Industrial PCs for Data Centers

Power System Management | Cooling & Thermal Management | Edge Computing

Data centers aren’t just rows of server racks; they are massive mission-critical facilities relying on complex grey space infrastructure. As data center footprints grow, localized control and processing at the equipment level, rather than relying solely on cloud-based dashboards, are more important than ever to guarantee continuous uptime.

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Products Designed for Solutions

While servers handle the computational workload in the white space, your Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs) and Industrial PCs (IPCs) manage the mechanical “brains” (power and cooling infrastructure) to prevent costly, catastrophic downtime events.

Industrial PCs (IPCs) and HMIs control critical utility substation entrances, medium-voltage distribution switchgear, and critical backup generator yards. Indeed, these environments represent the backbone of your power distribution infrastructure. Consequently, deploying standard, nonindustrial hardware in these zones will inevitably lead to catastrophic system failures.

Human Machine Interface (HMIs)

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Optimize your data center monitoring with sleek, high-performance touchscreen HMIs designed for ultimate facility control. From server rooms to power infrastructure, these displays give you a clear, real-time window into your operations.

Streamline Your Data Center Monitoring
Keep your mission-critical facilities running smoothly with our high-resolution touchscreens, available in sizes from 7” to 15”. Built for maximum uptime, these displays offer smart remote access, ultra-reliable dual networking, and effortless cloud connectivity. Seamlessly link your existing backup power, cooling systems, and facility management hardware using our completely free configuration software.

Industrial Panel PCs and Industrial Box PCs

Class 1 Div 2 Industrial Automation hardware for hazardous conditions and harsh environments

Secure, Audit-Ready Data Center Automation
Protect your critical infrastructure and maintain total accountability with Maple Systems Industrial Panel and Box PCs. Paired with AVEVA Edge, our solutions easily meet strict compliance standards, logging system changes and environment telemetry directly to your SQL database for seamless audits. Enjoy ultimate deployment flexibility with a platform that natively supports top-tier SCADA suites like Ignition™ and FactoryTalk®, as well as custom scripts in Python and C++.

HMI+PLC Combo Units

Maximize Rack Space and Lower Costs with Integrated HMI+PLC Control
Trusted globally to streamline data center operations, our all-in-one HMI+PLC units deliver high-density power and environmental management while drastically reducing hardware costs and footprint. Equipped with versatile serial and Ethernet networking, these compact systems fit seamlessly into any server environment or power distribution unit (PDU). Powered by our completely free configuration software, you gain instant access to premium monitoring and precise control in a single, cost-effective package.

Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)

Fixed PLCs and expandable PLC models for scalable automation. Ideal for industrial control, machine integration, and smart manufacturing

Scalable, High-Efficiency Facility Automation
Take complete control of your data center environment with Maple Systems’ highly responsive PLCs. Engineered with advanced auto-tuning PID loops and smart control logic, our controllers are perfect for automated cooling management, precise airflow regulation, and dynamic power distribution. These easy-to-implement PLCs deploy rapidly to minimize installation downtime, offering an affordable, highly reliable solution to upgrade or expand your medium-scale facility automation infrastructure as your data center scales.

Industrial Network Switches

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Enterprise-Grade Reliability for Mission-Critical Networks
Keep your data center traffic moving fast and without interruption with Maple Systems Network Switches. Engineered to withstand high-density electrical noise and power fluctuations, our switches feature advanced surge, ESD, and short-circuit protection to insulate your network from power grid instability. With dual redundant power inputs, auto-negotiation, and advanced traffic grooming like VLAN routing and QoS, these switches prevent costly packet loss and secure your facility’s core communications.

Online Technical Resources

We’ve compiled our most common technical support topics in one place to help you find the answers you need. From hardware to software, and everything in between, we’ve got you covered.

