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 an HMI + PLC or PLC Expansion Module: Open a project in MAPware-7000 and connect the HMC to the computer using either a USB or…
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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 to turn on system bit S00037 (USB host menu trigger). Turning ON this bit will cause the “Memory Stick Operation” window to pop up. When…
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Verify that the unit is getting power and that the power cord is securely plugged in at all points. Try booting into Safe Mode. If you are able to boot into Safe Mode, run Windows Memory Diagnostics. From the Start Menu, type ‘Windows Memory Diagnostics’, then hit Enter on your keyboard to open this utility.…
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Yes, the Media Player object in EBPro is available on select models allows playback of media files on the HMI screen. The media file is stored on a USB flash drive or SD card connected to the HMI. This is ideal for displaying maintenance instruction videos to operators. The media player supports multiple formats.
Open Platform Communications (OPC) is a series of standards and specifications for industrial telecommunication that facilitate secure and deterministic data exchange within industrial automation environments across heterogeneous devices, control systems, and enterprise applications. These standards enable protocol-agnostic communication between disparate manufacturing equipment and systems from multiple vendors, thereby supporting advanced data analytics, operational efficiency optimization,…
In the past, Maple Systems required customers to pay for a license and complete a registration process during installation in order to use our software. We now offer all our software for free and no longer require you to register. This includes EBPro, MAPware-7000, MapleLogic and other legacy programs. However, while you are installing our…
Integrating CANbus communication offers several advantages for industrial automation industries: Speed: CAN data transfer speeds far outperform traditional analog wiring since multiple messages can be sent simultaneously to all connected devices, sensors or actuators. Flexibility: Because of its single cable, two-wire structure, CANbus offers enhanced installation and maintenance flexibility. CAN-connected systems not only contain significantly…
Yes. In order to use different colors or backgrounds exceeding two states in a Word Object, a custom picture or shape must be created and then assigned to the word lamp. See Tech Note 5108, “Multi-State Picture/Shape” for more information.
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Part of the IEC 61131-3 standard, our HMI+PLC (HMC) and PLC (MLC) configuration software MAPware-7000 supports User Defined Function Blocks (UDFB). User Defined Function Blocks are a way of making the logic in a PLC program re-usable. The UDFB associates a set of inputs, outputs, and internal data with a logic sequence. Multiple instances of…
A Windows® Embedded (EPKEA) Operating System has the Windows® product key pre-installed by Maple Systems before shipping the unit to the customer.
We have a flat-rate repair fee structure, so repair costs are known upfront. Repair fees vary depending on the series / model of the unit and must be agreed to prior to any work being completed.