What is Smart Automation?
A machine, or system, with integrated electronics or computer control that has some level of self-awareness and self-regulation.
Define MQTT Publisher (aka Server or Edge Device)
Any device creating data for transmission to a broker such as sensors, PLCs, and HMIs. A fundamental advantage of MQTT is that data is sent to a central “broker” instead of being directly transmitted to multiple clients such as remote interfaces or management software. The MQTT broker is responsible for maintaining client connections and sending/receiving…
How do I activate an OPC-UA license on a cMT model?
To use the OPC UA Server feature is available free on our High Performance cMT series HMIs. you you can purchase a license from Maple Systems for select Headless HMIs. This is a one-time purchase that is valid for the life of the product. After you have purchased an OPC UA license, you will receive…
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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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What is a Smart Factory?
This is the interconnection of automated systems (operational technology) and information technology. A distributed network of devices generating, transmitting, and consuming data for status, analysis, or statistical purposes.
What is a Push Notification?
A push notification is a message that pops up on a mobile device. App publishers can send them at any time; users don’t have to be in the app or using their devices to receive them.
How much is an OPC-UA License?
There is a one-time fee of $300.00 for an OPC-UA license. Select Maple Systems cMT models do not require a separate license, please refer to specific models for more information.
What is the Internet?
The Internet is the global system of interconnected computer networks that use the Internet protocol suite (TCP/IP) to link devices worldwide. It is a network of networks that consists of private, public, academic, business, and government networks of local to global scope, linked by a broad array of electronic, wireless, and optical networking technologies.
Define Smart Industry
This is the interconnection of automated systems (operational technology) and information technology. A distributed network of devices generating, transmitting, and consuming data for status, analysis, or statistical purposes.
Can I use SparkPlug B with a Maple Systems HMI?
Yes, select models do support the Sparkplug B MQTT payload specification. Sparkplug is a specification for MQTT enabled devices and applications to send and receive messages in a stateful way and is supported by Inductive Automation Ignition Platform utilizing the Cirrus Link MQTT modules.
What is an OPC Server?
The OPC server is a software program that converts the hardware communication protocol used by a PLC into the OPC protocol. The OPC UA server grants access to Client devices that wish to connect. The server publishes notifications to Clients and End Users, monitors Client devices, and collates data according to information models.
Is JSON supported in MQTT / Ignition?
Yes, JSON Advanced setting has been added for MQTT Topic Publisher on cMT Series models. Aside from being compatible with the existing simple JSON format, this function allows users to define JSON format with more flexible structure tailored to the cloud device they use. With this function added, data transferred to the cloud can be…