# AutomationDirect C-more CM5-T12W

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The CM5-T12W is a C-more CM5 series panel-mount touch screen HMI with a 12.1-inch color TFT LCD and resistive single-touch panel. It displays 1280 x 800 pixels (WXGA) on a widescreen that can be mounted in landscape or portrait orientation. It connects to controllers over two Ethernet ports and serial ports, and supports a range of PLC driver protocols including EtherNet/IP, Modbus and MQTT.

## Specification

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Category | hmi |
| Weight | 2.8349523125 kg |
| Ethernet ports | 2 |
| Processor | 1.6 GHz quad-core |
| Supply voltage | 12-24 VDC |
| Screen size | 12.1 in |
| Resolution | 1280 x 800 |
| IP rating | IP65 |

## Connected

- Manufacturer: [AutomationDirect](https://machineschema.com/manufacturer/automationdirect.md)
- Protocols: [EtherNet/IP](https://machineschema.com/protocol/ethernet-ip.md), [MODBUS RTU](https://machineschema.com/protocol/modbus-rtu.md), [MQTT](https://machineschema.com/protocol/mqtt.md), [Modbus TCP](https://machineschema.com/protocol/modbus-tcp.md)

## Safety

- Rated for indoor use only.
- Contains an installed lithium button battery (UN3091, packaging instruction 969, 0.0055 g lithium, generic battery MS920T).
- Agency approvals: UL Listed file E157382, CE declaration and RoHS compliant.

## Study notes

- Display is a color TFT LCD with LED backlight, 16.7M colors and 280 nits brightness.
- Touch panel is resistive single-touch; display orientation is landscape or portrait.
- Communications: (2) Ethernet 10/100Base-T RJ45, (1) RS-232 RJ12, (1) RS-232/422/485 DB15 female, (1) RS-485 3-pin terminal, (4) USB A and (1) USB B.
- Has an SD card slot for removable media.
- Port speeds up to 38.4k baud serial and 10/100 Mbps Ethernet.
- Programming is done with CM5-PGMSW programming software v8.0 or later.
- An Android/iOS Remote HMI App is available for phones and tablets.
- Supports a webserver over secure HTTPS and FTP client/server functions.
- Panel-mount housing rated NEMA 4/4X.
- Mounting cutout is smaller than the EA9-T12CL but the same as the EA9-T10CL.
- Included in the box: mounting hardware, gasket and cutout template.

## Sources

1. [C-more HMI: 12.1in, color TFT LCD, touch screen (PN# CM5-T12W) | AutomationDirect](https://www.automationdirect.com/adc/shopping/catalog/hmi_(human_machine_interface)/graphical_hmi_devices/hmi_panels/cm5-t12w) (accessed 2026-10-26)
2. [CM5 T12W cutsheet](https://cdn.automationdirect.com/static/specs/cutsheet/CM5-T12W_cutsheet.pdf) (accessed 2026-10-26)

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