Automation Direct EA7-T8C12216B020 Touch Screen

Automation Direct EA7-T8C12216B020 Touch Screen is an 8-inch color TFT LCD HMI panel from the C-more EA7 series, designed as an operator interface for industrial PLCs and automation panels. It features a VGA 640 x 480 display with LED backlighting and a 64K color palette, providing clear visualization for process screens, alarms, and status indicators in harsh environments. The unit offers a serial port (RS-232/422/485), a 10/100 Mbps Ethernet port, and two USB ports, along with a single CompactFlash memory card slot for local project storage and data transfer. Powered by 24 VDC, it weighs about 3.0 pounds and is built with an IP65-rated enclosure (NEMA 4/4X) to resist dust and water ingress in panel installations. This EA7 model is intended to replace older EZTouch panels and is programmed via AutomationDirect’s C-more EA7 software, enabling seamless integration with a wide range of PLCs through standard serial and Ethernet communications. The device carries regulatory approvals including UL Listed (File E157382) and CSA (File 234884), with RoHS and EU REACH documentation available from the manufacturer. This touch-screen panel is well suited for machine or line control, operator access to screen-based controls and data, basic data visualization, and remote monitoring in compact 8-inch form factor applications.