What is System Control Automation?
Automation is the use of electronics and computers to control systems and machinery with limited or no human intervention.
What is Quality of Service (QoS)?
Quality of Service is the description or measurement of the overall performance of a service, such as a computer network or a cloud computing service, particularly the performance seen by the users of the network. To quantitatively measure quality of service, several related aspects of the network service are often considered, such as packet loss,…
How do I synchronize the Real-Time Clock (RTC) on a Maple Systems HMI?
There are times when it is advantageous for the RTC (Real-Time Clock) in the HMI to be synchronized with an external device such as a connected PLC. Also, it may be required to sync the HMI’s RTC to a specific time zone using a NTP (Network Time Protocol) server, or simply synchronize with the local…
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What is EasyWatch?
EasyWatch allows users to monitor HMI and PLC address values via Ethernet from their PC, as well as invoke Macros for debugging, remote monitoring, and control. For example, after creating a Numeric Input Object in EBPro, you can set its address to LW-10, and then monitor the same address in EasyWatch. The value of LW-10…
How do I add a picture to the Picture Library and use the picture on an Object?
To add and use a picture from the Picture Library: See Tech Note 5108, “Multi-State Picture/Shape” for more information.
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Can I set my HMC (HMI + PLC) to act as a Modbus Master and/or a Modbus Slave.
Yes, Maple Systems HMCs (HMI + PLC) can be configured to act as a Modbus Master and/or a Modbus Slave. For step-by-step instructions on how to set up this communication and use tags in your project refer to Tech Note 7016, “Modbus Communications in MAPware-7000”.
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What is Windows® 10 Enterprise LTSB?
This software license has the longest intervals between security and build updates – usually 2-3 years. This minimizes disruptions as well as fewer possibilities for applications to break because of OS modification. This kind of operating system is intended for Mission Critical devices and includes Managed User Experience, Credential Guard, Telemetry control via GP/MDM, Device…
The unit is installed on equipment/machine that I purchased from someone else. Can you still repair the unit, or should I contact the equipment/machine manufacturer?
You need to contact the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) or Value-Added Reseller (VAR). Maple Systems cannot provide RMA service to customers purchasing product from one of our OEM or VAR customers without their expressed written authorization. In most cases repairs should be handled through the OEM or VAR.
What is an Automation Controller?
A component in an automation system that contains a program to process data inputs and outputs.
What is a Human Machine Interface (HMI)?
A Human Machine Interface (HMI) is a device for communication between a human operator and a machine. In modern control systems this is typically some type of touchscreen graphical interface.
Can Maple Systems support SQL Database Integration?
Yes. MySQL and Microsoft® SQL Server are well supported database options that can be used with our Advanced and High Performance HMIs to help collect and display data for easier monitoring and analytics. They also support a built-in database query viewer which enables production machines to retrieve data from your central SQL database. By connecting…
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How can I show multiple channels in a Trend Display?
To show multiple channels in a Trend Display, the Data Sampling object assigned to the Trend Display must be configured to sample multiple data points. The data must reside in consecutive addresses (or elements of an array). Configure the read address with the first address (or element), then use the Data Format button to add…
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