Quick Verdict
If you're building a PLC/HMI station, the first fork in the road is simple: do you need a dedicated touch-panel HMI for a Crouzet Millenium 3 system, or do you need a complete safety controller training environment? The Crouzet MTP8/70 HMI User Kit (Millenium 3, Touch Panel) answers the first need with a New - Open box unit at USD 1,971.92. The Banner Engineering XS26-2DE Trainer Kit answers the second with a new safety controller plus HMI bundle at USD 4,200.00. Pick the Crouzet for a direct HMI part; pick the Banner if learning safety wiring and logic matters more than a lower spend.
At a Glance
| Product | Listed price | Condition | Visual |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crouzet MTP8/70 HMI User Kit (Millenium 3) | USD 1,971.92 | New - Open box | |
| Banner XS26-2DE Safety Controller / HMI Trainer | USD 4,200.00 | New |
Where Each Product Wins
- Crouzet MTP8/70 HMI User Kit: Wins when you want a self-contained Millenium 3 HMI part and are comfortable with an open-box unit.
- Banner XS26-2DE Safety Controller / HMI Trainer: Wins when the goal is to learn safety controller programming in a complete, ready-to-use training environment.
Product Notes
Crouzet MTP8/70 HMI User Kit, Millenium 3, Touch Panel
This Crouzet kit is built around the MTP8/70 HMI, identified with part numbers 88970496 / 88970495 and the Millenium 3 model. It is listed as New - Open box, so you get an unused panel but not sealed retail packaging. That open-box condition is the main trade-off if you prefer a factory carton. The title points to a dedicated HMI user kit for the Millenium 3 platform, which makes it easy to match in an existing Crouzet Millenium 3 setup. If all you need is the touch-panel HMI portion, this part is a direct fit and includes the HMI platform without extra safety training modules.
Trainer KIT / XS26-2DE / Safety Controller / HMI
This Banner Engineering Trainer Kit is a complete safety programming learning station. It pairs an XS26-2DE safety controller with an MT8102ie HMI, and the listing describes eight magnetic switches, two Emergency Stop buttons, one light curtain, logic reset buttons, and bypass functionality for door and light curtain status. It is a new unit, and the description states that all software is included, so you can start building safety logic rather than sourcing each component separately. The trade-off is that this is a specialized bundle: if you just need a touch-panel HMI for standard control, the extra safety hardware and programming scope will be more than your project calls for.
Final Choice by Use Case
If you need to source a specific Crouzet MTP8/70 HMI for a Millenium 3 controller and the New - Open box condition doesn't bother you, go with the Crouzet kit. It is the lower-cost way into a touch-panel HMI with part numbers 88970496 / 88970495.
If your plan is to practice safety controller integration and you want a pre-built rig, the Banner XS26-2DE Trainer Kit is the more complete package: controller, HMI, switches, e-stops, light curtain, and software all in one place.
