Description
Key Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | B&R Industrial Automation |
| Model | 5AP981.1505-01 |
| Product family | Automation Panel 900 |
| Panel designation | AP981 |
| Display type | 15-inch color TFT |
| Display resolution | XGA, 1024 × 768 pixels |
| Display colors | 16.7 million |
| Contrast ratio | Up to 1000:1, depending on hardware revision |
| Backlight | LED |
| Typical brightness | 350 cd/m² |
| Backlight half-life | 70,000 hours |
| Touch technology | Analog resistive |
| Touch controller | Elo serial, 12-bit |
| Function keys | 20, with yellow LEDs |
| Soft keys | 12, with yellow LEDs |
| System keys | Alphanumeric, numeric, and cursor keys |
| USB interfaces | 3 × USB 2.0 Type A |
| Nominal supply voltage | 24 VDC ±25% |
| Maximum nominal current | 3.2 A |
| Typical power consumption | 24 W without LED |
| Maximum power consumption | 32 W, or 42 W with USB, without insert |
| Front protection | IP65 |
| Rear protection | IP20, subject to installation configuration |
| Electrical isolation | Galvanic isolation |
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 435 × 430 × 54 mm |
| Weight | Approximately 5.9 kg |
| Compatible insert | PPC300 slot |
| Cooling | Fan-free operation |
Revision note: Display contrast and backlight specifications vary across documented hardware revisions. Check the product revision before using brightness or lifetime figures for maintenance planning.
5AP981.1505-01
Product Introduction
B&R 5AP981.1505-01 Automation Panel AP981
The B&R 5AP981.1505-01 is a 15-inch industrial operator panel from the Automation Panel 900 family. It combines an XGA color TFT display with an analog resistive touchscreen, 20 function keys, 12 soft keys, and dedicated system keys. Three USB 2.0 ports provide peripheral connectivity, while the integrated slot supports compatible Automation Panel Link cards or PPC300 insert hardware.
The panel operates from a 24 VDC supply and uses fan-free cooling, making it suitable for industrial control cabinets and machine operator stations. It is primarily a visualization and operator-input device; its computing and communication capabilities depend on the installed link or PPC300 hardware. The display itself should not be assumed to contain a complete standalone industrial PC.
Application Scenarios & Field Pitfalls
Typical application scenarios
- Machine operator stations: Displays process conditions, alarms, machine status, and operating menus.
- PLC-based production equipment: Provides touch and physical-key interaction with compatible B&R automation systems.
- Industrial process visualization: Presents operating parameters and process graphics through a compatible host or Panel PC insert.
- Legacy machine maintenance: Replaces an existing AP981 panel while retaining the original mounting and operator-interface arrangement.
Field pitfalls and verification points
- Display-only versus Panel PC configuration: The panel requires compatible host or insert hardware for computing functions. Confirm whether the existing installation uses an Automation Panel Link card or PPC300 insert.
- Link-card compatibility: DVI and SDL versions use different transmission arrangements. Match the installed card and cable system rather than selecting by panel size alone.
- Power supply: The specified input is 24 VDC ±25%. Check supply capacity, inrush current, polarity, and connector arrangement before installation.
- Touchscreen calibration: The resistive touchscreen uses an Elo serial controller. Verify driver support and recalibrate after replacement if touch coordinates are inaccurate.
- Key configuration: Function and soft-key assignments may depend on the application and key configuration software. Confirm that replacement hardware preserves the required operator-key mapping.
- Front-panel sealing: The front is rated IP65. Inspect the gasket, cabinet cutout, and mounting pressure; a damaged seal can compromise enclosure protection.
- Hardware revision: Check display brightness, contrast, backlight type, and revision markings when replacing an older unit.
- USB limitations: The panel provides three USB 2.0 ports. Confirm peripheral power requirements and compatibility with the installed host system.
Related Products
- 5AP980.1505-01 — Related AP981/AP980 Automation Panel family variant; compare display and hardware revision before substitution.
- 5AP951.1505-01 — Related 15-inch Automation Panel model; verify key layout and interface configuration.
- 5PC310.L800-01 — PPC300 insert with 512 MB SDRAM, CompactFlash, dual Ethernet, RS-232, and USB support.
- 5PC310.L800-00 — PPC300 insert with 256 MB SDRAM and similar interface architecture.
- 5DLDVI.1000-01 — DVI Automation Panel Link receiver with DVI-D, RS-232, and USB 2.0 connections.
- 5DLSDL.1000-00 — SDL Automation Panel Link receiver for display and operator-input transmission.
- 5DLSDL.1000-01 — SDL transceiver with SDL input and output connections.
These are related panel components and configurations, not automatically interchangeable replacement units.
Procurement and replacement note: The 5AP981.1505-01 is a discontinued B&R operator panel. Before ordering a replacement, compare the complete part number, hardware revision, front-panel dimensions, key layout, link-card type, and insert configuration. Request photographs of the rear connectors and identification label. A matching 15-inch display specification alone does not establish system compatibility.
