Yes, adding a Gateway with Serial or Ethernet bridge can upgrade your existing controller and touch panel without the need for modifying the PLC and HMI projects, adding all the functionality of our High-Performance Series to your existing system. With the IIoT protocols: MQTT and OPC UA built-in, Maple Systems Gateway products can easily fit…
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Implementing EasyAccess 2.0 is easy. For complete instructions, refer to the EasyAccess 2.0 Manual available in our Support Center. Step 1: Create Domain Account: An HMI must belong to a domain in order to use EasyAccess 2.0. Anyone can create a new domain for free, all you need is a valid e-mail address. The Domain…
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As long as all cMT HMIs are connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your device and you know the password of the target cMT HMI, you can connect to the cMT HMI with the free cMT Viewer app. cMT Viewer software is designed to allow you to easily monitor multiple cMTs HMIs. Software Downloads…
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cMT3000 series HMIs come with OPC UA Server and Client functionality built-in. cMT2000 series have only Client functionality, not Server. cMT-SVR-200 & cMT-SVR-202 are the only product that require an additional license to be purchased for OPC UA Client and Server functionality.
Most HMIs have a built-in touchscreen to provide feedback and allow input from on-site personnel. If that is all that’s required, a standard HMI may be sufficient. On the other hand, if you have limited panel space, no need for a touch screen, and want the convenience of monitoring and accessing your system without having…
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In the HMI configuration software, Local and Remote refer to the answer to this question: “Am I going through another HMI besides this one to get PLC variables?” If Yes, then the PLC is to be configured as a Remote PLC. If No, then the PLC is a Local PLC for the purposes of the…
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Yes, pairing an HMI with a cMT-SVRX unit will add additional functionality that the Standard HMI doesn’t have on its own. Our HMIs have a built-in touchscreen to provide feedback and allow input from on-site personnel for standard HMI functions. If you are interested in some of the features available only in the Advanced or…
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Maple Systems Advanced HMI and cMT series both support EasyAccess 2.0, it simply needs to be activated. There are two ways to activate your device depending on the model. Some models require the purchase of a separate activation card and other models come with EasyAccess 2.0 pre-installed. EasyAccess 2.0 activation cards are purchased through Maple…
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Definitely. Simply connect your Maple Systems cMT-SVR to a wireless router and download the cMT Viewer app to a Windows® PC with “Wi-Fi.” Software Downloads & Upgrades Manuals & Guides Tech Notes Videos Controller Information Sheets Communication Cables
The Internet of things (IoT) is the network of physical devices, vehicles, home appliances, and other items embedded with electronics, software, sensors, actuators, and connectivity which enables these things to connect, collect and exchange data. Software Downloads & Upgrades Manuals & Guides Controller Information Sheets Communication Cables
Microsoft® Azure (formerly Windows® Azure) is a cloud computing service created by Microsoft® for building, testing, deploying, and managing applications and services through a global network of Microsoft-managed data centers. It provides software as a service (SaaS), platform as a service (PaaS) and infrastructure as a service (IaaS) and supports many different programming languages, tools…
A virtual private network (VPN) extends a private network across a public network and enables users to send and receive data across shared or public networks as if their computing devices were directly connected to the private network. It allows you to access devices on a remote network as though you were on the same…