Free Software Downloads & Upgrades – Download full versions of our HMI (EBPro) or HMI+PLC (MAPware-7000) configuration software for FREE; access demo versions of our SCADA software, Aveva Edge; and find legacy software versions anytime.
Manuals & Guides – Our Manuals and Guides help you learn more about our products. We have Operation Manuals, Programming Manuals, and Quick Start Guides on a variety of products and functionality.
Controller Information Sheets – Maple Systems offers support of more than 400 controller protocols for our HMI series. Controller Information sheets provide instructions and settings for each protocol, allowing your Maple Systems product to communicate with a specific Controller, including Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Omron, Idec, and many more.
Video Center – We’ve compiled all of our most useful How-To’s, Troubleshooting, Webinar videos into convenient playlists. Choose the playlist you’d like to view below, and watch from start to finish in our video player.
Tutorials – Browse our list of tutorials for the task you’re looking for, (or use the search function). Quickly grasp the user-friendly features of our different software programs. Follow step-by-step tutorials to guide you through the process seamlessly.
Sample Projects – We have created sample applications/projects and sample kits that demonstrate software features, give programming information for specific controllers, or demonstrate product capabilities.
Controller/Communication Cables – We offer hundreds of custom communication cable drawings for the industry’s most popular PLC manufacturers. Whether you want to build your own cable or have us build it for you, we can provide you with exactly what you need.
Technical Notes – Find documentation for PLC connectivity, email, setting IP addresses, alarms, recipes, macros, and more.
Solutions – Our Case Studies and Application Stories show real-life applications and how Maple Systems can help improve your company’s bottom-line. Read articles on key software features, connecting current or legacy systems to the IIoT, and improving how you collect, analyze, and manage data.

Free U.S. Based Support

If you weren’t able to find answers in our Support Center, you can ask a product or service-related question by:

Opening a case with our Technical Support by using our online Case Logger. From this page, enter as much information as possible and a member of our Technical Support team will contact you within 2 business days.
Reaching out to our Sales team. Email us at [email protected] or call 425-745-3229. We are here M-F 6:00am – 4:30pm Pacific Time to answer your questions.

Large In-Stock Inventory

We carry a large inventory, and most models can ship the next business day. Because we are located on the West Coast, we can handle late orders and get you what you need, fast.

Maple Systems offers our customers the ability to place Blanket Purchase Orders to better manage your inventory and cash flow. Additionally, this strategy helps our production team guarantee we can meet your delivery needs.

Flexible Pricing Structure

Our tiered pricing structure gives customers the most flexibility in purchasing. We will work with you to determine available discounts and maintain pricing from order-to-order regardless of order size.

Call 425-745-3229 or email our Sales team at [email protected] for a quote today

Built-In Industry Drivers

One of the advantages of our free programming software, EBPro, is its extensive library of built-in drivers, including support for popular industry PLCs and RTU controllers. Here are just a few:

Modbus RTU / Modbus TCP: The absolute standard for power infrastructure. HMIs use Modbus drivers to poll register data from power meters, circuit breakers, generator controllers, and Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS).
BACnet / IP: The universal protocol for Building Automation Systems (BAS). An HMI utilizes BACnet drivers to manage setpoints, monitor chillers, and control Computer Room Air Conditioners (CRAC).
EtherNet/IP: Used if the data center relies on Allen-Bradley/Rockwell Automation PLCs to manage large facility infrastructure.
Siemens S7 300/400/1200/1500 Drivers: Used to pull native tag data from Siemens SIMATIC controllers managing cooling towers or main electrical switchgear.
MQTT (with Sparkplug B): A lightweight messaging protocol. Instead of polling equipment, the HMI uses an MQTT driver to instantly push telemetry up to centralized cloud dashboards or Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) software when a value changes.
OPC UA (Unified Architecture): A secure, platform-independent protocol driver. HMIs use this to securely bridge data over to factory SCADA suites or internal software architectures.

Try Before You Buy

We offer multiple ways for you to test and learn our FREE software before you buy any hardware. After downloading the software, walk through the tutorials, watch our videos, use the sample projects, or even attend a webinar.

Try our HMI Configuration (EBPro) Software – Download, Connect, Run Simulation. Check out our article as we walk you through downloading the software, creating a project, and run the project with offline and/or online simulation.
Try HMI+PLC Combo (MAPware) Software – Quickly grasp the user-friendly features of MAPware-7000, by following step-by-step tutorials to guide you through the process seamlessly.
Try SCADA (Aveva Edge) Software – The AVEVA^™ Edge demo will run in “Evaluation Mode” for 40 hours before requiring you to purchase a license. It demonstrates the full capabilities of the software.

Now that you’ve explored the software, we can provide you a demo unit for testing potential applications, or to use in an evaluation. Demo units are available for up to 30 days. Contact our sales team for more information on a demo unit.

