Choosing between the Allen Bradley PanelView Plus 7 and the Crouzet MTP8/70 comes down to more than just the price tag. You're deciding between a used industrial touchscreen and a new open box HMI kit built around the Millenium 3 controller. Both have touch panels, but they serve different situations. Here's how they stack up.
Quick verdict
If you want a color touchscreen and want to spend far less, the Allen Bradley PanelView Plus 7 is the clear choice at $799.99. It's a used unit, so be ready for cosmetic wear. If you need a new open box HMI kit and already work with Millenium 3 controllers, the Crouzet MTP8/70 is the safer pick, but it costs $1,971.92, which is a significant jump from the Allen Bradley.
Comparison table
| Product | Listed Price | Condition | Notable Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Bradley PanelView Plus 7 | $799.99 | Used | Color display |
| Crouzet MTP8/70 HMI Kit | $1,971.92 | New open box | Touch panel for Millenium 3 |
Where each product wins
The Allen Bradley wins on price. At $799.99, it's the more affordable way to get a touch screen HMI, and it includes a color display for operator panels.
The Crouzet wins on condition. It's listed as new open box, meaning you're not getting a used unit. It's also the more logical choice if your system is built around a Crouzet Millenium 3 controller, since this HMI kit is specifically designed for that platform.
Product notes
Allen Bradley PanelView Plus 7 Ser B Industrial HMI Touchscreen 2711P-T12W21D8S
This is the lower-priced of the two, and it gives you an Allen-Bradley HMI with a color display. The unit was manufactured in 2018 in the United States, so you're getting a fairly recent PanelView Plus 7 Ser B model. The trade-off is the surface condition: the screen has visible scratches and scuffs, and the bezel shows cosmetic wear. If the panel will be installed behind a door or in an area where the wear isn't a concern, this is the cost-effective pick. If you need a spotless front panel for a customer-facing machine, the open box kit is the better alternative.
CROUZET MTP8/70 HMI 88970496 / 88970495 User KIT, Millenium 3, Touch Panel, NEW
This is the new open box kit, so it's the choice when you want a factory-fresh touch panel. It's built around the Millenium 3 controller, making it a direct match for Crouzet-based systems. The kit includes the touch panel and is identified by part numbers 88970496 and 88970495. It's also the higher-priced option, which means you're paying a premium for new open box condition and specific controller compatibility. If your control setup is already Millenium 3, that premium is reasonable. If you just need a basic HMI, the lower-priced Allen Bradley is more practical.
Final choice by use case
Choose the Allen Bradley PanelView Plus 7 if your priority is keeping costs down and you can accept a used touchscreen with some visible wear. It's the more economical way to add a color HMI to your control setup.
Choose the Crouzet MTP8/70 if you need a new open box HMI kit and you're working with a Millenium 3 controller. The condition is better, but you'll pay a premium for the newer state.
