Product Description:

The 4D1167.00-490 operator panel is produced by B&R Automation within the 4D PanelWare Panels series. It functions as a compact human-machine interface that places production data and command keys directly in front of maintenance or line personnel, eliminating the need for external terminals during routine adjustments. In automated cells, this panel is mounted where it can relay status messages, alarm texts, and guided setup prompts so controllers can be checked and modified without interrupting the control network.

The display section is an LCD unit that presents graphics and text at a resolution of 128 x 240 pixels. Text layout is organized into 40 characters per line across 16 lines, with each character occupying a height of 4 mm; this fixed grid ensures legibility from typical operator distances. A black-on-white foreground improves contrast while a CFL backlight maintains readability in dim cabinet lighting. Eight key LEDs provide illuminated feedback when membrane keys are pressed, and the integrated touch grid is arranged in 4 x 8 fields that work with a matrix touch type to register finger presses without discrete switches. During operation, the electronics draw 300 mA at 24 VDC, allowing the unit to be powered directly from standard control-voltage supplies without separate converters.

Environmental and mechanical attributes support installation on machine fronts. The front foil carries a protection rating of IP65, preventing dust ingress and withstanding low-pressure water jets encountered during washdowns. Panel width is 214 mm and depth is only 38.6 mm, so the housing fits shallow enclosure doors while still leaving room for internal wiring; overall height reaches 286 mm. An integrated matrix touch layer removes the need for protruding buttons, and the eight backlit keys give operators positive optical confirmation in noisy areas where audible clicks might be missed.