PLCs are industrial digital computers designed to execute real-time control operations in manufacturing and process automation environments. HMIs are graphical user interfaces that control and interact with industrial automation systems. HMI+PLC combinations are devices that consolidate both control processing and operator interface functions within a single compact unit.
To create a Normally Closed Contact (as well as a one-shot, rising edge, falling edge, etc.) contact or a negative coil (as well as a latch bit, reset bit, etc.) in MAPware-7000, you will want…
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Firmware is a type of software that is embedded into hardware devices to control and manage their operations. Unlike regular software that can be easily updated or removed, firmware is typically stored in non-volatile memory,…
A recent Microsoft update now prevents MAPware-7000 projects from saving to any folder automatically backed up to OneDrive. This includes the “Desktop” and “Documents” folders. The step shown below may help to troubleshoot “failed to…
If you are using an HMC4000 model and are receiving the “Expansion has entered into error mode” message upon boot up, this means that there is a disconnect between the programmed IO module vs what…
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These instructions are for when you want to email your HMC project file or transfer it to a different directory in MAPware-7000. In order to open the project when it has reached it’s destination, both…
A register address in EasyBuilder Pro refers to a specific memory location used to store and manage data within a system. A register is a specific storage location, typically in memory or a device, used…
In EasyBuilder Pro, a WORD refers to the size of the data type configured for the system. This is the standard size used to store data in registers and memory locations within the system. Our…
Current applications for the HMC3000 series HMI + PLC models that are in IEC programming mode can easily be converted to a HMC2000 series model. The legacy Native Ladder programming mode is NOT SUPPORTED on…
Read More How to Convert a project for a HMC3000 Series to a HMC2000 Series model.
Noise can sometimes be introduced into a sensor input by a power supply or other high-powered equipment. Using a high-quality power supply is always a good idea. Noise on the input is seen when the…
Read More Noisy or jumpy Analog Input, input value rapidly changing.
In MAPware-7000, go to Tools > Install Virtual Driver
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The MAPware-EBPro Modbus tag converter tool will not work if your application is in IEC Mode. This tool was designed for the Native Ladder (deprecated) programming mode that had pre-assigned Modbus addresses assigned each local…
Read More How to import Modbus tags from MAPware-7000 (IEC mode) into EBPro.
HMI+PLC (HMC) To view the programmed Ethernet parameters of your HMC2, HMC3 or HMC7 on the network, press and hold the lower right corner of the screen while powering on. On a HMC4 series screen,…
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There is a STARTUP demo project for the HMC models in the MAPware-7000/Projects folder (C:MapleSystemsMAPware-7000Projects) that can be used to set the Real-Time Clock (RTC) in the HMC. Open the “HMCxxxxA-M STARTUP.mpl” demo project for…
The first step to monitor logic in an HMC is to connect it to the PC running MAPware-7000. Several connection methods are available: USB, Ethernet, and serial. The “Online Communication Mode” in MAPware-7000 must be…
You can easily create one by adding a BOOL tag with the initial condition of FALSE. Then on the last rung of the logic block set the bit TRUE.
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Adding IO modules to your HMC project is as simple as allocating the correct module part number to the correct slot under the “IO Allocation” folder in your project. Receiving a mismatch error on boot…
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Take into consideration the difference in IO modules. If your HMC7000 series project uses IO, these modules will be removed from the IO Allocation folder in the project, yet the tags for the IO module…
Read More Converting a MAPware-7000 project from a HMC7000 series model to a HMC3000 series model
In IEC mode, tags cannot be given local addresses by the user. If you delete auto-generated tags and want to get them back, open the IO configuration wizard (IO Allocation > Expansion) and reconfigure the…
If you open up an instance of MAPware-7000 and one of the windows or logic blocks appears as a black screen, try closing the software and reopening it or restarting your computer. If this doesn’t…
The MAPware-7000 simulation feature is not fully developed and should not be relied upon to test your project. Instead, it is recommended to test your project directly on the target hardware platform. However, if you…
To set the RTC on the screen, you can import a pop up screen from the start up project for the model of HMC that you are using. To import the screen into your current…
The TIME data type in MAPware-7000 IEC mode is used as input or output in timer operations. The format is a 32-bit unsigned integer register. Timers will interpret the value in these tags as a…
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This error is caused by a missing Microsoft Visual C++ component. Navigate to “C:MapleSystemsMAPware-7000” and look for files vcredist_x64.exe and vcredist_x86.exe. Double click on each file to start the installation manager to install the…
There are two options for trending data in MAPware7000. Both of these objects can be found in the “Advanced Objects” menu. Real Time Trend: The Real Time Trend is used to display a trend graph that represents…
When starting a new project in MAPware7000, we recommend creating the project in IEC mode for a variety of reasons (Native Ladder is no longer supported): 1. Access to the 5 IEC 61131 programming languages,…
Read More Should I choose IEC mode or Native Ladder mode for my MAPware7000 project?
