Choosing a new operator interface for a PLC-based automation line usually comes down to a trade-off between ecosystem fit and display real estate. The Crouzet MTP8/70 HMI user kit and the Hope Industrial Systems HIS-UM19-STAH both give you touch control, but they are built for different situations. Here's how they compare.
Quick verdict
If you need a large touchscreen and want a panel listed as new in box, the Hope HIS-UM19-STAH is the easier call. It is listed at USD 900.00 and offers a 19-inch touch display with a stainless steel NEMA 4 IP65/66 front. If you are already using Crouzet's Millenium 3 controllers, the Crouzet MTP8/70 user kit combines the HMI and touch panel in one part number, but it is listed at USD 1,971.92 and comes as new open-box hardware.
Price and feature comparison
| Consideration | Crouzet MTP8/70 HMI | Hope HIS-UM19-STAH |
|---|---|---|
| Listed price | USD 1,971.92 | USD 900.00 |
| Condition | New - open box | New |
| Display | Touch panel (Millenium 3 user kit) | 19-inch touchscreen |
| Enclosure / platform | Millenium 3 user kit | Stainless steel NEMA 4 IP65/66 |
| Country of origin | Taiwan | United States |
Where each product wins
Choose the Crouzet MTP8/70 if you want a touch panel HMI bundled as a user kit for the Millenium 3 series. The part number 88970496 / 88970495 makes it easy to identify for a Crouzet-based control scheme. Choose the Hope HIS-UM19-STAH if you want more screen area for monitoring and a panel that is listed as new in box.
Crouzet MTP8/70 HMI
For engineers who have standardized on Crouzet's Millenium 3 controllers, this user kit combines the touch panel and HMI into one part number. The MTP8/70 is identified as a touch panel, and the kit comes with the HMI unit, so you have a clear path to add a graphical interface to a Millenium 3-based machine. It is manufactured in Taiwan and listed as new open-box hardware, which means the contents may not be factory sealed. That open-box condition is the main trade-off if you prefer a factory-sealed unit. Choose it when compatibility with the Millenium 3 environment matters most.
Hope Industrial Systems HIS-UM19-STAH
This is the panel for someone who wants a large touchscreen and doesn't need a bundled controller kit. The 19-inch display gives operators a roomy view of processes and alarms, and the stainless steel NEMA 4 IP65/66 front is built for industrial floor conditions like washdowns and dusty cabinets. It is listed as new in box, and the 100-240 VAC input makes it straightforward to power. The main limitation is the panel's size: a 19-inch touchscreen requires cabinet space, so if your control panel is compact, you will need to plan for a larger cutout or mounting area.
Final choice by use case
For a Crouzet Millenium 3 project where you want an integrated HMI user kit, the Crouzet MTP8/70 is the fit. For a general automation line with enough cabinet space and a preference for a new touchscreen panel, the Hope HIS-UM19-STAH is the better match.
