FAQ Tag: Networking

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…

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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…

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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…

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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.

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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.

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Select Maple Systems HMI wifi 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.

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Maple Systems Standard HMIs, Advanced HMIs and High-Performance cMT 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…

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While there are many printers that would work with our HMIs, we have tested the Office Jet Pro 8100, LaserJet MFP M227fdw, and LaserJet Pro M203dw. In addition, the cMT Series uses CUPS (Common Unix Printing System), and provides over 850 PPD (Postscript Printer Description) files for various HP printers.

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We have several remote access solutions and each one is different, but generally, all work in similar ways. Keep in mind that each remote access solution will work slightly differently and have their own set of features. Depending on your specific situation, there may be several remote access solution that will work, only you can decide what is best for your specific situation.

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