Finding a Human-Machine Interface (HMI) that is compatible with all of your equipment can be a tall order. Fortunately, Maple Systems has you covered. Years of research and development have resulted in a robust library of third-party drivers designed specifically for our HMIs, allowing them…
Communication between devices can be one of the most time consuming and frustrating aspects of creating an automation project. If you have any experience with other HMIs and PLCs, you might first look for the available protocols or communication methods for those devices and their…
1. Low start-up cost No hidden costs, free software, free US-based tech support, no service agreements, and a 2-year warranty. The low start-up cost of Maple Systems PLC stands as a significant advantage for businesses looking to streamline their operations without breaking the bank. This…
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Why would I want an HMI? While the advancement of automated processes may have eliminated the need for direct human input in many cases, nearly all machines require human interaction to operate safely over time. Both plant supervisors and machine operators require quick access to…
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…
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 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…
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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…
JM Controls & Electric Industry: ElectronicLocation: Ontario, CanadaCompany Size: 25 peopleYear founded: 2014 Visit the JM Controls Website Requirements Interface with an Allen-Bradley PLC Needed the touch screen controller to be low-cost to keep overall cost down. Needed the touch screen controller to be CE UL rated. JM Controls…
While making the system mobile allows for flexibility around the facility, it also makes it difficult to connect to the local network for the machine to send system notifications or perform diagnostics as there may not always be a convenient network port at that location.…
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