The 2711P-T12C4A1 is a touchscreen PanelView terminal manufactured by Allen-Bradley/Rockwell Automation. This touchscreen monitor is used to input data and it is not only easy to use but also features a 12.1-inch color TFT terminal. The terminal produces very clear images because it has a resolution of 800 x 600 pixels with 18-bit color graphics.  It belongs to the PanelView Plus series and uses an AC power input of 85 to 264 Volts and 47 to 63 Hertz. The 2711P-T12C4A1 comes with amazing processing speeds because of its 64MB RAM and 64MB flash memory. It is connected to a built-in Ethernet communication port and AN RS-232 port which provides speeds better than a WiFi connected device would. Its RS-232 port suggests a one-on-one connection between two computers (DTE) without the need for a modem (DCE). This means that any problems that arise during the transmission of data are either reduced or eradicated. Because of this feature, real-time docking is realized.

The fact that it is not necessary to use a modem does not mean that it does not have a USB port. The 2711P-T12C4A1 terminal comes with one USB port and with a Type 1 CompactFlash slot. This PanelView Plus product is flexible and it comes with additional components that allow for upgrades or for a change of the display unit to an analog touchscreen with a keypad that is used to make the inputs. The 2711P-T12C4A1 terminal conforms to environmental standards and it has place marine modules that are coated for protection and to suit such circumstances.