Title: Allen-Bradley 2711-K9A8L1 PanelView 900 Standard Terminal - Monochrome Keypad HMI

Product Overview:
The Allen-Bradley 2711-K9A8L1 is a robust and reliable PanelView 900 Standard Terminal, designed to provide intuitive operator control and visualization in diverse industrial automation environments. This Human Machine Interface (HMI) features a crisp 9-inch monochrome display and a durable keypad for precise data entry and command execution. As a cornerstone of Rockwell Automation's PanelView series, the 2711-K9A8L1 offers a dependable solution for monitoring and controlling industrial processes, enhancing operational efficiency, and reducing downtime. Ideal for manufacturing, process control, and factory automation applications, this PanelView terminal ensures seamless communication with programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and delivers real-time operational insights directly to the plant floor. Its rugged design and proven performance make it a preferred choice for demanding industrial settings where reliability and clear operator interaction are paramount.

Key Features & Benefits:

9-inch Monochrome Display: Provides clear, high-contrast visualization of process data, alarms, and graphics, ensuring readability even in varying industrial lighting conditions and reducing eye strain.
Integrated Keypad Input: Features dedicated function keys, numeric keypad, and navigation buttons for precise and tactile operator control, reducing input errors and speeding up operations in critical moments.
Standard Terminal Reliability: Part of the proven PanelView 900 Standard series, known for its robust construction, long-term performance, and widespread adoption in demanding industrial settings.
DC Power Input: Operates on a standard 24V DC power supply, simplifying integration into existing industrial control panels and systems and ensuring compatibility with common industrial power infrastructures.
RS-232 (DF1) Communication Port: Enables reliable serial communication with a wide range of Allen-Bradley PLCs, including SLC 500 and PLC-5 controllers, facilitating seamless data exchange and system integration.
Non-Volatile Memory: Securely stores application programs and configuration data, ensuring data integrity and rapid system recovery even during unexpected power cycles or outages.
PanelBuilder32 Software Compatibility: Easily configured and programmed using the intuitive PanelBuilder32 software, allowing for rapid application development, efficient project management, and simplified maintenance.
Industrial Grade Durability: Engineered to withstand harsh industrial environments, offering excellent resistance to shock, vibration, and extreme temperature fluctuations, ensuring continuous operation.
Enhanced Operator Control: Empowers operators with direct, real-time control over machinery and processes, improving responsiveness, reducing manual intervention, and optimizing overall system management.
Cost-Effective Solution: Provides a reliable and efficient HMI solution for critical industrial applications, offering robust functionality and durability without the complexity or higher cost of color or touch screen interfaces.

Applications:

The Allen-Bradley 2711-K9A8L1 PanelView 900 Standard Terminal is widely utilized across various industrial sectors for its reliability, ease of integration, and robust performance. Typical applications include:
Machine Control: Providing operators with direct interface for starting, stopping, adjusting parameters, and monitoring diagnostics on individual machines or complex production lines in manufacturing facilities.
Process Monitoring: Displaying real-time data, historical trends, and critical alarms for continuous processes in industries such as water treatment, chemical processing, oil & gas, and food & beverage production.
Material Handling Systems: Controlling and monitoring conveyor belts, automated guided vehicles (AGVs), robotic pick-and-place systems, and automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS) in logistics and warehousing.
Packaging Operations: Managing and visualizing the status of automated packaging machinery, including fillers, sealers, labelers, and palletizers, ensuring efficient and consistent product throughput.
Building Automation: Interfacing with HVAC systems, security controls, access management, and energy management systems in large industrial or commercial facilities for centralized monitoring and control.
Factory Automation: Serving as a central operator interface for entire manufacturing cells, providing comprehensive oversight, diagnostic capabilities, and control over integrated automation equipment.

Technical Specifications:

Part Number: 2711-K9A8L1
Alternate Part Number: 2711K9A8L1
Series: PanelView 900 Standard Terminal
Display Type: Monochrome
Display Size: 9-inch (diagonal)
Input Method: Keypad
Communication Port: RS-232 (DF1)
Power Input: 24V DC nominal (18-32V DC range)
Application Memory: 1008 KB
Object Memory: 192 KB
Enclosure Rating: NEMA 4/12, IP65 (front panel)
Software Compatibility: PanelBuilder32
Operating Temperature: 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F)
Storage Temperature: -25°C to 70°C (-13°F to 158°F)
Relative Humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing
Shock Resistance: 15 g (3 half-sine pulses in each direction)
Vibration Resistance: 1 g at 5-2000 Hz
Dimensions (H x W x D): Approximately 276 mm x 360 mm x 100 mm (10.87 in x 14.17 in x 3.94 in)
Weight: Approximately 4.5 kg (10 lbs)