FAQ Category: HMI + PLC
Common Questions
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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.
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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…
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…
MAPware-7000 HMI+PLC Software & Integration
To upload logged data in MAPware-7000 from an HMI+PLC (HMC) to an external USB flash drive refer to Tech Note 7014, “Uploading Logged Data to a USB Flash Drive.”
Ladder Logic is the primary programming language for PLCs (programmable logic controllers). Ladder Logic’s is a graphical programming language that uses symbols that resemble circuit diagrams and relay logic hardware.…
Scenario: Customer wants to integrate a Maple Systems HMI+PLC (HMC) solution with a Allen Bradley PLC and a Fanuc robot. Yes, you can use the Modbus protocol to communicate to…
In MAPware-7000 it may be beneficial to change a specific image that has been provided with the software. For example, the color, size, or orientation of the image may need…
Tech Note 7013, “PID Loop Configuration” explains the PID (Proportional Integral Derivative) instructions available in MAPware-7000 for Maple Systems HMI + PLC and PLC products. The PID function is used…
Tech Note 7012, “Download a Project to an HMC from a USB Flash Drive,” provides step-by-step instructions.
As one of the five programming languages defined by the IEC 61131-3 standard, our HMI+PLC (HMC) configuration software MAPware-7000 supports Function Block Diagram (FDB) editor. The Function Block Diagram is…
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…
Along with the Recipes (Native Ladder) sample project, Tech Note 7002, “Recipes for the Human Machine Controllers” describes how to create recipe functionality in MAPware-7000 for in the HMI+PLC (HMC)…
The basic idea behind a PID controller is to read a sensor, then compute the desired actuator output based on a setpoint by calculating proportional, integral, and derivative responses and…
To upload a project from an HMI+PLC (HMC Series): In order to upload a project from an HMC Series, the project in the HMC must be preconfigured with a button…
Logic Blocks are commands required to create complex ladder logic routines for your PLC application. Our HMI+PLC (HMC) and PLC (MLC) configuration software MAPware-7000 contains more than one hundred logic…
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…
Yes. You can configure your project in MAPware-7000 to display up to nine different languages and switch your desired language with an on-screen button. All text and labels will then…
Quadrature encoders are used to measure both the speed and direction (clockwise or counter-clockwise) of a device. Each encoder has two tracks, A and B (thus two inputs are required),…
If you are attempting to download to an HMI/PLC and the download manager displays “”Device not responding””, check that the physical connection between the HMC and PC is secure. If…
Yes, Maple Systems HMCs (HMI + PLC) can be configured to act as a Modbus Master and/or a Modbus Slave. For step-by-step instructions on how to set up this communication…
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…
The Data Monitor feature is used to display data values in a Maple Systems HMI + PLC or PLC’s internal memory while the application is running. The entire internal memory…
Yes. Our HMI+PLCs (HMC) support High-Speed Counters in MAPware-7000. See the specific Series IO Module guide for more information on which IO modules support High-Speed Counters (HSC) and what registers…