Product Description:

The BTM15.2-VB-TA-TA-TA-HA-2EA is a modular user panel manufactured by Bosch Rexroth Indramat for the BTM15 Machine Operator Panels series. Within an automation cell, this front-mounted device serves as the human-machine interface, passing operator commands to the controller while presenting status data. By combining tactile controls with bus communication, the panel supports jog positioning and mode selection on production lines that use the Series Line 15 operator-station platform. Its modular layout keeps frequently used operator functions close to the machine for routine interaction during setup and operation.

At the hardware level, the panel’s sealed aluminum face plate carries a front protection rating of IP65, so dust and low-pressure water jets cannot reach the internal electronics during washdown procedures. Its rear housing has an IP00 designation, which allows heat to escape inside the cabinet. Overall dimensions of 407 × 169 × 100 mm determine the cutout and clearance needed for installation, and the unit weighs 2 kg, which helps reduce the load on articulated mounting arms. A built-in INTERBUS-S interface transmits all local signals over a single bus cable. This link is addressed according to Design Index 2, and the panel is assigned to controller slots 2 through 4 under Module Design B.

Signal capacity is provided by a field block that offers 16 inputs and 16 outputs, enabling direct connection of limit switches, lamp indicators, and relay coils without additional I/O cards. For precision jog control, the assembly incorporates a handwheel module whose incremental encoder is secured by the panel’s locking turning knob, preventing accidental rotation after the desired position is reached. Operators view labels against the panel’s RAL 7035 light gray background, which improves contrast under shop-floor lighting. This arrangement supports local control tasks such as setup moves, acknowledgments, and status indication at the point of operation.