Description
B&R 5AP1130.156C-000 Automation Panel
Key Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | B&R Industrial Automation |
| Material Number | 5AP1130.156C-000 |
| Product Family | Automation Panel 1000 |
| Display Type | TFT color |
| Display Size | 15.6 in |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1080 pixels, Full HD |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Colors | 16.7 million |
| Touch Technology | Projected capacitive touch (PCT) |
| Touch Transmittance | Approx. 88% |
| Backlight | LED |
| Brightness | Typically 40–450 cd/m², dimmable |
| Contrast | 800:1 |
| Horizontal Viewing Angle | ±85° |
| Vertical Viewing Angle | ±85° |
| Front Protection | IP65 |
| Rear Protection | IP20 with link module/system unit installed |
| Front UL Rating | Type 4X, indoor use only |
| Front Frame | Coated aluminum |
| Dimensions | 414 × 258.5 mm |
| Weight | Approx. 3.8 kg |
| Installation | Control cabinet |
| Orientation | Landscape |
| Compatible Platforms | PPC900, PPC2100, PPC2200, PPC3100/PPC3x00 and compatible link-module configurations |
B&R’s current specification identifies the panel as a 15.6-inch FHD unit with PCT touch, LED backlighting, 40–450 cd/m² dimmable brightness, and IP65 front protection.
Product Introduction
The B&R 5AP1130.156C-000 is a 15.6-inch Automation Panel designed for cabinet-mounted industrial operator interfaces. It provides a 1920 × 1080 Full HD display, projected-capacitive multi-touch operation, and a landscape-format aluminum front assembly. The panel itself is a display/operator interface rather than a standalone PLC or complete Panel PC.
System compatibility depends on the connected B&R link module and the installed PPC/system unit. B&R documents this panel for PPC900, PPC2100, PPC2200 and PPC3100-class configurations, so the complete system configuration should be checked before treating another 15.6-inch B&R panel as a direct substitute.
5AP1130.156C-000
Application Scenarios & Field Pitfalls — Engineer’s Perspective
Engineering Pain Point
Replacing an industrial panel is not simply a matter of matching screen size and resolution. The 5AP1130.156C-000 is designed around B&R’s panel/link-module architecture, meaning the mechanical interface, connected system unit, firmware, and project configuration all matter.
Typical Applications
- Machine HMI: Operator interface for automated production machinery.
- Process Control: Local visualization and operator control for PLC-based systems.
- Panel PC Systems: Front-end display for compatible B&R PPC configurations.
- Control Cabinet Installation: 15.6-inch landscape interface where a larger FHD display is required.
Technical Pitfalls to Avoid
- Do not treat it as a complete Panel PC.
The 5AP1130.156C-000 is an Automation Panel. The computing/control hardware is provided by the compatible PPC or system unit and link-module arrangement. - Check the exact link-module configuration.
Physical compatibility alone does not prove functional compatibility. Verify the existing PPC/system unit, link module, cable arrangement, and Automation Studio hardware configuration. - Check the installation environment.
The front is rated IP65, while the rear is IP20 when the required link module or system unit is installed. The specified protection should not be interpreted as an IP65 rating for the entire assembly. - Do not overlook revision differences.
B&R documentation contains hardware-upgrade information for this exact material number. When replacing an older field unit, compare the existing hardware revision and system software before commissioning.
Related Products
- B&R 5AP1130.121C-000 — Smaller Automation Panel configuration for applications where a reduced display size is acceptable.
- B&R 5AP1130.156C-000 — 15.6-inch FHD PCT panel covered by this specification.
- B&R 5AP1130.156C-000 with PPC2100 — Panel/system configuration using a compatible Panel PC platform.
- B&R PPC900 — Compatible B&R Panel PC platform identified for this Automation Panel family.
- B&R PPC2100 — Panel PC platform supported with the 5AP1130.156C-000.
- B&R PPC2200 — Panel PC platform documented as compatible.
- B&R PPC3100 — Higher-performance Panel PC platform supported by the panel family.
- B&R Automation Panel 1000 — Product family covering cabinet-mounted operator panels with different display configurations.
Procurement Check
For a replacement purchase, the critical identification is 5AP1130.156C-000, not simply “B&R 15.6-inch HMI.” Match the material number, panel revision, connected link module, PPC/system unit, mounting dimensions, and existing Automation Studio configuration before approving a replacement. B&R currently provides hardware-upgrade documentation and a 3D mechanical file for this exact material number.
