Product Description:

The 4D1164.00-590 operator interface is produced by B & R Automation as part of the 4D PanelWare Panels series. Within an automated cell, it serves as a compact human-machine gateway, presenting live process data and receiving user commands through its integrated screen and keypad. The unit is designed for mounting on control doors or machine frames so operators can adjust parameters, acknowledge alarms, and observe status without accessing the main controller enclosure.

The display section is specified as a graphics-capable LCD module that is illuminated by a miniature fluorescent lamp backlight for consistent contrast in dim cabinets. In graphics mode, it renders at 128 x 240 pixels, a resolution sufficient for vectorized schematics, bar graphs, and bitmap icons. When text presentation is preferred, the controller can switch to 16 lines x 40 characters, allowing structured menus and alarm lists without scrolling. Operator input is handled by 6 keys with LEDs, and each key’s integrated diode provides immediate visual confirmation of an acknowledged command or an active function, reducing the likelihood of input errors in noisy production zones.

The electronics draw 135 mA at 24 VDC, a current level that permits direct connection to the standard 24-volt control bus without separate power conditioning. During transport or accidental impacts, the panel survives shock loads up to 15 g for 11 msec across 3 axes, protecting the display glass and key contacts. Continuous service on vibrating equipment is also supported; it endures sinusoidal motion of 9.8 m/s² between 58 and 150 Hz and a peak displacement of 0.075 mm from 10 to 58 Hz, with 20 vibration cycles applied per axis during validation. These mechanical limits keep the HMI functional on presses, fillers, and mobile platforms that impose repetitive mechanical stress.