The analog inputs can be configured for Type J or K only, with two config. Values for each for displaying the read value in C or F temp scale. These values can be loaded into…
Read More Notes on Configuring Thermocouples for the HMC3000 series IO Modules.
May be related to the DPI setting on the Windows PC. Set it to “Smaller – 100%.”
In order to open a MAPware7000 project, you will need both the .mpl project file and the folder with the same name (which will be in the same directory that the project was saved when…
In MAPware7000, the system register Screen trigger register SW0005 Shows active screen no. You can change the screen by writing any valid screen no in this register.
Read More How can I change window/screen from logic in MAPware-7000?
By default, the IP address on the HMC will be 192.168.0.254 or 192.168.5.81
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The maintenance mode on a HMI+PLC that displays the ethernet parameters can be entered by holding the lower right corner of the display while the unit is powered on. By default, the IP address should…
The beep on a HMC can be turned off using a Power-on task in the Tasks folder in the Project Information Window. Select Power-On Task > Select Task: Turn Bit Off > Tag: Beeper_control
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A blinking red LED on an HMC indicates that there is a network connection issue. A solid red LED indicates that communication has been established between the screen and all other devices in the project.
RoHS, Restriction of Hazardous Substances, is a directive that originated in the European Union that restricts the use of specific hazardous materials in electronic products. A product must be RoHS compliant to qualify for the…
A Human Machine Controller (HMC or HMI + PLC) combines an HMI and PLC into one unit.
The HMI + PLC can display visualizations on the LCD touch panel as well as run logic control internally. Pluggable I/O can be attached to the back of the unit.
Utilized worldwide in diverse applications, a Maple Systems HMI + PLC offers lower costs, saves space, and offers both Serial and Ethernet communication.
Yes. Our HMIs can be paired with our PLC products via Modbus RTU or TCP. The Modbus Slave driver is configured in the PLC software, and the Modbus Master driver is configured in HMI software…
MAPware-7000 is the configuration software used to program our HMI+PLCs. Use just one software application to program both the screens that appear in the display as well as the logic that controls your system. Create…
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…
When downloading a new project to an HMC7000 Series, or after upgrading MAPware-7000, it may be necessary to upgrade the firmware of an expansion module. To update the firmware in an HMI + PLC or…
Read More How do I update the firmware in my Maple Systems HMC Module?
Press and hold your finger in the upper-left corner of the screen while the HMC is powering up. This will give you the option of erasing the firmware in the HMC. Press and hold your…
To enter touchscreen calibration mode, press and hold your finger in the center of the screen while the HMC is powering up. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the calibration procedure.
Read More How do I calibrate a Maple Systems HMI+PLC (HMC) touchscreen?
An HMI + PLC (HMC) combines an HMI and PLC into one unit. The HMI + PLC can display visualizations on the LCD touch panel as well as run logic control internally. Pluggable I/O can…
Yes, the HMC2000, HMC3000, and the HMC4000 series of HMI+PLCs have built-in web servers, accessible from any Internet web browser, allowing remote access to HMC data from a remote computer on the Ethernet network or,…
UL indicates that the product has been tested to meet the safety standards of the United States by Underwriters Laboratories. UL adds another layer of assurance and peace of mind for end users seeking product…