Title: Allen-Bradley PanelView 600 2711-B6C8L1 Color HMI Terminal - 5.7-inch Touchscreen/Keypad

Product Overview:
The Allen-Bradley PanelView 600 2711-B6C8L1 is a robust and reliable Human Machine Interface (HMI) terminal designed for industrial automation applications. As part of the PanelView Standard 600 series, this operator interface provides a crucial link between operators and their machinery or processes. Featuring a vibrant 5.7-inch color display, it offers both an intuitive touchscreen and a tactile keypad for flexible data entry and control. Equipped with DH-485 and RS-232 communication ports, the 2711-B6C8L1 seamlessly integrates with Allen-Bradley programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and other industrial devices, enabling real-time monitoring, data visualization, and alarm management. This HMI is engineered to enhance operational efficiency, improve data accuracy, and withstand the demanding conditions of diverse industrial environments, making it an ideal solution for modern manufacturing and process control systems.

Key Features & Benefits:

5.7-inch Color Display: Provides clear, high-resolution visualization of process data, graphical elements, and alarm messages, significantly improving operator comprehension and reducing potential errors.
Integrated Touchscreen and Keypad: Offers dual input methods for maximum operational flexibility. The touchscreen allows for intuitive navigation and direct interaction, while the integrated keypad (including function keys, numeric pad, and navigation keys) ensures precise data entry and control, even when operators are wearing gloves.
DH-485 and RS-232 Communication Ports: Ensures reliable and efficient data exchange with Allen-Bradley PLCs (such as SLC 500 and MicroLogix families) and other serial devices, facilitating seamless integration into existing control architectures.
Robust Industrial Design: Built to withstand harsh industrial conditions, including temperature fluctuations, vibration, and shock. Its durable construction ensures long-term reliability and extended operational life in challenging environments.
Enhanced Operator Control and Diagnostics: Provides operators with immediate access to critical machine status, production metrics, and diagnostic information, empowering them to make informed decisions quickly and proactively address issues.
Simplified Application Development: Compatible with Rockwell Software's FactoryTalk View Studio for PanelView Standard, allowing for efficient and user-friendly creation, configuration, and maintenance of HMI applications.
Improved Productivity and Uptime: By offering real-time insights and intuitive control, this HMI helps minimize downtime, optimize production processes, and increase overall operational efficiency.
Ample Application Memory: Features sufficient memory (170 KB application memory, 240 KB non-volatile memory) to support complex HMI applications, detailed graphics, and historical data logging.

Applications:

Manufacturing Automation: Ideal for controlling and monitoring production lines, assembly processes, packaging machinery, and robotic cells in various manufacturing sectors.
Process Control: Suited for managing batch processes, continuous flow systems, and utility operations in industries such as food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and oil & gas.
Material Handling Systems: Used in conveyor systems, automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS), and logistics operations for efficient material flow management.
Water and Wastewater Treatment: Provides operator interface for pumps, valves, filtration systems, and other critical components in municipal and industrial water treatment facilities.
Building Automation: Can be integrated into building management systems for monitoring and controlling HVAC, security, and energy management systems.
Machine Control: Serves as a direct operator interface for standalone machines, allowing for easy start/stop operations, parameter adjustments, and real-time performance monitoring.

Technical Specifications:

Model: Allen-Bradley PanelView 600 Standard Terminal
Part Number: 2711-B6C8L1
Alternate Part Number: 2711B6C8L1
Display Type: Color Transmissive TFT LCD
Display Size: 5.7-inch (diagonal)
Resolution: 320 x 234 pixels
Input Method: Touchscreen and Keypad (10 Function Keys F1-F10, Numeric Keypad, Navigation Keys)
Communication Ports: 1 x RS-232 (Printer/Auxiliary), 1 x DH-485
Application Memory: 170 KB
Non-Volatile Memory: 240 KB
Input Voltage: 24V DC (Operating range: 18-32V DC)
Power Consumption: Approximately 50W max
Enclosure Rating: NEMA 4X, IP65 (when properly installed)
Operating Temperature: 0 to 50 degrees Celsius (32 to 122 degrees Fahrenheit)
Storage Temperature: -20 to 70 degrees Celsius (-4 to 158 degrees Fahrenheit)
Relative Humidity: 5-95% non-condensing
Weight: Approximately 4.5 lbs (2.04 kg)
Software Compatibility: Rockwell Software FactoryTalk View Studio for PanelView Standard