Product Description:

The VAM11.1-PB-NA-AA-TA-VB-1608-NN is a machine operator panel produced by Bosch Rexroth Indramat for the VAM Machine Operator Panels series. It mounts on the front of automated equipment and supplies push-button and selector functions. Its front-mounted layout keeps controls accessible from the operator side, and operators can issue commands, view status, and initiate overrides during production changeovers or maintenance. That arrangement allows local machine control without relying solely on a separate cabinet interface.

The front side resists dust and splashing liquids with a protection level of IP54 (Front), allowing installation on exposed machine enclosures. Cabinet depth is limited to 102 mm, which helps the unit fit in shallow control doors while still providing wiring space. Sixteen digital input channels (16) accept field signals such as limit switches and mode selectors, and eight digital transistor outputs (8) return status signals or drive indicator lamps. This combination supports common machine interlocks and indicator functions from a single operator station. The I/O electronics run directly from a machine supply of 24 V DC, so separate DC-DC converters are not required. Internally, the panel accommodates 16 override positions that let the user bypass programmed logic during setup. An on-board 3 A fuse disconnects power if a short develops on any output branch.

The maximum total I/O load is 1.7 A Max, which protects the ribbon backplane and field connectors. During transport or accidental impact, the housing withstands shocks up to 15 g, guarding the circuit boards from mechanical failure. Control electronics draw 0.5 A maximum from the 24 V logic feed, and load devices connected to the emitter drivers must stay under the panel’s 0.2 A rated output current per point. The current limits help connected switches, lamps, and other control devices stay within the capacity of the panel electronics during operation. Physical dimensions are 350 mm in width and 210 mm in height, and the assembled unit weighs 1170 g. The enclosure uses Protection Class 1 grounding, so fault current is diverted safely to the machine frame.