Product Description:

B&R Automation manufactures the 5PC720.1043-01 as part of its 5PC Industrial Automation Units series. The unit combines an embedded controller with an integrated display so it can serve as the operator interface for machines, production cells, and data collection stations mounted in a control cabinet door. By providing local visualization, touch interaction, and direct field wiring to common industrial buses, it reduces panel count and simplifies wiring in distributed control architectures used in harsh factory settings.

The visualization section centers on a 10.4 in TFT that renders graphics at 640 × 480 pixels. Operators interact through an analog resistive touch screen that can register input even when gloves are worn. An LED backlight with a life expectancy of 70,000 hours maintains brightness at 450 cd/m², while a contrast ratio of 900:1 keeps menu text and trend lines legible under overhead lighting. Because the panel produces little heat, the sealed front surface maintains optical clarity without external fans. These display traits suit SCADA dashboards, alarm lists, and motion widgets that require clear rendering without a widescreen format.

Connectivity and power features match mid-range PLC tasks. Two Ethernet ports permit control-network redundancy, and data moves across the copper links at up to 100 Mbit/s. Legacy serial integration is handled by two COM ports that can transmit or receive at up to 115 kbit/s. Three USB ports support service peripherals, and two PCI slots allow dedicated motion or fieldbus cards. The front panel carries an IP65 / NEMA 250 Type 4X rating once mounted, so washdown splashes do not enter the enclosure. Internally, the logic section runs from a 24 VDC supply and requires a nominal current of 3.8 A during full load.