The ABB PP846 (part number 3BSE042238R1, often referred to as part of the Panel 800 series) is a high-performance Operator Panel / Human-Machine Interface (HMI) manufactured by ABB.
Designed for industrial automation and process control systems—including integration with the ABB System 800xA and Compact Product Suite—the PP846 combines a crisp color display, touch capability, physical function keys, and robust onboard status LEDs to provide operators with reliable monitoring and control capabilities in demanding plant environments.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
| Manufacturer | ABB |
| Product Family | Panel 800 Series |
| Model / Part Number | PP846 / 3BSE042238R1 |
| Display Type | TFT Color LCD with CCFL/LED Backlight |
| Screen Size | 10.4-inch diagonal |
| Resolution | 800 x 600 pixels (SVGA) |
| Operator Input | Resistive touch screen + Integrated function key membrane interface |
| Status Indicators | 20 two-color status LEDs |
| Communication Ports | 1x Ethernet 10/100 Mbit (RJ45), RS-232, RS-422/RS-485 serial ports |
| Peripheral Interfaces | USB Host (Type A), USB Device (Type B), CompactFlash (CF) slot |
| Power Supply | 24 V DC (allowable range 20–30 V DC) |
| Front Panel Protection | IP66 / NEMA 4X seal rating |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to +50°C (+32°F to +122°F) standard vertical mount |
Core Features & Operating Capabilities
- Hybrid Operator Interaction: Combines a responsive 4-wire resistive touch interface with physical membrane function keys and dual-color status LEDs, allowing operators to execute critical commands safely even when wearing industrial gloves.
- Seamless System 800xA Integration: Engineered to connect smoothly within ABB Industrial IT environments, facilitating direct tag sharing, faceplate generation, and alarm/event handling without complex custom scripting.
- Rugged Industrial Enclosure: Built with a durable die-cast aluminum frame and an IP66-sealed front panel designed to withstand moisture, dust, and continuous washdown procedures in heavy process areas.
- Flexible Data Logging & Storage: Features an onboard CompactFlash slot and USB ports for local recipe management, historical data trending, alarm archiving, and fast software/firmware project backups.
- Robust Communication Suite: Equipped with standard industrial Ethernet and serial communication ports to interface reliably with controllers, PLC racks, and higher-level plant supervisory networks.
Related ABB Panel 800 & Automation Hardware
- PP836 (3BSE042237R1) — 5.7-inch Panel 800 Operator Panel.
- PP845 / PP847 — Alternative size variants within the ABB Panel 800 HMI lineup.
- AC 800M — ABB modular controllers frequently paired with Panel 800 units in System 800xA deployments.
- Compact Control Builder — Engineering software suite used for configuring Panel 800 applications.
