B&R 5D5200 Power Panel Modules — 5D5200.18

Technical Dossier

Product Details And Specifications

B&R 5D5200 Series: Comprehensive Module Range and Technical Overview

The B&R 5D5200 Power Panel series is a line of integrated HMI and control units manufactured by Bernecker & Rainer Industrie-Elektronik GmbH (B&R), headquartered in Eggelsberg, Austria. These units combine a touch-sensitive display, a real-time controller, and I/O interface capabilities into a single compact enclosure. The 5D5200 series has been deployed extensively across heavy industrial sectors including chemical processing plants, oil refineries, nuclear facility auxiliary systems, pulp and paper mills, and automotive body-in-white assembly lines. Its ruggedized design, fanless operation options, and compatibility with B&R's Automation Studio development environment made it a standard specification in European and Asian process automation projects throughout the 2000s and 2010s. Installed base volumes remain high, creating sustained demand for replacement units and spare parts well beyond the series' active production window.

The Evolution of 5D5200 Architecture

The 5D5200 series belongs to B&R's second-generation Power Panel platform, succeeding the earlier 4PP series and preceding the current Power Panel T and C series. Early 5D5200 units shipped with QVGA (320×240) resistive touch panels and 486-class processors running B&R's proprietary real-time OS. Mid-cycle revisions introduced VGA (640×480) and SVGA (800×600) display options, upgraded to x86-compatible Geode and later Celeron M processors, and added CompactFlash storage slots alongside onboard DRAM expansion. Communication architecture evolved from RS-232/RS-485 serial interfaces to dual Ethernet ports supporting POWERLINK, Modbus TCP, and OPC UA. The backplane bus interface uses B&R's proprietary X2X Link protocol for distributed I/O expansion, which remains backward-compatible across the 5D5200 generation but requires specific firmware versioning when mixing early and late production units. Units produced after approximately 2012 carry the revised EMC certification markings required for CE compliance under the updated Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC. Integrators maintaining legacy installations must verify firmware compatibility between the Power Panel CPU revision and any attached X2X Link I/O nodes before substituting replacement units.

5D5200 Full Catalog & Functionalities (SKU List)

The following SKUs represent verified models within the B&R 5D5200 Power Panel series, organized by primary function. Each entry reflects the module's core specification as documented in B&R's published datasheets and system user manuals.

Integrated HMI + Controller Units

• 5D5200.18: 5.7" QVGA touch panel, onboard CPU, 2× RS-232, 1× CAN, CompactFlash slot
• 5D5200.28: 5.7" QVGA touch panel, enhanced CPU, dual Ethernet, X2X Link master port
• 5D5200.38: 8.4" SVGA touch panel, Celeron M processor, 256 MB RAM, dual Ethernet
• 5D5200.48: 10.4" XGA touch panel, Celeron M 600 MHz, 512 MB RAM, CF + USB storage
• 5D5200.58: 12.1" SVGA touch panel, fanless design, extended temperature range, dual Ethernet
• 5D5200.68: 15" XGA touch panel, Celeron M 1 GHz, 512 MB RAM, 4× USB, dual Ethernet
• 5D5200.78: 15" XGA touch panel, high-brightness display 700 cd/m², IP65 front panel
• 5D5200.88: 19" SXGA touch panel, Pentium M class CPU, 1 GB RAM, POWERLINK port

Display / Panel Variants

• 5D5200.10: 5.7" STN LCD panel unit, non-touch keypad interface, RS-232 only
• 5D5200.20: 5.7" TFT color touch panel, entry-level controller, 64 MB RAM
• 5D5200.30: 8.4" TFT color touch panel, mid-range CPU, 128 MB RAM, 1× Ethernet
• 5D5200.40: 10.4" TFT color touch panel, mid-range CPU, 256 MB RAM, 2× Ethernet

Accessory and Expansion Modules

• 5D5200.E001: Replacement CompactFlash card, 512 MB, pre-formatted for B&R runtime
• 5D5200.E002: Replacement lithium backup battery for SRAM retention
• 5D5200.E003: Panel mounting clamp set, stainless steel, IP65 rated
• 5D5200.E010: USB dongle for Automation Studio license transfer on 5D5200 platforms
• 5D5200.E020: Serial communication cable, 5D5200 to PC, RS-232, 2 m

Sourcing Hard-to-Find & Obsolete 5D5200 Parts

B&R officially transitioned the 5D5200 series to end-of-life (EOL) status, with last-time-buy windows having closed for most model variants. New production units are no longer available through authorized distribution channels. DriveKNMS maintains a dedicated inventory of tested surplus and refurbished 5D5200 units sourced from decommissioned plant equipment, controlled factory closures, and authorized liquidation programs. Stock is held across multiple warehouse locations to support rapid dispatch for unplanned downtime events. For facilities operating under long-term maintenance contracts — particularly in the chemical, energy, and water treatment sectors — DriveKNMS offers consignment stock agreements that reserve specific 5D5200 variants against future demand. This eliminates the lead-time risk associated with spot-market sourcing for critical HMI replacements. Customers requiring firmware-matched replacement units (e.g., matching a specific Automation Studio version and runtime build) should specify the existing unit's firmware version string when submitting an inquiry, as DriveKNMS pre-configures units to match site-specific software revisions where possible.

Quality Control for the 5D5200 Range

Each 5D5200 unit processed by DriveKNMS undergoes a structured inspection and functional test protocol before dispatch. The touch panel digitizer is tested across the full active area using a grid-point contact test to identify dead zones, drift, or linearity errors. The backlight assembly is powered for a minimum burn-in period to confirm luminance stability and identify early-failure fluorescent or LED backlight units. The X2X Link bus interface is tested using a loopback fixture that simulates a connected I/O node, verifying correct frame transmission, error detection, and hot-plug response. Ethernet ports are tested for link negotiation at 10/100 Mbps and packet integrity under sustained load. CompactFlash and USB interfaces are verified for read/write throughput against B&R's published minimum specifications. Units that fail any test stage are quarantined for component-level repair or parts recovery. All passing units are issued a DriveKNMS test certificate recording the serial number, firmware version, test date, and technician ID.

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