Description

Product Overview

The B&R 5AP920.1505-01 is a 15-inch Automation Panel 900 operator interface designed for industrial HMI and machine-control applications. B&R specifies a color TFT display with XGA resolution of 1024 × 768 pixels, 16.7 million colors, and a 1000:1 contrast ratio. The panel uses an analog resistive touch screen with an Elo serial 12-bit controller and provides three USB 2.0 Type-A ports. It operates from 24 VDC and supports installation of a compatible PPC300 insert or Automation Panel Link card. The front is rated IP65, while the fan-free metal housing provides a shallow 54 mm installation depth. B&R lists 435 × 330 × 54 mm dimensions and an approximate weight of 5.1 kg, making this model suitable for panel-mounted operator stations where display visibility, touch operation, and compact cabinet depth are important.

Technical Specifications — 5AP920.1505-01

B&R also documents CE, UKCA, cULus, and KC certifications for the current listed configuration.

B&R 5AP920.1505-01

Key Features and Benefits — 5AP920.1505-01

• 15-inch XGA industrial TFT display for machine HMI applications.
• Analog resistive touch interface suitable for gloved or controlled industrial operation.
• Three USB 2.0 ports for supported peripherals and service devices.
• Fan-free construction reduces moving components inside the panel.
• IP65 front protection helps protect against dust and hose-directed water.
• Compatible with PPC300 computer inserts, allowing the panel to function as part of a complete operator station.
• LED backlighting provides a documented 70,000-hour half-brightness life on the current configuration.

Related Models

B&R 5AP920 series — Automation Panel 900 displays with different screen sizes, interfaces, and hardware revisions.

B&R 5PC720 series — Compatible Panel PC platform designed to integrate computing hardware with selected Automation Panel 900 displays.

B&R 3IF series — Optional Automation Panel Link and aPCI interface modules used to add communication or computer interfaces.

B&R PPC300 — Insert-style industrial computer platform compatible with the panel’s integrated expansion slot.

Installation and Maintenance — 5AP920.1505-01

Before replacement, isolate the 24 VDC supply and record the installed Automation Panel Link card, PPC300 insert, USB connections, and application image. Verify panel cutout dimensions before installation; the 54 mm depth is useful where cabinet space is limited.

Inspect the touch surface, display uniformity, connectors, gasket, and rear mounting hardware. Check the 24 VDC supply for correct polarity and sufficient current capacity. Personally, I would back up the HMI application and installed computer image before replacing the display, because a replacement panel alone does not restore the machine-control software.

Product Warranty — 5AP920.1505-01

Warranty coverage depends on supplier, condition, testing status, and purchase agreement. For used or refurbished inventory, functional testing should cover the LCD, touch screen, USB interfaces, power input, and any installed PPC300 or Automation Panel Link hardware. The B&R 5AP920.1505-01 should be matched to the existing mechanical cutout, expansion configuration, and HMI software environment before commissioning.