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How do I reset my HMI to Factory Default?

It may become necessary to reset a Maple Systems HMI to factory default. Tech Note 5115, “Reset Graphic HMI to Default Settings” is split into two sections. Section One describes the procedure for units with DIP switches, and Section Two describes the procedure for units without DIP switches. The default password is (111111).

Security and my Wi-Fi HMI or cMT model.

Security is paramount in today’s technologically advanced times and so is connectivity. Many PLCs take advantage of Ethernet communication to transmit data to a monitoring device such as an HMI. Plant corporate networks also run via Wi-Fi networking. But how do you get data from the PLC to your corporate network without the bandwidth or…

What is EasyWatch?

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…

What are the security features in a cMT HMI?

There are several layers of security protection available when configuring the cMT HMI. Note: A System Level password is required to log into the cMT device. You can configure separate passwords for uploading, downloading, and decompiling a project file. You can also create user accounts in your EBPro project to limit access to specific screens…

Maple Systems dual-ethernet HMIs and Security

Security is paramount in today’s technologically advanced times and so is connectivity. Many PLCs take advantage of Ethernet communication to transmit data to a monitoring device such as an HMI. Plant corporate networks also run via Ethernet. But how do you get data from the PLC to your corporate network without the bandwidth or security…

What Security features does MAPware-7000 provide?

MAPware-7000 provides multiple security options depending on the HMI + PLC (HMC) series that include custom Access Levels, Protecting Project Screens, and Password Protections. The Access Level feature available on the HMC2000 and HMC4000 Series allows you to create users and passwords assigned to different access levels. These levels can then be assigned to screens…

What is the difference between general and enhanced security in EBPro?

There are two methods of user security in Maple Systems our HMI configuration software: General and Enhanced Mode. General mode is for the majority of uses, where a simple user number and numeric password will suffice. This mode is not available in all models. Enhanced security is for adding users dynamically to the HMI, adding…

How can I protect my project file?

Security settings in EBPro allow you to disable or password protect project uploads from the HMI, disable or password protect de-compilation of the project file, and password protect the project file itself. These features are discussed in more detail in the Security chapter of the EBPro Programming Manual.

How do I hide the System Setting Arrow?

There are three ways to control the display of the System Setting toolbar on the Maple Systems HMI or cMT. (1) There is a check-box setting in the configuration software System Parameters, (2) a local system tag [LB-9020] that can be added to a project, and (3) there is an external dip switch [DIP Switch…