The Allen-Bradley 2711-K10C8 electronic terminal is highly versatile and supports a vast array of user-controlled applications. The device can be used to exercise an improved degree of control over the user's system components and allows the user to interact with the control system in a flexible manner. The panel possesses the ability to communicate with a range of local and remote devices over a configured network. The DH+ network enables the operator to use the panel for a variety of machine control applications. A dedicated RS-232 printer port is provided to offer the user the ability to connect the system components to a remote I/O device such as a printer or a scanner. The primary function of the panel is to ensure an interactive interface between the user and the machine. The 2711-K10C8 terminal is an efficient user-controlled device and improves the degree of synchronization within the control system. The terminals function seamlessly in an environment with a maximum operating temperature of 135°C. Adequate care must be taken to ensure that the device is not exposed to gaseous elements with ignition temperatures below the maximum operating temperature. In order to facilitate the installation of the legend strip and the memory card, sufficient clearances must be provided while mounting the device. A memory card slot is provided with the terminal package, and a back clearance is essential if a memory card must be used in conjunction with the device. The memory card enhances the storage capabilities of the operator panel and can be used to save and transfer files from the system.

Part number 2711-K10C8 is an operator terminal from the PanelView 1000 series of terminals. Among the PanelView standard product categories, the PanelView 1000 product line has the greatest screen size. It is capable of performing real-time activity monitoring and control, and it may also result in greater control efficiency since supervision is carried out from a single location. The 2711-K10C8 requires an input voltage range of 85 to 264 volts AC (alternating current) at a frequency range of 47 to 63 hertz to function properly. This terminal has a maximum power consumption rated at 45 volt-amperes.

The 2711-T10C15 operator terminal also takes an ATA storage device for storing data and application. The available memory of the 2711-K10C8 operator terminal includes 310 kilobytes of random-access memory (RAM) and 1008 kilobytes of non-volatile flash memory. This terminal is equipped with a screen, as well as a keyboard. The screen measures ten (10) inches and is capable of displaying color. The keyboard of this terminal consists of sixteen (16) function keys labeled F1 through F16, as well as numerical keys, navigational keys, and confirmation keys. This embedded keypad is the primary input interface for the operators of this device. The embedded communication connector sends and receives operator commands and instrument status through a 1770-CD or Belden 9463 cable, which is a three-conductor cable linked in a daisy-chain topology. This operator terminal has an operating temperature that should range from 0 to 55 degrees Celsius. However, when storing this terminal, the temperature should range from -25 to +70 degrees Celsius.