2706-B13J8

The Allen-Bradley 2706-B13J8 is an old Dataliner DL20 message display. It has a Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD) with dimensions of 14.4 x 14.4 inches. It is available in a one-line configuration with a parallel port and can display up to 16 characters per line. It has 8 KB of RAM and 110 to 120 Volts AC input power. The 2706-B13J8 is designed to receive slave addresses, message triggers, and variable data from an SLC or PLC module. For communication, it has an RS-422 port for file transfer and RS-232 port for file upload and download. It displays a wide variety of symbols and characters readable at up to 25 feet away. It is mounted on a panel or in an enclosure with a NEMA Type 12,13 rating then wired to the control system.

The 2706-B13J8 message display has various capabilities such as dynamic message chaining, invisible messages, and data trigger modes. Parallel data lines allow it to accept 5 to 30 Volts DC and 120 Volts AC input signals. It performs self-testing and diagnostics during power-on and it has autorun features. Messages can be configured or entered manually by attaching an external keyboard, CRT monitor, or extra terminal. It has a real-time clock that keeps the current date and time. It can also create a backup and record the occurrence and sequence of messages triggered. External devices such as printers, slave displays, alarms can be connected as required. The 2706-B13J8 message display is highly customizable and compatible for delivering alarms and messages in an industrial environment.