Product Description:

B&R Automation manufactures the 6PPT30.0573-20W operator terminal within the 6PPT Power Touch Panels series. The panel combines an ARM Cortex-A8 processor with a 5.7 in analog resistive touch screen. This arrangement gives machine operators real-time access to visualization, parameter entry, and status monitoring tasks on distributed control systems. It is intended for local machine interaction where touch input and clear screen feedback are needed at the point of use.

Processing duties are handled by a 600 MHz ARM Cortex-A8 CPU connected to 256 MB of DDR DRAM, which supports smooth graphic updates and script execution without paging delays. Application files and firmware reside in a non-volatile 512 MB flash module, allowing recipe retention after power loss. For networked installations, the integrated controller offers 10/100 Mbit/s Ethernet so it can exchange tags with PLCs or SCADA servers at standard industrial speeds. The electronics draw from a 24 VDC control circuit, and at this nominal voltage the board absorbs 319 mA, translating to a maximum demand of 7.66 W. This modest load simplifies power budgeting on dense panels and keeps internal temperatures below component limits.

The TFT display has a diagonal of 5.7 in and renders at a native resolution of 640 × 480 pixels, producing crisp mimic diagrams for pumps, conveyors, and batch mixers. A contrast ratio of 850:1 together with a luminance of 400 cd/m² maintains legibility under variable factory lighting, while the LED backlight is rated for 50,000 h before its output is reduced by half. The panel face carries IP65 protection, blocking dust and low-pressure water jets when the unit is mounted flush in an enclosure door. Physical dimensions of 172 × 140 × 47.8 mm permit integration in compact operator stations without deep recesses or special brackets.