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Define Class I, Division 2

A Class I, Division 2 location is defined as one: In which volatile flammable gases, flammable liquid-produced vapors, or combustible liquid-produced vapors are handled, processed, or used, but in which the liquids, vapors, or gases…

What is an Operator Interface Terminal ( OIT )?

Maple Systems Alphanumeric OITs are powerful, affordable operator interface terminals. Our units offer best-in-class features including: 2 and 4-line LCD and VFD Displays 16 and 24-key keypads unique user-definable keypads slide-in legends. With the ability…

What is OITware?

Maple Systems OITware-200 comes with powerful features to make configuring your OIT products more intuitive: Multi-language support allows you to configure an OIT with 2, 5, or 10 different languages Recipe uploads and downloads can…

What is the difference between VFD and LCD OITs?

Great for normal lighting conditions, our Backlit LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operator Interface Terminals, or OITs, are rugged and reliable. They are operable in temperature extremes ranging from -10°C up to 65°C. Features include 2…

Can I connect multiple OITs to one PLC?

Yes, the OITs connect together in a daisychain fashion. One of the OITs is designated as the ‘master’ while the other OITs are defined as ‘slaves’. The master OIT is directly connected to the PLC…

How can I upload or download to an OIT?

To upload or download to a Maple Systems Operator Interface Terminal (OIT), use our configuration cable (part number 7431-0096). This requires a serial connection between the PC and OIT so you can use a USB-to-RS232…