Allen-Bradley 6176M-17VN VersaView 1750M Industrial Monitor

The Allen-Bradley 6176M-17VN, also cataloged as the 6176M17VN operator interface, operates as a dedicated hardware component for high-resolution video display and real-time process visualization within VersaView 1750M industrial control environments.

Suffix Breakdown & Model Matrix

• 6176M: Base product family identifier designating Allen-Bradley VersaView performance industrial display monitors.
• 17: Screen diagonal measurement classification corresponding to a 17-inch active matrix TFT display surface.
• V: Video interface standard supporting analog VGA and digital video signal input configurations.
• N: Enclosure and mounting architecture featuring an aluminum front bezel with standard VESA mounting compliance.

Hardware Specifications

Allen-Bradley Industrial Control and Backplane Integration

The 6176M-17VN industrial monitor is engineered to interface directly with industrial PCs, control cabinets, and programmable automation controllers executing graphics-intensive HMI software. Designed to process continuous video signals in harsh electrical environments, the internal signal conditioning board maintains backplane bus communication velocity and signal synchronization across extended cable runs. The ruggedized aluminum bezel provides physical rigidity and electromagnetic shielding, mitigating high-frequency radiation interference from surrounding motor drives and power switching equipment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What power input voltage is required to operate the 6176M-17VN display?

A: The monitor operates on a 12 VDC nominal input voltage drawing up to 3.0 A (36 W total power dissipation). External AC-to-DC industrial power adapters must deliver a regulated 12 VDC supply.

Q: Can the 6176M-17VN be mounted directly to an articulated arm inside a control room?

A: Yes. In addition to panel mounting, the rear housing incorporates standard VESA mounting holes, allowing direct attachment to industrial VESA-compliant swing arms, pedestals, or wall brackets.

Field Installation Guidelines

1. Isolate power from the 12 VDC feed and turn off connected industrial host computing hardware prior to physical installation.
2. Ensure the panel cutout or VESA arm structure meets the 11.00 lbs mechanical weight support requirements with an adequate safety factor.
3. For panel mounting applications, verify that the front perimeter seal rests evenly against the cabinet opening to maintain NEMA and IP environmental protection levels.
4. Connect VGA or digital video signal cables to the rear video input ports, ensuring thumb-screw retainers are fully hand-tightened to prevent signal dropouts under vibration.
5. Apply 12 VDC power to the input terminal block, verifying correct DC polarity before energizing the host system.