Allen-Bradley 2711P

Technical Data
Wiring and Grounding Guidelines
for PanelView Plus Terminals
Catalog Number 2711P
About This Publication
This document provides information on how to properly wire, ground, and apply
power to these devices:
• PanelView Plus 6 terminals (700 to 1500)
• PanelView Plus 700 to 1500 terminals supporting FactoryTalk View
Machine Edition software, version 5.1 or earlier
• PanelView Plus 400 and 600 terminals
• PanelView Plus Compact terminals (400, 600, 1000)
Throughout this publication, PanelView Plus terminals is used generically to
refer to all terminals unless specifically stated.
Topic Page
Important User Information 2
Terms and Definitions 3
Wiring and Safety Guidelines 4
Hazardous Location Advisory 4
Remove and Install the Power Terminal Block 5
PanelView Plus Nonisolated DC Terminals 7
PanelView Plus Isolated DC Terminals 12
PanelView Plus AC Terminals 17
Communication Port Isolation 21
Ethernet Cable 22
Guidelines for Powering Nonisolated DC PanelView Plus Terminals 23
Guidelines for Powering the Isolated DC PanelView Plus Terminals 26
How to Avoid Grounding Problems 27
Additional Resources 33

Allen-Bradley 2711P Specifications

General

Series	PanelView Plus
Touchscreen	Yes
Operating System	Windows CE
Power Supply	24V DC
Display Type	TFT LCD
Touch Screen Type	Resistive
Application Memory	256 MB
Memory Type	SDRAM
Communication Ports	RS-232, USB
Ethernet	10/100Base-T
Operating Temperature	0 to 50 °C
Storage Temperature	70 °C
Humidity	5 to 95% non-condensing
Enclosure Rating	NEMA 4X

Summary

About This Publication

Important User Information

Terms and Definitions

Wiring and Safety Guidelines

Hazardous Location Advisory

Remove and Install the Power Terminal Block

PanelView Plus 400 and 600 Terminals

Steps to remove the terminal block in PanelView Plus 400 and 600 terminals, including Compact models.

PanelView Plus 700 to 1500 Terminals

PanelView Plus Nonisolated DC Terminals

Nonisolated DC Terminals

Describes PanelView Plus 400, 600, and Compact terminals with nonisolated DC power supplies.

Nonisolated DC Logic Modules

Details nonisolated DC logic modules used with PanelView Plus 700 to 1500 terminals.

External Power Supply for Nonisolated DC Terminals

EarthGround Connection for Nonisolated DC Terminals

AC-to-DC Power Supply to Power Nonisolated DC Terminals

PanelView Plus Isolated DC Terminals

Isolated DC Logic Modules

Lists isolated DC logic modules for PanelView Plus 6 and 700 to 1500 terminals.

External Power Supply for Isolated DC Terminals

EarthGround Connection for Isolated DC Terminals

AC-to-DC Power Supply to Power Isolated DC Terminals

Connect PanelView Plus DC Terminals to DC Power

Using Isolated DC Logic Modules in Marine Applications

PanelView Plus AC Terminals

PanelView Plus 400 and 600 AC Terminals

Details AC power operation for PanelView Plus 400 and 600 terminals.

PanelView Plus 700 to 1500 AC Logic Modules

Covers AC logic modules for PanelView Plus 6 and 700 to 1500 terminals.

Protective Earth Connection for AC Terminals

Functional Earth Connection for 700 to 1500 AC Terminals

Connect to AC Power

Communication Port Isolation

Ethernet Cable

Guidelines for Powering Nonisolated DC PanelView Plus Terminals

Power the Nonisolated DC PanelView Plus Terminals

Use a Single Point Ground

Connect the Power Wires Correctly

Apply Correct Input Voltage

Guidelines for Powering the Isolated DC PanelView Plus Terminals

Power the Isolated DC PanelView Plus Terminals

Connect the Power Wires Correctly

Apply Correct Input Voltage

How to Avoid Grounding Problems

Multiple Ground Connections

Explains how multiple ground connections can cause issues with nonisolated DC PanelView Plus terminals.

High Current from Multiple Ground Connections

Ground Shift Problem

Ground Reference Problem

Additional Resources