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What is Firmware?

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,…

How to Troubleshoot “failed to save project”

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…

How to Transfer a MAPware-7000 Project

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…

What is a Register-Address?

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…

What is a WORD?

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…

How to Set the RTC in an HMI+PLC (HMC)

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…

How to go online with a HMC in MAPware-7000

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…

MAPware-7000 “Black Screen”

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…

MAPware-7000 Simulation Issues

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…

TESTVCDLL.dll error in MAPware7000

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…

Trend data on a HMC in MAPware7000

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…

What is MAPware-7000?

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…

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…

Are your products UL certified?

UL indicates that the product has been tested to meet the safety standards of the United States by Underwriters Laboratories. Most, but not all, Maple Systems products are UL certified. See the individual project pages…