The four paths
| Path | Money | Time | The catch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Migrate to PanelView Plus 7 | Hardware + engineering hours | Weeks: lead time + project conversion + testing | Application must be converted in the vendor's HMI development software and re-tested — it's a small project, not a swap |
| Used / new-old-stock Plus 1000 | $500–$2,500, prices vary wildly | Days–weeks | No warranty, unknown hours, shrinking supply — you'll be here again |
| Repair the dead unit | $300–$1,000 for common faults | 1–2 weeks + shipping | Buys time on a discontinued platform; pair with a plan |
| Bridge now, decide calmly | $1,290 one-time (founders' price) | First batch — line-down requests get the first units + a free triage call now | Minimal by design — key values and buttons, not full HMI graphics |
Why "bridge first" often wins
The expensive mistake is deciding under pressure: rush-buying a used unit sight-unseen, or signing a migration quote you haven't compared. A bridge device removes the time pressure:
- Production continues. LineKeeper plugs into the PLC network, discovers every ControlLogix/CompactLogix tag automatically, and gives the operator live values and start/stop buttons — no PLC program changes, no licensed engineering software.
- You choose the migration on your schedule — with quotes compared and the application conversion planned, not improvised over a weekend.
- Nothing is wasted afterwards. When the new panel lands, LineKeeper stays as a diagnostics, data-logging and dashboards tool — the thing the old panel never did anyway.
Honest availability: the first production batch is in preparation — the early
list is free, locks the founders' price, and line-down requests get the first units,
with a free remote triage call in the meantime. Founders' price: $1,290 one-time
(reg. $1,490) · 30-day money-back guarantee. See the product tour →
Panel just went dark and you're reading this from the plant floor? Start with the 10-minute triage checklist — a share of "dead" Plus 1000s are a $40 power supply or a repairable backlight.