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What is the difference between CE and cULus?

CE indicates that the product meets the safety standards required to be sold in the European Union. UL indicates that the product has been tested to meet the safety standards of the United States by Underwriters Laboratories. cULus indicates that the product has been tested to meet the safety standards of Canada and the United…

Can I pair a Maple Systems Standard HMI with a cMT-SVRX model?

Yes, pairing an Standard HMI with a cMT-SVRX unit will add additional functionality that the Standard HMI doesn’t have on its own. Our Standard HMIs have a built-in touchscreen to provide feedback and allow input from on-site personnel for standard HMI functions. If you are interested in some of the features available only in the…

Is the cMT-iM21 an HMI?

The cMT-iM21 was  a 21″ HDMI® compatible display specifically designed for use with the cMT-FHDX. Its now discontinued and replaced by our 21″ MON series Monitors. Contact our sales department for more information on our CMT-FHDX or our Industrial Monitors.

Maple Systems dual-ethernet HMIs and Security

Security is paramount in today’s technologically advanced times and so is connectivity. Many PLCs take advantage of Ethernet communication to transmit data to a monitoring device such as an HMI. Plant corporate networks also run via Ethernet. But how do you get data from the PLC to your corporate network without the bandwidth or security…

What is the difference between NEMA4 and NEMA4X?

NEMA 4 is a rating that indicates the HMI, when properly mounted in a panel, can provide protection against dirt, rain, and windblown dust, including hose directed water. NEMA 4X is the same as NEMA 4 but must also provide protection against corrosion.

What is a cMT Gateway?

Maple Systems cMT Gateway products are designed to bridge existing control systems, including legacy systems, to a SCADA management network. The cMT Gateway models support a variety of communication protocols that can connect with over 300 brands of controllers and transmit data from the controller to a SCADA or ERP system using IIoT protocols such…

Is the cMT-iM21 a Tablet?

No. The cMT-iM21 was an HDMI® display. It did not run any software. The cMT-iM21 is discontinued and replaced by one of our 21″ MON series Industrial Monitors. Contact our sales department for replacement information.

What is the difference between general and enhanced security in EBPro?

There are two methods of user security in Maple Systems our HMI configuration software: General and Enhanced Mode. General mode is for the majority of uses, where a simple user number and numeric password will suffice. This mode is not available in all models. Enhanced security is for adding users dynamically to the HMI, adding…