By updating local memory registers on the HMI, you can change the PLC IP address, switching the HMI program to communicate with a different PLC over an Ethernet network.
The File Transfer Protocol (FTP) is a standard network protocol used for the transfer of computer files between a client and server on a computer network.
Google has accounts restricted for third party app/device access. To unlock a Google account to interact with a new device, you need to login to a special Gmail link at https://www.google.com/accounts/UnlockCaptcha. Then access the email account within 10 minutes with the application you want to be allowed (i.e., send an email from your Graphic HMI).…
Monitor Mode is a feature exclusive to the Windows® version of the cMT Viewer application. It allows real time data to be displayed from up to 50 cMT servers simultaneously. Each cMT server is displayed as a tile in a grid. This special overview screen is configured on window 3 of the cMT server’s EBPro…
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 Tech Note 5057 – Uploading a Project from…
When connecting to a Remote HMI use TCP Port 8000.
HMI Displays use a number of Ethernet/TCP ports when doing various tasks. Many of the features use Ethernet communication, often with a specified port. TN5127 has a list of the TCP ports used for various features: cMT Series: TCP Port Usage 21 Default port for the FTP server, can be changed in System Parameter Settings within EasyBuilder…
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.