Define Cloud Machine Interface Terminal
A device for communication between a human operator and a machine. In modern control systems this is typically some type of touchscreen graphical interface connected to the world wide web.
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…
What is Uploading?
Uploading is the act of taking a project from the HMI and bringing it to the computer.
How can I use the internet connection on my Android phone to connect to my HMI?
Maple Systems HMI models with built-in Wi-Fi can connect to a phone’s broadcast Wi-Fi Hotspot feature by enabling the Hotspot feature on your phone and entering the Wi-Fi network information from your phone into the HMI’s Wi-Fi network tab. Models without built-in Wi-Fi can also use your Android phone’s internet connection via USB tethering. You…
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Does a remote user have the same security level as a local operator?
When using VNC, the remote user will have the same security level as the local operator. These features are discussed in more detail in the Security chapter of the EBPro Programming Manual.
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Can you help me with First In First Out (FIFO) function blocks?
Yes, we have a sample project, First In First Out (FIFO) (IEC), that demonstrates the use of a user-defined FIFO function block written in structured text and implemented in IEC or Native Ladder in MAPware-7000. FIFO or First In First Out refers to a data structure such as an array that returns elements in the…
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What is the RAM limit for a system running Windows® 10 Enterprise?
It will depend on the version. The 64-bit version supports up to 512GB of RAM. The 32-bit version supports up to 4GB of RAM.
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I bought the unit through a distributor, do I need to contact the distributor if I want to return it?
Yes. Maple Systems cannot process a return to customers who purchased the product from one of our distributors without their written authorization. In most cases returns should be handled through the distributor.
What is Framebuffer (FB)?
A framebuffer is a portion of RAM containing a bitmap that drives a video display. It is a memory buffer containing a complete frame of data. This in-memory bitmap is converted into a video signal that can be displayed on a computer monitor.
I’m having trouble with International Characters displaying correctly in EBPro.
The HMI configuration software allows configuration in multiple languages. Many languages require international characters. To set up international characters on a Windows® PC. From the Microsoft® Windows® Start menu, select Control Panel. The Control Panel dialog box appears. Select Change keyboards or other input methods beneath Clock Language, and Region Select Change Keyboards on the…
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What Is A Local Area Network (LAN)?
A local area network (LAN) is a computer network that interconnects computers within a limited area such as a residence, school, laboratory, university campus or office building. Within an industrial environment, an Industrial Network Switch is the central component that defines and manages the communication paths of the industrial LAN.
What is the Recipe Database Editor in EBPro?
The Recipe Database Editor in EBPro allows you to open and edit the recipe database file in the Recipe Database Editor.