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.
1. Compatibility One of the first things to consider when choosing a new PLC is how well it will integrate with your existing systems. Compatibility with current hardware, software, and communication protocols is essential to ensure smooth operation. Consider whether the new PLC can communicate…
HMI overview Technological advances in the fields of IT, personal electronics, and manufacturing are expanding the role of the traditional HMI in the automation market. Today, there are many more ways in which humans can and want to interface with their machines. It is no…
To illustrate the PoE technology, consider the typical installation of a digital security camera. Traditionally, it requires two separate connections: one for establishing a network connection to communicate with video recording and display equipment, and another for power supply. However, PoE combines both functions into…
1. Driver support Perhaps the most important function an HMI has is the ability to connect to and communicate with other devices. When devices are connecting, they need a set of instructions to know how to communicate with each other. These instructions are commonly known…
Project Challenges and Requirements Machine Overview An OEM machine manufacturer needed to redesign an existing machine application adding the ability to control a VideoJet printer. The machine is designed to weigh potato chips, package the chips into individual bags based on volume, date stamp each…
Customer’s Project The Honing machine had 3 main functions for consideration when Bart created the HMI project in EBpro, Maple Systems free HMI configuration software: Parts to be polished are placed on the slide table which goes back and forth The operator sets the travel…
Project Scope When AA Electric set out to develop Vibe-Sight, a Predictive Maintenance Solution, they had 7 main goals: Provide “True” Predictive Analytics: Many of AA Electric’s competitors offer predictive solutions without providing predictive analytics. These offerings required the user to analyze the data. AA…
Read More Predictive maintenance system built on a HDMI-enabled headless HMI
Industry: Industrial Cleaning ManufacturerLocation: West VirginiaCompany Size: 10-20 peopleYear founded: 1920 Baron-Blakeslee is a leader in the industrial parts cleaning market. After parts are machined and manufactured, they are often covered in grease, oil, and other debris. Baron-Blakeslee specializes in equipment that cleans these parts, without damaging them, and…
Read More Baron Blakeslee Creates a Smarter, Smaller Vapor Degreaser
Industry: Water Well ManufacturerLocation: Battle Ground, WACompany size: 5-10 peopleYear founded: 2011 Visit Epp Well Solutions “We were able to bring our product to the market much quicker thanks to the Application Engineering Team at Maple Systems.” “It wasn’t long before we had our well water system fully operational…
Read More Epp Well Solutions engineered a smart solution for low producing wells
Project History The OEM customer uses a Touchscreen Industrial Panel PC for their production-series tablet pressing machines. This rotary tablet press boasts features essential for successful mid-sized tableting without the full-scale price. The application requires a cost effective 12” panel touch screen industrial PC with…
Industry: Water / WastewateryLocation: California, USACompany Size: 11-50 People Visit the Enaqua website “The more we can keep our operation and maintenance cost down is a benefit to our ratepayers.” “In a day-to-day operation, it runs, we don’t have to touch it, and it does its job. The…
Read More Water Treatment company chose Maple Systems Industrial PC over a standard PC
Industry: Water & Wastewater TreatmentLocation: Texas, USA Visit BG&D’s Website Baird Gilroy & Dixon (BG&D) specializes in Electrical Engineering for Water and Wastewater Treatment. This includes full-service planning and design, project management, design-build, EPC (engineering, procurement and construction), construction management, SCADA programming, and plant commissioning services. The…