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2711P-T10C22D9P: Installation, Wiring, Network & FactoryTalk View ME Setup Guide

Part Number: 2711P-T10C22D9P  ·  PanelView Plus 7 Performance · 10.4-in. SVGA Touch · 24V DC · FactoryTalk View Studio for ME 8.x or later

1. Terminal Overview

The 2711P-T10C22D9P is the 10.4-in. SVGA touch-only, 24V DC, aluminum-bezel variant in the PanelView Plus 7 Performance family. It is built around a fixed hardware configuration -- there is no separate logic, display, or communication module -- with two RJ45 EtherNet/IP ports, one SD card slot, USB host port(s), an audio output, a removable 3-pin DC power terminal block, and STS / ERR status indicators on the rear. The terminal is shipped from the factory as a closed system: it boots into FactoryTalk View ME Station Configuration Mode the first time it is powered on, with desktop access disabled.

Catalog Number Breakdown

Per Catalog Number Explanation in 2711P-UM008 page 16, the 2711P-T10C22D9P catalog string decodes position-by-position as follows.

Hardware Features at a Glance

2. Display and Touchscreen Specifications

The 10.4-in. TFT color display on the 2711P-T10C22D9P is a 4:3 aspect-ratio panel with an analog resistive touch overlay. The viewing area, native resolution, color depth, and brightness are documented in the 2711P-TD009 Technical Specifications -- 10-in. and 12-in. Terminals table (page 6).

Touch Calibration

1. Series A: From the FactoryTalk View ME Station dialog, select Terminal Settings → Input Devices → Touch Screen and run the calibration routine (per 2711P-UM008 page 83).
2. Series B: Press the rear Maintenance Mode button to enter the Maintenance Menu, then choose Calibrate Touch Screen -- the terminal restarts and boots into the calibration routine (per 2711P-UM008 page 197).
3. Touch each crosshair as it appears. The screen will accept the calibration once all targets are touched within tolerance.
4. If touches register offset from finger position during normal operation, return to the calibration routine -- this is the first symptom listed in the Touch Screen Issues troubleshooting table on page 193.

3. Memory, Operating System, and FactoryTalk Software

The 2711P-T10C22D9P is shipped with FactoryTalk View ME Station runtime pre-loaded (Series A) or with factory-default firmware that must be flashed with FactoryTalk View ME Station before deployment (Series B). HMI applications are developed off-line on a PC running FactoryTalk View Studio for Machine Edition, then transferred to the terminal as a runtime .mer file. Memory budgets and OS specifics differ between series.

Note: Per 2711P-UM008 page 9, Series B terminals ship with factory default firmware and must be updated with FactoryTalk View ME Station runtime prior to deploying on a production network. Series A terminals ship with the runtime already installed and activated.

4. Panel Cutout and Mechanical Installation

The 2711P-T10C22D9P is a panel-mount device intended for the door or wall of a NEMA-rated, UL Type-rated, or IP-rated enclosure. The aluminum bezel is secured with eight black 2711P-RMCP mounting levers that insert into slots around the perimeter of the bezel and lock against the panel via a six-position notch system that compensates for panel thickness. Always use the cutout template that ships with the terminal, or the dimensions in 2711P-UM008 Table 14 (page 25).

Cutout and Overall Dimensions

Mounting Procedure (Aluminum 10.4-in. Touch Terminal -- 8 Levers)

1. Disconnect all electrical power to the panel before making the cutout. Make sure the cutout area is clear of debris, oil, and chemicals; metal cuttings must not enter installed components, and cutout edges must be free of burrs and sharp edges (per 2711P-UM008 page 29).
2. Cut the opening using the supplied template or the 224 x 269 mm (8.82 x 10.59 in.) dimensions from Table 14.
3. Verify the sealing gasket is present on the back of the bezel. The gasket forms a compression seal -- do not use sealing compounds.
4. Insert the top two corner levers first. Orient each lever vertically and insert the knob into the large end of the slot, with the curved side of the lever rotated toward the panel.
5. Tilt the terminal into the cutout from the front of the panel, guiding it upward so the levers are behind the panel. Pull gently on the top of the terminal to confirm the levers are catching.
6. Insert the remaining six levers in the slots around the bezel using the lock sequence in 2711P-UM008 Figure 3 (page 28) -- the 9-in. and 10.4-in. touch terminal use the 8-lever pattern with corners 1, 2, 3, 4 and sides 5, 6, 7, 8.
7. Slide each lever to a notch one or two positions higher than the final lock position (e.g., if final is position 3, slide to 4 or 5). This equalizes pressure gradually and reduces the risk of breaking lever clamps.
8. Adjust each lever to its final lock position in the same sequence: rotate the lever away from the bezel, slide to the final notch from Table 15, then rotate back until the flat side contacts the panel. The outer notch on the lever aligns with the bezel indentation when locked.
9. Verify all eight levers are at the same locked position. All levers must be in the correct and same locked position to provide an adequate gasket seal -- improper installation voids NEMA / UL Type ratings and Rockwell's water-damage liability.

