Define Transport Layer Security (TSL / SSL)
Transport Layer Security (TLS), and its now-deprecated predecessor, Secure Sockets Layer (SSL), are cryptographic protocols designed to provide communications security over a computer network.
Maple Systems dual-ethernet HMIs and Security
Security is paramount in today’s technologically advanced times and so is connectivity. Many PLCs take advantage of Ethernet communication to transmit data to a monitoring device such as an HMI. Plant corporate networks also run via Ethernet. But how do you get data from the PLC to your corporate network without the bandwidth or security…
Can I pair an HMI+PLC (HMC) with a Maple Systems PLC?
Absolutely. Maple Systems PLCs can communicate with an HMI + PLC (HMC) either with or without I/O modules attached to it. A potential application would be to have the PLC installed in a remote cabinet, while the HMC is mounted in a convenient location for the operator. With the HMC optional I/O modules, local control…
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What if I want Windows® 10 Pro instead of Enterprise?
Maple Systems does not provide support for Windows® 10 Pro. If Windows® 10 Pro is a must have, the customer will have to find and install the Pro OS on their own and know that Maple Systems will not be able to provide support for the OS. Select IPCs come pre-loaded with Windows 11 Pro.
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How do I place an order online?
Each product page has a Buy Now or Add to Cart button. Or click on the icon at the top of our website, scroll down to the desired product, and Add to Cart. Once you have selected the items you want, click the icon to Checkout and complete the transaction. You will be asked to…
What is Data Mining (DM)?
The process of analyzing large collections of data to generate insights or define patterns that will improve the understanding of the system the data came from.
What are the various storage media options available on Maple Systems HMI and cMT series products?
Maple Systems HMI and cMT series products have the capability for additional data storage via storage media plugged into a USB Host port or SD card socket. Supported are USB Flash Drives, SD Cards, and USB Hubs depending on the model. Check product data sheets for more information.
What is an Ethernet used for?
Ethernet is a family of computer networking technologies commonly used in local area networks (LAN), and wide area networks (WAN). It was commercially introduced in 1980 and first standardized in 1983 as IEEE 802.3, and has since been refined to support higher bit rates and longer link distances. Over time, Ethernet has largely replaced competing…
How many Recipes can I have in a project?
If using RW memory for the recipes, the number of recipes is limited by the amount of memory that is available, which is 524,287 registers. For example, if each recipe is comprised of 100 16-bit words, you could have up to 5242 recipes. If using the Recipe Database, you can have up to 100 recipes…
Can I pair a Maple HMI with a Maple PLC?
Yes. Our HMIs can be paired with our PLC products via Modbus RTU or TCP. The Modbus Slave driver is configured in the PLC software, and the Modbus Master driver is configured in HMI software (EBPro). Tags can be exported and imported in both directions.
I’m having trouble downloading to or configuring my HMI+PLC (HMC) using a USB cable – Download Issue/Error/Problem
If you experience difficulty downloading to an HMI+PLC (HMC) from MAPware-7000 with a Windows® 10 operating system, you may need to re-install the MAPware-7000 USB Drivers. The MAPware-7000 USB drivers are located in the folder: C:MapleSystemsMAPware7000USB Drivers. Refer to Tech Note 7017, “Reinstall MAPware-7000 USB Drivers” for full instructions on how to delete and reinstall…
What is OITware?
Maple Systems OITware-200 comes with powerful features to make configuring your OIT products more intuitive: Multi-language support allows you to configure an OIT with 2, 5, or 10 different languages Recipe uploads and downloads can be triggered by either the OIT or the controller Remote variable storage function provides greater storage capacity Your Operator Interface…