Product Description:

The 5AP920.1906-K24 operator panel is produced by B&R Automation within the 5AP Single Touch Automation Panels series. The unit is an integrated display and input terminal that connects to a PLC or industrial PC, presenting process values and forwarding touch commands directly to the control system. By combining display, touch sensing, and power conditioning in a single housing, it forms the primary human-machine interface on packaging lines, material handling cells, and process stations. This layout gives operators a local interface for status viewing, alarm acknowledgment, and routine process interaction without a separate input device.

Its visualization hardware centers on a 19 in screen with a native SXGA resolution, allowing detailed graphic objects, alarm lists, and status pages to appear without scaling. The panel uses color TFT technology for full-color process mimics and clear viewing from typical operator positions. Operator input is captured through a seamless resistive touch layer, enabling reliable actuation with gloved hands or a stylus. Once mounted flush in a panel, the front face carries an IP65 rating to withstand washdown cleaning. All electronics are powered from a single 24 VDC source, which simplifies cabinet wiring and supports battery-backed ride-through during brief power dips.

Beyond display functions, the panel supports distributed architectures through its Automation Panel Link expansion slot, letting the screen be separated from a remote industrial PC over a single hybrid cable. This arrangement lets the computing hardware remain in a protected cabinet while the touchscreen stays at the point of operation. A front bezel made of stainless steel resists disinfectants and surface corrosion, making the unit suitable for food or pharmaceutical zones. Two front-accessible USB 2.0 ports allow connection of service keyboards, barcode scanners, or removable storage without opening the enclosure.