Choosing between a complete HMI workstation and a standalone touch screen can stall a control panel project before it starts. The ProFace PS5000 IPC + PS5001 HMI bundle and the Siemens SIMATIC HMI KTP700 represent two different ways to answer the same question: do you want one integrated package or a lower-cost component you can slot into the rest of your control system?
Quick verdict
If you want one integrated operator interface package, the ProFace bundle is the direction to go. If you are already building your own control system and just need the HMI piece, the Siemens KTP700 is the more focused candidate.
Quick comparison
| ProFace PS5000 bundle | Siemens SIMATIC HMI KTP700 | |
|---|---|---|
| Listed price | USD 2,499.95 | USD 614.00 |
| Price bar | ||
| Scope | IPC + HMI combo | Touch screen for S7/300 controller platforms |
The table shows a USD 1,885.95 spread between the two listed prices. That gap reflects a real difference in scope.
Where the ProFace bundle wins
The ProFace PS5000 bundle includes the IPC, PS5001 HMI, power supply, SSD, mounting hardware, and a software and documentation kit. It also points to CAN support in the title, with pre-installed Rockwell and IXXAT Canbus software as part of the package. If you want fewer individual part numbers to manage, this is the route that gathers everything into one item.
Where the Siemens touch screen wins
The SIMATIC KTP700 is sold as a single HMI rather than a full workstation. That narrower scope gives you flexibility to pair it with your own control components. For someone who already has the surrounding automation hardware, this is the less complicated pickup.
Product notes
#### NEW! ProFace PS5000 IPC + PS5001 HMI + PwrSup, Programmed, Software, CAN, Etc
This item takes the assembly work out of the equation. The ProFace PS5000 industrial PC and the PS5001 HMI come together with a power supply, SSD, mounting hardware, and software in one package. The title also points to CAN support, with pre-installed Rockwell and IXXAT Canbus software included. The trade-off is that the original box is not included, and the item has been powered up only for the photos and to confirm operation. Choose this route when the convenience of having the HMI, PC, and supporting pieces gathered in one place is worth the larger listed price.
#### 6AV2123-2GB03-0AX0 Siemens SIMATIC HMI KTP700 Touch Screen
This item keeps the scope tight. The Siemens SIMATIC HMI KTP700 is positioned for S7/300 controller platforms, and the firmware revision V02 20 gives you a reference point for that setup. At the listed price, it is the lower-cost way to add an HMI to a system you are already assembling. The limitation is that it arrives as a single touch screen, not a full workstation, so you will need to provide the rest of your control setup separately. If you prefer to select each component yourself, this gives you a clear starting point at a more moderate price.
Final choice by use case
For a single HMI panel to add to an existing control setup, the Siemens SIMATIC HMI KTP700 at USD 614.00 is the more direct pick. For a new workstation-style operator interface that includes the computer, HMI, and supporting components together, the ProFace PS5000 bundle at USD 2,499.95 keeps the pieces in one place. Choose by project stage: when the surrounding control hardware is already there, the Siemens touch screen is the simpler addition; when you are building the operator interface from scratch, the ProFace bundle is the more complete starting point.
