Installation Instructions
PanelView Display Backlight
Catalog Numbers
Terminal Backlight Cat. No.
PanelView 1000 Color 2711-NL4
PanelView 900 Color 2711-NL2
PanelView 600 2711-NL3
Topic Page
About This Publication 1
Important User Information 2
Safety Precautions 3
About the Backlight 3
Remove the Backlight 3
Install the Backlight 5
Backlight Disposal 6
About This Publication
This publication describes how to replace the backlight in the PanelView 1000
Color, PanelView 900 Color, and PanelView 600 terminals.
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Important User Information
Solid state equipment has operational characteristics differing from those of electromechanical equipment.
Safety Guidelines for the Application, Installation and Maintenance of Solid State Controls (publication
SGI-1.1 available from your local Rockwell Automation sales office or online at
http://literature.rockwellautomation.com
equipment and hard-wired electromechanical devices. Because of this difference, and also because of the
wide variety of uses for solid state equipment, all persons responsible for applying this equipment must
satisfy themselves that each intended application of this equipment is acceptable.
In no event will Rockwell Automation, Inc. be responsible or liable for indirect or consequential damages
resulting from the use or application of this equipment.
The examples and diagrams in this manual are included solely for illustrative purposes. Because of the many
variables and requirements associated with any particular installation, Rockwell Automation, Inc. cannot
assume responsibility or liability for actual use based on the examples and diagrams.
No patent liability is assumed by Rockwell Automation, Inc. with respect to use of information, circuits,
equipment, or software described in this manual.
Reproduction of the contents of this manual, in whole or in part, without written permission of Rockwell
Automation, Inc., is prohibited.
Throughout this manual, when necessary, we use notes to make you aware of safety considerations.
) describes some important differences between solid state
WARNING
IMPORTANT
ATTENTION
SHOCK HAZARD
BURN HAZARD
Identifies information about practices or circumstances that can cause an explosion in
a hazardous environment, which may lead to personal injury or death, property
damage, or economic loss.
Identifies information that is critical for successful application and understanding of
the product.
Identifies information about practices or circumstances that can lead to personal injury
or death, property damage, or economic loss. Attentions help you to identify a hazard,
avoid a hazard, and recognize the consequences.
Labels may be on or inside the equipment, for example, a drive or motor, to alert
people that dangerous voltage may be present.
Labels may be on or inside the equipment, for example, a drive or motor, to alert
people that surfaces may reach dangerous temperatures.
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Safety Precautions
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ATTENTION
ATTENTION
Disconnect all power from the PanelView terminal before replacing the
backlight. Failure to disconnect power may result in electrical shock and/or
damage to the terminal.
Do not touch any of the exposed electronic components to prevent damage
from electrostatic discharge (ESD).
About the Backlight
The backlight uses cold cathode fluorescent (CCF) tubes to illuminate the display.
The procedures for replacing the backlight apply to the different terminal types.
Remove the Backlight
Follow these steps to remove the backlight from the terminal.
1. Turn off the power to the PanelView terminal.
2. Loosen the Phillips-head captive fasteners.
The PanelView 900/1000 terminals have four fasteners as shown; the
PanelView 600 terminal has two fasteners.
PanelView 900/1000
(4) Phillips Captive Fasteners
PanelView 600 (2) Phillips Captive Fasteners
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