New Touch Screen PWS3261 PWS6A00P
Display Specifications
Parameter PWS3261-TFT PWS3261-DTN PWS3261-FTN
Display Type Color TFT LCD Color DSTN LCD Monochrome FTN LCD
Display Colors 256 colors 256 colors 16 shades of gray
Screen Size 10.4" (diagonal) 10.4" (diagonal) 10.4" (diagonal)
Resolution 640 x 480 pixels (VGA) 640 x 480 pixels (VGA) 640 x 480 pixels (VGA)
Backlight Type CCFT CCFT CCFT
Backlight Life Not specified Not specified Not specified
Brightness Adjustment Via touch screen Via touch screen Via keypad
System & Memory
Parameter PWS3261-TFT / DTN PWS3261-FTN
CPU 32-bit RISC (206 MHz) 32-bit RISC (206 MHz)
Flash Memory (Total/User) 4096K / 3712K 2048K / 1664K
Battery-backed RAM (Total/User) 1024K / 768K 1024K / 768K
Touch Panel Analog resistive Analog resistive
Communication Interfaces
Interface Specifications
Serial Ports (COM1/COM2) RS-232, RS-422, RS-485
Printer Port Centronics-compatible parallel port
Ethernet Not available on standard models
Electrical Specifications
Parameter PWS3261-TFT PWS3261-DTN PWS3261-FTN
Power Supply 24 VDC ± 10% 24 VDC ± 10% 24 VDC ± 10%
Power Consumption < 20 W < 16 W < 13 W
RF Emission CISPR 22, Class A CISPR 22, Class A CISPR 22, Class A
ESD Immunity IEC 61000-4-2 IEC 61000-4-2 IEC 61000-4-2
Environmental & Physical
Parameter Specification
Operating Temperature 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F)
Storage Temperature -10°C to 60°C (14°F to 140°F)
Ambient Humidity 20% to 90% RH (non-condensing)
Vibration Resistance 0.5 mm displacement, 10–55 Hz, 2 hours in X, Y, Z directions
Front Panel Sealing IP65 / NEMA 4
Cooling Method Natural air circulation (fanless)
Dimensions (W x H x D) 309.0 mm x 235.0 mm x 82.5 mm (12.17 x 9.25 x 3.25 in)
Panel Cut-out 286.0 mm x 211.0 mm (11.26 x 8.31 in)
Weight Approximately 2.5 kg (5.5 lbs)
2. HITECH PWS6A00T Series
The PWS6A00T is the newer replacement series for the PWS3261. It features a brighter display (350 cd/m² vs. 200 cd/m² for the PWS3261-TFT), more Flash memory (8 MB vs. 4 MB), and USB ports for enhanced connectivity .
Display Specifications
Parameter PWS6A00T-N PWS6A00T-P
Replaces PWS3261-TFTA PWS3261-TFT
Display Type Color TFT LCD Color TFT LCD
Display Colors Full color 256 colors Full color 256 colors
Screen Size 10.4" (diagonal) 10.4" (diagonal)
Resolution 640 x 480 pixels (VGA) 640 x 480 pixels (VGA)
Brightness 350 cd/m² 350 cd/m²
Backlight Type CCFL x 2 CCFL x 2
Backlight Life 50,000 hours 50,000 hours
System & Memory
Parameter Specification
CPU 32-bit RISC
Flash Memory 8 MB
Data/Recipe Memory 512 KB
RTC Yes (rechargeable lithium battery)
CF Card Storage Yes
Touch Panel Analog resistive (>1,000,000 touches)
External Function Keys 7 user-defined keys (F1...F7) + Menu key
Communication Interfaces
Interface PWS6A00T-N PWS6A00T-P
COM1 RS-232 / RS-485 RS-232 / RS-485
COM2 RS-232 / RS-422 / RS-485 RS-232 / RS-422 / RS-485
COM3 RS-422 / RS-485 RS-422 / RS-485
USB Master 2 ports 2 ports
USB Device 1 port 1 port
Ethernet Yes —
Electrical Specifications
Parameter Specification
Power Supply 24 VDC
Operating Status LEDs PWR, COM1, COM2, COM3, Ethernet (N model)
Physical Specifications
Parameter Specification
Dimensions (W x H x D) 297.0 mm x 222.0 mm x 52.3 mm
Panel Cut-out 286.0 mm x 211.0 mm
Certification CE
3. Model Comparison Summary
Feature PWS3261-TFT PWS6A00T-P
Status Legacy (discontinued) Replacement model
Flash Memory 4 MB 8 MB
Brightness Not specified (approx. 200 cd/m²) 350 cd/m²
USB Ports None 2 Master + 1 Device
Ethernet Not available Optional (P model without, N model with)
External Keys Not specified 7 user-defined function keys
CF Card Not available Yes
