Product Description:

The VAM11.1-PB-NA-NN-TA-VB-1608-NN operator panel belongs to the VAM Machine Operator Panels series produced by Bosch Rexroth Indramat. This unit serves as a human-machine interface that provides fixed-function keys, override selectors, and fieldbus connectivity so machine operators can issue commands to CNC or PLC systems directly from a protected front plate. Integrated logic and I/O sections allow the panel to read sensor states and drive actuators, making it a compact command station for production lines and machining centers.

On the control side, the panel accepts 16 digital inputs and 8 digital outputs, enabling it to monitor multiple limit switches while energizing solenoids or contactors from the same enclosure. Communication with the higher-level controller is handled through PROFIBUS DP, so wiring length can be extended and deterministic data exchange is maintained. All outputs are powered from a dedicated I/O bus that requires 24 V DC, and the section draws up to a maximum of 1.7 A under full-load conditions. The polyester front foil and gasket combination achieves an IP54 rating, which helps block dust accumulation and protects the keypad area from water splashes during routine cleaning.

Protection on the supply side is provided by a 3 A fuse, which helps prevent permanent damage if downstream wiring shorts. For manual jogging operations, a pendant can be attached through the 25-pin connector, while fifteen illuminated keys provide visual confirmation of commanded states. The housing measures 350 x 210 x 102 mm, yet installation requires only 80 mm of depth behind the panel cutout, allowing retrofits into crowded cabinets. Sixteen feed and sixteen spindle override positions, four key-switch stages, and matched 24 V logic supplies complete the interface feature set without exceeding the 0.5 A logic current limit.