The 2711P-T6M5D8 is a PanelView Plus 6 operator terminal. This operator terminal is part of the Windows Compact Embedded (CE) based Human Machine Interface (HMI) that is manufactured by Allen-Bradley. This operator terminal is part of the sub-category, PanelView Plus 6 600 that mainly features a 5.7-inch Grayscale TFT LCD display screen with a resolution of 320 x 240 in 16-levels gray and a viewing area of 115 x 86 mm (4.5 x 3.4 in.). The 2711P-T6M5D8 also comes with a 4-wire, analog resistive touchscreen operator interface that is designed to be operated up to 1 million actuations at an operating force of 10-100 g. This input mechanism allows for direct interaction between operators and runtime objects published by the HMI device. Operators can simply touch the target object to launch the configured action and features needed to monitor, modify values, and input commands to the connected machine or process. The 2711P-T6M5D8 is intended to communicate with a Programmable Logic / Automation Controller (PLC / PAC) via the built-in RS232 communication interface that supports DF1 and DH-485 protocol. It can be used for point-to-point communication only at a maximum distance of 15 meters. USB host and Device ports are also available to this HMI hardware allowing attachment of USB-capable devices such as a mouse, keyboard, and removable flash drive for alternative storage. In addition, this operator terminal has a built-in Secure Digital (SD) Card slot for insertion of 1784-SD1 or 1784-SD2 non-volatile memory. The integrated memory is available to the 2711P-T6M5D8 amounts to 256 Random Access Memory (RAM) and 512 MB non-volatile memory. With Windows CE operating system, the 2711P-T6M5D8 is capable of opening PDF files and providing a user-friendly Windows look and feel configuration environment.

The Allen Bradley PanelView Plus 6 with catalog number 2711P-T6M5D8 is an HMI that allows the user to interact with their machine. This operator interface has a 5.7-in. Monochrome Display. This PanelView Plus 6 allows downloading of HMI application that is developed using the FactoryTalk View Machine Edition software. It comes with an RS-232 communication port and USB interfaces. The user is able to control the operator interface by utilizing the Touchscreen to input information and data. This unit is powered using 18-30 VDC power. This unit has built-in memory amounting to 256 MB RAM and 512 Mb non-volatile memory. The approximate shipping weight and dimensions are 6 lbs. and 14 x 11 x 8 in.

The RS-232 terminal is a multi-purpose serial port that supports several different connection methods such as DH-48, DF1 full-duplex exchanges with controllers via direct or modem connections, and third-party point-to-point communication. This port works with application transfers and printing as well. The serial port is a 9-pin, male, RS-232 connector, with a cable length of 15.24 meters. The RS-232 serial port supports uploads and downloads between the terminal and a computer with a direct connection.

1. What is the Windows CE version installed to this HMI device?

The 2711P-T6M5D8 comes with a Windows CE 6.0 standard version.

2. Does the 2711P-T6M5D8 support ethernet communication?

Yes however, this is enabled using an additional Ethernet communication module as the 2711P-T6M5D8 built-in communication port is RS232 port only.

3. What is the amount of the integrated memory of the 2711P-T6M5D8?

The 2711P-T6M5D8’s integrated memory amounts to 256 RAM and 512 MB non-volatile memory.