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CTA04.1B Bosch Rexroth Indramat

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The Bosch Rexroth Indramat CTA04.1B is an interface keypad from the CTA Interface Keypads series with an LCD display featuring 4 lines of 16 characters each. It supports 4 axes, 3 operating modes, and 8 automatic and manual display modes. The keypad uses pressure-sensitive keys and operates with a 24 V enable input voltage.

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Product Description:

The CTA04.1B is an operator keypad from the CTA Interface Keypads series manufactured by Bosch Rexroth Indramat. The unit serves as a human-machine interface for motion systems, giving operators a local point for jogging axes, viewing process variables, and changing drive parameters in automated production lines. Through a dedicated ribbon cable, it connects to Indramat controllers and presents status information on its built-in screen while the membrane keys send context-sensitive commands to the control system. This arrangement lets an operator review machine status directly at the cabinet instead of relying only on a remote display.

Its processing section supervises up to 4 axes, and each channel can report position in IU units and speed in rpm. The front panel carries an LCD that shows four lines of text, and each line holds 16 characters per line, so alarm codes and setpoints can be read without scrolling. This format helps keep short messages, menu labels, and editable values visible during routine adjustments. Data screens can advance automatically through 8 automatic display modes, or they can be stepped manually with the keypad once the electronics are energized by the 24 V enable input. Three concurrent tasks can be viewed at the same time, and the single-parameter display mode uses the full screen for value editing.

The control logic accommodates 3 operating modes, allowing the keypad to switch between automatic production, manual setup, and diagnostic use without changes to the basic application flow. Internally, the scheduler can store up to 5 tasks, and the unit reports their real-time state on an 8-bit I/O status bus for higher-level controllers. When operators need to override the automatic cycle, the keypad offers 8 manual display modes that mirror the layout of the automatic screens for easier navigation. The mirrored layouts reduce confusion when users move between automatic and manual views, and only one parameter group is shown at a time to keep editing straightforward during local operation.

Automatic Display Modes
8
Axis Count
4
Characters Per Line
16
Concurrent Task View
3
Display Lines
4
Display Type
LCD
Enable Input Voltage
24 V
I/o Status Width
8 bits
Key Type
Pressure-Sensitive
Manual Display Modes
8
Operating Modes
3
Parameter Display Modes
1
Parameter Types
6
Position Unit
IU
Speed Unit
RPM
Task Capacity
5

Frequently Asked Questions about CTA04.1B:

Q: How many axes can the CTA04.1B keypad control?

A: The CTA04.1B interface keypad supports up to four axes for machine control.

Q: What type of keys does the CTA04.1B use?

A: This keypad features a pressure-sensitive key type for input operations.

Q: What are the display characteristics of the CTA04.1B keypad?

A: The CTA04.1B is equipped with a 4-line LCD display, with each line displaying 16 characters.

Q: What input voltage does the CTA04.1B keypad require for enabling?

A: The operating voltage required for the enable input on this device is 24 V.

Q: How many display modes are provided by the CTA04.1B keypad?

A: There are eight automatic and eight manual display modes available on this keypad for flexible operation.


Internal Product Review

  • ‘‘The CTA04.1B is an interface keypad with a 4-line LCD display and pressure-sensitive keys. Support for 4 axes and 3 operating modes gives the unit solid flexibility for machine setup and monitoring. A 24 V enable input makes the CTA04.1B a strong choice for standard industrial control panels.’’

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