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.
Modern industrial automation relies on reliable, deterministic communication between controllers, I/O devices, HMIs, and supervisory systems. As factories become more connected through IIoT and edge computing, maintaining consistent network performance is critical for both uptime and safety. Introduction Unlike unmanaged switches that simply forward Ethernet…
Broadcast storms occur when excessive broadcast or multicast traffic overwhelms the network, consuming bandwidth and CPU resources on every connected device. Even a single malfunctioning node can bring a production line to a halt. Introduction In Industrial Ethernet networks, reliability is everything. PLCs, HMIs, drives,…
The ability to detect early warning indicators—such as rising packet errors, latency spikes, or port failures—can prevent costly downtime. Introduction In a modern industrial environment, Ethernet networks are the nervous system connecting every part of the operation—from PLCs and drives on the plant floor to…
In industrial automation, determinism—the ability for data to arrive predictably and on time—is essential. Introduction Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), drives, and sensors must exchange control data within precise time intervals. Even small variations in latency can cause jitter, disrupt synchronization, or trigger system faults. However,…
Network Redundancy and Link Aggregation are essential features of managed industrial switches eliminates this single point of failure by providing alternate communication paths that activate automatically when a fault occurs. Introduction In industrial automation, downtime isn’t just inconvenient—it’s expensive. Whether you’re running a bottling line,…
Maple Systems HMIs are engineered for demanding Oil & Gas operations, delivering reliable performance in harsh environments and across complex multi-vendor networks. As an Oil and Gas HMI, instead of protocol converters, they feature built-in drivers, multiple communication interfaces, multi-session Ethernet support, and secure cloud…
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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…
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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…
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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…