GP-Pro EX HMI
Supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) software
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What is GP-Pro EX HMI
GP-Pro EX is an HMI development and runtime software suite used to design operator interfaces for industrial equipment and to connect those interfaces to PLCs and other controllers. It targets OEMs, system integrators, and plant engineering teams building machine-level HMIs and small supervisory applications. The product focuses on panel-based visualization, alarm/event handling, and device connectivity across a wide range of industrial protocols, typically deployed with Pro-face HMI hardware.
Strong HMI-focused engineering tools
GP-Pro EX provides a dedicated environment for building operator screens, navigation, and common HMI objects used on factory-floor terminals. It supports typical HMI functions such as alarms, recipes, trends, and data logging for local use. For organizations standardizing on panel HMIs, the workflow is oriented around rapid screen development and deployment to target devices.
Broad industrial device connectivity
The product supports connectivity to many PLC and controller families through built-in drivers and industrial communication options. This reduces the need for custom protocol work in common OEM and integrator projects. It is well-suited to heterogeneous machine environments where multiple controller brands appear across lines or sites.
Tight fit with Pro-face HMIs
GP-Pro EX is designed to deploy projects to Pro-face operator interface hardware, aligning screen resolution, device features, and runtime behavior. This can simplify lifecycle tasks such as project transfer, device replacement, and maintaining consistent operator experiences across similar machines. It also supports common HMI peripheral needs (e.g., local storage/logging and panel features) in a single toolchain.
More HMI than SCADA
Although it can cover small supervisory needs, GP-Pro EX is primarily an HMI package rather than a full plant-wide SCADA platform. Organizations needing centralized historian integration, multi-site architectures, or large-scale tag management may find it less suitable as the core SCADA layer. In those cases it is often positioned at the machine or cell level rather than as an enterprise supervisory system.
Ecosystem tied to vendor hardware
The most common deployment model assumes Pro-face HMI panels, which can limit flexibility for teams standardizing on PC-based runtimes or mixed HMI hardware fleets. Hardware-tied projects can increase switching costs if standards change. It may also constrain certain advanced visualization or compute-heavy use cases better served by server/PC deployments.
Limited IT/OT platform features
Compared with broader SCADA platforms, GP-Pro EX typically offers fewer built-in capabilities for web-based clients, centralized user management, and modern API-first integration patterns. Security and governance features may rely more on the underlying device/OS configuration and external controls. Teams with strict enterprise requirements may need additional components to meet audit, identity, and remote-access standards.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Trial | Free for 10 days (trial) | Full-featured GP‑Pro EX editor available for 10 days; trial cannot transfer projects to panels. Source: Pro‑face GP‑Pro EX download/trial page. |
| Free (Free version) | Free (permanently available, limited) | Unlimited-use free version but limited to ET6000 series and GP4110 (Color Model) for drawing and transfer; can be upgraded to Full by purchasing a license. Source: Pro‑face GP‑Pro EX download page. |
| Full — GP‑Pro EX Editor (single‑license) (Product SKUs: PFXEXEDV**, PFXEXEDLS**) | Not listed on official site — contact sales / local Pro‑face/Schneider Electric office | Full version (unlimited, all models supported). Official site lists product SKUs and license types but does not publish list prices; per‑PC license required. Activation uses HMI License Manager. Contact local sales or authorized reseller to purchase. Sources: Pro‑face GP‑Pro EX lineup and support pages. |
| Group / Volume licenses (PFXEXGRPLS10 / 25 / 50) | Not listed on official site — contact sales | Group license SKUs are published on the official product lineup page; pricing not published. |
| Accessories / related runtime/developer licenses (e.g., Pro‑Server EX Developer/Runtime, GP‑Viewer EX licenses EX‑VIEWER‑LICENSE, EX‑SRT‑LICENSE) | Not listed on official site — contact sales | Official site lists related license SKUs and runtime/developer license names but no public prices. |
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