Allen Bradley Panelview

When I run the part number through Rockwell's Proposal Works, the first thing that pops up is that this is obsolete as of December 2012. Now the obsolete title usually is not truly effective on that date as they continue to support older models for a few years, and there may still be some out there to sell. I will get back to you on the part number for current version of this, as I don't have these numbers memorized. (one HMI per project versus many I/O cards - so I/O numbers stick in my memory - HMI numbers don't)

As Andy mentioned this is the PanelView Plus series, they have a newer version out called the PanelView Plus 6. They look almost identical, but the 6 has a lot more memory and other enhancements. The 700 series is the smallest available in 640 X 480, when you get smaller the resolution drops to 320 X 240 so depending on the amount of information you are trying to display you might not want to get smaller. There are other options available too that will give you touch screen control over ethernet. You might also want to look at Hope Industrial Systems and Red Lion Controls, just to name two. The screens are less expensive and (at least for Red Lion) the development software is free.

Shawn

The best source of up to date information is usually the maker of same. _{(Bows head in moment of silence)}

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May I ask why you specifically want too use an Allen Bradley HMI, when there are so many other good manufacturers of HMI's out there (i.e. Proface, Red Lion too name but a few)? I'm assuming it's because you're using an Allen Bradley PLC. But most of the good HMI manufacturers would be able to communicate with your PLC, especially if you intend to use ethernet. Take a look at other HMI manufacturers, you'll be pleasantly suprised at the quality of kit out there.