Manufacturing
Predictive Maintenance I Machine Safety | Quality Inspection | Assembly Line
In today’s competitive industrial landscape, maximizing plant floor efficiency requires seamless communication between heavy machinery and human operators. Operational success depends on precision, speed, and continuous uptime. Legacy, disconnected machines cause blind spots, costly maintenance errors, and production bottlenecks. From high-speed assembly line orchestration to predictive maintenance tracking, our tailored integration services eliminate factory floor bottlenecks and guarantee maximum uptime.
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Products for Demanding Environments
At Maple Systems, we have a wide selection of extended temperature, sunlight readable, and/or Class I, Division 2 rated products designed to give you confidence in even the most demanding environments. From HMIs and Web HMIs to Industrial Panel PCs, Box PCs, HMI+PLC Combo Units, and rugged Industrial Monitors, our solutions combine safety, reliability, and performance.
Human Machine Interface (HMIs)
Choose a CID2 rated, extended operating, and/or sunlight readable touchscreen HMIs to meet your unique needs . Our industry-leading HMIs features include Capacitive Touchscreens, Wi-Fi, Dual Ethernet, Remote Access, IIoT protocols such as MQTT, Ignition, SparkPlug B , and more. Integrate your Siemens S7 series, Mitsubishi PLCs, Omron, or Schneider Electric PLC, and over 400 other PLC and controllers easily with our free configuration software, EBPro.
HTML Web HMI
Our CID2, and high brightness/extended temperature Web HMIs provide a streamlined alternative to the traditional operator interface. Choose from 4.3″ 7″ and 10.1″ capacitive or resistive touchscreen. As client-only devices, Web HMIs are designed to connect and interact with web-based applications running on a server. No program installations and reduced wiring requirements mean that Web HMIs can be easily added into an existing Class I, Division 2 control system without the need for extensive programming or configuration.
Industrial Panel PCs and Industrial Box PCs
Our rugged, dependable Industrial PCs come with a Windows® Operating System installed that can operate any Windows® Software, powerful SCADA software such as Allen-Bradley’s FactoryTalk® View, Ignition™, AVEVA™ and SIMATIC WinCC, or configure them using programming languages such as Visual Basic, Python and C++, providing you with flexible options. Choose from a wide range of screen sizes, or no display at all, to meet your environment and application needs.
HMI+PLC Combo Units
Utilized worldwide to employ diverse applications, our HMI+PLCs lower costs, save space, and feature options including: Serial and Ethernet communication, support for Class I Division 2 installations, and numerous I/O configurations. Programmed using our Free HMI+PLC software MAPware-7000, you get access to graphs, alarms, trending, data logging, web server functionality and more, providing an affordable combination of display and control in a single package.
Industrial Monitors
Our Industrial Monitors are designed to withstand prolonged shock & vibration, a wide temperature range, and protection from water and dust. With a stainless steel enclosure, high-brightness/sunlight readable 1000 nit projected capacitive touchscreen, extended temperature, and Class 1, Division 2 options, our Industrial Monitor are a great value. Pair with our C1D2 Box PC.
Industrial Network Switches
Our network switches provide a high level of immunity against EMI and EMS found in industrial environments; and include features such as ESD Protection, Surge Protection, and Short Circuit Protection to ensure continuous operation in unstable power conditions. Additional capabilities like dual redundant power inputs, auto-negotiation, rate limitation, reverse polarity protection, flow and storm control, VLAN data forwarding, and QoS further optimize network performance and enhance security.
Remote Access
Remote access allows you to reach an HMI or connected device anytime, from anywhere. With our EBPro HMI configuration software and supported hardware solutions, you can connect to an HMI or Gateway device from a tablet, smartphone, or PC. As a result, you can view all data and applications and control the system as if you were standing in front of it.
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.
EasyAccess2.0
EasyAccess2.0 is a secure access utility that enables remote access to Maple Systems’ HMI and cMT Series devices. View and control any remote HMI with EasyAccess 2.0 from a PC or mobile device, allowing you to resolve issues immediately as they arise from anywhere in the world.
- Control your remote HMIs as though you’re standing in front of them.
- Upload/Download projects to modify and test your HMI Programs.
- Interact with connected PLCs using the PLC Passthrough mode.
cMT Viewer
cMT Viewer is remote connection software built into our EBPro HMI configuration platform. It works with select Maple Systems IIoT-ready HMIs and can run on PCs, Panel PCs, iPads, and Android tablets. Also, with cMT Viewer, you can easily monitor and manage your devices from anywhere.
