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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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)…
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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…
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…
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.
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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.
To request an RMA you must first complete a Technical Support Ticket request. You will need the model number and serial number found on the back of the display/unit for us to complete your request. Once the Technical Support Ticket is received, a member of our technical support team will contact you to discuss the…