Ready to take your PLC's control centre outdoors? Install this Siemens touch-screen HMI display into your system panel. It's specifically designed for outside use and can be configured with WinCE 6.0 to let you control and monitor your equipment. To increase uptime, this component also logs and analyses data to find areas for improvement. Thanks to a high IP66 rating, you can be sure it shrugs off dust and most water damage, meaning it's protected from challenging weather conditions. Linking this device to your broader setup is easy, thanks to the Ethernet and RS422/485 slots. It has built-in PROFINET, IRT and EtherNet/IP protocols, making it ideal for automated manufacturing systems.

• LED backlight automatically dims, giving you high readability in most lighting conditions
• Analogue-resistive touch-screen prevents accidental actuation outdoors
• Mounts both vertically and horizontally for flexibility

To boost useability, you can install a USB keyboard (253-4142) to streamline typing. A mouse (256-7097) or touch pen (253-4092) make selecting items easier, especially if you're wearing gloves.

You can insert a USB flash drive (253-4141) or SD card (267-5891) to increase storage quickly.