Description
⚙️ Product Overview
The 6176M-15PT is an Allen-Bradley 1550M Standard Light Industrial Monitor designed for industrial operator-interface and visualization applications. It features a 15-inch color active-matrix TFT LCD, resistive touchscreen, and panel-mount aluminum bezel.
The monitor provides VGA and DVI video inputs and is designed for installation in industrial control cabinets, operator stations, machine-control panels, and visualization systems.
The 6176M-15PT has been discontinued by Rockwell Automation, making tested surplus and replacement units useful for maintaining existing installations.
🔧 Key Features
- Allen-Bradley 1550M Light Industrial Monitor
- Catalog number 6176M-15PT
- 15-inch color active-matrix TFT LCD
- Native resolution: 1024 × 768
- 16.7 million display colors
- 350 cd/m² typical brightness
- 400:1 typical contrast ratio
- Resistive anti-glare touchscreen
- VGA and DVI video inputs
- RS-232 and USB touchscreen interfaces
- Two USB 2.0 ports
- Panel-mount aluminum-alloy bezel
- Front protection suitable for industrial panel applications
- 90–264 VAC autoranging input
- Suitable for replacement of installed 1550M systems
📊 Product Datasheet
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Brand | Allen-Bradley |
| Model | 6176M-15PT |
| Product Family | 1550M |
| Product Name | 15-inch Light Industrial Touch Monitor |
| Display Type | Color Active-Matrix TFT LCD |
| Display Size | 15 in. / 381 mm |
| Resolution | 1024 × 768 pixels |
| Touchscreen | Resistive, anti-glare |
| Video Input | VGA and DVI |
| Brightness | 350 cd/m² typical |
| Power Supply | 90–264 VAC, 47–63 Hz |
| Dimensions | Approx. 309 × 410 × 50 mm, panel mount |
| Panel Cutout | Approx. 285.6 × 386.6 mm |
| Weight | Approx. 4.1 kg, panel mount |
| Front Protection | IP66 / NEMA Type 4, 12 when panel mounted |
| Condition | New Open Box; verify actual unit and Series |
🏭 Typical Applications
The 6176M-15PT is suitable for:
- PLC operator stations
- Industrial machine interfaces
- Factory automation systems
- Production-line monitoring
- SCADA visualization stations
- Control cabinets
- Manufacturing equipment
- Process-control operator panels
- Legacy Allen-Bradley HMI installations
- Industrial computer display replacement
🖥️ Display & Touchscreen Functions
The 15-inch TFT display provides a 1024 × 768 native resolution for displaying HMI screens, process graphics, machine status, alarms, trends, and control information.
The resistive touchscreen allows operators to interact directly with compatible HMI or computer applications. The touchscreen interface uses RS-232 and USB connections, while video is supplied through VGA or DVI.
Rear-panel OSD controls provide adjustment functions including:
- Automatic screen setup
- Brightness
- Contrast
- Horizontal position
- Vertical position
- Image lock
- Color balance
- Video information
- Synchronization detection
🔌 Industrial Connectivity
The monitor supports both analog VGA and digital DVI video signals, allowing it to interface with industrial computers and visualization platforms using different generations of video hardware.
The two USB 2.0 ports can be used for compatible peripheral or touchscreen functions. An RS-232 connection is also provided for the resistive touchscreen interface.
Before replacement, verify the existing system’s video connector, touchscreen interface, cable arrangement, and operating system driver.
🛠️ Installation & Maintenance
First-Operation Checklist
- Confirm the catalog number 6176M-15PT and Series marking.
- Verify the required panel cutout dimensions.
- Inspect the display, bezel, touchscreen surface, and connectors.
- Confirm the available AC supply is within the specified range.
- Install the monitor using the appropriate panel mounting hardware.
- Connect VGA or DVI according to the host computer configuration.
- Connect the touchscreen interface through the appropriate USB or RS-232 connection.
- Power up the monitor and verify the display image.
- Calibrate the touchscreen when required.
- Test the complete HMI/operator interface before returning the equipment to service.
Maintenance Recommendations
- Clean the touchscreen with suitable non-abrasive materials.
- Avoid excessive pressure on the LCD surface.
- Keep ventilation areas free from dust and obstruction.
- Inspect video and touchscreen cables for mechanical damage.
- Check panel mounting hardware periodically.
- Verify touchscreen response during scheduled maintenance.
- Keep a compatible spare available for legacy installations because the 6176M series is discontinued.
❓ Common Questions & Answers
Q1: What is the Allen-Bradley 6176M-15PT?
A: It is a 15-inch 1550M Standard Light Industrial Monitor with a resistive touchscreen.
Q2: What resolution does the 6176M-15PT support?
A: Its native display resolution is 1024 × 768 pixels.
Q3: Does it have a touchscreen?
A: Yes. The 6176M-15PT uses a resistive anti-glare touchscreen.
Q4: What video inputs are available?
A: The monitor supports VGA and DVI video inputs.
Q5: What is the brightness?
A: The specified typical brightness is 350 cd/m².
Q6: What power supply does it require?
A: The standard specification is 90–264 VAC, 47–63 Hz autoranging input.
Q7: Is 6176M-15PT still manufactured?
A: No. Rockwell Automation lists the 6176M-15PT as discontinued, with April 12, 2022 given as the discontinuation date.
Q8: What is the panel cutout size?
A: The panel-mount cutout is approximately 285.6 mm high × 386.6 mm wide.
Q9: Can it replace another 1550M monitor?
A: It can be considered for compatible 1550M applications, but the catalog number, Series, mounting arrangement, video interface, touchscreen interface, and electrical requirements should be checked before replacement.
Q10: Is this suitable as an industrial spare?
A: Yes. A tested 6176M-15PT can be valuable for maintaining existing Allen-Bradley operator stations and industrial visualization equipment.
⭐ Recommended Allen-Bradley Models
- Allen-Bradley 6176M-15PT 1550M Touch Monitor
- Allen-Bradley 6176M-15PN 1550M Monitor
- Allen-Bradley 6176M-17PT 1750M Touch Monitor
- Allen-Bradley 6176M-17PN 1750M Monitor
- Allen-Bradley 6176M-19PT 1950M Touch Monitor
- Allen-Bradley 6176M-19PN 1950M Monitor
- Allen-Bradley 6186M-15PT Industrial Monitor
- Allen-Bradley 6186M-17PT Industrial Monitor
- Allen-Bradley 6186M-19PT Industrial Monitor
- Allen-Bradley VersaView Industrial Monitors
📦 Spare-Parts Recommendation
For facilities operating legacy Allen-Bradley 1550M visualization systems, the 6176M-15PT is a practical spare for maintaining existing panel-mounted operator stations. Before ordering, compare the monitor’s Series marking, panel cutout, VGA/DVI configuration, touchscreen interface, power requirements, and mounting hardware with the installed unit.
Because this model is discontinued, maintaining a tested replacement can help reduce downtime when an installed industrial monitor develops display, touchscreen, backlight, or interface problems.
