The Pass-Through Mode allows communications from the PC to the PLC, through the HMI. This can eliminate the need to disconnect the PLC from the HMI when it is necessary to configure the HMI or PLC. Pass-through mode is only available on HMIs with an Ethernet port. See Tech Note 5047, “Using Pass-Through Mode” for…
If a DHCP server is not available, they will default to an IP address of 169.254.0.1. See Tech Note 5123 “Connecting to Wi-Fi Units When a DHCP Server is Not Available”.
When a project is uploaded to a USB flash drive or SD card from a Maple Systems HMI, the file format will not allow you to decompile or open the file without adding an EXOB extension to the file. Step by Step instructions can be found in <a href=”/technical-notes/uploading-a-project-from-an-hmi-to-a-pc-via-a-usb-flash-drive-or-sd-card/”>Tech Note 5057, “Uploading a Project from…
When connecting to a Remote HMI use TCP Port 8000.
The IP address for the HMI is configured in the System Settings window in the HMI. When you first receive your HMI, it is running the demo project for that particular model. You will see an arrow in the bottom-right corner of the screen that gives you access to the System Toolbar when you touch…
Maple Systems Standard HMIs, Advanced HMIs and High-Performance HMIs come with a built-in FTP server that allows you to remotely access data logs, event files, and recipe data via FTP (file transfer protocol). Please see tech note 5090, “Using the HMI’s built-in FTP Server” for instructions on how to use the built-in FTP server on…
EasyWatch allows users to monitor HMI and PLC address values via Ethernet from their PC, as well as invoke Macros for debugging, remote monitoring, and control. For example, after creating a Numeric Input Object in EBPro, you can set its address to LW-10, and then monitor the same address in EasyWatch. The value of LW-10…
Yes! The free cMT Viewer app is available for both Android and Apple smart devices. Simply download the app and connect to the same local network as your cMT HMI. You will then be able to browse to your HMI in the app, download the project, and then control your system from your phone.
Modbus TCP/IP (also Modbus-TCP) is simply the Modbus RTU protocol with a TCP interface that runs on Ethernet. The Modbus messaging structure is the application protocol that defines the rules for organizing and interpreting the data independent of the data transmission medium.
Select Maple Systems HMI models feature a wireless network connection (Wi-Fi) that allows users to connect to a local wireless access point or the Internet without using an Ethernet cable. Tech Note 5121, “Wi-Fi Configuration” explains how to setup and connect your HMI to a Wi-Fi Network.
With the HMI connected to the PC via USB or Ethernet cable, click the File menu in EBPro and select Upload, or open Utility Manager and click the Upload button. (1) Select your HMI type. (2) Click Browse to select the file location and provide a name for the file. (3) Select your connection type.…
Whether you are connecting a Maple Systems HMI to a PLC to communicate over Ethernet, or connecting your PC to an HMI to upload or download a project over Ethernet, you must know the IP addresses of all the devices in the local area network (LAN) to ensure successful communication. In order for two devices…