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What is the difference between LB/LW memory and PLB/PLW memory?

With the Maple Systems cMT Series, LW/LB are local registers whereas PLW/PLB are client registers. PLW and PLB memory is local memory to each client that is being served by a cMT device and is inaccessible from anywhere other than locally on that client device. If you remote access to a cMT device through cMT…

Define Server

In computing, a server is a computer program or a device that provides functionality for other programs or devices, called “clients”. This architecture is called the client–server model, and a single overall computation is distributed across multiple processes or devices. Servers can provide various functionalities, often called “services”, such as sharing data or resources among…

Can I do Remote Access with my HMI+PLC?

Yes. Ethernet HMI+PLC models allow you to create Web Screens which are accessible through a web browser on the local network. Additionally, you can pair one of our cMT Gateway products with a Maple Systems HMI + PLC (HMC) unit to add remote data access and enhanced data extraction. The cMT Gateway uses Modbus TCP…

Can I design screens for the cMT Gateway products?

No, cMT Gateway products do not have any screens stored in them the way cMT Server products do. You can configure the cMT Gateway to pull data from a controller and then send it upstream to your corporate network, but there are no built-in visuals associated with the project.

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.

We use EasyAccess 2.0 and I need more data…

Maple Systems offers two EasyAccess 2.0 Top-Up Cards for high-data users. Once an HMI has used 1 GB of data for the month, the data rate drops from 100 KB/sec to 5KB/sec. A Top-Up Card can be added to your domain, which adds 5 GB or 10 GB of additional data for your HMIs to…

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.

Is the cMT-iV6 an HMI?

No. The cMT-iV6 is now discontinued. It required hardwired power and Ethernet connections. It did feature a touchscreen, but it is not a portable system. It also did not have an open operating system and will not run applications other than cMT Viewer. The cMT-iV6 was a 9.7″ display specifically designed for use with the…

Is the cMT-iV6 a Tablet?

No. The cMT-iV6 is now discontinued. It required hardwired power and Ethernet connections. It did feature a touchscreen, but it is not a portable system. It also did not have an open operating system and will not run applications other than cMT Viewer. The cMT-iV6 was a 9.7″ display specifically designed for use with the…