Product Description:

The VAM41.1-PB-ND-AA-TA-VA-BA-1608-L1 is an operator panel from the VAM Machine Operator Panels series manufactured by Bosch Rexroth Indramat. It serves as the human-machine interface for motion controllers and PLCs, allowing operators to start, stop, and monitor automated processes directly on the machine. Its front panel integrates pushbuttons, indicator lamps, and a PROFIBUS connection so that commands and status data are exchanged with the higher-level control in real time. This arrangement places routine control functions and visual status indication in one location on the machine, which supports direct operation during normal production.

This model provides 16 digital inputs that accept signals from limit switches, sensors, or selector keys, and it returns feedback to the automation system through 8 digital outputs that can drive contactors or stack lights. The operator is given clear visual guidance with 15 illuminated keys whose built-in LEDs confirm each command. Communication with the field level occurs over PROFIBUS DP at up to 12 Mbaud, permitting fast cyclic data exchange without additional gateways. Protection on the front side is rated at IP54, so dust deposits and water splashes cannot reach the internal electronics during routine cleaning. Behind the membrane, eight 22.5 mm cutouts accommodate standard selector switches, allowing the panel to be customized for specific machine functions. A rated output current of 0.2 A is available for the internal logic and key illumination, so the panel can support its integrated control and indication functions without extra local power hardware.

The enclosure spans 407 mm in width and 210 mm in height, fitting a machine door that has a mounting cutout of 375 mm by 178 mm. Overall depth is 102 mm, while the installation depth is limited to 80 mm so the unit sits flush behind thin sheet metal doors. With a mass of only 1,380 g, the panel imposes minimal load on light aluminum frames. A blind plate occupies the fifth module slot, reserving space for later expansion if auxiliary interfaces are needed. The shallow body also leaves room for internal wiring and nearby control components in compact enclosures.