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.
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. Table of Contents 1. Processing power Processing power is determined by the type of…
We developed a project for our PLC which include the functional logic necessary to meet the features and functions required for their medical radiation doors.
Leading OEM of custom stainless steel processing equipment and a preferred provider of quality products and services to the dairy, food, and other sanitary industries chose a Maple Industrial PC.
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 takes your security seriously, making sure that our devices hold…
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 integrate easily into almost any system. Table of Contents Finding…
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. Table of Contents 1. Download the Newest Software The first step to enabling V2 expansion…
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 and how much configuration and programming will be needed to…
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 advantages of using Industrial PCs with 4G/LTE connectivity. Table of…
Choosing the right industrial monitor for a project requires a full understanding of the environment that it will be used in, and the kind of information that needs to be displayed. With dozens of variations on the market, finding a monitor that satisfies all project requirements can be a challenge. To aid with the selection…
Learning how to use a new Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) can be a challenge. Searching for the information you need to get your PLC up and running can take up precious time, delaying deployment while issues are being resolved. To make this process as painless as possible, the following page provides a central access point…
Maple Systems offers different types of PLCs to meet your system requirements or control panel needs. Our Micro PLC is for small scale applications (up to 36 digital Inputs/Outputs and two analog Inputs/Outputs) and our Modular PLC is expandable (up to 384 Digital/Analog Inputs/Outputs), which can be configured with any combination of modules to fit your application. Our strong…
From flipping a power switch to sending complex instructions during operations, users need a way to interact with the devices they are working with. The Human-Machine Interface (HMI) provides a point of contact between operators and their machinery that is a fundamental aspect of industrial control design. In this article we will explore the history…