FAQ Category: Common Questions
Common Questions — Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, the the AFX00001, AFX00002, AFX00003 modules support Modbus TCP (Ethernet) and Modbus RTU (RS485 serial) protocols. All of our HMI/CMT and HMI+PLC combo units support communications to these modules.
4.3″ HMI+PLC units have one expansion slot, allowing for one I/O module. 7″ HMI+PLC units have three expansion slots, allowing for three I/O modules. 10″ HMI+PLC units have five expansion…
We offer a one year warranty on our HMI+PLC (HMC) terminals, 90 day warranty on our I/O Modules. These products are repairable for up to 5 years after their obsoletion date.
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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.
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…
EtherNet/IP (Ethernet Industrial Protocol) is an industrial networking protocol that operates over standard Ethernet infrastructure. EtherNet/IP is an open and standardized protocol governed by the ODVA (Open DeviceNet Vendors Association). It uses the standard TCP/IP suite for communication but is specifically designed to handle real-time control and monitoring in industrial environments.
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…
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…
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…
In MAPware-7000, go to Tools > Install Virtual Driver
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
These instructions describe the process required to email your HMC or MLC project file or transfer it to a different directory. In order to open the project when it has…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
There isn’t an adjustment to contrast but there is a system register to adjust brightness: SW0122: Brightness set register (retentive) Load a value to this register to vary the brightness…
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.
By default, the IP address on the HMC will be 192.168.0.254 or 192.168.5.81
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…
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…
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…
Absolutely. Maple Systems PLCs can communicate with an HMI + PLC (HMC) either with or without I/O modules attached to it. A potential application would be to have the PLC…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Most I/O modules require a separate +24VDC power supply connection. See the appropriate Series I/O Module Guide to locate this connection on a specific I/O module. Analog inputs and outputs…