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…
Yes. To communicate between a High Performance HMI and a Standard HMI, there are a couple extra steps to take. Refer to Tech Note 5033, “Multiple HMIs connecting to one PLC” for step by step instructions.
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…
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.
With a HMI or cMT, the cMT Viewer app will allow you to monitor conditions and interact with your system remotely. The free cMT Viewer app is available for PCs, Android, and Apple devices. This feature must be programmed by you and can be entirely disabled, so the decision is entirely yours. Maple Systems strongly…
Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), is a suite of communication protocols used to interconnect network devices on the internet.
Wi-Fi is technology for radio wireless local area networking of devices based on the IEEE 802.11 standards. Wi-Fi is a trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance, which restricts the use of the term Wi-Fi Certified to products that successfully complete certification testing. As Wi-Fi becomes more readily accepted and accessible in today’s industrial controls marketplace, the…
Make sure you are using a USB 2.0 port on your PC to download to the Maple Systems HMI. Our HMIs do not support USB 3.0. Refer to unit specifications for more information.
The Offline or Online Simulator relies on an external process to run correctly, com_e30.exe. If this process is running before the Simulator begins, it can interfere with how the Simulator works, causing the Port 8000 error. On your PC open Windows Task Manager » Processes tab. Check if com_e30.exe exists. If it does, end it…