Product Category: PanelView Plus 1500 Graphic Terminal (15-inch Color, Touch + Keypad, AC-powered)
Brand: Allen‑Bradley (Rockwell Automation)
Model Number: 2711P‑B15C6A1 (Series A/B)
Lifecycle Status: Discontinued; repair & engineering replacement (2711P‑B15C22D9P, PanelView Plus 7) available
Official Document: 2711P‑TD001‑EN‑P (PanelView Plus 1500 Technical Data) | 2711P‑PP001 (Product Profile)
1. Core Display & Input Specifications
| Parameter | Rating | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Display Type | Color Active Matrix TFT LCD | – | 15-inch diagonal |
| Display Resolution | 1024 × 768 (XGA) | Pixels | High‑res industrial display |
| Display Area | 304 × 228 | mm | 11.97 × 8.98 in |
| Luminance (Brightness) | 300 | cd/m² (Nits) | Typical; industrial ambient readable |
| Color Depth | 18‑bit | – | 262,144 colors |
| Backlight | CCFL | – | Field‑replaceable; ≥50,000 hr lifetime @ 25°C |
| Touch Technology | 8‑Wire Analog Resistive | – | Glove‑compatible; 10–110 g actuation force |
| Touch Actuation Rating | 1 million | presses | Mechanical life rating |
| Keypad Type | Membrane Function Keypad | – | Numeric/function keys; tactile feedback |
| Anti‑Glare Overlay | Standard | – | Built‑in; reduces reflection |
2. Processing & Memory Specifications
| Parameter | Rating | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | ARM Cortex‑A8 | – | 1 GHz clock speed |
| RAM Memory | 512 | MB | Runtime application processing |
| Flash Memory | 512 | MB | ~79 MB user‑accessible for projects/recipes/logs |
| External Storage | CompactFlash (CF) Slot | – | Type I/II; max 512 MB |
| Real‑Time Clock (RTC) | 3V Lithium Battery (CR2032) | – | ≥4 yr lifetime @ 25°C; ±2 min/month drift |
| Operating System | Windows CE 6.0 Pro | – | Factory‑loaded; firmware upgradable |
| Application Support | FactoryTalk View Studio ME | – | Single runtime; Viewpoint remote access |
| ActiveX Controls | Supported | – | IE, Office Viewers, media player |
3. Electrical Specifications
| Parameter | Rating | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Power Input | 85–264 | V AC | 47–63 Hz; universal AC input |
| Power Consumption (Typ/Max) | 65 / 85 | W | ~0.75 A (Typ), ~1.0 A (Max) @ 230 V AC |
| Heat Dissipation | ~290 | BTU/hr | Equivalent to ~85 W |
| Status LEDs | COMM (Green), FAULT (Red) | – | Network/module health indication |
| Overvoltage/Undervoltage Protection | Built‑in | – | Auto shutdown & non‑volatile fault logging |
| Short‑Circuit Protection | Fused inputs | – | Power & communication ports |
| PCI Expansion Power (Max) | 11 | W DC | For add‑on communication/I/O modules |
| PoE Support | Not Supported | – | Separate AC power required |
4. Mechanical Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Dimensions (W×H×D) | 420 × 330 × 65 | mm | 16.54 × 12.99 × 2.56 in |
| Panel Cutout (W×H) | 394 × 304 | mm | 15.51 × 11.97 in |
| Net Weight (Approx) | ~7.7 | kg | ~17.0 lb |
| Mounting | Panel Mount (Flush) | – | Standard industrial cutout & clamping with gasket |
| Enclosure Rating | NEMA 12, 13, 4X (Indoor Only); IP65 (Front) | – | Dust‑tight, water‑splash resistant |
| Terminal Type | Screw Terminal Block | – | Power & I/O connections |
| Expansion Slot | PCI | – | For DeviceNet, ControlNet, DH+, etc. modules |
5. Environmental Ratings
| Condition | Min | Max | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Temperature | 0 | 55 | °C | 32–131 °F |
| Storage Temperature | -25 | 70 | °C | -13–158 °F |
| Relative Humidity | 5 | 95 | % | Non‑condensing |
| Operating Altitude | 0 | 2000 | m | 6562 ft; no derating |
| Vibration (Operating) | 10–57 Hz: 0.012 mm peak‑to‑peak
57–500 Hz: 2 G peak |
– | IEC 60068‑2‑6 | |
| Shock (Operating) | 15 | G | 11 ms half‑sine pulse; IEC 60068‑2‑27 |
6. Communication & Interfaces
| Interface | Specification | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ethernet Port | 10/100 Mbps, RJ‑45 | Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP/IP, DHCP/BOOTP, DLR |
| Serial Port | RS‑232 (9‑pin D‑Sub) + RS‑485 | DF1, Modbus RTU, ASCII, DH‑485 |
| USB Ports | 2 × USB 2.0 (Type A) | Mouse, keyboard, firmware update, project download |
| CF Card Slot | Type I/II CompactFlash | Max 512 MB; project/log/recipe storage |
| Expansion | PCI Slot | Optional modules (DH+, DeviceNet, ControlNet, RIO) |
| Input | Analog Resistive Touch + Membrane Keypad | Dual input for flexible operation |
| Status I/O | LED Indicators (COMM/FAULT) | Visual status feedback |
7. Protection & Reliability
| Feature | Specification | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| EMC Compliance | IEC 61000‑4‑2 (ESD), IEC 61000‑4‑3 (RF), IEC 61000‑4‑4 (EFT), IEC 61000‑4‑5 (Surge) | ||
| MTBF (Terminal) | >100,000 | hr | @ 25°C, nominal conditions |
| Backlight Lifetime | ≥50,000 | hr | @ 25°C; field‑replaceable CCFL |
| Touch Lifetime | 1 million | presses | Mechanical actuation rating |
| Keypad Lifetime | >1 million | actuations | Membrane switch rating |
| Fault Logging | Non‑volatile | Retains logs through power cycles | |
| Watchdog Timer | Built‑in | Auto‑reset on firmware hang | |
| Conformal Coating | Optional | Add suffix “K” (2711P‑B15C6A1K) for harsh environments | |
| Hazardous Location | ATEX/IECEx (Optional) | For classified areas |
8. Compliance & Certifications
- NEMA Type 12, 13, 4X (Indoor Use Only)
- IP65 (Front Panel)
- CE Mark (Low Voltage Directive, EMC Directive)
- RoHS 2 (2011/65/EU)
- IEC 60068‑2‑6 (Vibration), IEC 60068‑2‑27 (Shock)
- UL 508 (Industrial Control Equipment)
- CSA C22.2 No.14 (Industrial Control Equipment)
- ATEX/IECEx (Optional)
- ECCN: EAR99
9. Ordering Code Breakdown (2711P‑B15C6A1)
| Segment | Code | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 2711P | – | PanelView Plus Series |
| B | – | Both (Touch + Keypad) Input |
| 15 | – | 15‑inch Screen Size |
| C | – | Color TFT Display |
| 6 | – | Communication: Ethernet + RS‑232/485 + 2×USB + PCI |
| A | – | AC Power (85–264 V AC) |
| 1 | – | Windows CE 6.0, 512MB RAM/Flash, CCFL Backlight |










