Product Description:

The 5AP820.1505-00 operator panel is produced by B&R Automation and belongs to the 5AP Single Touch Automation Panels series. It is designed to present process data and accept control inputs in factory machines, replacing traditional indicator lamps and pushbuttons with a touch-sensitive screen that interfaces directly with PLC or motion controllers. Its compact build allows mounting on control cabinet doors, giving operators a clear graphical overview of system status from the production floor.

The visualization surface is a TFT color module measuring 15 in (381 mm) diagonally and renders images at 1024 x 768 pixels, so vector objects and alarm text remain legible at arm’s length. Illumination comes from an LED backlight rated at 350 cd/m², while the static contrast of 1000:1 maintains distinguishable tones between background graphics and foreground data. The screen uses analog resistive sensing with an AMT single-layer structure, allowing operation with gloved hands and minimizing false triggers from airborne oils. A 12-bit Elo serial controller converts touch coordinates for the host CPU, and the SDL link transfers both video frames and touch packets over a single cable.

For electrical integration, the panel draws a nominal supply of 24 VDC ±25% and typically consumes 3.2 A, which helps with fuse and 24-volt bus supply sizing. The aluminum ADC12 enclosure measures 426 x 330 x 41.3 mm and carries a sealing grade of IP65, so spray-down cleaning routines do not affect internal circuitry. Illumination longevity is characterized by a half-brightness life of 70,000 h, reducing the need for routine service in continuous-run lines. Internal standoffs protect the display assembly from torsion, and gasket compression along the bezel helps maintain the touch layer’s calibration over the device’s service life.