Product Description:

The 5MP181.0843-07 mobile operator panel is produced by B&R Automation and belongs to the 5MP Mobile Panels series. Designed as a handheld human-machine interface, it allows operators to start, stop, and monitor machines while remaining close to the process. Its built-in processor, display, and touch layer combine to deliver real-time visualization and command entry, so the panel serves as the local control point in distributed industrial automation systems such as packaging lines or assembly cells. This format helps keep local control available where a fixed panel would be less convenient.

The panel’s Geode SC2200 processor runs at 266 MHz, which is sufficient for graphical HMI tasks and basic logic execution. To hold project files and runtime data, the unit includes 128 MB SDRAM and an external CompactFlash Type I slot for removable storage. Operators view information on an 8.4 in TFT display, and its native resolution of 640 × 480 px keeps bitmap objects crisp. A luminance of 120 cd/m² maintains readability under typical workshop lighting, and the analog resistive touch layer allows gloved operation. Communication with higher-level controllers is handled through 10/100-Base-T Ethernet, and the interface reaches up to 100 Mbit/s for recipe downloads and diagnostics. A USB 1.1 host port supports service peripherals such as barcode scanners.

Electrical supply is a nominal 24 VDC ±25%, and a cold-start inrush of 20 A should be considered when sizing power supplies. The LED backlight is rated for 50,000 h, which helps reduce maintenance intervals in continuous-run installations. An IP54 housing shields the electronics from dust and water splashes, supporting use on open factory floors. Overall dimensions are 306.6 × 76 × 270.6 mm, and the panel weighs 1900 g, which supports handheld use while maintaining a rigid enclosure.