Allen-Bradley 2711-T5A8L1 | PanelView 550 Operator Terminal

Product Overview

The 2711-T5A8L1 is an Allen-Bradley PanelView 550 standard operator terminal designed for industrial Human Machine Interface (HMI) applications. It provides real-time operator monitoring and control for machines and processes.

This terminal integrates a 5.5-inch monochrome LCD display with blue mode backlight, offering a 256 × 128 pixel resolution. It supports 128 touch cells across the screen, allowing direct interaction with runtime objects for seamless HMI operation.

Equipped with DH+ and RS-232 communication ports, the 2711-T5A8L1 enables reliable long-distance multi-node communication and printer integration. The terminal includes a battery-backed real-time clock, memory modules, and preloaded graphic libraries for alarms, trends, and recipes.

Technical Specifications

Features and Benefits

• Compact HMI: 5.5-inch display with 128 touch cells enables precise operator control.

• DH+ and RS-232 Ports: Facilitate long-distance communication and printer connectivity.

• Integrated Memory: Supports application runtime of 170 KB and graphical libraries.

• Battery-Backed RTC: Maintains accurate time for logging and alarms.

• Versatile Configuration: Supports alarm, trend, and recipe objects for process control.

• Robust Design: Operates reliably in 0–55°C industrial environments.

Applications

• Industrial automation monitoring and control.

• Machine interfaces requiring touch input for real-time adjustments.

• Data collection via printer integration.

• Displaying alarms, trends, and recipe-based processes.

FAQ

Q1: What is the display size and type of the 2711-T5A8L1?
It has a 5.5-inch monochrome LCD with blue mode backlight.

Q2: Which communication ports are available?
The terminal includes DH+ for multi-node communication and RS-232 for printer support.

Q3: How much memory does it have for application runtime?
The 2711-T5A8L1 provides 170 KB for runtime and 240 KB for application screens.

Q4: What is the operating temperature range?
The terminal operates between 0°C and 55°C (32–131°F).

Q5: Can it store time and date information?
Yes, it features a battery-backed real-time clock (RTC) for accurate logging.