Key benefits include:
- Free download for quick setup
- Monitor up to 50 HMIs simultaneously
- Faster connections with less bandwidth (only application data is exchanged)
To learn more, read our article What is cMT Viewer?
WebView
WebView enables you to point your browser to the supported HMI’s IP address on your local network and log in. Now you have access to all the functions, data, and project screens from your HMI application. You can access system settings, navigate to any window, and fully control your HMI from anywhere. It works just like VNC, but without requiring you to download or install any additional software!
VNC
VNC (Virtual Network Computing) server is built in on all our HMIs. Any third party VNC viewer client can log into a Maple HMI to see and control exactly what’s shown on the HMI screen. Configurable options on the Maple HMI include: set a password, enable monitor mode (view only – no control), allow single connection or multiple connections.
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
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.
- Try SCADA (AVEVA InTouch) Software – Allowing you to run WindowViewer completely free and uninterrupted up to 64 tags. If you exceed 64 tags, InTouch switches to Demo Mode which allows you to develop and test the full application.
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.
Use Cases
At Maple Systems, we’ve partnered with customers across industries to deliver automation solutions that solve real-world challenges. 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.
“Our products operate in some very tough environments and the [Maple] HMI is able to take the abuse. The pricing is competitive and everyone we work with at Maple Systems has been very helpful and knowledgeable of the products.”
Jeff Painter, Technical Services, Simpson Machinery & Control
Assembly Line Automation
High-speed production environments require flawless synchronization between complex machine cells, robotics, and transport systems to maximize throughput and eliminate defects.
- The Edge: Our HMIs natively support hundreds of industrial protocols, allowing a single Maple Systems panel to seamlessly bridge communications between different brands of PLCs, robotic controllers, and field conveyor drives.
- The Solution: High-performance Maple Systems Industrial PCs (IPCs) handle the intensive computational loads required by multi-axis robotics, while their robust Advanced HMIs serve as the centralized operator control station.
Process Batching and Fluid Management
Accurate recipe adherence and precise fluid control are vital when mixing raw materials, managing chemical blending, or regulating temperature-sensitive bulk liquids.
- The Edge: Operators can utilize Maple Systems’ secure remote monitoring features (such as EasyAccess 2.0) to view tank levels, modify recipe parameters, and track batch progress from a centralized control room or a mobile devices
- The Solution: Maple Systems Headless HMIs and SmartHMIs are deployed directly alongside mixing vessels and pumping stations to manage automated valves, weight sensors, and flow meters.
Quality Inspection and Vision Verification
Modern manufacturing relies on automated quality control to detect defects, verify assembly dimensions, and log tracking data in real time without slowing down the line.
- The Solution: Industrial Maple Systems Box IPCs provide the processing power needed to run demanding vision-processing software paired with factory inspection cameras.
- The Edge: Equipped with robust solid-state storage and versatile I/O options (like multiple Gigabit Ethernet and COM ports), Maple Systems IPCs instantly ingest, analyze, and store high-definition inspection data without creating network bottlenecks.
Machine Safety and Alarm Management
Protecting plant floor personnel around heavy machinery, automated presses, and material handling systems requires a highly visible, responsive safety reporting network.
- The Solution: Maple Systems Basic and Advanced HMIs act as the primary visual interface for the plant’s safety relays, light curtains, and emergency stop circuits.
- The Edge: When a safety threshold is breached, the Maple Systems display instantly flashes color-coded, on-screen alerts pinpointing the exact fault location. It logs the event down to the millisecond for compliance auditing and prevents equipment restarts until a secure reset procedure is followed.
Predictive Maintenance and Industrial IoT
Eliminating unplanned downtime on the factory floor requires real-time equipment tracking to identify mechanical wear before it causes a catastrophic breakdown.
- The Edge: By converting legacy machine data into modern protocols like MQTT or OPC UA, these devices feed real-time performance metrics to dashboards. This allows maintenance teams to spot abnormal temperature spikes or vibrations and service the machine during scheduled windows.
- The Solution: Maple Systems Edge Gateways and IPCs aggregate raw operational data directly from motor drives, vibration sensors, and power meters.
Customer Service / Warranty
At Maple Systems, providing exceptional customer service is our top priority. As a valued customer, you’ll work with a dedicated Account Manager 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
- Returns / Repairs
- Warranty Statement
- Start a Support Case
- Contact Sales
- How to Place an Order
- Online Account Benefits
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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.
To learn more about how our products work together to create scalable SCADA solutions, visit our SCADA solutions page.