Keyence VT5-W07 Touch Screen HMI

The Keyence VT5-W07 is a 7 inch touch screen HMI (human-machine interface) from the VT5 series. Designed for industrial operator control and monitoring, this unit features a high-resolution display, capacitive multi-touch, and robust communication capabilities. It is suitable for machine control, process visualization, and data logging applications.

Display Specifications

The 7 inch TFT LCD offers 800 x 480 pixel resolution (WVGA) with 16.7 million colors. Brightness is 500 cd/m², readable even in bright sunlight due to an anti-reflective coating. The projected capacitive touch panel supports multi-touch gestures (zoom, swipe, rotate). The display has a wide viewing angle of 160° in all directions. LED backlight lifetime is 60,000 hours.

Processor and Memory

Powered by a dual-core 1.2 GHz processor. Onboard RAM: 1 GB; flash storage: 4 GB for user projects and data logging. The VT5-W07 can store up to 10,000 recipes and 1 million alarm entries. A real-time clock with supercapacitor backup (10 days) maintains time during power loss.

Communication Ports

Built-in interfaces: Ethernet (10/100/1000Base-T) for PLC connection (supports Keyence KV, Mitsubishi, Omron, Siemens, and Modbus TCP). Two USB 2.0 host ports (for mouse, keyboard, or USB drive). One RS-232C/422/485 serial port. The HMI also has a built-in web server for remote access via browser. OPC UA client and server are supported.

Software and Configuration

Programming is done using Keyence’s VT Pro software (Windows-based). The software includes a rich library of widgets, vector graphics, and animation tools. It supports multi-language projects (up to 256 languages), recipe management, alarm handling, and trend charts. The HMI can be updated remotely via FTP or SD card.

Environmental and Power

Power supply: 24V DC (±10%), consumption 15W typical. Front panel: IP67 (dust-tight and waterproof up to 1m immersion). Operating temperature: -20°C to +55°C; storage: -30°C to +80°C. Humidity: 10% to 90% non-condensing. Dimensions: 210 x 145 x 38 mm (W x H x D). Panel cutout: 192 x 128 mm. Weight 0.9 kg.

Diagnostic and Security

LED indicators: power, communication activity, and error. The HMI logs system events and user actions. Security features: user authentication (up to 128 users), password protection of screens, and encrypted data transfer (SSL/TLS). An SD card slot (up to 32GB) is available for data backup.

Applications

Ideal for industrial machinery, food processing, pharmaceutical equipment, and automotive assembly lines. The multi-touch interface and bright display enhance operator efficiency.

Conclusion

The Keyence VT5-W07 touch screen HMI combines a vivid 7 inch display, capacitive multi-touch, and versatile connectivity in a rugged IP67 package, making it a modern choice for operator interface applications.