The Allen-Bradley 6180W-15BPXPHDC VersaView Industrial Workstation is a special type of computer that is designed for use in industrial applications as an operator input station and an interface device. With a 15-inch-wide resistive touchscreen and a full alphanumeric keypad, the Allen-Bradley 6180W-15BPXPHDC VersaView Industrial Workstation is much more than simply a durable Human-Machine Interface (HMI). This Workstation enables the users to access a visual interface that displays the important things happening in the machine for maintenance and control purposes by means of basic information applications. By connecting the VersaView Workstation to the plant control platform by using the factory-provided serial and Ethernet communication ports, the Workstation users are able to receive real-time information about the whole application operation process.

The Allen-Bradley 6180W-15BPXPHDC VersaView Industrial Workstation is designed with an open type of construction, and the manufacturer recommends that the users install it inside a protective enclosure with a NEMA Type 4, 12, or IEC IP 66 protection rating to protect it against common hazards inthe industrial environment where it will be installed and applied. The operating temperature should be maintained between 0 and 50 degrees Celsius (32 and 122 degrees Fahrenheit). A 24 Volts DC power supply should be used to power this Workstation. Given the considerable heat emission of this Workstation when it is located inside a closed metal panel, using a forced ventilation system or a climate control system should be considered.  Only qualified personnel should have accessibility to the rear part of the Allen-Bradley 6180W-15BPXPHDC VersaView Industrial Workstation in order to perform basic maintenance functions such as changing the computer’s batteries or replacing the fan filters.