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PanelView

Also known as: Allen-Bradley PanelView

German: PanelView

In industrial automation, PanelView is a family of operator panels from Rockwell Automation's Allen-Bradley brand, used as HMIs for machines controlled by Allen-Bradley controllers and configured with Rockwell Automation's HMI software.

  • HMI and SCADA
  • Vendor product

In one sentence

PanelView is Rockwell Automation's Allen-Bradley family of operator panels for machine HMIs.

Example

A conveyor system in a US plant uses PanelView terminals at each station to display status from the ControlLogix controller.

How it applies

  • Engineering: The family includes several generations and series, each with its own software tool and capabilities. Match the panel series with the controller platform and engineering software used on the project.
  • Maintenance: Older generations remain in service; plan migrations to current series as part of lifecycle management and keep backups of the application files.
  • Documentation: Name the exact series and model in parts lists and wiring documents; "PanelView" alone doesn't identify a device. Refer to Rockwell Automation's manuals for hardware setup.
  • Operation: Operators see the machine-specific application, not the product. Operating manuals should describe that application, using the labels shown on the terminal.

Keep in mind: Product names, series and features change. Check designations and software against Rockwell Automation's current documentation before publishing.

By knowledge.aitechdoc.world · Published September 26, 2026 · Last reviewed

Source: AI TechDoc Blog editorial definition, based on vendor documentation for HMI operator panels

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