Overview
Allen-Bradley 2711P-T6C20D is a DC-powered PanelView Plus 600 operator interface terminal engineered for intuitive operator monitoring and control. This compact terminal delivers reliable HMI functionality with a vibrant color display and analog-resistive touchscreen input, making it suitable for machine-level automation applications across production lines, packaging systems, and factory automation environments.
Key Features
- 5.7-inch color TFT display with 320 × 240-pixel resolution and 18-bit graphics
- Analog-resistive touchscreen with 1 million press durability rated
- Multi-protocol connectivity: Ethernet (10/100 Mbps, Auto-MDI/MDI-X), RS-232, USB host, and USB device ports
- 64 MB RAM and 64 MB flash memory for application storage
- Compact, rugged design with extended operating temperature tolerance
- LED backlight rated for minimum 50,000 hours operational life
Technical Specifications
- Display Size: 5.7 inches
- Display Type: Color TFT LCD active matrix
- Resolution: 320 × 240 pixels
- Input Method: Analog-resistive touchscreen (4-wire)
- Power Supply: 18–32 VDC nominal, 24 VDC standard
- Power Consumption: 25 W maximum
- Memory: 64 MB RAM, 64 MB flash memory
- Communication Ports: Ethernet, RS-232, RS-485 Remote I/O, USB host (2.0), USB device
- Backlight: CCFL or LED, minimum 50,000-hour rated life
- Brightness: 440 cd/m² for clear visibility in industrial settings
- Physical Dimensions: 179 × 246 × 55 mm (7.04 × 9.68 × 2.18 in.)
- Cutout Dimensions: 4.8 × 6.15 inches
- Weight: 0.5 kg (1.1 lb)
- Operating Temperature: 0 to 50 °C (32 to 122 °F)
- Certifications: UL, CSA
- Series: Series A, B, C, and D available (Series D is current)
Typical Applications
The 2711P-T6C20D is widely deployed for:
- Production line monitoring and control
- Packaging machine operator interfaces
- Factory automation system HMI functions
- Machine-level process visualization and data display
- Real-time alarm and status monitoring
- Operator command input via touchscreen interaction
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- CompactLogix controllers
- ControlLogix controllers
- MicroLogix controllers (via Ethernet/serial adapters)
- Rockwell Automation Integrated Architecture systems
- FactoryTalk View Machine Edition (ME) software version 6.10 or later
- EtherNet/IP networks
- Device-level PROFINET and Modbus TCP networks (when configured)
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
The 2711P-T6C20D is the direct replacement model for PanelView Plus 600 (Type A / original model). Earlier generation PanelView terminals may require custom integration adapters.
Works With
- FactoryTalk View Studio Machine Edition (ME) programming software
- FactoryTalk View ME Station (runtime software included)
- Studio 5000 / RSLogix 5000 (via FactoryTalk View Studio)
- EtherNet/IP protocol
- RS-232 serial communication
- USB device and host protocols
- Remote I/O (Allen-Bradley proprietary)
Note: This product was discontinued as of June 30, 2013. Rockwell Automation recommends migration to the PanelView Plus 7 family for ongoing support and extended lifecycle services. However, the 2711P-T6C20D remains widely used in legacy systems and is fully supported in existing installations.
