Allen-Bradley 2711-B6C8 PanelView 600 HMI Terminal

Allen-Bradley 2711-B6C8 PanelView 600 HMI Terminal is a 5-inch color operator interface designed for legacy DH+/RS-232 networks, delivering a compact visualization point for SLC 5/03 and compatible PLCs. It features a color display with 320 × 234 resolution and supports keypad or touch input for local control, status checks, and simple diagnostics. The unit provides DH+ and RS-232 (DF1) communication ports and an RS-232 printer port for on-site reporting and data capture, making it suitable for machine dashboards, line monitoring, and basic sequencing tasks. Power input options include 85–264 V ac (47–63 Hz) or 18–32 V dc (nominal 24 VDC), with typical power consumption up to 60 VA, depending on configuration. Memory comprises 190 KB of application runtime and 240 KB of nonvolatile memory for objects plus text and bitmaps, and applications are authored with PanelBuilder32 running on a PC. Firmware support spans from 1.00 to 4.48, providing a range of PanelView 600 capabilities within its lifecycle. As part of the PanelView 600 family, the 2711-B6C8 serves as a compact, legacy color terminal used for basic visualization, operator prompts, and PLC communication over DH+ or DF1 networks. Today it appears primarily as a legacy/used or refurbished option for maintaining older production lines where PanelView 600 hardware is already deployed, with typical applications across conveying systems, packaging lines, and process monitoring that require local HMI access and printer-ready data outputs via RS-232.