Allen Bradley 2711P-T7C6D2 Panelview Plus 700 Panelview

The 2711P-T7C6D2 is a discontinued Allen-Bradley PanelView Plus 700 operator terminal equipped with a 6.5-inch color display and an analog resistive touchscreen. Designed for legacy industrial automation networks, this HMI supports Data Highway Plus (DH+) and DH-485 communication protocols, allowing direct integration into established Allen-Bradley control architectures. It operates on an 18 to 32 VDC power supply and includes 128 MB of internal memory for application runtime storage.

Display and Operator Interface

The terminal features a 6.5-inch color active-matrix liquid crystal display that provides clear visualization of process graphics, alarm banners, and diagnostic screens. Operator input is handled via an analog resistive touchscreen, enabling direct interaction with machine parameters and control tags. The display subsystem relies on a user-replaceable internal backlight, designated by part number 2711P-RL7C2, to maintain screen luminance over its operational lifespan.

Communication and Network Integration

Communication capabilities are built around legacy Allen-Bradley network architectures, featuring native ports for DH+ (Data Highway Plus) and DH-485 networks. The DH+ interface supports both point-to-point connections with a single controller and multi-node network communication across multiple controllers. This direct access to controller data files minimizes the requirement for complex ladder logic development during system integration.

Electrical and Physical Specifications

The unit is engineered to run on a standard industrial DC power distribution architecture, accepting an input voltage range of 18 to 32 VDC. It has a base unit weight of 4.00 lbs (1.81 kg), while the approximate shipping weight and dimensions for transit are 8 lbs and 14 x 11 x 8 inches. The hardware architecture incorporates 128 MB of internal memory alongside a PC memory card interface for extended data storage and transfer.

Installation and Wiring Guidelines

Physical installation requires panel mounting the operator terminal into an appropriately rated enclosure cutout using the supplied mounting clips to maintain the front-panel seal. Power wiring must be connected to the removable DC terminal block, ensuring the supply voltage remains strictly within the 18 to 32 VDC range with proper earth grounding connected to the chassis ground terminal. Communication wiring for DH+ must utilize blue hose cabling terminated with proper biasing and line-matching resistors according to network topology standards.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What communication protocols does the 2711P-T7C6D2 support? A: This model natively supports Data Highway Plus (DH+) and DH-485 communication protocols for connecting to legacy Allen-Bradley controllers.

Q: Can the display backlight be replaced in the field? A: Yes, the internal backlight is a replaceable component associated with Allen-Bradley replacement part number 2711P-RL7C2.

Q: What is the required input voltage for powering this HMI? A: The unit requires a DC power source ranging between 18 and 32 VDC.