What does “Industry 4.0 Automation Control Solution” actually mean?
Simply put; its a modern, connected, data driven automation system. Instead of just one HMI, one PLC, one operator, now its machines/sensors/HMIs/PLCs/VFDs (and more) all connected sharing data and analytics via an integrated SCADA system, to the cloud and visible by several different operators, anytime, from anywhere.
What this means to Maple Systems? It means we’ve got you covered! Maple Systems products turn individual machines into connected, data driven systems by acting as both the operator interface and the edge gateway in an Industry 4.0 architecture.
- cMT Series HMIs: This acts as both your YHMI and your data gateway, no extra hardware needed:
- Use when Multiple PLCs need to be connected, you need data collection and IIoT (MQTT/OPC UA), when customer wants remote monitoring, and when you’re replacing gateways and protocol converters.
- Use when Multiple PLCs need to be connected, you need data collection and IIoT (MQTT/OPC UA), when customer wants remote monitoring, and when you’re replacing gateways and protocol converters.
- Windows HMI (Industrial PC): This becomes the brain of your system, it runs SCADA and connects everything together:
- Use when running SCADA software (Ignition, FactoryTalk, WInCC), need advanced analytics/reporting, when you need to integrate with MES/ERP databases, Multi-machine or plat wide systems.
- cMT and Windows HMIs together: cMT handles machine level connectivity and protocol conversions, while the Windows HMI runs your SCADA and analytics.
At machine level, we use cMT HMIs to connect and collect data. At system level, we use our Windows HMIs to run your SCADA and analytics. This gives you a complete Industry 4.0 solution without unnecessary complexity.