Product Description for Touch Panel of B&R 5PC720.1706-00
This resistive touch panel is an original factory input component customized exclusively for the 17-inch B&R 5PC720.1706-00 Panel PC 720 integrated control terminal. It is laminated tightly to the inner side of the front hardened protective glass, forming a complete touch input layer matched with the 17-inch SXGA color TFT display module. The touch layer is constructed with industrial conductive film and precision electrode circuits, undergoing strict press cycle durability testing, temperature cycling calibration and anti-interference screening during production. All circuit traces receive conformal coating protection to resist moisture, fine dust and mild corrosive gas inside factory control cabinets. Designed for uninterrupted 24-hour heavy industrial operation, it delivers stable coordinate detection under vibration, temperature fluctuation and electromagnetic interference from motors, inverters and high-power switchgear. As a modular replaceable part, it can be disassembled and swapped independently without replacing the entire display or Panel PC main unit, greatly simplifying on-site maintenance. When fully assembled with the display frame, it works alongside the front sealing structure to sustain the IP65 front panel protection grade against water splashes and particulate pollution.
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Product Description for Touch Panel of B&R 5PC720.1706-00
1. Product Introduction
This resistive touch panel is an original factory input component customized exclusively for the 17-inch B&R 5PC720.1706-00 Panel PC 720 integrated control terminal. It is laminated tightly to the inner side of the front hardened protective glass, forming a complete touch input layer matched with the 17-inch SXGA color TFT display module. The touch layer is constructed with industrial conductive film and precision electrode circuits, undergoing strict press cycle durability testing, temperature cycling calibration and anti-interference screening during production. All circuit traces receive conformal coating protection to resist moisture, fine dust and mild corrosive gas inside factory control cabinets. Designed for uninterrupted 24-hour heavy industrial operation, it delivers stable coordinate detection under vibration, temperature fluctuation and electromagnetic interference from motors, inverters and high-power switchgear. As a modular replaceable part, it can be disassembled and swapped independently without replacing the entire display or Panel PC main unit, greatly simplifying on-site maintenance. When fully assembled with the display frame, it works alongside the front sealing structure to sustain the IP65 front panel protection grade against water splashes and particulate pollution.
2. Basic Information
The touch panel adopts four-wire analog resistive structure, precisely sized to fit the active viewing area of the 17-inch display of model 5PC720.1706-00, with no interchangeability for other screen sizes in the Panel PC 700 series. It comes pre-attached with thin adhesive frames for accurate positioning during lamination assembly. The flexible signal cable terminates in a dedicated plug connector that directly mates with the display drive board of the host Panel PC, ensuring stable signal transmission without loose contact under long-term mechanical vibration. The component complies with CE EMC, industrial safety and RoHS environmental standards, manufactured under B&R’s ISO 9001 quality control system with full batch traceability. Factory calibration locks baseline coordinate offset values into the display driver circuit to guarantee consistent touch accuracy out of packaging. It is classified as a consumable spare part for scenarios including surface conductive layer wear, coordinate drift, film scratching and internal circuit short or open faults. The contact surface supports operation with bare hands, latex gloves and thin work gloves, meeting general workshop operation requirements.
3. Function and Positioning
Its core function is converting physical pressing force from operators into precise digital coordinate signals for human-machine interaction with the Panel PC’s PLC and HMI runtime system. When operators tap, slide or hold the panel surface, internal resistive layers make contact, generating voltage feedback signals transmitted to the host processing unit for coordinate calculation. It enables full operation of the automation system without external mouse or keyboard: operators adjust control parameters, edit production recipes, switch operation pages, view real-time trend curves, acknowledge fault alarms and confirm safety interlock states directly via touch actions. The touch drive circuit constantly monitors signal integrity; abnormal signal loss or short-circuit conditions trigger diagnostic feedback to the mainboard, which records fault logs and activates the Panel PC’s built-in buzzer for local alerting. Matched with the 17-inch color display, it realizes seamless visual and input integration for standalone machine control and distributed network node operation. Stable touch performance prevents misoperation caused by cabinet temperature shifts or equipment vibration, maintaining reliable HMI control throughout long production shifts.
4. Core Performance Parameters
The active touch area corresponds to the 17-inch SXGA display dimension with matching 4:3 aspect ratio. Activation pressing force ranges from 20 g to 80 g, suitable for light fingertip taps and firm glove presses. Response time stays below 10 milliseconds to deliver instant action feedback. Linear positioning error is controlled within 1.5 percent of full screen range, ensuring accurate selection of small on-screen buttons and data input boxes. Mechanical durability reaches more than one million uniform press cycles before noticeable resistance degradation occurs. The touch panel maintains stable detection performance across the full operating temperature range of the host unit, from -20°C up to +60°C; spare touch panels can be stored safely between -40°C and +70°C. Built-in EMI suppression circuits filter out radiated and conducted interference from surrounding electrical equipment to avoid coordinate jumping or unresponsive touch zones. The conductive film layers feature anti-oxidation treatment to slow performance degradation in humid workshop environments. Signal cables use shielded wiring to reduce external noise induction during data transfer to the drive board. After installation, touch calibration can be completed quickly through the calibration tool embedded in B&R Automation Studio software.
5. General Adaptable Accessories
Matching supporting accessories include replacement double-sided adhesive frames for secure lamination during touch panel swapping, cleaning wipes formulated for conductive film surfaces to remove grease and workshop residue without damaging the coating, and transparent protective overlay films for daily scratch prevention. Frame silicone sealing gaskets help restore IP65 protection after disassembling the front glass and touch assembly. Official Automation Studio software provides a dedicated touch calibration wizard to reset coordinate mapping after part replacement. Non-abrasive plastic pry tools prevent scratching the front glass and touch film during disassembly. Spare replacement flexible signal cables serve as wear parts if original wiring ages or cracks from repeated vibration. Anti-reflection upgrade films for the front protective glass can be installed alongside the touch panel to improve visibility in high-brightness factory lighting. Insulated terminal sleeves protect plug connection points from dust and minor moisture after reassembly.
6. Applicable Equipment and Fields
This touch panel is exclusively matched to the B&R 5PC720.1706-00 zero PCI slot 17-inch integrated Panel PC PLC+HMI unit. It is the standard input interface for all automated systems using this Panel PC as master control station. Key applicable machinery includes large injection molding machines, heavy packaging production lines, wide textile looms, industrial printing equipment and heavy-duty metal cutting machine tools. In energy sectors, it serves hydroelectric turbine governor operation terminals, thermal power auxiliary monitoring panels and small distributed power control units. Petrochemical and metallurgy plants deploy it on process flow control stations, furnace safety interlock terminals and manual valve operation screens. Additional application areas cover large water treatment local control cabinets, cement line central monitoring panels, logistics sorting master operation stations and oversized pump and fan variable-speed control assemblies. The touch panel supports factory pre-assembly for new projects and field replacement maintenance for existing installed equipment, fully compatible with the entire B&R automation ecosystem consisting of X20 I/O modules, servo drives and programmable controller hardware for unified programming and commissioning workflows.
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