Application Scenarios
A food processing plant running a packaging line controlled by an aging SLC 500 system faced a familiar problem: the PanelMate terminal at the operator station had developed dead spots on its touchscreen, forcing line operators to jab repeatedly at the “Start Cycle” button. The maintenance team sourced a replacement 1755T-PMPP-1700 rather than undertaking a full HMI migration, because the existing application file—with its screen layouts, alarm messages, and PLC handshake logic—was already configured and proven. Swapping the terminal restored touch response without touching the control program or the PLC rack. For facilities where the PanelMate Power Pro remains the operator’s primary window into a working process, the 1755T-PMPP-1700 is not an upgrade path but a continuity play—keeping a discontinued interface alive until a planned modernization window arrives .
Parameter
| Main Parameters | Value/Description |
|---|---|
| Product Model | 1755T-PMPP-1700 |
| Manufacturer | Eaton Cutler-Hammer |
| Product Category | Operator Interface Terminal (HMI) |
| Product Line | PanelMate Power Pro |
| Display Size | 7.4 inches |
| Display Type | Grayscale LCD, 256 levels |
| Resolution | 640 x 480 (VGA) |
| Operator Input | Acrylic touchscreen |
| Serial Ports | 2 (RS-232 and RS-422) |
| Input Voltage | 24V DC |
| Power Consumption | 23 W |
| Current Draw | 1.1 A |
| Message Storage | Up to 5,000 hundred-page messages |
| Enclosure Rating | Type 12, 4X, 4 (when properly mounted) |
| Hazardous Location | UL/CSA Class I Division 2, Groups A, B, C, D |
| Weight | 8.00 lbs (3.63 kg) |
The 7.4-inch grayscale display is modest by modern standards, but the VGA resolution and 256-level grayscale were designed for clear visibility of process values and alarm text under industrial lighting. The dual serial ports handle PLC communication and serial printer output for alarm logging, a function that many modern HMI panels have dropped entirely . The Class I Division 2 rating matters in plants where the operator station sits near hazardous process areas—a certification that narrows the field of drop-in replacements considerably.
Note on conflicting specifications: Several commercial resale sites list the 1755T-PMPP-1700 with color displays, Ethernet ports, and Windows CE operating systems . These specifications do not match the documented PanelMate Power Pro 1700 platform, which uses a grayscale LCD and serial-only communication . Buyers should verify the actual hardware configuration against the physical unit or a trusted technical datasheet before purchase, as resale listings frequently conflate this model with unrelated HMI products.
