Allen-Bradley PanelView Plus 6 Modules – 2711P-RDT15C SER C

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Allen-Bradley PanelView Plus 6 Series Technical Notes

The Evolution of PanelView Plus 6 Architecture

The PanelView product line originated with the PanelView Standard series in the 1990s, which used proprietary DH+ and DH-485 communication protocols. The transition to PanelView Plus (catalog prefix 2711P) introduced Windows CE-based operating systems, Ethernet/IP connectivity, and FactoryTalk View ME software compatibility. The PanelView Plus 6 generation, introduced in the mid-2000s, standardized on a unified hardware platform with screen sizes ranging from 4 inches to 19 inches, supporting both keypad and touch-screen input configurations.

Key architectural milestones include the introduction of Series B hardware (improved backlight longevity), Series C hardware (revised display driver and enhanced EMI shielding), and the eventual transition to the PanelView Plus 7 (catalog prefix 2711R and 2711P-T/B 7xxx) platform. The PanelView Plus 6 series is now in its mature/end-of-life phase for new procurement; however, Rockwell Automation continues to provide repair and limited spare parts support, and third-party distributors such as DriveKNMS maintain dedicated inventory for lifecycle extension programs.

Compatibility note: PanelView Plus 6 terminals require FactoryTalk View ME v6.x or later. Communication modules are interchangeable within the same screen-size chassis class but are not cross-compatible between the compact (600/700/1000) and standard (1250/1500) chassis families.

PanelView Plus 6 Full Catalog & Functionalities (SKU List)

The following SKUs represent verified, commonly stocked models within the PanelView Plus 6 product family. Models are organized by display size and input type.

6-inch Display Units

2711P-B6C5A8: 6.5-inch color touch, 640×480, Ethernet/IP, DC power
2711P-T6C5A8: 6.5-inch color touch, 640×480, Ethernet/IP, AC power
2711P-B6C5D8: 6.5-inch color touch, dual Ethernet ports, DC power

7-inch Display Units

2711P-B7C4D8: 7-inch WVGA color touch, 800×480, dual Ethernet, DC power
2711P-T7C4D8: 7-inch WVGA color touch, 800×480, dual Ethernet, AC power

10-inch Display Units

2711P-B10C4D8: 10.4-inch color touch, 800×600, dual Ethernet, DC power
2711P-T10C4D8: 10.4-inch color touch, 800×600, dual Ethernet, AC power
2711P-B10C4A8: 10.4-inch color touch, single Ethernet, AC power

12-inch Display Units

2711P-B12C4D8: 12.1-inch color touch, 800×600, dual Ethernet, DC power
2711P-T12C4D8: 12.1-inch color touch, 800×600, dual Ethernet, AC power

15-inch Display Units

2711P-RDT15C SER C: 15-inch XGA color touch display module, 1024×768, replacement display assembly for PanelView Plus 6 1500 chassis, Series C hardware revision
2711P-B15C4D8: 15-inch color touch, 1024×768, dual Ethernet, DC power
2711P-T15C4D8: 15-inch color touch, 1024×768, dual Ethernet, AC power
2711P-B15C4A8: 15-inch color touch, single Ethernet, AC power

19-inch Display Units

2711P-B19C4D8: 19-inch SXGA color touch, 1280×1024, dual Ethernet, DC power
2711P-T19C4D8: 19-inch SXGA color touch, 1280×1024, dual Ethernet, AC power

Communication & Accessory Modules

2711P-RN15S: Replacement logic module for PanelView Plus 6 1500 series
2711P-RP8D: Replacement DC power supply module, PanelView Plus 6 standard chassis
2711P-RP8A: Replacement AC power supply module, PanelView Plus 6 standard chassis

Sourcing Hard-to-Find & Obsolete PanelView Plus 6 Parts

As the PanelView Plus 6 series has entered its end-of-life phase, OEM channel availability for specific Series B and Series C hardware revisions has become increasingly constrained. DriveKNMS maintains a dedicated inventory of tested surplus and refurbished PanelView Plus 6 modules, with particular focus on display assemblies (RDT prefix), logic modules, and power supply units that are no longer available through standard distribution channels.

Quality Control for the PanelView Plus 6 Range

PanelView Plus 6 modules present specific test challenges due to their integrated backplane communication bus, Windows CE firmware dependencies, and display driver calibration requirements. DriveKNMS applies the following test protocol to all PanelView Plus 6 units prior to shipment:

Display assembly verification: pixel uniformity scan, backlight luminance measurement, and touch calibration matrix validation. Logic module testing: FactoryTalk View ME runtime boot verification, Ethernet/IP communication handshake test against a reference Logix controller, and non-volatile memory integrity check. Power supply modules: load testing at 100% rated output for minimum 30 minutes, ripple voltage measurement, and thermal stability confirmation. All units are tested against Rockwell Automation's published hardware specifications for the applicable series revision (A, B, or C).