Download the FREE MapleLogic PLC Software. Create your project. Build logic. Run simulation. Break free from software agreements and licensing fees with Maple Systems. Table of Contents 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.…
iR-ETN Remote IO, a companion to your local IO modules. Engineered to be integrated with your existing systems, the iR-ETN Remote IO delivers reliable connectivity, scalability, and operational efficiency. Table of Contents Overview In today’s rapidly advancing industrial landscape, seamless communication between systems is crucial for optimizing efficiency and productivity. This article offers a detailed…
iR-ETN Remote IO is a powerful tool to work in conjunction with your local IO modules. Designed for seamless integration with your existing systems. iR-ETN Remote IO offers enhanced connectivity, scalability, and efficiency. Table of Contents Overview In today’s rapidly advancing industrial landscape, achieving seamless communication between different systems is essential for optimizing efficiency and…
Remote I/O devices enable a level of flexibility and efficiency that is impossible to achieve using just local I/O. But what is remote I/O, and what is the best way to implement it? In this article we will answer these questions and more while we explore the numerous benefits of adding remote I/O to your…
This article covers the basics of positioning and speed control of a motor utilizing a Maple PLC and a Maple HMI for visualization. This guide is designed to help user’s set up their positioning project on their Maple PLC and connect to a Maple HMI to control a stepper motor using our built-in positioning special…
Want to test out your HMI program designs before committing to a purchase? Robust project simulation tools in EBPro allow you to do just that. Follow along to learn how EBPro, our 100% free HMI configuration software, allows you to develop and simulate your HMI program entirely free of charge. Table of Contents Introduction Vetting…
Home > HMI+PLC > Importing the Maple Image Library into MAPware-7000 This guide is designed to help users through the necessary steps to insert the custom .BMP file images into the MAPware-7000 picture library for the HMC2000 and 4000 series. * These high-quality images were designed to be implemented into any of your needs for your HMI/PLC combo application.…
Digital Input/Output (DIO) ports included with industrial PCs provide extra flexibility for those who require fine-tuned control in their projects. Due to their simple yet flexible nature, Digital I/O ports allow for more robust and versatile systems that can be tailored to a wide variety of specific use cases. In this article we dive into…
This article covers the basics of VFDs, how to configure them, and how to setup communication between all devices to achieve a successful motor control application. This guide is designed to help users connect a Maple PLC and a Maple HMI to control a Variable Frequency Driver (VFD). Table of Contents A Variable Frequency Driver…
Imagine a touchscreen so clear and responsive that it feels like you’re touching the content directly, yet durable enough to withstand the harshest industrial environment. Optical bonding is the process that makes this possible. Table of Contents What is optical bonding? Before we get into the specifics of the optical bonding process, it is important…
SCADA Systems offer an opportunity for any network of devices to communicate the necessary information for more advanced monitoring, alarm detection, management, and more. This section explores the usage of SCADA systems, their common applications, and the ease of integrating devices into existing systems. Table of Contents SCADA Overview Imagine a system that seamlessly integrates…
Power over Ethernet allows electrical power to be transmitted over Ethernet network cables alongside data. This enables network-connected devices to receive power from the same Ethernet cable used for data communication. As a result, it eliminates the need for separate power cables. Table of Contents To illustrate the PoE technology, consider the typical installation of…