Product Description:

The VCH08.1-EAB-064ET-CS-E4-PW is an operator terminal manufactured by Bosch Rexroth Indramat for the VCH IndraControl Terminals series. Shaped for handheld use, its housing measures 250 mm in diameter and 114 mm in length, allowing an operator to carry command capability directly to the machine. The layout combines a compact screen, tactile controls, and a 37 mm rotary knob so the operator can navigate menus, adjust parameters, or acknowledge alarms without returning to a fixed control panel. Its portable form supports machine operation from locations where a stationary interface may be inconvenient or difficult to view.

The terminal uses a PXA 270/416 MHz processor to execute visualization and I/O tasks held in 64 MB of application memory. An additional 64 MB of flash memory retains the operating software and user recipes after power is removed. Visual output appears on a 9.7 cm (3.8 in.) STN display that renders five shades of gray at a native 320 × 240-pixel resolution, helping simple graphics and text remain legible in typical factory lighting. Operator interaction is provided by 15 membrane function keys that offer direct access to frequently used commands and reduce touchscreen navigation during repetitive sequences. The physical controls also allow common actions to be performed without relying entirely on menu-based input.

The front face of the housing carries an IP65 rating, protecting the internal electronics against dust and low-pressure water jets during cleaning. The internal circuitry consumes only 4.8 W, which helps limit heat buildup during operation. Power is supplied from a machine source at 24 V DC without requiring an intermediate converter. The terminal has an overall mass of 1.2 kg, keeping the handheld unit light enough for extended periods of use. Its combination of physical controls, onboard memory, and a compact monochrome display supports routine command entry and status monitoring near industrial machinery.