5. 24V DC Power Wiring and Earth Grounding

The 2711P-T10C22D9P uses a 3-pin removable DC power terminal block (replacement catalog no. 2711P-RTBDSP) with positions for + (DC+), - (DC-), and GND (earth ground). The terminal block is keyed for DC -- do not attempt to fit an AC terminal block (2711P-RTBAP) in its place. Connection details are documented in 2711P-UM008 pages 36-37.

DC Power Wiring Procedure

1. Verify the wiring is not connected to a power source. Per 2711P-UM008 page 36: connecting or disconnecting wiring while power is on can cause an electric arc, which can ignite explosive atmospheres in hazardous-location installations.
2. Strip 7 mm (0.28 in.) of insulation from each conductor end.
3. Land the +24V DC supply lead on the + terminal of the 3-pin DC terminal block.
4. Land the 0V DC return on the - terminal. Do not connect DC+ or DC- to the earth-ground terminal -- the supply is internally protected against reverse polarity, but a DC-to-GND short can damage the terminal.
5. Land the protective earth (PE) wire on the GND terminal. The GND terminal must be connected to a low-impedance earth ground -- this connection is mandatory for noise immunity, EMC compliance with the EU EMC Directive, CE marking conformance, and UL safety listing.
6. Tighten each terminal screw to 0.4…0.5 N·m (3.5…4.4 lb·in) using a 0.6 x 3.5 mm slotted screwdriver.
7. Reinstall the terminal block on the back of the terminal until seated, then tighten the two block-mounting screws to 0.15…0.2 N·m (1.3…1.8 lb·in). The DC and AC terminal blocks are keyed -- do not force.
8. Apply 24V DC. The STS and ERR LEDs flash on and off briefly, then the STS LED flashes during boot. After a successful startup, the STS LED stays solid (Series A) or blinks (Series B).

6. Connect to a ControlLogix or CompactLogix Controller (EtherNet/IP)

The two RJ45 Ethernet ports on the 2711P-T10C22D9P feed an embedded EtherNet/IP switch. Per the 2711P-UM008 Connect to a Network section (page 39), the dual ports support three topologies (DLR ring, linear daisy-chain, and star), share one device IP address, and use standard Cat 5, Cat 5e, or Cat 6 twisted-pair cables with RJ45 connectors. Maximum cable length between the terminal and a 10/100Base-T port is 100 m (328 ft) without repeaters or fiber media. The terminal is a ring node only -- it is not a DLR supervisor.

Ethernet Port Specifications

RJ45 Connector Pinout (per 2711P-UM008 Table 17, page 40)

Topology Choice -- DLR, Linear, or Star

Configure the Terminal IP Address

Per 2711P-UM008 Configure Ethernet Settings (pages 74-77), follow this procedure to set a static IP, enable DHCP, or change the link speed.

1. From the FactoryTalk View ME Station dialog, select Terminal Settings.
2. Navigate to Networks and Communications → Network Connections → Network Adapters.
3. Select IP Address [F2] to view or modify the IP. The MAC ID is read-only.
4. To use DHCP, select Use DHCP [F4] and choose Yes. The default state is DHCP-enabled. If DHCP fails to acquire an address, the terminal automatically self-assigns a 169.254.x.x address -- this is the symptom listed in the Ethernet Issues troubleshooting table (page 194) for an “invalid IP address”.
5. To set a static IP, choose Use DHCP → No, then enter the IP Address (xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx, first octet 1-255, others 0-255), Subnet Mask (must match the server subnet), and optional Gateway.
6. To set the link speed, return to the Network Adapters dialog and select Settings [F3] → Ethernet Configuration [F3]. The default is Auto (recommended). Manual options: 10 Mbps Half/Full Duplex, 100 Mbps Half/Full Duplex. If you set manual, the connected switch port must match exactly or you will see decreased performance and CRC errors.
7. To enable or disable each port individually for DLR / linear / star topology, use Settings [F3] → Ethernet Link 1 [F1] and Ethernet Link 2 [F2].
8. Press OK, then restart the terminal -- changes do not take effect until restart.

Set the Device Name

Per 2711P-UM008 Modify Device Name of Terminal (page 78): each terminal has a unique name that identifies it on the network. From Terminal Settings → Networks and Communications → Network Connections → Device Name, the device name supports 1-15 characters, must start with a letter (a-z or A-Z), and may contain letters, digits, or hyphens. The default device description is Rockwell Automation followed by the terminal catalog number -- for this terminal, that string is Rockwell Automation 2711P-T10C22D9P (50-character maximum).

7. Load and Run a FactoryTalk View ME Application

FactoryTalk View ME applications are developed in FactoryTalk View Studio for Machine Edition on a PC, then exported as a Machine Edition runtime (.mer) file and transferred to the terminal. The runtime is loaded onto the terminal from internal nonvolatile storage, an SD card in the SD slot, or a USB flash drive in a USB host port. Procedure documented in 2711P-UM008 Load and Run Application (page 65).

