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Define 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.
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.
How do I update the firmware in my Maple Systems HMC Module?
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…
I’m having trouble uploading from my HMI+PLC (HMC) to a USB Flash Drive.
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…
What solid state options are available for the 6800 series?
64GB, 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
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Do you have Dimensional drawings?
Yes. If available, dimensional drawings are available on the individual product page.
Define Proportional-Integral-Derivative Control (PID)
A proportional–integral–derivative controller (PID controller or three term controller) is a control loop feedback mechanism widely used in industrial control systems and a variety of other applications requiring continuously modulated control. A PID controller continuously calculates an error value display style as the difference between a desired setpoint (SP) and a measured process variable (PV)…
Can I take a screen shot on my Maple Systems HMI?
The HMI configuration software provides the option of taking a screenshot of the windows in your project for documentation or other purposes. When running the Offline or Online Simulator, right-clicking on it and select “Screenshot.” See Tech Note 5098, “Screenshots with EZware.” In addition, you can get screenshots of the HMI screen by configuring a…
What are the best practices that should be followed when installing multiple HMIs in an RS485 network configuration?
Control systems often require operator input from a number of different locations in the system. Since it is not cost effective to run a separate communications line from the host to each terminal location, a local network is desirable when multiple terminals are needed. Tech Note 5030, “Networking HMIs with RS-485” explains how this can…
Can I use more than 2 colors or backgrounds on a Multi-State Object in EBPro?
Yes. In order to use different colors or backgrounds exceeding two states in a Multi-State 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.
What are User Defined Function Blocks (UDFB)?
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…