Allen-Bradley 6186M-17PTSS Human Machine Interface

The Allen-Bradley 6186M-17PTSS is a 17-inch VersaView Industrial Performance Monitor with a rugged stainless-steel bezel and a resistive touchscreen, intended as an external display for VersaView non-display computers or other industrial equipment that requires a built-in, interactive screen. It accepts DVI-I and VGA video inputs and uses a color active-matrix TFT LCD panel with touch for operator interaction on harsh industrial floors, while delivering about 450 nits of brightness for legibility in variable lighting. The enclosure is designed for rugged mounting in control panels and equipment cabinets, combining industrial durability with a compact 17-inch form factor. This model is part of Rockwell Automation’s 6186M family, though the 6186M-17PTSS was discontinued as of December 31, 2022, with direct replacement guidance available from the manufacturer. Some retailer listings note three rear USB 2.0 ports and a 6–36 V DC power option via an external AC/DC adapter, aligning with common industrial power architectures for field installations. Typical applications include operator interfaces in machine control panels, HMI installations, and other industrial control environments where a durable, touchscreen display is needed to interact with automation systems.