TouchScreens

Ken J · Jun 18, 2005

Can anyone recommend a good TouchScreen that is not too expensive?
I'm currently using an IDEC talking to an Siemens S7-224XP PLC.

Eric Nelson · Jun 18, 2005

The 6" Maple 520C is probably the least expensive (yet still good) color touchscreen that has Siemens drivers.

-Eric

Ken J · Jun 19, 2005

Thanks Eric.....I'll check it out.

Tom Jenkins · Jun 20, 2005

The AutomationDirect.com EZTOuch supports MPI communications. We have alsoo used the EXOR www.exor-rd.com with Siemens PLCs.

Stephen Luft · Jun 20, 2005

Ken,

You may want to consider Hitech.

Their screens have a longer tube life and more memory than the Maple (Weintek) and Automation Direct (AVG) units. The 5.7" now have additional push buttons.

Their web site is www.hitech-america.com If you would rather call, their number is 219-477-2002 - you can speak with Eric or Dale. Great people to work with.

Hope this helps.

God Bless,

ckchew666 · May 30, 2006

Stephen Luft said:
Ken,

You may want to consider Hitech.

Their screens have a longer tube life and more memory than the Maple (Weintek) and Automation Direct (AVG) units. The 5.7" now have additional push buttons.

Their web site is www.hitech-america.com If you would rather call, their number is 219-477-2002 - you can speak with Eric or Dale. Great people to work with.

Hope this helps.

God Bless,

Hi, Do you mean Maple and Weintek is the same?? I've google it and Maple looks like from US while Weintek is from Taiwan.

We're looking into Weintek as well, anyone please comment.

Stephen Luft · May 30, 2006

Yes, they are one in the same.

Maple markets the Weintek touch screens under their silver series brand, and is located in the US. They also offer international distribution to various countries.

http://www.maple-systems.com/index_wheretobuy.htm

There are other companies, besides Maple that offer the Weintek touch screen.

Weintek is the manufacturer.

Sergei Troizky · May 30, 2006

Panasonic (a.k.a Aromat a.k.a NAIS a.k.a. Matsushita) GT series is one of the best value choices.

504bloke · May 30, 2006

I dont know about value compared to the others that are recommended here but i can recommend the Redlion G3 Series as a nice touch screen. It can also communicate MPI / PPI for siemens with the correct cable.

Money4Nothing · May 30, 2006

I have used the Redlion G3 series, its pretty good. However, a lot of my collegues dont like the Crimson2 software. You can download it for free from www.redlion.net

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ckchew666 · Jun 1, 2006

Stephen Luft said:
Yes, they are one in the same.

Maple markets the Weintek touch screens under their silver series brand, and is located in the US. They also offer international distribution to various countries.

http://www.maple-systems.com/index_wheretobuy.htm

There are other companies, besides Maple that offer the Weintek touch screen.

Weintek is the manufacturer.

From what I understand from your statement is if I can buy direct from Weintek it's the cheapest I can get because I can bypass Maple?

Stephen Luft · Jun 1, 2006

I didn't say that.

I don't know what Weintek's pricing is.

I don't know what their support is like either.

You still have some investigation to do, in order to determine which method or procurement is best for you and your company.

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