Allen-Bradley PanelView Plus 7 Performance terminal

The Allen-Bradley PanelView Plus 7 Performance terminal expands on the recently released PanelView Plus 7 Standard model with a larger screen option, more processing power, expanded connectivity and greater software support.

The Performance model has six screen-size options, including a 19″ option. The 19″ screen offers machine builders and end users more display area on which they can design, control and monitor large applications.

The Performance model also includes new keypad options to complement the terminal’s standard touch screen. A more powerful CPU supports larger displays and larger applications than the Standard model’s maximum of 25 screens and 200 alarms.

With the addition of an embedded ethernet switch and two ethernet ports, the terminal can support device-level ring (DLR) topology for single-fault resiliency. The terminal also has expanded mobile connectivity.

Remote desktop services enable a plant manager, maintenance technician or support provider to securely access the HMI from a remote location to troubleshoot a problem, walk through set-up procedures or review alarming. In addition, plant operators can monitor HMI data within the plant using a tablet, smartphone or other mobile device.

With video playback support, machine builders and end users can incorporate helpful videos into the terminal to support operator training and troubleshooting. Microsoft Office viewers and Internet Explorer support give operators instantaneous access to network-based Office files and HTML pages, such as standard operating procedures, directly from the terminal.