Ensure you have an available *.conf file to download onto the HMI. Inside EasyBuilder Pro navigate to the Project tab > Download (PC -> HMI). On the Download window enable “use system settings file”. Next, browse and select your *.conf file to download. Once it has been enabled and the correct file has been selected…
The software for Maple Systems HMI’s has changed and improved over the years, as such the file types and extensions have changed along with it. Below is a list of file extensions associated with the relevant software and HMI model series: HMI5000 Series models: *.emtp file – Working EBPro and EZwarePlus project file *.ecmp file – Compressed…
When attempting to upload a project from your HMI, a pop-up window will show up on your device prompting you for a password followed by a selection between: If the “Upload Project Files” option is greyed out and not selectable then the original author of the program selected the “Disable upload function” within the System…
Read More Unable to Upload Project Files; Option is greyed out
The recipe data can be exported as a .db file, from within the Recipe Database manager in EBPro. The exported recipe database can be opened in your preferred database browser to browse and/or update the recipe data tables. The updated recipe database can then be imported again, from within the Recipe Database Manager in EBPro.
Read More How do I export, edit and import the Recipe Database in EBPro?
When compiling a project that was originally created in an older version of EBPro, this error will occur if the model that was selected when the project was originally created does not support SD cards. This is due to a change that was implemented in EBPro: Version 6.05.01. With this change, if the originally selected…
This error will sometimes display when trying to download a file saved in a network location. Save the file to a location on your desktop and try downloading again.
Read More EBPro keeps displaying “ error: case font” when attempting a download.
Force Download Mode for MLCs: In case the PLC is not responding for the firmware download command and when it does not allow the further download in the unit, PLC can be driven in the Force download mode. Follow the following step to enter the force download mode. Power off the unit Remove all communication cables. No…
Read More Force a firmware download to MLC (in case of no response).
The HMC requires a USB drive that is no larger than 32GB. If the drive is larger than that, it can get stuck forever trying to read the drive.
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 using Ethernet, make sure the PC can connect to the HMC by “PINGing” the IP address of the HMC. If using USB, confirm that “HMI…
Read More Trying to download but MAPware7000 says “Device not responding”
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.”
Read More How do I upload logged data from an HMI+PLC (HMC) to an external USB flash drive?
Yes, a project can be uploaded to a USB flash drive or SD card from a Maple Systems HMI and downloaded to another Maple Systems HMI of the same type without the programming software.
Read More Can I transfer a project from one HMI to another HMI via a USB Flash Drive or SD Card?
Tech Note 7012, “Download a Project to an HMC from a USB Flash Drive,” provides step-by-step instructions.
Read More I’m having trouble downloading to my HMI+PLC (HMC) from a USB Flash Drive.