The Allen-Bradley 2706-E23J16B1 is a message display terminal in Allen-Bradley’s old Dataliner DL40 series. Its VFD screen measures 4.4 x 14.4 in and comes in a two-line configuration with remote I/O and the ability to display 20 characters per line. It has 16 KB of RAM and works on 85 - 265V AC input power.

The 2706-E23J16B1 Message Display supports two-way communications with PLC's and SLC's and it has an RS-485 port for file transfer and an RS-232 port for files. Its display is readable from as much as 240 feet away. Its offline programming software lets it create and edit application files. Before wiring it to the control system, mount it on a panel or in an enclosure with the NEMA Type 12 or 13 rating. The DataLiner features ASCII input and Remote I/O communication ports.

The Allen-Bradley 2706-E23J16B1 can handle embedded variables, hidden messages, data mode selection, and transferring files via the DH+ or the Ethernet link from a computer to the DL40 network. Its onboard editing software and an extended ASCII character set also increase its versatility. Its battery-backed real-time clock tells the date and time. External devices such as printers, slave displays, and alarm systems can be connected as necessary. The 2706-E23J16B1 Message Display can deliver alarms and messages in any factory, warehouse, or industrial environment.