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ABB CP400 Series HMI Compact Panel
Model: CP404
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CP404 — ABB CP400 Series HMI Compact Panel
The ABB CP400 series HMI compact panel is an entry-level to mid-range operator interface panel designed for OEMs and machine builders who need a cost-effective, reliable HMI for simple to moderately complex machine interfaces without the overhead of a full SCADA system. The CP404 features a 4.3-inch colour TFT touchscreen with 480×272 pixel resolution, an IP65-rated front panel for wash-down and dusty environments, and a processing core with 32 MB flash memory supporting up to 500 variables and 100 alarm messages — sufficient for all standard machine operator interface requirements including setpoint entry, status indication, process trending, recipe management, and alarm handling. ABB's CP Builder configuration software, provided free of charge, is a no-code graphical tool that allows control engineers to build complete HMI projects using drag-and-drop screen editors and pre-built symbol libraries without programming knowledge.
Communication options cover RS-232, RS-485, and Ethernet, with native Modbus RTU and Modbus TCP protocol support, plus optional protocol drivers for PROFIBUS DP and DeviceNet. The Modbus driver directly communicates with ABB ACS series drives, ABB ASTAT softstarters, and ABB AC500 PLCs without gateway hardware, making the CP404 a natural fit for machine panels that already use ABB automation components. Third-party PLC brands including Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi, and Omron are accessible via optional protocol cards, giving machine builders across Saudi Arabia's diverse OEM sector the flexibility to integrate the CP400 into their existing PLC architecture. Operating temperature from -20°C to +60°C covers the machine room and outdoor kiosk environments encountered across Saudi Arabia's manufacturing and process sectors.
The CP400 series is widely adopted by Saudi Arabia's machine building and system integration community as the standard operator panel for packaging machines, food processing equipment, water treatment control panels, and small to medium process control stations. OEMs in Riyadh's industrial zones assembling packaging lines and food processing equipment for the domestic Saudi market and for GCC export specify the CP400 for its combination of local ABB support, low cost of ownership, and sufficient capability for single-machine HMI requirements. Water treatment panel integrators use the CP400 for RO system control panels, chemical dosing station interfaces, and pump control station HMIs at NWC and private water facilities across the Kingdom. HVAC system integrators specify CP400 panels for custom packaged air handling and chiller control interfaces where a standard BMS is not available.
Razz Middle East stocks CP404 and CP412 (12-inch) panel variants and supplies to OEMs, panel builders, and system integrators across Saudi Arabia with full CP Builder software support and technical commissioning assistance.
Technical Specifications
Full specifications for the CP404
- Display
- 4.3" colour TFT (CP404) / 12.1" (CP412)
- Resolution
- 480×272 (CP404) / 800×600 (CP412)
- Front Panel IP
- IP65
- Variables
- Up to 500 (CP404)
- Alarms
- Up to 100 messages
- Communication
- RS-232, RS-485, Ethernet
- Protocols
- Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP native; PROFIBUS option
- Operating Temp
- -20 to +60°C
- Memory
- 32 MB flash
- Power Supply
- 24 V DC
Key Features & Benefits
- CP Builder free no-code configuration software with drag-and-drop screen editor and pre-built symbol library enables control engineers to create complete HMI projects without programming knowledge, reducing machine commissioning time.
- IP65 front panel protection covers wash-down cleaning in food and beverage machines and dusty conditions in cement and mineral processing machine enclosures across Saudi Arabia's manufacturing sector.
- Native Modbus RTU and Modbus TCP communication eliminates gateway hardware for direct panel-to-drive connection with ABB ACS series drives, ASTAT softstarters, and AC500 PLCs in single-source ABB automation architectures.
- Operating temperature from -20°C to +60°C covers both air-conditioned machine panels and outdoor kiosk enclosures in Saudi Arabia's summer climate without requiring additional panel cooling for the HMI.
- Recipe management function stores up to 50 production recipes with multiple setpoint parameters, enabling operators to select product changeover settings from the touchscreen without manual parameter re-entry, reducing changeover time and error risk.
- Alarm management with up to 100 configurable alarm messages, time-stamped alarm history logging, and alarm acknowledgement tracking provides complete fault documentation for machine downtime analysis and planned maintenance scheduling.
- Optional PROFIBUS DP and DeviceNet protocol cards enable integration with Siemens, Allen-Bradley, and Mitsubishi PLC architectures used by Saudi Arabia's diverse OEM and system integration community across multiple automation platforms.
Industrial Applications in Saudi Arabia
- Packaging machine operator interfaces for Saudi food and FMCG manufacturers in Riyadh and Jeddah, where the CP404 provides setpoint entry, production count display, fault alarm management, and recipe selection for packaging line operations.
- Water treatment RO system control panel HMIs for NWC contractor panel builders, where Modbus communication with pump VFDs, chemical dosing controllers, and pressure transmitters provides complete system monitoring from a single touchscreen.
- HVAC packaged unit control interfaces for custom AHU and chiller skid OEMs, where the CP400 displays supply air temperature, chilled water flow, valve positions, and alarm status without requiring a separate BMS installation.
- Small to medium process control station operator interfaces at food, pharmaceutical, and chemical processing facilities across MODON industrial estates, where CP400 panels provide local operator control and monitoring at the processing skid.
- Conveyor and material handling system operator panels at logistics centres and warehousing facilities, where belt speed, throughput rate, jam detection alarms, and emergency stop status are displayed on a single panel touchscreen.
- Desalination plant local control panels for small-scale RO units at remote sites and private facilities, where the CP400 displays permeate flow, conductivity, operating pressure, and membrane replacement alarm status.
- Generator control panel HMI for packaged generator sets and UPS systems, where the CP400 displays load current, fuel level, battery state, generator fault alarms, and AMF status for local operator awareness.
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