Storage Locations on the Terminal

Load and Run Procedure

1. From the FactoryTalk View ME Station Configuration Mode dialog, select Load Application [F1].
2. Choose the source: Internal Storage, External Storage 1 (SD card), or External Storage 2 (USB drive).
3. Use the up/down cursor keys to highlight the desired .mer file from the list.
4. Press Load [F2]. The terminal asks: “Do you want to replace the current communication settings for the terminal with the settings defined in the application?” -- choose Yes to overwrite the terminal's RSLinx Enterprise device addresses with those from the application, or No to keep the terminal-side communication settings (typical when the same terminal is used in multiple lines with different controller IPs).
5. Once loaded, the application name appears at the top of the FactoryTalk View ME Station dialog under Current Application.
6. Press Run Application [F2] to launch the HMI runtime.
7. (Optional) Toggle Delete Log Files Before Running [F5] → Yes to clear data, alarm history, and alarm-status log files before each run. Useful during commissioning; turn off in production.

Configure Run-on-Startup Behavior

By default the terminal launches into FactoryTalk View ME Station Configuration Mode at every power-up. To change this so the loaded .mer application launches automatically -- typical for a deployed production HMI -- follow the procedure documented in 2711P-UM008 Run the Loaded Application on Startup (page 72).

1. From Terminal Settings → Startup Options, select On Startup [F1].
2. Choose Run Current Application.
3. Select Run Options [F3].
4. Replace FactoryTalk Linx Communications [F1]: choose Yes to replace the terminal's RSLinx settings with those embedded in the .mer (changes to RSLinx device addresses or driver properties on the terminal will be lost), or No to use the terminal-stored settings.
5. Delete Log Files On Every Power Cycle [F2]: choose Yes to clear all data, alarm-history, and alarm-status logs at every boot, or No to retain them (typical for production troubleshooting).
6. Select OK [F7] twice to return to Terminal Settings.
7. Reset the terminal -- on the next boot the .mer application runs immediately, bypassing Configuration Mode.

8. Configure the Controller Address (FactoryTalk Linx Enterprise)

After loading the .mer application, you may need to update the controller IP address embedded in the application -- common when migrating an HMI from a development bench to production, or when the deployed controller's IP differs from the development controller's IP. This is done from FactoryTalk View ME Station without re-opening the project on a PC. Procedure from 2711P-UM008 Configure Controller Address (page 73).

1. From Terminal Settings → Networks and Communications → FactoryTalk Linx Communications, the RSLinx Enterprise tree appears with Virtual Backplane and Ethernet nodes.
2. Expand the Ethernet node and select the controller in the tree (e.g., 1756-ENBT/A or a 1756-EN2T module connected to a ControlLogix chassis with an L63 / L73 / L83 processor).
3. Press Edit Device [F1] -- the Edit Device Address dialog opens with the device name and current address.
4. Press Device Address [F1] to open the input panel with the current IP address.
5. Enter the new address (xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx format) and press Enter.
6. Press OK [F7] to confirm. Updates do not take effect until the terminal is restarted.

9. Status Indicators, Network Diagnostics, and Troubleshooting

The 2711P-T10C22D9P has two status indicators on the rear -- STS (green, system status) and ERR (red, hardware/firmware fault) -- plus per-port Ethernet LEDs (link integrity green, activity yellow). Combined LED states diagnose the most common boot and runtime faults. Source: 2711P-UM008 Troubleshooting chapter (pages 191-197).

STS / ERR Status LED Decoding

Common Symptoms and Resolutions

Network Diagnostic Data

From Terminal Settings → Networks and Communications → Network Connections → Network Adapters → Network Diagnostics, the terminal exposes its current IP, subnet, gateway, primary/secondary DNS, link speed/duplex, MAC address, and ring status. Per 2711P-UM008 Table on page 77, the Network Status field can read:

10. Environment, Certifications, and Compliance

Environmental ratings and certifications come from 2711P-TD009 pages 3-4. The 2711P-T10C22D9P is open-type equipment that must be mounted in a NEMA / UL Type / IP-rated enclosure. The terminal meets the enclosure rating only when properly mounted with all eight levers torqued to the same lock position (per the panel-mounting procedure above).

Certifications

11. Sibling Catalog Numbers in the Performance Family

The 2711P-T10C22D9P sits in the middle of the PanelView Plus 7 Performance lineup. Display size, aspect ratio, AC vs. DC power, and brand-marking all change the catalog number; the underlying logic, FactoryTalk View ME runtime, and DLR EtherNet/IP support are common across the family. Per 2711P-TD009 page 5-7.

Reference Documentation

The following Rockwell Automation publications were used as references for this guide. These are the official manufacturer documents for the hardware covered in this article.