Industrial control and automation can be complex. At Maple Systems, we want to break the barrier between knowledge and know-how to make sure every engineer and operator is fully prepared for whatever task comes their way.
A fiber dongle, more commonly known as a Small Form-factor Pluggable (SFP) module, is used in a network switch to connect to a fiber optic cable. You would choose to use a fiber dongle for connections that require higher speed, longer distance, or immunity to…
GLX Technologies is a systems integrator that specializes in delivering pre-engineered control panel solutions for small and medium-sized water and wastewater utilities. Their GLX Connect product line simplifies the deployment of monitoring and control systems by combining proven hardware, field-ready logic, and a configurable user…
This article covers the basics of positioning and speed control of a motor utilizing a Maple PLC and a Maple HMI for visualization. This guide is designed to help users set up position data to perform complex path instructions seen commonly in robotics and CNC…
This article covers the basics of position control commands of a motor utilizing a Maple Systems PLC and a Maple Systems HMI. This guide helps users set up their positioning project on a Maple PLC and connect it to a Maple HMI to control a…
This article covers the basics of manual positioning utilizing a Maple PLC and a Maple HMI. This guide is designed to help users set up a jogging, or inching, position command used to quickly adjust the position of a stepper motor. Engineers use manual positioning…
ThruWave automates packaging safety and security using advanced sensing technology to see what’s inside of parcels. The company uses Maple Systems’ HMIs because they are easy to integrate and program. ThruWave is changing the way companies approach package security and quality control. By combining millimeter-wave…
Smart factories need smart solutions. With cMT Viewer, getting connected to HMIs and other devices is simple, whether you’re across the factory floor or even the world. Now, workers can stay on the pulse of their operations whenever, wherever. Modern industrial systems need to run…
At its simplest, a network switch is a plug-and-play device that lets other devices connect to a local area network. But some network switches can manage every aspect of how devices interact with the systems they are connected to. Networks come in many shapes and…
A managed network switch is a device that gives system administrators greater control over every piece of information that travels through their industrial networks. With features to boost security, manage traffic, and improve network performance, they’re a must have for high-end industrial automation and control…
Engineers use CODESYS WebVisu for easy access to CODESYS visualizations. Follow this step-by-step example of how to display CODESYS WebVisu on a Maple Systems Web HMI for convenient access anywhere in your facility. The CODESYS programming software includes powerful visualization tools that can collect and…
An Intel Gold Certified Partner is an enterprise that is a part of the Intel Partner Alliance. Gold certified partners, like Maple Systems, have reached this status through Intel’s verification and accreditation process. Since 1981, Intel has held its position as one of the world’s…
Maple Systems’ cMT iV Series Display panels offer a different way to setup communication between your most important human-machine interfaces (HMIs). Using cMT Viewer and EasyAccess 2.0, Maple Systems’ cMT iV Series Displays can quickly and easily connect you to HMIs across the hall or…