Title: Allen-Bradley PanelView 600 Standard HMI Terminal - 2711-K6C8L1 Keypad Color DH-485 DC

Product Overview:
The Allen-Bradley 2711-K6C8L1 is a robust and reliable PanelView 600 Standard Human Machine Interface (HMI) terminal, designed to provide intuitive operator control and visualization in industrial automation environments. This specific model features a 6-inch color display, offering clear and vibrant graphics for process monitoring and data presentation. Its integrated keypad input provides tactile feedback and precise control, making it ideal for applications where gloved operation or harsh conditions are present. Equipped with a DH-485 communication port, the 2711-K6C8L1 seamlessly integrates with Allen-Bradley SLC 500 and MicroLogix programmable logic controllers (PLCs), facilitating efficient data exchange and control. Powered by a 24V DC input, this PanelView terminal is a cornerstone for enhancing productivity, reducing operational errors, and providing real-time insights into critical manufacturing and process control systems. It is engineered for durability and long-term performance in demanding industrial settings, making it a preferred choice for system integrators and plant managers seeking dependable HMI solutions.

Key Features & Benefits:

6-inch Color Display: Provides vivid, high-resolution graphics for clear visualization of process data, alarms, and operator screens, improving situational awareness and decision-making.
Keypad Input: Offers a durable and reliable tactile interface for precise data entry, navigation, and function activation, suitable for environments where touchscreens may be impractical or less desirable.
DH-485 Communication Port: Ensures robust and proven connectivity with a wide range of Allen-Bradley SLC 500 and MicroLogix PLCs, enabling seamless integration into existing control architectures.
DC Power Input: Operates on 24V DC power, a common standard in industrial control panels, simplifying power distribution and enhancing system compatibility.
Industrial Grade Durability: Built to withstand harsh industrial conditions, including temperature fluctuations, vibrations, and electrical noise, ensuring long-term operational reliability and uptime.
Enhanced Operator Control: Facilitates efficient machine operation, parameter adjustments, and recipe management, leading to improved productivity and reduced manual errors.
Real-time Data Access: Provides operators with immediate access to critical process information, trends, and diagnostic messages, enabling quick response to operational changes or issues.
PanelBuilder32 Software Compatibility: Easily configured and programmed using Rockwell Software's PanelBuilder32, allowing for flexible screen design, alarm management, and data logging capabilities.
Standard PanelView Series Reliability: Part of the widely adopted PanelView Standard family, known for its robust design, proven performance, and extensive support in industrial automation applications.

Applications:

The Allen-Bradley 2711-K6C8L1 PanelView 600 Standard HMI is widely utilized across various industrial sectors for operator interface and control.
Manufacturing and Assembly Lines: For machine control, production monitoring, and quality assurance stations.
Process Control Systems: In chemical processing, water treatment, food and beverage, and pharmaceutical industries for monitoring and controlling batch processes and continuous operations.
Material Handling: For conveyor systems, automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS), and robotic cells.
Packaging Machinery: Used on filling, sealing, labeling, and palletizing equipment for operator interaction and status display.
Building Automation: For HVAC control, energy management, and security system monitoring in industrial facilities.
Any industrial application requiring a reliable, keypad-driven operator interface for Rockwell Automation PLC systems.

Technical Specifications:

Part Number: 2711-K6C8L1 (2711K6C8L1)
Series: Allen-Bradley PanelView Standard 600
Display Type: Color TFT LCD
Display Size: 6-inch (diagonal)
Input Method: Keypad (Numeric, Function Keys, Navigation Keys)
Communication Port: DH-485 (Data Highway 485)
Power Input: 24V DC (Nominal)
Software Compatibility: PanelBuilder32
Memory: Non-volatile memory for application storage
Enclosure Rating: NEMA 4X / IP65 (Front Panel)
Operating Temperature: 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F)
Storage Temperature: -20°C to 70°C (-4°F to 158°F)
Relative Humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing
Certifications: UL, c-UL, CE
Weight: Approximately 3.5 lbs (1.59 kg)