Q1: What is the primary function of the 2711P-T10C15D1?
It is a PanelView Plus 1000 operator terminal that provides a graphical user interface for controlling and monitoring industrial processes. Operators use the 10.4-inch touchscreen 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-T10C15D1 has been discontinued by Rockwell Automation since December 31, 2012. It is now available only through aftermarket suppliers offering surplus or refurbished units. The recommended migration path is to the PanelView Plus 7 series, such as the 2711P-T10C21D8S.
Q3: What communication protocols does this terminal support?
The terminal has integrated ControlNet communication as its primary protocol, supporting scheduled and unscheduled access to controller data, redundant cabling, and symbolic CIP addressing when communicating with a ControlLogix system. It also includes Ethernet (EtherNet/IP), RS-232 (DF1, DH-485), and two USB ports for flexible connectivity.
Q4: What is the power requirement for this terminal?
The terminal requires 18–32V DC input power (24V DC nominal). Typical power consumption is 39W, with maximum consumption at 70W. The DC model requires functional grounding with a wire diameter of 14–10 AWG.
Q5: What software is required to program this terminal?
The terminal is configured using FactoryTalk View Studio (Machine Edition). The logic module comes with 64 MB of Flash and RAM memory for application storage. The terminal runs on Windows CE operating system and includes preloaded FactoryTalk View Machine Edition runtime software.
