Description
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | B&R Industrial Automation |
| Model | 5PP120.1214-37A |
| Product Family | Power Panel PP120 |
| Product Type | Industrial HMI / Operator Panel |
| Display | 12.1-inch TFT color |
| Resolution | 800 × 600 SVGA |
| Colors | 262,144 |
| Touch Technology | Elo AccuTouch analog resistive |
| Touch Controller | Hampshire, serial, 12-bit |
| Processor | Geode SC2200 |
| Processor Speed | 266 MHz |
| Main Memory | 128 MB SDRAM |
| Flash | 2 MB for firmware |
| CompactFlash | Type I |
| Ethernet | 10/100 Mbps |
| Serial Interface | RS232 |
| USB | 2 × USB |
| Supply Voltage | 24 VDC ±25% |
| Typical Power | 15 W |
| Maximum Power | 20 W |
| Front Protection | IP65 / NEMA Type 4X |
| Rear Protection | IP20 with CF card connected |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 45°C |
| Storage Temperature | -20 to 60°C |
| Cooling | Passive heatsink |
| Battery | 3 V / 950 mAh lithium |
| Battery Service Life | Approximately 4 years |
| Width | 362 mm |
| Height | 284 mm |
| Depth | 65.5 mm |
| Weight | 4.1 kg |
B&R’s technical page provides the processor, display, electrical, environmental, mechanical, battery, and interface specifications above.
Product Overview
The B&R 5PP120.1214-37A is a 12.1-inch Power Panel PP120 designed for industrial machine operation, visualization, diagnostics, and operator interaction. It combines a color TFT display, resistive touchscreen, embedded computing hardware, CompactFlash storage, and industrial communication interfaces in a metal panel-mount enclosure. B&R specifies an 800 × 600 SVGA display with an Elo AccuTouch analog resistive touchscreen.
The B&R 5PP120.1214-37A uses an AMD Geode SC2200 processor running at 266 MHz with 128 MB SDRAM and 2 MB flash allocated for firmware. A Type I CompactFlash slot provides removable storage for the installed operating environment and application files. B&R lists Windows CE 5.0 Professional and Professional Plus software options for the Power Panel 100 BIOS family, with the CompactFlash card ordered separately.
The B&R 5PP120.1214-37A provides 10/100 Mbps Ethernet, RS232, and two USB interfaces. Its 24 VDC power input and IP65 front protection make it suitable for direct installation in industrial control cabinets and machine panels. The front panel is rated for protection against dust and hose-directed water, while the rear is rated IP20 under the specified installation condition.
5PP120.1214-37A
Main Features & Field Considerations
12.1-inch SVGA operator interface
The 800 × 600 resolution is typical of the Power Panel generation and is important when replacing an existing panel. A modern display with a different native resolution may require changes to the visualization project rather than being a direct software replacement.
Resistive touchscreen
The panel uses an Elo AccuTouch analog resistive touchscreen with a serial 12-bit controller. This is a significant identification point because later B&R panels with capacitive or different resistive technologies should not automatically be considered equivalent.
Embedded computing platform
The Geode SC2200 processor operates at 266 MHz, supported by 128 MB SDRAM. The unit also provides 4 MB of shared graphics memory and 2 MB of flash for firmware.
Legacy CompactFlash architecture
The CompactFlash slot is an important service component. B&R lists several SLC CompactFlash options ranging from 64 MB through 8 GB for this panel family. The installed CF card can contain application and operating-system data, so its contents should be backed up before replacing the hardware.
Industrial electrical and environmental design
The unit operates from 24 VDC ±25%, with typical power consumption of 15 W and maximum consumption of 20 W. B&R specifies 0–45°C operation and IP65/NEMA Type 4X protection at the front.
CCFL backlight
The display uses a CCFL backlight rated at approximately 55,000 hours to half brightness. B&R’s documentation identifies replacement fluorescent tube 9A0110.18 for the 12.1-inch panel, including the 5PP120.1214-37A.
Replacement Checklist
Before replacing a 5PP120.1214-37A, verify:
- Exact material number: 5PP120.1214-37A
- Power Panel PP120 family
- BIOS revision
- Windows CE version/license
- CompactFlash capacity and contents
- Visualization/application software
- Ethernet configuration
- RS232 device and protocol
- USB peripherals
- Touchscreen calibration
- Battery condition
- Panel cutout dimensions
- Front IP65 requirement
- Backlight condition
- Existing B&R HMI drivers
B&R lists multiple BIOS revisions for this exact material number, so the BIOS revision should be recorded before replacement where the existing machine depends on a specific software environment.
Procurement Description
B&R 5PP120.1214-37A — Power Panel PP120 12.1-Inch SVGA Color TFT HMI, Resistive Touchscreen, 128 MB SDRAM, CompactFlash, 10/100 Ethernet, RS232, 2 × USB, 24 VDC, IP65 Front
This is a legacy B&R Power Panel, so the hardware part number alone is not enough for a controlled replacement. The CompactFlash image, BIOS revision, Windows CE environment, HMI project, and battery condition should be checked as part of the replacement assessment.
