Product Description:

The 5MP040.0381-01 mobile panel is produced by B & R Automation within the 5MP Mobile Panels series. This portable human-machine interface is carried around the production line and hooks into the control network to give technicians local command and visualization without returning to a fixed cabinet. Its 3.8-inch color screen and embedded processor combine visualization and input in a single enclosure, so the unit functions as both display and controller for basic setup, jog, and diagnostic tasks in industrial automation.

Inside the housing, an Intel PXA 270 application processor clocks at 416 MHz, supplying the computational bandwidth for touch navigation and protocol handling. The CPU is paired with 256 MB of DRAM to buffer screens and variables, while 128 MB of flash memory stores the panel application and firmware. Even during continuous operation, the electronics draw only 4.8 W, so surface temperatures stay moderate and fanless cooling is sufficient. Visual feedback comes from a 320 × 240-pixel LCD that shines at 110 cd/m², providing legible text in assembly areas with standard ceiling lighting. Communication to the machine controller passes through a 10/100 Ethernet port, and the USB 1.1 Type A receptacle can source up to 500 mA for auxiliary devices such as memory keys.

Mechanical and power figures round out the profile. The panel operates from 24 VDC ±25%, permitting use on the common 24-volt control bus without separate converters. Its molded shell withstands dust ingress and low-pressure water jets under the IP65 rating, making it suitable for wash-down zones. The grip-friendly enclosure measures 252 mm in width, 114 mm in height, and 240 mm in depth, so it fits comfortably under an operator’s arm while still leaving space for internal electronics. Ethernet throughput is limited to 100 Mbit/s, matching the controller’s real-time requirements without oversizing the network.