The Allen-Bradley 2711-B6C20 is a PanelView Standard operator terminal. This operator terminal is specifically part of the PanelView 600 sub category which features 6-inch colored screen. Using this terminal, data and user logic existing within the user memory of Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) or Programmable Automation Controller (PAC) can be created with useful graphical representation and user interface for ease of monitoring and controlling the machine or process.

The terminal’s 6-inch screen has an effective display area of 115 x 87 mm (4.54 x 3.43 in.) with resolution of 320 x 240 pixels. The screen is made of an Active Matrix TFT with Cold Cathode Fluorescent (CCF) Backlight. The expected operational half lifespan of the backlight is 50000 hours when operated at 25 °C (77 °F).

This operator terminal features a dual input interface, specifically, a keypad and touchscreen interface. The keypad assembly is composed of function keys, cursor and numerical keys. Of all the keys, only the function keys are fully programmable. The touchscreen interface are made up of individual cells measuring 20 x 30 pixels and distributed in 16 columns x 8 rows with a total of 128 Touch cells. No programming is needed with the touchcells as they are directly linked to the objects covered by the pixel position. These input interfaces are simultaneously active however, never use simultaneous input entries on both interfaces. Simultaneous interface are recommended with a particular interface only.

The embedded communication port of this operator terminal are Ethernet and RS232 for printer interface. The Ethernet port may be used for industrial communication while the RS232 is exclusive for alarm and events printing only.

This PanelView 600 terminal weighs approximately 6 pounds and it has dimensions of 14 x 11 x 8 inches. Some features of this terminal include functional keys labeled from F1 to F10 which are used to initiate the terminal display functions. The Allen-Bradley 2711-B6C20 PanelView terminal also comes with the cursor keys that are used to maneuver the cursor through the display list and select the numeric entry objects. Additionally, it has numeric entry keys that the operators use to enter numeric values, negative values, and decimal points, and these keys can also delete digits and as well as stored values. Other features of the 2711-B6C20 PanelView terminal include a keypad terminal display which aids in executing functions on display objects, including the ON/OFF function. This display has 128 touch cells arranged in 16 columns and 8 rows which help the operators to input commands by touching the screen. The Allen-Bradley 2711-B6C20 terminal features the RS-232 printer/file transfer port that it uses to connect to a printer. This port is also essential for connecting to a PC’s RS-232 port when transferring files and data.