Allen-Bradley VersaView 5000 computers, thin clients and monitors

Allen-Bradley VersaView 5000 industrial computers, thin clients and monitors are designed to help manufacturers modernise their standalone or distributed HMI applications to support smart manufacturing. Offering an open architecture design, the range gives manufacturers greater freedom to install the software that fits their needs.

The range includes five products: VersaView 5400 display and non-display computers; VersaView 5200 display and non-display thin clients; and VersaView 5100 monitors. The display options include an edge-to-edge glass display, a 22″ wide-screen option, full HD; and 10-point multitouch capabilities to help improve operator productivity. The use of a supercapacitor mitigates the need to replace batteries and simplifies air shipment logistics.

When combined with FactoryTalk View Site Edition software, the VersaView 5400 industrial computers can provide compliance with 21 CFR Part 11. The software stores, processes and transmits electronic records and signatures to show which employees have made changes. This is critical for highly regulated industries like life sciences.

The VersaView 5200 thin clients are designed to be the preferred thin client hardware for use with the company’s ThinManager software, which centrally manages content and visualisation. Device configuration is not needed, resulting in faster device replacement. Because information is stored on a server instead of locally, sensitive information is less likely to be lost if a device goes missing. The ThinManager software also provides multifactor user authentication, including biometric authentication using fingerprint scanning.

In addition to the 22″ screen size, the VersaView 5000 portfolio includes 12″, 15″and 19″ wide-screen options.