High Performance Headless HMI with HDMI output

Yes! Maple Systems programming software is completely free of charge. This includes EBPro, MAPware-7000, and MapleLogic—our flagship software tools for HMI, HMI + PLC combo, or PLC programming and configuration. There are no licensing fees, subscriptions, or activation codes required to download, install, or use these programs. Creating a free account on the Maple Systems website is all that is required.

Whether you’re developing your first HMI project or configuring a complex control system, you can access the full functionality of our software without any cost.

Maple Systems is committed to providing cost-effective solutions for our customers, and offering free software is a core part of that mission. Updates are also free, and support resources—including user manuals, video tutorials, and US-based technical support—are available at no additional cost. This makes it easy for engineers, integrators, and OEMs to start building and maintaining projects right away, without worrying about hidden expenses or recurring fees.

Since the Settings window for the cMT-FHDX does not have an option to enable the VNC server, you can do it with a System Bit in the HMI. LB-12092 is used to enable/disable the VNC server. LB-12093 is used to select single-connection or multi-connection (OFF=single; ON=multi). You could place a Toggle Switch on a window to manually enable/disable VNC, or use a Set Bit object on the Common Window (Window 4) to enable it when the HMI starts up.

Note:

LB-12092 must be turned OFF before LB-12093 can be toggled ON or OFF.

You can set the VNC password in the System Parameters > Remote tab.

You can also use LW-9530 through LW-9533 to display or change the VNC login password. Use an ASCII Object assigned to LW-9530, configured for four words.

High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is a proprietary audio/video interface for transmitting uncompressed video data and compressed or uncompressed digital audio data from an HDMI compliant source device, such as a display controller, to a compatible computer monitor, video projector, digital television, or audio device.

Yes, our headless (without an integrated display) units are fully functional HMIs. Utilizing EBPro software, you can configure the headless device to communicate with your PLC/controller the same way you would program any Maple Systems HMI. If a display is required, a Windows^® PC, Apple or Android smart device, or one of our cMT iV Series Displays or Web HMI’s can be used. The CMT-FHDX devices can be paired with any HDMI supported Monitor or large screen TV, as well as your Windows PC.

cMT Viewer is a client application that enables users to view and control Maple Systems cMT devices, quickly and easily. cMT Viewer runs the HMI project on the client device. Only application data is exchanged between the cMT hardware, acting as a server, and the client device – your smart phone or tablet. Monitor and control up to 50 cMT HMIs with one device!

Note: cMT Viewer is only compatible with our cMT Series.

To turn on Monitor Mode in cMT-Viewer:

1.    Click on the “gear” icon in the upper-right corner to open the Settings window.

2.       Click on the “More settings” lock icon and enter the password (default: 111111).

3.      Click on the General tab and turn on “Monitor mode.”

4.      Close the settings window.

5.      If you are currently logged in to an HMI, use the orange Start button in the upper-left corner of cMT-Viewer to minimize the view. You will see a small view of each HMI on the screen. If Monitor Mode has been enabled in the project on the HMI (System Parameters > General tab), Window 3 will appear in the Monitor view, otherwise it will show the startup window. (Note: If an HMI shows “Connecting” and doesn’t show Window 3, try connecting to it in EasyAccess 2.0 by clicking on the double-arrow icon.)

6.      Click on any HMI to view it in cMT-Viewer.

Maple Systems HMIs come in a wide range of sizes that are suitable for common enclosures and cutouts. Our HMIs with built-in touchscreens are available with display sizes of 4.3”, 7”, 9.7”, 10”, 12”, 15”, or 15.6”, & 21.5″, allowing them to fit into most spaces.

Our headless HMI models remove the built-in screen, transforming them into extremely compact units and allowing them to fit into very tight quarters. Headless HMIs can then be accessed remotely through another device, or connected to an external monitor of your choice, including big screen TVs, allowing for maximum flexibility.

The availability of these options means that you can find a Maple Systems HMI that fits perfectly in almost any location

Yes. Maple Systems provides 100% free, US-based technical support for all customers. Our Support Center includes extensive documentation, tutorials, and resources. However, if you’re unable to find what you need, our technical support team is ready to assist. You can reach our technicians by phone at (425) 745-3229 or by email at [email protected].

Yes. You can use the recipe database in EBPro to store, edit, and execute recipes for repetitive processes. Maple HMIs reserve retentive memory specifically for recipe data, ensuring that it stays in memory after power-cycling the unit.

Maple Systems cMT HMIs support over +400 PLC and controller communication protocols, allowing our HMIs to communicate with most common devices. Our cMT HMIs also support protocols such as Modbus TCP/IP or Modbus RTU, opening them up for use with a wide range of devices.

If you want to see the protocols that EBPro supports, visit our Controller Information Sheets page for more information. You can also download the EBPro software from our website for free, which includes simulation features. You can use these to test connections to your other devices before buying any hardware from Maple Systems.

Yes. Our HMIs support remote access features via the EasyAccess 2.0 application. EasyAccess provides a simple built-in solution for creating a secure VPN connection to a remote network, which will allow you to monitor and control your HMI from anywhere in the world.

Once the VPN tunnel has been established, the HMI can be accessed using the cMT Viewer application included with EBPro, or through VNC client software.

Using the EasyAccess 2.0 application does require a one-time license activation fee, which allows for 3 GB of monthly high-speed data at no additional cost. Our HMIs can also be purchased with a pre-activated license for EasyAccess 2.0 already installed.

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 Management System is the basic system used to organize and handle HMI’s under a particular domain.

When you create a domain account, you become the domain’s administrator. It’s the administrator’s responsibility to create new user accounts and to assign HMIs to specific users and HMI groups. Your domain can contain multiple HMIs, groups, and users.

In order to use EasyAccess 2.0, you must activate the HMI in the domain. Some HMIs have EasyAccess 2.0 pre-installed and some require purchasing an activation card.

Download the EasyAccess 2.0 app on your PC/ iPad/ iPhone/ Android Tablet, Launch EasyAccess 2.0, enter the User ID and password. Once logged in, the program will list all HMIs assigned to this ID including all HMIs under an HMI group. Select an HMI and establish a remote connection. You can now monitor any HMI in your HMI list.