Eaton XVS-440-10MPI-1-1U | XV400 Touch Panel | Legacy PLC Interface

Eaton XVS-440-10MPI-1-1U | XV400 Touch Panel | Legacy PLC Interface

  • Model: XVS-440-10MPI-1-1U
  • Brand: Eaton / Moeller
  • Series: XVS400
  • Core Function: 10.4-inch industrial HMI for machine visualization and PLC operator control
  • Type: Industrial HMI-PLC operator panel
  • Key Specs: 640 × 480 VGA TFT, infrared touch, 24 VDC, Ethernet, RS232, PROFIBUS/MPI, 2 USB Host, 1 USB Device, Windows CE, CompactFlash
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Description

Key Technical Specifications

Parameter Specification
Product Model XVS-440-10MPI-1-1U
Eaton Catalog Number 139973
Manufacturer Eaton / Moeller
Product Family XVS400
Product Type HMI-PLC
Display 10.4-inch color TFT
Resolution VGA, 640 × 480 pixels
Touch Technology Infrared touch
Colors 256 or 65,536 selectable
Visible Area 211 × 158 mm
Contrast Approx. 350:1
Brightness Approx. 350 cd/m²
Backlight LED, software dimmable
Ethernet 1 × 10/100Base-TX
Serial Interface 1 × RS232
PLC Interface 1 × PROFIBUS/MPI
USB 2 × USB Host, 1 × USB Device
Storage CompactFlash
Operating System Windows CE
Supply 24 VDC
Maximum Power Dissipation 24 W
Mounting Flush / panel mounting
Front Metal housing with standard front / laminated safety glass
PLC Function Retrofittable with license

Eaton’s own product datasheet identifies catalog number 139973 as the XVS-440-10MPI-1-10 configuration and specifies the XVS400 10.4-inch HMI-PLC platform, 640 × 480 VGA display, infrared touch, Ethernet, RS232, PROFIBUS/MPI, USB interfaces, Windows CE, and CompactFlash requirement.

The -1-1U designation is also documented by secondary product records as XVS-440-10MPI-1-1U, but Eaton’s currently indexed datasheet uses XVS-440-10MPI-1-10 for catalog 139973. This is a genuine ordering-code discrepancy worth resolving from the physical nameplate rather than assuming the suffixes are interchangeable.

 

Product Introduction

The Eaton XVS-440-10MPI-1-1U is a 10.4-inch XVS400 operator panel designed for industrial visualization and PLC-based machine control. Its infrared touchscreen provides the operator interface, while Ethernet, RS232, and PROFIBUS/MPI provide connections to automation controllers and plant equipment. The unit uses a 640 × 480 VGA display and supports 256 or 65,536 selectable colors.

The important engineering detail is the integrated PROFIBUS/MPI interface. This makes the unit particularly relevant to legacy PLC installations where the HMI communicates directly over MPI or PROFIBUS rather than through a modern Ethernet-only architecture. Eaton also specifies Windows CE and a required CompactFlash card, so the application software and storage configuration need to be preserved during replacement.

XVS-440-10MP1-1-1U

Application Scenarios & Field Pitfalls

Engineering Pain Point

The main replacement risk is assuming that any 10.4-inch Eaton XVS400 panel is equivalent. The XVS400 family includes different touch technologies and interface configurations. The XVS-440 specifically uses infrared touch, while the XVS-430 family uses resistive touch. The communication configuration also has to match the existing PLC network.

Typical Applications

  • Legacy PLC operator stations using PROFIBUS or MPI communication.
  • Machine-control panels requiring graphical status, alarm, recipe, and parameter screens.
  • Packaging and material-handling equipment built around Eaton or third-party PLC systems.
  • Plant modernization projects where an existing XVS400 application must remain operational without immediately redesigning the control system.

Technical Pitfalls to Avoid

  1. Verify MPI versus a similar-looking part number. The published Eaton designation is XVS-440-10MPI...; do not treat MP1 as a confirmed equivalent without checking the nameplate.
  2. Do not substitute an XV-440 HMI without checking the interface. The XVS-440-10MPI platform specifically provides PROFIBUS/MPI. Eaton lists this interface as part of the integrated hardware.
  3. Preserve the CompactFlash/application environment. Windows CE and the application storage are part of the legacy platform architecture. Replacing the panel without securing the original project and storage media can turn a hardware replacement into a software recovery project.

 

Related Products

  • Eaton XVS-440-10MPI-1-10 — Published Eaton 10.4-inch infrared-touch configuration, catalog 139973; this is the closest documented reference to the supplied part number.
  • Eaton XVS-430-10MPI-1-10 — 10.4-inch version with resistive touch rather than the infrared interface.
  • Eaton -12MPI-1-10 — 12.1-inch infrared-touch version with 800 × 600 resolution; larger display and different mechanical dimensions.
  • Eaton -57MPI-1-10 — 5.7-inch infrared-touch panel with a substantially smaller display.
  • Eaton XVS-460-15MPI-1-10 — 15-inch infrared-touch panel with 1024 × 768 resolution.
  • Eaton XVS-450-57MPI-1-10 — 5.7-inch resistive-touch configuration.

Procurement Check

For -10MP1-1-1U, I would put the exact nameplate verification first. Eaton’s primary documentation identifies XVS-440-10MPI-1-10 / catalog 139973, while secondary records identify XVS-440-10MPI-1-1U as a distinct reference.

Before approving a replacement, compare the complete order code, display/touch technology, PROFIBUS/MPI requirement, CompactFlash contents, Windows CE application, PLC license, and panel cutout. Do not rely on the generic description “XVS440 10.4-inch HMI” alone.

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