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What is a WORD?

In EasyBuilder Pro, a WORD refers to the size of the data type configured for the system. This is the standard size used to store data in registers and memory locations within the system. Our LW, PLW, RW, RW_A, EM0-15, RECIPE, RWI, PRW registers store WORDs into addresses.

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 Controller, Remote HMI, or Local HMI Terminal. The register-address will display the contents in the Events message. Each Event (Alarm) Log has the ability to have 8 WATCH addresses.…

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. Software…

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: Software Downloads & Upgrades…

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…