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! 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 mitigates…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
* These high-quality images were designed to be implemented into any of your needs for your HMI/PLC combo application. Note: The Maple image library is natively implemented into all MAPware versions July 2024 and above. 1. Download and Import the Image Files into the MAPware-7000…
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Introduction Given the prevalence of PCs in both the office and at home, most of us are familiar the communication ports found on the average PC. USB, Serial, A/V, and Ethernet ports are some of the most common examples that are in use today, enabling…
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…