The Allen-Bradley PanelView Plus 6 operator interface terminal is a programmable operator station that provides interaction between users and a PLC-controlled system. It replaces or complements traditional hard-wired panels by providing operator input control and output display of a machine or multiple machines. Typical PVP 6 users include machine operators, maintenance technicians, and supervisory personnel.

The PanelView Plus 6 terminal runs FactoryTalk View Station-Machine Edition software that performs all traditional PanelView Plus 6 functions. It is also a Human Machine Interface (HMI), capable of gathering and processing data, and communicating with several controllers and external applications. As a traditional operator interface, the PanelView Plus 6 ties PLC inputs and outputs to graphics, text, and function keys displayed on the PVP 6 terminal. This provides the user with the ability to control a machine or process as well as view machine or process status, PLC I/O status, operational information, data table information, and alarm status.