Allen-Bradley PanelView Plus 6 Modules – 2711P-T6C20D8

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Allen-Bradley PanelView Plus 6 Series Technical Notes

The Allen-Bradley PanelView Plus 6 series, manufactured by Rockwell Automation, represents one of the most widely deployed human-machine interface (HMI) platforms in global heavy industry. Installed across petrochemical refineries, nuclear power facilities, offshore platforms, pulp and paper mills, and continuous process manufacturing plants, the PanelView Plus 6 family operates as the operator interface layer within Rockwell's Integrated Architecture framework. Its integration with FactoryTalk View ME software and native EtherNet/IP communication makes it the standard HMI choice for facilities running Allen-Bradley ControlLogix, CompactLogix, and MicroLogix controllers. The 2711P-T6C20D8 is a 6-inch color touchscreen terminal with DC power input, representing the compact end of the PanelView Plus 6 display range.

The Evolution of PanelView Plus 6 Architecture

Rockwell Automation introduced the PanelView Plus platform in the early 2000s as a successor to the legacy PanelView Standard and PanelView Plus (original) lines. The PanelView Plus 6 generation, launched circa 2010–2012, introduced a revised hardware platform with improved processor performance, expanded memory, enhanced display brightness, and broader communication support including EtherNet/IP as the primary network. The 2711P prefix designates the PanelView Plus 6 catalog family, replacing the earlier 2711P (PanelView Plus) units which used FactoryTalk View ME at lower revision levels.

Key architectural milestones: The original PanelView Plus used CompactFlash for application storage; PanelView Plus 6 retained this while adding USB host ports for data transfer and firmware updates. Display sizes range from 4-inch to 19-inch across the catalog. The series supports DH-485, DF1, DH+, DeviceNet, ControlNet, and EtherNet/IP communication adapters, enabling backward compatibility with legacy Allen-Bradley networks. As of 2024, Rockwell Automation has announced end-of-life timelines for portions of the PanelView Plus 6 catalog, making long-term spare parts sourcing a critical operational concern for facilities with extended maintenance cycles.

PanelView Plus 6 Full Catalog & Functionalities (SKU List)

The following SKUs represent verified, commonly stocked models within the Allen-Bradley PanelView Plus 6 (2711P) catalog, organized by display size and input type:

2711P-T4C20D8: 4-inch color touchscreen, DC power, EtherNet/IP
2711P-T6C20D8: 6-inch color touchscreen, DC power, EtherNet/IP — current page SKU
2711P-T6C20A8: 6-inch color touchscreen, AC power, EtherNet/IP
2711P-T7C4D8: 7-inch color touchscreen, DC power, EtherNet/IP
2711P-T7C4A8: 7-inch color touchscreen, AC power, EtherNet/IP
2711P-T9W22D9P: 9-inch widescreen color touch, DC power, EtherNet/IP
2711P-T10C4D8: 10.4-inch color touchscreen, DC power, EtherNet/IP
2711P-T10C4A8: 10.4-inch color touchscreen, AC power, EtherNet/IP
2711P-T12W22D9P: 12.1-inch widescreen color touch, DC power, EtherNet/IP
2711P-T15C22D9P: 15-inch color touchscreen, DC power, EtherNet/IP
2711P-T15C22A9P: 15-inch color touchscreen, AC power, EtherNet/IP
2711P-T19C22D9P: 19-inch color touchscreen, DC power, EtherNet/IP
2711P-B10C4D8: 10.4-inch color keypad+touch, DC power, EtherNet/IP
2711P-B10C4A8: 10.4-inch color keypad+touch, AC power, EtherNet/IP
2711P-B12C4D8: 12.1-inch color keypad+touch, DC power, EtherNet/IP
2711P-B15C22D9P: 15-inch color keypad+touch, DC power, EtherNet/IP
2711P-RDT10C: 10.4-inch replacement display module for PanelView Plus 6
2711P-RDT7C: 7-inch replacement display module for PanelView Plus 6