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Company Name: Mechatronic Design SolutionsIndustry: Industrial Machinery ManufacturingLocation: Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaWebsite: www.mechds.ca At Mechatronic Design Solutions, we deliver turnkey robot work cells and automated equipment for manufacturers across North America. Our solutions increase efficiency and throughput and enable high-volume production so you can meet or exceed demand with…

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Maple Systems’ Web HMIs can connect to a web server hosted by a microcontroller like Arduino. Our Web HMI’s integrated browser is used as a means to control GPIO outputs of an off-the-shelf Arduino microcontroller and Arduino Ethernet Shield 2 module. This article walks you…

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What is a PLC? PLCs are rugged, compact computing devices that are purpose-built for use in control systems. Developed as a replacement for traditional electromechanical components, PLCs are extremely versatile devices that can collect data, execute complex control logic, and send commands to many types…

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The benefits of your online account 1. Access Technical Content Software Downloads – Maple Systems HMIs, HMI + PLCs, and PLCs offer the ability to customize any industrial automation process with flexible, powerful software. Achieve total control today with our FREE easy-to-use configuration tools available for download today. Manual…

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Overview Ethernet Pass-Through Demo Videos Maple Systems MapleLogic PLC Pass-Through Demo Video Allen-Bradley PLC Pass-Through Demo Video This article provides information on how to PLC Pass-Through to any PLC device. The first example will be with a Maple Systems PLC. The second example will be…

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You can use a Maple Systems Web HMI to remotely view and interact with the desktop operating system of desktop PC, such as a Raspberry Pi with the help of the Virtual Network Computing (VNC) protocol. This process entails using a local VNC server application…

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Test drive your HMI project We make it easy and risk-free! Our FREE HMI configuration software includes powerful simulation tools. With +400 built in communication protocols, start building and testing your projects without any additional hardware, aside from the development PC. Project simulation not only…

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Introduction Often referred to as a computer’s ” brain,” the central processing unit (CPU) plays a critical role in its performance. CPUs manage data processing, perform complex calculations, and coordinate the flow of information between system components. Given the CPU’s importance, buyers may instinctively opt…

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Test Drive Your PLC Project! Looking for other options to run your program? We make it easy and risk free! FREE PLC configuration software includes powerful simulation tools. Start building and testing your projects without any additional hardware, aside from the development PC. Project simulation…

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Overview In today’s rapidly advancing industrial landscape, seamless communication between systems is crucial for optimizing efficiency and productivity. This article offers a detailed guide on connecting Remote IO to PLCs over Modbus, specifically focusing on the integration of a Maple Systems iR-ETNs with a Maple…

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Overview In today’s rapidly advancing industrial landscape, achieving seamless communication between different systems is essential for optimizing efficiency and productivity. This article provides a detailed guide on connecting a Maple Systems iR-ETN to an Allen-Bradley CompactLogix and ControlLogix CPU using the EtherNet/IP communications protocol. As…

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Introduction In the context of an industrial control system, input/output (I/O) devices provide an interface that enables communication between field instruments and control devices. Field instruments may include things like sensors and actuators, while control devices typically refer to Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) or industrial…

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