If you are building or upgrading a control panel, the first choice is the operator interface: a full industrial PC HMI, a dedicated display, a touchscreen terminal, or an integrated PLC plus HMI. The four units listed here take different paths, with listed prices from $95.99 to $799.99. Your decision should follow the controller architecture you already run and how much interaction the operator needs.
Quick take
- The Parker IXA-000-3N3-53 IX InteractX PowerStation is an industrial PC HMI built around InteractX.
- The Danfoss DM1000T-0-1-0-0 is a display built for the Danfoss DM1000 controller platform.
- The Allen-Bradley PanelView Plus 7 Ser B 2711P-T12W21D8S is a used unit from 2018 with visible screen and bezel wear.
- The PLC Controller 5" HMI Touch Screen (17MR-F500-FX-A) is a new integrated controller-and-display unit with 2-axis 100 kHz pulse outputs, 9 inputs, and 8 relay outputs.
Listed prices at a glance
| Product | Listed price | Relative price bar | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parker IXA-000-3N3-53 IX InteractX PowerStation | USD 200.00 | Used Windows HMI with Ethernet/USB/VGA | |
| Danfoss DM1000T-0-1-0-0 Display | USD 700.00 | New open-box display for DM1000 | |
| Allen-Bradley PanelView Plus 7 Ser B | USD 799.99 | Used color touchscreen | |
| PLC Controller 5" HMI Touch Screen | USD 95.99 | New integrated PLC/HMI |
Decision matrix
| Scenario | Best match | Why |
|---|---|---|
| You want flexible connections in a used panel | Parker IXA-000-3N3-53 | Multiple connection options and programmable screens |
| You need a display for a Danfoss DM1000 system | Danfoss DM1000T-0-1-0-0 | Built specifically for that controller platform |
| You want a used touchscreen | Allen-Bradley PanelView Plus 7 Ser B | Touchscreen with visible wear |
| You want PLC outputs and a touchscreen in one box | PLC Controller 5" HMI Touch Screen | Integrated I/O and operator panel |
Product notes
Parker IXA-000-3N3-53 IX InteractX PowerStation
This industrial PC HMI is the most connection-oriented option here. It supports Ethernet, USB, VGA, bar graph displays, data entry, and real-time graph support, and it is listed as programmable. That is a strong fit for a retrofit where you want one panel to handle machine control visuals and data logging. The catch is that the listing describes a missing screw on the SSD cover, so be sure the photos match your tolerance for a used unit. The InteractX software angle is worth considering if you want application development without a dedicated IT team.
Danfoss DM1000T-0-1-0-0 Display (11223957)
This open-box display is listed as new but without accessories, and it is purpose-built for the Danfoss DM1000 controller platform. If your panel already uses DM1000, this is the direct route to a clean operator display. For anyone running a different controller family, the platform-specific nature of this unit means it should be matched to your existing Danfoss architecture rather than treated as a generic touchscreen. The open-box condition is useful to factor into your decision, and accessories are not included.
Allen-Bradley PanelView Plus 7 Ser B (2711P-T12W21D8S)
The PanelView Plus 7 Ser B adds a color touchscreen to the lineup and comes from a 2018 unit. That is useful if you prefer a more traditional HMI panel with a physical touch interface. The honest limitation is visible wear: the screen has scratches and scuffs, and the bezel shows cosmetic wear, so this is a working unit for a control room or machine rather than a showpiece. If your priority is a PanelView-style interface and you can live with cosmetic blemishes, this is the one to weigh against the integrated option.
PLC Controller 5" HMI Touch Screen (17MR-F500-FX-A)
This unit bundles a touchscreen with a programmable logic controller in one 5" package. The specifications call out 2-axis 100 kHz pulse outputs for stepper or servo drives, 9 inputs, 8 relay outputs, and compatibility with FX1S programming. For a compact packaging or positioning machine, that I/O set can remove the need for a separate display and controller. The trade-off shows up when your application demands more than eight relay outputs or a larger operator screen, because the PLC and HMI are locked into this single-unit format. There is also free HMI software, multiple language support, and step-by-step video tutorials.
Final recommendation by use case
- Compact all-in-one control: Choose the PLC Controller 5" HMI Touch Screen when you want a single unit with a touchscreen and control outputs.
- Danfoss DM1000 system: Choose the Danfoss DM1000T-0-1-0-0 Display if your control architecture already runs on the DM1000 platform.
- Flexible used operator interface: Choose the Parker IXA-000-3N3-53 IX InteractX PowerStation if you need an adaptable Windows HMI for a retrofit.
- Used touchscreen: Choose the Allen-Bradley PanelView Plus 7 Ser B when you want a used touchscreen and can accept cosmetic wear.
