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.
This article covers the basics of VFDs, how to configure them, and how to setup communication between all devices to achieve a successful motor control application. This guide is designed to help users connect a Maple PLC and a Maple HMI to control a Variable…
Imagine a touchscreen so clear and responsive that it feels like you’re touching the content directly, yet durable enough to withstand the harshest industrial environment. Optical bonding is the process that makes this possible. What is optical bonding? Before we get into the specifics of…
Creating A High-Brightness HMI Read how one of our customers created a high-brightness HMI by pairing our HDMI-enabled headless HMI with one of our industrial monitors IPSI chose Maple Systems because of the ease of connecting the HDMI-enabled headless HMI to their legacy control equipment…
SCADA systems offer an opportunity for any network of devices to communicate the necessary information for more advanced monitoring, alarm detection, management, and more. This section explores the usage of SCADA systems, their common applications, and the ease of integrating devices into existing systems. SCADA…
Searching for industrial PCs can be challenging. With so much information to sift through it’s difficult to know what to look for. To help, we’ve assembled a list of the top 10 considerations when shopping for your businesses next panel PC. 1. Processing power Processing…
PLCs for Medical Equipment Companies Read how Nelco replaced their Panasonic controller with a Maple Systems PLC Maple Systems was contracted by Seth Warnock, Chief Designer for Nelco Worldwide to perform applications engineering for the development of three separate programs. The first program is to…
Stainless Steel Industrial PCs The stainless-steel enclosure makes this industrial panel PC the right choice for the food and beverage industry Industry: Dairy/Agriculture IndustryLocation: Wisconsin, USACompany Size: 90+ people Project history Maple System’s customer is a leading OEM manufacturer of custom stainless steel processing equipment and a preferred…
As the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) landscape evolves, more devices used in industrial control systems are becoming interconnected and intelligent. While this trend allows for more efficient operations, it also increases the need for more robust security measures to protect your data. Maple Systems…
Here at Maple Systems, we are committed to providing our customers with Human-Machine Interface (HMI) solutions that are a great fit for any project. Providing an extensive collection of third-party device communication drivers is just one of the ways that we ensure our devices can…
This guide is designed to help users through the necessary steps in upgrading V2 expansion modules for compatibility with the newest MAPware-7000 build. * This process also enables PWM/HSC functionality on V2 Expansion Modules with both HMC2000 and HMC4000 applications. 1. Download the Newest Software…
Connect Your Maple Systems HMI to Maple Systems PLC When choosing an HMI and a PLC for a given application, it can be a struggle to find the necessary documentation, such as product manuals and datasheets, to determine if your two devices can work together…
Industrial PCs with 4G/LTE connectivity ensure seamless communication and long-term operation in challenging environments without stable internet connections. With access provided by cellular data plans just like mobile devices, PCs with cellular connectivity can connect from virtually anywhere. This article discusses the some of the…