Title: Allen-Bradley PanelView 900 Color Terminal 2711-K9C9 - Keypad HMI
Product Overview:
The Allen-Bradley PanelView 900 Color Terminal, model 2711-K9C9, is a robust and reliable Human Machine Interface (HMI) designed for industrial automation applications. This PanelView Standard operator terminal provides a crucial link between operators and machinery, enabling efficient monitoring, control, and data visualization in diverse manufacturing and process environments. Featuring a vibrant 9-inch color display and a durable keypad for operator input, the 2711-K9C9 facilitates intuitive interaction with industrial control systems. Its integration capabilities, particularly via the DH-485 communication protocol, make it an ideal choice for enhancing productivity, reducing downtime, and improving operational decision-making across various industries. Built to withstand harsh industrial conditions, this HMI ensures consistent performance and long-term reliability, making it a cornerstone for modern industrial control architectures.

Key Features & Benefits:

9-inch Color Display: Offers clear, high-resolution visual feedback for complex process graphics, alarms, and real-time data, significantly improving operator comprehension and reducing errors.
Keypad Input: Provides tactile, precise control through dedicated function keys and a numeric keypad, ensuring reliable operation even in challenging industrial settings or when operators are wearing gloves.
DH-485 Communication Port: Enables seamless and reliable integration with Allen-Bradley PLC-5 and SLC 500 programmable logic controllers, facilitating robust data exchange and control.
PanelView Standard Series Reliability: Part of a proven and widely adopted HMI family, known for its durability, longevity, and consistent performance in demanding industrial applications.
Enhanced Operator Control: Allows direct interaction with machinery, real-time process monitoring, alarm management, and recipe management, empowering operators with immediate control over their systems.
Improved Operational Efficiency: Streamlines troubleshooting, minimizes manual intervention, and optimizes production processes through intuitive graphical interfaces and immediate access to critical information.
Durable Industrial Design: Engineered to withstand harsh industrial environments, including variations in temperature, vibration, and dust, ensuring continuous operation and extended service life.
Easy Configuration: Compatible with Rockwell Software's PanelBuilder32 software, simplifying application development, programming, and maintenance for automation engineers.
Cost-Effective HMI Solution: Provides a powerful and reliable operator interface solution that balances advanced features with a practical design for a wide range of industrial control needs.

Applications:

The Allen-Bradley PanelView 900 Color Terminal 2711-K9C9 is widely used in various industrial sectors for:
Manufacturing and Assembly Lines: For machine control, process monitoring, and production data visualization.
Process Control: In chemical, pharmaceutical, food and beverage, and water/wastewater treatment plants for managing complex processes.
Material Handling Systems: For conveyor control, automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS), and logistics operations.
Packaging Machinery: For monitoring and controlling filling, sealing, and labeling processes.
Building Automation Systems: For HVAC control, energy management, and facility monitoring.
OEM Machine Control: Integrated into original equipment manufacturer (OEM) machinery for operator interaction and diagnostics.
Any industrial environment requiring a robust, reliable, and intuitive human-machine interface for operator interaction and data visualization.

Technical Specifications:

Part Number: 2711-K9C9
Alternative Part Number: 2711K9C9
Series: PanelView Standard 900
Display Type: Color TFT LCD
Display Size: 9-inch
Input Method: Keypad (Function Keys, Numeric Keypad)
Communication Port: DH-485 (Data Highway 485)
Memory: 240 KB Non-Volatile Memory, 170 KB Application Memory
Input Voltage: 85-264V AC
Operating Temperature: 0 to 50 degrees C (32 to 122 degrees F)
Storage Temperature: -20 to 70 degrees C (-4 to 158 degrees F)
Enclosure Rating: NEMA 4X / IP65 (Front Panel)
Software Compatibility: PanelBuilder32
Weight: Approximately 2.5 kg (5.5 lbs)