Allen-Bradley PanelView Plus 600 Modules – 2711P-T6M20A

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Product Details And Specifications

Allen-Bradley PanelView Plus 600 Series Technical Notes

The Allen-Bradley PanelView Plus 600 series (catalog prefix: 2711P) is a line of operator interface terminals manufactured by Rockwell Automation. These units are deployed across global heavy industry sectors including petrochemical refineries, nuclear power auxiliary systems, offshore platforms, pulp and paper mills, and continuous-process chemical plants. The 6-inch display form factor positions the PanelView Plus 600 as the entry-level panel in the PanelView Plus family, occupying a defined role in distributed control architectures where panel space is constrained but full FactoryTalk View ME runtime capability is required. Installed base counts for the 2711P series number in the hundreds of thousands globally, making long-term spare parts availability a critical operational concern for maintenance engineers and reliability teams.

The Evolution of PanelView Plus 600 Architecture

The PanelView Plus 600 series succeeded the original PanelView Plus (2711P, first generation) and the legacy PanelView 600 (2711-series) platforms. The transition from the 2711 to the 2711P catalog introduced a unified hardware platform running FactoryTalk View Machine Edition (ME), replacing the earlier RSView ME software environment.

Generation 1 (2711P, ~2004-2010): Initial release with CompactFlash storage, RS-232/RS-422/RS-485 serial communication, and DH-485 network support. Display options included keypad-only, touch-only, and keypad+touch configurations. Operating system based on Windows CE 5.0.

Generation 2 (2711P-Rx, ~2010-2016): Introduction of -Rx suffix variants with enhanced USB host ports, updated FactoryTalk View ME runtime versions (5.x-8.x), and improved backlight longevity. EtherNet/IP became the primary network interface, with legacy serial ports retained for backward compatibility with PLC-5 and SLC 500 installations.

PanelView Plus 600 Full Catalog & Functionalities (SKU List)

The following catalog numbers represent verified, commonly stocked SKUs within the Allen-Bradley 2711P PanelView Plus 600 series, classified by functional type.

Touch Screen Terminals:

2711P-T6M20A: 6-inch grayscale touch terminal, 320x240 FSTN LCD, 64MB RAM, RS-232/RS-422/RS-485, DH-485, EtherNet/IP, CompactFlash, 24VDC.

2711P-T6C20A: 6-inch color touch terminal, 320x240 TFT LCD, 64MB RAM, EtherNet/IP, RS-232, 24VDC, no keypad.

2711P-T6C20D: 6-inch color touch terminal, DC power input variant, updated firmware for FactoryTalk View ME 6.x+.

2711P-T6C5A8: 6-inch color touch terminal, 128MB RAM, USB host, EtherNet/IP, CompactFlash, 24VDC.

2711P-T6C5D8: 6-inch color touch terminal, DC power, 128MB RAM, USB host, EtherNet/IP, extended-life backlight assembly.

Keypad Terminals:

2711P-K6M20A: 6-inch grayscale keypad-only terminal, 320x240 FSTN LCD, function keys F1-F10, 24VDC, RS-232/RS-422/RS-485, DH-485.

2711P-K6C20A: 6-inch color keypad-only terminal, 320x240 TFT LCD, function keys F1-F10, 24VDC, EtherNet/IP, RS-232.

2711P-K6M5A8: 6-inch grayscale keypad terminal, 128MB RAM, USB host port, EtherNet/IP, CompactFlash, 24VDC.

Keypad + Touch Combination Terminals:

2711P-B6M20A: 6-inch grayscale combination keypad+touch terminal, 320x240 FSTN LCD, 64MB RAM, RS-232/RS-422/RS-485, DH-485, 24VDC.

2711P-B6C20A: 6-inch color combination keypad+touch terminal, 320x240 TFT LCD, 64MB RAM, EtherNet/IP, RS-232, 24VDC.

2711P-B6C5A8: 6-inch color combination keypad+touch terminal, 128MB RAM, USB host, EtherNet/IP, CompactFlash, 24VDC.

Communication Modules:

2711P-RN15S: ControlNet communication module for PanelView Plus 600/700/1000/1250/1500, coax BNC interface, redundant media support.

2711P-RN6: DeviceNet communication module for PanelView Plus 600 series, 125/250/500 kbps data rates.

2711P-RN15S2: ControlNet redundant media module, dual-port coax, for high-availability ControlNet topologies.

Replacement & Accessory Modules:

2711P-RP8A: Replacement power supply module for PanelView Plus 600 series, 24VDC input, field-replaceable unit.

2711P-RDK7: Replacement display/keypad assembly for PanelView Plus 600 keypad variants, field-replaceable front panel module.

Quality Control for the PanelView Plus 600 Range

PanelView Plus 600 terminals present specific inspection and functional verification requirements due to their integrated backplane communication architecture and Windows CE-based operating environment. DriveKNMS applies the following test protocol to all 2711P units processed through its facility:

Visual & Mechanical Inspection: Examination of display glass for delamination, pixel defects, and backlight uniformity. Keypad membrane inspection for tactile response and contact resistance. Enclosure integrity check per NEMA 4/4X/12 ratings where applicable.

Power-On & Boot Verification: Unit powered at rated 24VDC input. Boot sequence monitored for Windows CE OS load completion. FactoryTalk View ME runtime version confirmed and logged.

Communication Port Testing: RS-232, RS-422, RS-485 serial ports tested with loopback adapters. EtherNet/IP port tested for link negotiation (10/100 Mbps). DH-485 network interface verified with protocol analyzer where applicable.

Display Calibration: Touch screen calibration executed and verified against factory tolerance specifications. Grayscale contrast and color gamut checked against reference values for FSTN and TFT panel types respectively.

CompactFlash & USB Interface Test: CompactFlash slot read/write cycle test. USB host port enumeration test with standard peripheral.

Burn-In: Extended power-on cycle (minimum 24 hours) under ambient temperature conditions to screen for latent component failures prior to shipment.