4PP015.C420-01 Touch Screen
The 4PP015.C420-01 is a compact integrated industrial touch screen belonging to B&R Power Panel 15 series, manufactured in Austria and designed for panel mounting in industrial control cabinets. This all-in-one unit combines LCD display, membrane keypad, embedded control system and industrial communication interfaces, functioning as a reliable human-machine interaction terminal and local controller for automated machinery and production lines. Built with industrial-grade materials and sealed front structure, the front panel achieves IP65 protection level to resist dust and splashing liquid on workshop sites. It features outstanding vibration resistance, electromagnetic interference immunity and wide temperature adaptability, supporting long-term continuous operation in harsh industrial environments such as oily, dusty and mechanically vibrating workshops. This product is widely used for equipment status monitoring, parameter setting, manual operation and fault alarm in various automation scenarios, and is suitable for both new equipment assembly and old production line renovation projects.
Description
4PP015.C420-01 Touch Screen
Product Overview
The 4PP015.C420-01 is a compact integrated industrial touch screen belonging to B&R Power Panel 15 series, manufactured in Austria and designed for panel mounting in industrial control cabinets. This all-in-one unit combines LCD display, membrane keypad, embedded control system and industrial communication interfaces, functioning as a reliable human-machine interaction terminal and local controller for automated machinery and production lines. Built with industrial-grade materials and sealed front structure, the front panel achieves IP65 protection level to resist dust and splashing liquid on workshop sites. It features outstanding vibration resistance, electromagnetic interference immunity and wide temperature adaptability, supporting long-term continuous operation in harsh industrial environments such as oily, dusty and mechanically vibrating workshops. This product is widely used for equipment status monitoring, parameter setting, manual operation and fault alarm in various automation scenarios, and is suitable for both new equipment assembly and old production line renovation projects.
Basic Information
The official model is 4PP015.C420-01, produced strictly in accordance with B&R global manufacturing standards and international IEC industrial electronic norms. The overall structure adopts reinforced composite materials with flame-retardant properties and internal metal frames, ensuring high structural rigidity, impact resistance, corrosion resistance and anti-aging performance. The compact dimension is optimized for standard cabinet embedding, facilitating on-site installation and routine maintenance.
Equipped with a 4×20 character backlit monochrome LCD and a 26-key membrane keypad including 10 customizable function keys with LED indicators, the device provides clear text display and convenient physical operation options. It is configured with 300 KB SRAM and 1024 KB FlashPROM, offering sufficient storage space for user programs, process data and system configuration parameters. An integrated real-time clock module can accurately record timestamps for production logs and fault records. In terms of I/O resources, the unit integrates 16 channels of 24 VDC digital inputs and 16 channels of 24 VDC digital outputs, which can be set as sink or source types and directly connect with on-site sensors, relays and other actuators.
For communication, it is fitted with one electrically isolated CAN bus interface and one RS232 serial interface, realizing stable data exchange with PLCs, servo drives and upper computer systems. The rated working voltage is 24 VDC, and the internal power circuit is equipped with complete protection mechanisms against overvoltage, undervoltage, reverse polarity, overcurrent and short circuit to protect internal hardware. Every finished product undergoes full functional testing, display calibration, keypad testing, sealing inspection and continuous burn-in aging test before delivery. It has obtained CE certification and complies with EU industrial safety and electromagnetic compatibility standards. The standardized modular design simplifies wiring, troubleshooting and component replacement.
Function and Positioning
The 4PP015.C420-01 is positioned as a dual-functional on-site terminal integrating human-machine interaction and localized control, undertaking core tasks such as data display, manual operation, logic control, signal acquisition and data transmission.
In human-machine interaction, the backlit LCD clearly presents equipment operating parameters, process texts, production data and alarm information, ensuring readable content in both bright and dim workshop environments. The combination of membrane keypad and touch operation enables operators to complete interface switching, parameter modification, function selection and equipment start-stop commands efficiently. It can work independently as a compact controller for small and medium-sized mechanical equipment, or serve as a distributed local operation node in large-scale automated production systems to cooperate with the central control system for partitioned equipment management.
Via CAN bus and RS232 interfaces, the terminal achieves bidirectional data transmission with peripheral automation devices, uploading on-site collected data to the upper management system and downloading control instructions to field actuators. The integrated design reduces the number of discrete components and intermediate wiring, simplifies the overall system layout, and effectively lowers equipment assembly and maintenance costs. It is a cost-effective and reliable front-end interaction component for compact industrial automation solutions.
