Product Description:

The VAM10.2-PB-NB-TA-TA-VA-1608-NN operator panel is produced by Bosch Rexroth Indramat within the VAM Machine Operator Panels series. It is a front-mounted human-machine interface that enables manual command entry and status monitoring on CNC- or PLC-controlled machinery. By combining pushbuttons, key switches, and a feed-override selector on a sealed bezel, the panel lets operators adjust process parameters without opening the cabinet. Its front-access layout keeps routine controls available at the machine door while the protected electronics remain inside the enclosure.

The panel offers 16 digital input channels and 8 transistor outputs for signaling lamps, relays, or solenoids. Network data is exchanged over PROFIBUS DP, which reduces wiring when multiple stations share a single bus. All I/O circuitry is powered from a common 24 V DC feed protected by a 3 A fuse, and integrated reverse-voltage protection helps prevent damage if lines are crossed. The front face carries an IP54 rating, so airborne dust and water splashes are blocked when the gasket is properly compressed. A rotary feed-override switch supplies 16 discrete positions for incremental spindle or axis speed changes, and the logic electronics draw only 0.5 A to help limit internal heat during cabinet operation.

The overall outline measures 350 × 169 × 58 mm, while the rear housing extends 102 mm into the enclosure and fits a 322 × 141 mm cutout. A keyed selector provides 4 operating stages, allowing setup, manual, or automatic modes to be secured mechanically. Total sourcing capacity for the output group is limited to 1.7 A, which sets the allowable load for connected field devices. Mounting screws clamp the frame against the panel door, and the molded gasket helps maintain sealing when exposed to coolant mist or dusty shop air.