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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There is no limit on the number of Time-based (Global) Data Transfers you can have in a project. However, the more you have, the more overhead it requires of the CPU, which can affect the performance of the HMI.
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EZwarePlus and Ezware-5000 are Maple Systems’ legacy configuration software programs that many of our older and legacy Graphic HMIs used. Our newest software, EBPro is backward compatible in many cases. Refer to our Tech Notes for upgrade and conversion information.
The Data Monitor feature is used to display data values in a Maple Systems HMI + PLC or PLC’s internal memory while the application is running. The entire internal memory of the PLC is accessible using the Data Monitor feature, but the user determines which areas of memory to monitor. The Data Monitor feature is…
Also known as Disk Striping, RAID 0 offers the benefit of increased performance. Data is “striped” across multiple disks that work in concert to appear as a single partition. Data throughput is greatly improved; however, this level of RAID offers no redundancy. If one disk fails, it breaks the entire array and results in data…
Maple Systems cMT models in sizes 9.7″, 10.1″, 15″, and 15.6″ have a built in mono speaker for audio purposes.
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Type of management software used in production planning, scheduling, and inventory control systems to manage manufacturing processes.
EBPro uses a newer version of OpenGL than earlier versions of software. OpenGL is an API used for rendering 3D graphics, and if it is not up to date or is running incorrectly, can cause various display issues. These display issues can manifest as Windows® with all black interiors inside the EBPro software, or as…
Many PLCs have actual, physical memory locations that can be referenced. Not so with Allen-Bradley CompactLogix and ControlLogix PLCs. They use symbolic Tags, which means the tag file needs to be imported into EBPro in order to reference any PLC address / variable. Define the PLC by going to the System Parameters Device tab. Click…
Trending is the act of taking data and showing it visually, usually via a graph. Data Sampling / aka Data Logging is the act of logging data from a device, the logged data is often shown in a Trend display. The relationship between Data Sampling and Trending is intertwined. The Trend Display Object in EBPro…
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Yes, the HMC2000, HMC3000, and the HMC4000 series of HMI+PLCs have built-in web servers, accessible from any Internet web browser, allowing remote access to HMC data from a remote computer on the Ethernet network or, if exposed to the Internet, from anywhere in the world. A username and password are required, ensuring security. The screen…
A “Heavy” Industrial Panel PC is part of Maple Systems’ Industrial Panel PC series. These robust models exemplify cutting-edge touchscreen technology with high-quality components, impressive connectivity, fast processors, and clear, high-contrast TFT displays. Our Fanless Industrial Touchscreen Panel PCs are durable computers designed to operate in most industrial environments. Constructed with rugged aluminum bezel and…