2706-B21J8

The Allen Bradley 2706-B21J8 is a Dataliner DL20 message display with a Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD) screen with dimensions of 14.4 x 14.4 in. This screen has a two-line configuration with a parallel port and it can display up to 16 characters per line. It has 8 KB of RAM and 12 - 24V DC input power. The display on the Allen-Bradley 2706-B21J8 module has capabilities like dynamic message chaining, invisible messages, and a data trigger mode. The parallel data lines can receive AC or DC input signals at up to 120V. The 2706-B21J8 performs self-testing and diagnostics during power on and has autorun features. The messages can be configured or entered manually with a keyboard, CRT monitor, or any extra terminal. It has a real-time clock that tells the current date and time. External devices like printers, slave displays, and alarms can be connected. The Allen-Bradley 2706-B21J8 is highly customizable. This module is also able to deliver alarms and messages in a factory or warehouse. The Allen-Bradley 2706-B21J8 is designed to accept slave addresses, message triggers, and variable data from SLC or PLC modules. There is also an RS-422 port for file transfer and an RS-232 port for file uploading and downloading. This module also displays a variety of symbols and characters that can be read up to 25 feet away. To connect the RS-232 output to one slave unit, the distance limit is 50 feet. This module is mounted on a panel or in an enclosure with a NEMA Type 12/13 rating.