type
- Remote I/O Communication Port that connects to sub-scanners or scanners on an RIO network
- RS-232 Printer Port compatible with printers supporting the IBM enhanced character set
- 14-button numeric keypad (0-9, minus, decimal point, enter, backspace) plus user-defined function keys F1 to F16 with cursor navigation
- Settings retained between power cycles
- Screen size of 210 x 131 mm (8.27 x 5.17 inches) fits standard panel installations
Technical Specifications
- Display: 9-inch monochrome graphic screen with 640 x 400 pixel resolution, AC Gas Plasma display
- Input Power: 85-264V AC at 47-63 Hz
- Power Consumption: Maximum 110 VA
- Communication Ports: Remote I/O (RIO) communication port and RS-232 printer port
- Input Interface: 16 function keys and numeric keypad
- Memory: 1008K bytes for application screens (Series E and later)
- Series: Bulletin 2711 PanelView 900 Standard Operator Terminal
- Condition: Used, fully functional
Typical Applications
PanelView 900 terminals provide real-time process monitoring and control compatible with most industries, integrating data from Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) memory, gateways and converters, and displaying this data in a graphical, visual, easy-to-interpret arrangement that mimics the actual process. The 2711-K9A1 is commonly deployed in:
- Machine control and monitoring systems
- Industrial process visualization and supervision
- Manufacturing plant floor HMI solutions
- Multi-controller network environments using RIO architecture
- Legacy automation system upgrades and replacements
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Allen-Bradley PLC systems with Remote I/O (RIO) networks
- Rockwell Automation control architectures
- Industrial Ethernet and proprietary Allen-Bradley networks
- Printers with RS-232 connectivity and IBM enhanced character set support
- PanelBuilder 32 software for application development and configuration
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
- 2711-K9A1 Series A, B, C, D, E (same core functionality, hardware improvements in Series F)
- Older monochrome PanelView 900 models requiring RIO and printer communication
Works With
- PanelBuilder 32 configuration software
- Remote I/O (RIO) communication protocol
- RS-232 serial communication for printer integration and data transfer
- Allen-Bradley Compact Logix, MicroLogix, and ControlLogix PLC families
- DH485 and Data Highway Plus networks (via compatible gateway modules)
