Product Description:

The 4D1165.00-590 operator panel is manufactured by B&R Automation as part of the 4D PanelWare Panels series. It serves as a fixed human-machine interface that mounts on equipment frames and provides local visualization and keypad entry for PLC-based automation. An LCD display and a sealed tactile keyboard let operators monitor process variables, acknowledge alarms, and enter setpoints without connecting an external computer. The compact housing fits standard cutouts in control cabinets, which supports retrofit use on existing machinery and keeps local control functions close to the process.

Electrically, the panel operates from a 24 VDC control supply and draws only 150 mA, allowing it to share power with other low-current control devices on the same bus. The LCD supports bitmap output in graphics mode at 128 x 240 pixels, while a character layer can present up to 16 x 40 characters for status lines and parameter lists. Because the unit is graphics-capable, trend plots and pictograms can appear alongside plain text on the screen, making status information easier to review during operation. A bezel rated IP65 guards the front face against dust ingress and water jets, and the horizontal mounting orientation helps the gasket drain path remain effective during washdown procedures.

For operator commands, the fascia includes 16 function keys with LEDs, whose backlights confirm active selections, plus 14 user-programmable keys with LEDs for machine-specific shortcuts. A 12-key numeric entry block speeds recipe and setpoint input, and five cursor keys manage menu navigation through application screens. The aluminum front plate resists corrosion and abrasion, and the assembly withstands shocks up to 15 g together with vibration loads of 20 cycles per axis. Onboard LED feedback aligns with on-screen graphics, so key status remains easy to verify while the panel is in use.