B&R 5P5000 Series Modules

Technical Dossier

Product Details And Specifications

B&R 5P5000 Series: Comprehensive Module Range and Technical Overview

The B&R 5P5000 series represents a line of industrial panel PCs engineered for deployment in process-critical environments including chemical plants, oil refineries, nuclear facilities, and heavy manufacturing lines. Built on B&R's Automation PC platform, the 5P5000 family integrates display, computing, and I/O interface functions into a single ruggedized enclosure rated for continuous 24/7 operation. These units are widely installed across EMEA and Asia-Pacific industrial sites running B&R Automation Studio and APROL process control software. The series supports POWERLINK, Modbus TCP, PROFIBUS, and CANopen fieldbus protocols, making it a standard integration point in multi-vendor DCS and SCADA architectures. Long production runs and broad OS compatibility (Windows Embedded, Windows 10 IoT, Linux) have made the 5P5000 a preferred HMI/controller platform for plant operators requiring decade-long lifecycle support.

The Evolution of 5P5000 Architecture

The 5P5000 series was introduced as part of B&R's second-generation Automation PC lineup, succeeding the earlier 4PP series HMI terminals. Early variants (V1xxx firmware baseline) shipped with Intel Atom N270 and Celeron processors paired with CompactFlash storage, targeting low-power panel applications. Mid-generation revisions (V1300–V1407) transitioned to Intel Core i-series processors, DDR3 memory, and SSD-based storage, substantially increasing real-time data logging throughput. Later variants introduced TPM 2.0 security modules and extended temperature range options (-20°C to +60°C) for outdoor and harsh-environment enclosures.

Compatibility across firmware generations is managed through B&R's Automation Studio version matrix. Units running V1407 firmware are compatible with Automation Studio 4.x and support the full B&R mapp Technology component library. Operators migrating from V1200-era hardware to V1407 must account for changes in the POWERLINK cycle time configuration and updated CFast card formatting requirements. The 5P5000 series reached general availability maturity status; B&R continues to supply spare units and repair services, though new project designs are directed toward the successor 5PC900 and APC910 platforms.

5P5000 Full Catalog & Functionalities (SKU List)

The following SKUs represent verified models within the B&R 5P5000 product family, classified by primary function:

Panel PC / System Controller Units

• 5P5000:V1407: Panel PC, Intel Core i5, 15.6" WXGA display, Win10 IoT, SSD
• 5P5000:V1405: Panel PC, Intel Core i3, 15.6" WXGA display, Win10 IoT, SSD
• 5P5000:V1403: Panel PC, Intel Celeron J1900, 15.6" display, WES7, CFast
• 5P5000:V1303: Panel PC, Intel Atom E3845, 15.6" display, WES7, CFast
• 5P5000:V1207: Panel PC, Intel Core i7, 15.6" display, WES7, HDD
• 5P5000:V1205: Panel PC, Intel Core i5, 15.6" display, WES7, HDD
• 5P5000:V1203: Panel PC, Intel Core i3, 15.6" display, WES7, HDD

Display & Touch Interface Variants

• 5P5000.185E-01: 18.5" widescreen touch panel, resistive, IP65 front
• 5P5000.215E-01: 21.5" widescreen touch panel, projected capacitive, IP65 front
• 5P5000.156E-01: 15.6" standard touch panel, resistive, IP65 front

Accessory & Interface Modules

• 5ACPCI.ETH1-01: PCIe Gigabit Ethernet expansion card for 5P5000 chassis
• 5ACPCI.RAIC-00: PCIe RAID controller module, SATA RAID 0/1
• 5ACPCI.XCOM-00: PCIe serial communication card, 2× RS232/RS422/RS485
• 5MMSSD.0032-00: 32 GB CFast SSD storage module, industrial grade
• 5MMSSD.0064-00: 64 GB CFast SSD storage module, industrial grade
• 5MMSSD.0128-00: 128 GB CFast SSD storage module, industrial grade
• 5ACCLI01.PWRS-00: 24 VDC power supply module for 5P5000 panel systems
• 5ACCLI01.FANS-00: Replacement fan assembly for 5P5000 active-cooled variants

Sourcing Hard-to-Find & Obsolete 5P5000 Parts

DriveKNMS maintains a dedicated inventory program for B&R 5P5000 series components, including models that have transitioned to limited availability or end-of-sale status. For plant operators running long-lifecycle installations — particularly those in regulated industries where control system revalidation costs make platform migration prohibitive — DriveKNMS provides the following lifecycle extension services:

• Stock of tested surplus 5P5000 units sourced from decommissioned plant equipment and authorized distributor overstock
• Component-level repair for 5P5000 mainboards, backplane connectors, and display assemblies
• Firmware version matching to ensure replacement units ship with the same V1xxx baseline as the installed system
• Cross-reference support for identifying compatible successor SKUs (5PC900, APC910) where direct replacement is not available
• Emergency same-day dispatch for critical plant shutdown scenarios

Quality Control for the 5P5000 Range

The 5P5000 series presents specific test requirements due to its integrated backplane architecture and multi-bus communication design. DriveKNMS applies the following verification procedures to all 5P5000 units prior to dispatch:

• Power-on self-test (POST) verification: Full BIOS boot cycle confirmed, no error codes logged
• POWERLINK cycle test: Node communication validated at 400 µs cycle time using B&R test master
• Display calibration: Touch linearity and backlight uniformity checked against factory specification
• Storage media integrity: CFast/SSD sector scan completed; no reallocated sectors permitted
• I/O port functional test: All USB, COM, Ethernet, and DVI/DisplayPort outputs verified under load
• Thermal stress test: 4-hour burn-in at 50°C ambient to screen early-life component failures
• Firmware version audit: Installed firmware version documented and matched to customer's specified baseline