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What is the WATCH feature

The WATCH feature allows the end-user to view the contents of a register-address in a message of an event. Users may set register-addresses from the PLC, Remote HMI, or Local HMI. The register-address will display the contents in the Events message. Each Event (Alarm) Log has the ability to have 8 WATCH addresses.

What is the Windows Password Expiration Feature

The Windows password expiration feature is a security mechanism that prompts users to update their passwords after a specified period. This feature helps maintain system security by encouraging regular password updates, reducing the risk of unauthorized access. In industrial settings, it ensures that users follow best practices for password management, aligning with organizational security policies.…

How to comply with CFR 211 (FDA 21 CFR Part 11) when using a Maple Systems HMI

FDA 21 CFR Part 11, by Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of the US government, definesthe criteria under which electronic records and electronic signatures can be treated withsame degree of validity as paper-based records. Since the scope of FDA’s regulatoryauthority is very broad, Part 11 has an impact on all computer systems in life scienceindustry.…

How do I address multiple devices using the Modbus TCP/IP Gateway function?

To address multiple devices, using the Modbus TCP/IP Gateway function: 1. Select the table for the mapped device. 2. Click the “Settings…” button at the bottom of the Address Mapping Table window. 3. Specify the mapped device address in the Table Settings window. Follow Technical Note 5099 “Using the Modbus Gateway” for step-by-step instructions.

Macros, References, and Examples

Our Macro Reference Manual provides a great deal of information and examples for programming Macros. We highly recommend reviewing the Manual, which can be downloaded from our Support Center here: https://maplesystems.com/support-center/manuals-guides There is also a very helpful tutorial video on building macros here, which features examples of declaring a variable and programming various statements:

How do I update the Firmware on a cMT-iV5 and/or a cMT-iV6?

These products are discontinued. Contact [email protected] for upgrade information. The Utility Manager application that comes bundled and installed with EBPro, features a Firmware upgrade utility for the cMT-iV5 and iV6. The Utility Manager application is located in the root of the EBPro installation directory. By default, it is installed in C:Maple SystemsEBProUtilityManagerEx.exe. You will need…

What is User Datagram Protocol (UDP)?

UDP (User Datagram Protocol) is a communications protocol that is primarily used for establishing low-latency and loss-tolerating connections between applications on the internet. It speeds up transmissions by enabling the transfer of data before an agreement is provided by the receiving party. As a result, UDP is beneficial in time-sensitive communications, UDP is an alternative…

When I create a new Meter Display object and use a REAL or DINT data type/tag from a PLC, I can not add negative values in the limits.

When creating a New Meter Display Object for a cMT Series HMI, you may not be able to assign a negative value for the minimum or maximum values when using REAL, DINT, or INT signed data types. Solution: First, select a Local Word (LW) register for the Read Address in the Meter Display Object Properties…