Efficiency is key in any industrial control system, and operators constantly seek new ways to improve speed and quality. But speed and quality aren’t the only progress indicators. Today, system security is equally important, ensuring bad actors can’t gain access to and disrupt a business’s…
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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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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…
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…
Positioning programs are used to easily generate Pulse Train Output (PTO) signals to control the position and speed of a stepper or servo motor. Positioning programs can sometimes be referred to as PTO, position, and pulse-direction functions. In this guide, we focus on connecting an…
Introduction Web HMIs provide a streamlined interface solution that makes configuring and installing your next panel easier and more secure than ever. Using a client-only Web HMI can significantly reduce compatibility and software considerations, but there are some important elements to keep in mind when…
Introduction Traditional Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs) and Industrial PCs are powerful tools, but they do come with their own set of challenges. Extensive setup, complex wiring, and individual logic programming can drive up costs and complicate projects. This can be excessive when all you need is…
Introduction Vetting new control system hardware can be challenging. Thorough testing needs to take place before you can be confident that a device will work for you, but acquiring an array of different devices to test can be both expensive and time-consuming. Fortunately, the EBPro…
A Variable Frequency Driver (VFD) is an electrical driver that is used to control the speed and other parameters of an AC induction motor. VFDs can also be referred to as: variable speed drivers, adjusted frequency drivers, AC drivers, Inverters, and more. Regardless of what…
Company Name: Industrial Process Solutions Inc. (IPSI)Industry: Steel Production & ProcessingLocation: Alabama Industrial Process Solutions Inc. (IPSI) specializes in production line optimization, with a large clientele in the steel industry and manufacturing sectors. Project Scope IPSI’s customer in the rolled steel production business needed a way to collect…
SCADA Overview Imagine a system that seamlessly integrates real-time monitoring, intelligent control, and invaluable data analytics that are capable of boosting productivity, efficiency, and overall performance. That’s the transformative capability a SCADA system brings to the table. Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) is a…
To protect user data, Maple Systems HMIs offer encryption capabilities across any applications involving data exchanges, whether it’s device-to-device, device-to-host, or connections to third-party cloud services. Let’s explore the communication security solutions we currently employ: Data integration All site-level communications, including HMI-to-HMI interactions, OPC/UA, FTP…