Q1: What is the primary function of the 2711P-B15C15A1?
It is a PanelView Plus 1500 operator terminal that provides a graphical user interface for controlling and monitoring industrial processes. Operators can use either the touchscreen or the keypad to interact with the HMI application, which is developed using FactoryTalk View Machine Edition software.
Q2: Is this terminal still in production?
No. The 2711P-B15C15A1 has been discontinued by Rockwell Automation. It is now available only through aftermarket suppliers offering surplus or refurbished units. The recommended migration path is to the PanelView Plus 6 or PanelView Plus 7 series terminals.
Q3: What communication protocols does this terminal support?
The terminal has integrated ControlNet communication as its primary protocol. It also includes Ethernet and RS-232 ports for flexible connectivity.
Q4: What is the power requirement for this terminal?
The terminal requires 100–240V AC input power at 50/60 Hz. It operates on standard industrial AC power and does not support DC power directly (see the -D1 variant for DC power).
Q5: What software is required to program this terminal?
The terminal is configured using FactoryTalk View Studio (Machine Edition). The application runs on FactoryTalk View Machine Edition runtime software.
