Choosing between these two products isn't a matter of cheap versus expensive. The Siemens KTP700 repair kit and the Allen Bradley PanelView 800 trainer solve different problems: one restores a worn keypad or touchpad on an HMI you already own, and the other gives you a complete new HMI training station. Before you compare prices, decide which job you're actually trying to do-fix a broken input surface or learn HMI programming on a ready-to-use panel.
Quick Verdict
If you already have a Siemens KTP700 and the membrane keypad or touchpad is failing, the repair kit is the straightforward, lower-cost fix. If you need a new HMI to learn on, the PanelView 800 Trainer is the complete package and earns its higher listed price by including the hardware you'd otherwise have to source yourself.
Price and Features at a Glance
| Siemens KTP700 Repair Kit | Allen Bradley PanelView 800 Trainer | |
|---|---|---|
| Listed price | USD 181.39 | USD 949.99 |
| Condition | Used | New |
| Country of Origin | China | United States |
| What's included | Membrane keypad and touchpad repair kit | Color HMI, swivel base, power supply, Ethernet cable, manuals |
| Use case | Replacing worn KTP700 keypad or touchpad | Learning HMI programming on a complete station |
The listed price spread is $768.60. That gap reflects a repair component on one side and a full training station on the other, so the cheaper option is not automatically the better deal.
Where Each Product Wins
- Siemens KTP700 Repair Kit wins when you need a spare keypad or touchpad for an existing KTP700. It is specifically for the 6AV2123-2GB03-0AX0 HMI repair kit, and it's the lower-priced option in this head-to-head. Its scope is intentionally narrow: a replacement input surface, not a complete operator panel.
- Allen Bradley PanelView 800 Trainer wins when you want a complete HMI station. It bundles the 2711R-T7T color HMI with the supporting hardware and pairs with the free Connected Components Workbench software, so you can practice HMI programming in the same environment used for Allen Bradley PLC programming.
Product Notes
Siemens KTP700 Membrane Keypad + Touchpad 6AV2123-2GB03-0AX0 HMI Repair Kit
This kit is for the replacement membrane keypad and touchpad used on a Siemens KTP700 HMI. The reason to choose it is fit: it's specifically named for the 6AV2123-2GB03-0AX0 variant, and it is the lower-priced entry in this comparison. That makes sense when the rest of your HMI is still functional and you only need to restore the input surface. The limitation is the used condition, along with the fact that this is a repair component rather than a complete operator panel. You should pick it when you already have the KTP700 and want a targeted fix, not when you're looking for a new HMI to program from scratch.
Allen Bradley PanelView 800 Trainer 2711R-T7T Programmable CCW HMI Training Kit
This trainer is a complete package: the 2711R-T7T color HMI, a training swivel base, a power supply, an Ethernet cable, and manuals. That makes it the better choice if you want to start working with an Allen Bradley HMI without sourcing separate pieces. It is built around the free Connected Components Workbench software, so the same environment used for Allen Bradley PLC programming can drive the panel. What holds it back is the high listed price and the fact that lessons are not included; Allen Bradley provides extensive resources instead. Choose it when you need a complete training station and are prepared to pay for that completeness.
Final Choice by Use Case
- Choose the Siemens repair kit if your KTP700 is otherwise working and the keypad or touchpad is the problem. You get a targeted replacement part at the lower end of the price range.
- Choose the PanelView 800 Trainer if you are learning or practicing HMI programming and want an Allen Bradley panel with the supporting hardware included. You'll spend much more, but you won't need to gather the rest of the station yourself.
