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 the liquids, vapors, or gases will normally be confined within closed containers or closed systems from which they can escape only in case of accidental…
Tech Note 7012, “Download a Project to an HMC from a USB Flash Drive,” provides step-by-step instructions.
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Safe Mode starts Windows in a basic state, using a limited set of files and drivers. If a problem doesn’t reoccur in Safe Mode, this means that default settings and basic device drivers aren’t causing the issue. Observing Windows in Safe Mode enables you to narrow down the source of a problem, and can help…
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Yes. CAD downloads are available on the individual product page.
This refers to the physical devices interacting with the real world such as sensors and actuators deployed on the factory floor and the local automation components that control them.
The Media Player object 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 the following formats: avi, flv, mov, mp3,…
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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IEC 61131-3 is a section of an International Electro-Technical Committee (IEC) standard that provides a definition for implementing PLC programming software.
The standard was first introduced in 1993 as the result of an effort to standardize the myriad PLC logic editors in the automation marketplace. The goal of the standard is to give automation professionals a familiar environment and set of tools to create PLC programs across vendor platforms.
The following operating systems are available for Maple Systems Industrial PC computers: Windows® 11 Pro Windows® 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC (EPKEA & PKEA) Windows® 10 Ent. LTSB Embedded (EPKEA) Windows® 10 Ent. LTSB Non-Embedded (PKEA) Linux® Ubuntu Desktop and Server
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The customer is responsible for freight charges to ship the product to us for diagnosis and repair. If the repair is determined to be covered under warranty, Maple Systems will ship the unit back to the customer via the same shipping method in which it was received at no cost to the customer.