Core Performance Parameters
Regarding display and operation performance, the industrial monochrome LCD maintains stable backlight brightness after long-hour continuous power-on, with clear and uniform display effect. The membrane keypad features good tactile feedback, wear resistance and long service life, supporting frequent repeated pressing operations in industrial environments. The touch and key response is sensitive and stable without delay or malfunction.
In terms of electrical performance, the rated input voltage is 24 VDC with a wide voltage fluctuation tolerance range to adapt to unstable power supply on industrial sites. All communication circuits adopt galvanic isolation design to suppress electromagnetic interference from motors and frequency converters, ensuring accurate and uninterrupted data transmission. Each digital output channel is equipped with independent overcurrent and short-circuit protection to avoid hardware damage caused by abnormal loads or wiring faults.
For environmental adaptability, the front panel reaches IP65 ingress protection to block dust and splashing liquid. The rated operating temperature ranges from 0°C to +50°C, and the storage temperature ranges from -20°C to +65°C. It can work reliably under ambient relative humidity of 10% to 90% non-condensing conditions, with excellent moisture-proof and mildew-proof capabilities. The whole machine passes standard industrial vibration and impact tests, resisting mechanical vibration from running equipment without internal component loosening or display failure. Internal printed circuit boards are coated with conformal coating to enhance anti-corrosion and anti-aging performance.
General Matching Accessories
To meet installation, wiring, debugging and maintenance requirements, the 4PP015.C420-01 is compatible with a complete set of standard accessories. For power and signal connection, dedicated 24 VDC terminal blocks and industrial standard cables are required. In workshops with strong electromagnetic interference, shielded cables are recommended for CAN bus and RS232 communication lines to optimize signal transmission stability.
Standard installation accessories include fixing screws and sealing gaskets, which are used for panel embedding and gap sealing between the device and the cabinet. Users can select extended wiring brackets and cable management accessories according to on-site layout to organize cables neatly and prevent cable pulling and wear during long-term operation.
Program downloading and offline debugging need supporting programming cables and official B&R Automation Studio configuration software to complete HMI screen editing, logic programming and parameter setting. For daily maintenance and repair, original spare parts such as replacement keypads, display screens and sealing rings are available for quick on-site component replacement. All supporting accessories comply with B&R unified industrial standards, featuring high versatility, easy procurement and convenient assembly.
Applicable Equipment and Fields
This integrated touch screen is widely applied in multiple industrial automation fields that require text display, key operation and local control, covering general machinery manufacturing, automated assembly lines, packaging machinery, textile equipment, food processing machinery, printing machinery and industrial testing instruments. It is suitable for complete machine configuration of newly built automated equipment as well as technical transformation, maintenance and upgrading of old production lines.
With panel-mounted installation and compact structure, the device can be flexibly deployed on standard industrial control cabinets, independent equipment operation stations and distributed production line nodes. It adapts to conventional workshop environments with dust, moderate humidity and slight mechanical vibration. Whether for single standalone mechanical devices or large-scale multi-node distributed control systems, it can act as a standard on-site operation terminal to improve production operation efficiency and on-site safety.
Certification and Quality Description
The 4PP015.C420-01 is manufactured under B&R’s comprehensive quality management system and international industrial electrical safety standards. All production processes including raw material screening, circuit welding, component assembly, display calibration and finished product debugging are implemented in accordance with standardized operation specifications. Core components such as display screens, keypads, main control chips and communication modules are sourced from qualified industrial-grade suppliers to guarantee inherent product quality.
Each production batch undergoes sampling tests including high and low temperature cycle tests and vibration durability tests. Every finished product must pass full inspection items such as insulation resistance test, voltage withstand test, operation function test and sealing test before delivery. The product holds CE certification, complying with EU and international industrial safety and electromagnetic compatibility norms, and can be used in most regions around the world.
Adopting mature anti-interference, anti-aging and wear-resistant technologies, the whole machine maintains a low failure rate and long service life under standard working conditions. The manufacturer provides a global after-sales service system, covering professional technical consultation, installation guidance, wiring instructions, program debugging, fault diagnosis and long-term maintenance services. Verified by a large number of global on-site applications, the 4PP015.C420-01 is a reliable choice for industrial automation system configuration and spare parts stocking.
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