Case Studies

Engineered for Maximum Uptime and Facility Efficiency
At Maple Systems, we partner with facility managers and IT infrastructure teams across North America to deliver automation solutions that solve complex environmental and power challenges. From optimizing Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) and automating cooling loops to preventing costly downtime, our ruggedized hardware is trusted to protect and streamline mission-critical data center operations.

Do you have a great application you’d like to showcase on our website? If so, we’d love to do a case study on your business, but we’ll need some information from you. Just click here to get to our fillable questionnaire. Once completed, we will take care of the rest. See all our Case Studies here.

“Grey Space” Ruggedness

Marketers often mistake control networks for pristine, air-conditioned rooms. Indeed, while the primary server room is immaculate, the actual infrastructure areas where most HMIs and industrial PCs live are harsh industrial environments. Consequently, deploying standard hardware in these locations will inevitably lead to costly system failures.

Backup generator yards: As a result of constant engine testing, these areas subject HMIs and Industrial PCs to intense, continuous vibration.
Rooftop chiller plants: Furthermore, these platforms expose HMIs and PCs to direct weather and extreme ambient heat.
Liquid-pumping stations: Similarly, these processing zones surround the electronics with high humidity and chemical moisture.

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The Terror of Downtime

In a factory, a stopped machine costs money. However, in a data center, downtime can cost millions of dollars per minute. Consequently, even a brief outage results in catastrophic, lasting reputational damage. Therefore, every single second of an emergency response counts toward protecting the facility’s bottom line.

Generator Failures: First, if a backup generator fails to switch on during a storm, the HMI instantly flags the issue.
Fault Diagnostics: Meanwhile, the system pinpoints the exact point of failure on the screen without forcing a manual search.
Manual Overrides: As a result, operators can confidently execute a secure manual override in a matter of seconds.

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Cybersecurity (The Convergence Trap)

Data centers are among the most heavily targeted facilities for cyberattacks. Indeed, a major fear for facilities managers is that an attacker will hack a cooling loop HMI. Consequently, the bad actor could use that vulnerable endpoint to pivot directly into the main server network. Therefore, securing these edge devices is absolutely critical to protecting the entire data infrastructure.

Port A (Local Automation): First, the HMI safely communicates with the local PLC network and mechanical cooling equipment.
Port B (Secure Management): Meanwhile, the second port remains completely blocked from accessing the internet or the corporate IT network.

“Integrator Freedom”, Not Vendor Locked In

The professionals purchasing your hardware for data center deployments are typically System Integrators. Unfortunately, system integrators absolutely hate being forced into expensive, proprietary ecosystems that limit their engineering choices. Therefore, providing an open, flexible hardware solution is the key to winning their business.

HTML5 Web Visualizations: Furthermore, developers can build modern, responsive interfaces using universal web standards.
SCADA Applications: First, integrators can seamlessly launch powerful enterprise SCADA applications right at the edge.
CODESYS Control: Additionally, they can run standard IEC 61131-3 PLC programming without needing extra controllers.

Customer Service / Warranty

At Maple Systems, providing exceptional customer service is our top priority. As a valued customer, you’ll work with a dedicated Product Specialist who knows your business. They are ready to assist with any request: from starting a technical support case and checking order status to locating a missing invoice.

Our online customer portal makes it easy to manage your account anytime. You can view and print sales orders, track shipments, update shipping addresses, and access invoices or our secure payment portal 24/7. In addition, customers with specific permission levels can buy on terms and see established discounts directly on the website. For more details, contact your Account Manager.

Support & Service Resources

SCADA

Maple Systems offers all the components you need to build your own supervisory data acquisition and control system. This ranges from simple stand-alone machines to sophisticated multi-device networked production lines. In addition, we support enterprise-level operations and IIoT functionalities that leverage cloud connectivity.

Log data from your devices to aid in reporting, improve efficiency, and reduce downtime.
Use it to plan routine maintenance with ease.
Add IIoT functionality such as MQTT, OPC UA, Ignition, SQL database integration, and more.

Our products can help you standardize communications between devices, gluing different systems together for one source to your SCADA. No need to redesign your entire application.

Keep the components that are already working for you, just add Maple Systems components to grow your abilities to supervise, control, and acquire data.

Example of how Maple Systems' products benefit SCADA systems across every part of integration.

To learn more about how our products work together to create scalable SCADA solutions, visit our SCADA solutions page.