10.4″ Graphic HMI

Maple Systems offers several innovative HMIs that provide an upgrade path for existing applications. For simple applications, the transition process is fairly smooth. For more complicated applications, the process may require additional efforts and considerations.

For optimum success, use the most current version of programming software.

Follow Tech Note 5092, “Converting from EZware-5000 to EBPro” for step-by-step instructions.

Using the Compress utility in EZwarePlus, compress the EZwarePlus project. This utility is found in Tools -> Compress/Uncompress. This will create a new file with the same name as the project, but with the file extension .ECMP. This is required to be sure that all the dependencies, such as library files, are transferred to EBPro.

Next, download and install EBPro, located as a free download in the Software & Download section of the Support Center.

Finally, open EBPro and open the Compress/Uncompress utility, located in File -> Compress/Uncompress. Select the compressed file, file extension .ECMP. Set a destination to uncompress to; and click the Uncompressing button.

Maple Systems offers several HMIs that provide an upgrade path for your HMI5104TH. For almost all conversions, the transition requires little effort. When considering which particular HMI to replace your HMI5104TH, please note that not all replacement models are identical. Any of our 10.1″ HMI’s are a replacement option. You’ll also need our 1420-5002 Adaptor Plate to help the new HMI fit in the existing panel cutout. The HMI5104TH was a 10.4″ screen. Visit our website for more information on the differences between upgrade options.

You will also need to upgrade the software and convert your project. There are some incompatibilities between software that may affect you depending on your project. As with any transition, it is best to review each screen and the general operation of the new HMI to ensure that it is performing as expected in your application.

EBPro projects are not backwards compatible with EZwarePlus or older versions of EBPro.

Newer versions of EBPro will save a copy of the project created in an older version when it is modified. This older copy will have the version number of the older software appended to it and will be saved to the same directory.

Basic Security settings you have saved in your project will be retained during the conversion. However, we recommend using Enhanced Security on cMT devices if cMT Viewer is being used. It’s recommended each user have their own login, passwords, and permissions for remote access control.

No worries. EBPro will fix it for you. If the screen resolution on the selected cMT series HMI is different than the original older HMI, a “Resize Pop-up Windows/Objects” dialog box will pop up. It is recommended that all the check boxes are selected and then click OK and you should be good to go.

Anytime you convert a project from a legacy software to a newer version there is a risk that your fonts may no longer be supported in the new software.

When an EasyBuilder-500 project is converted to EasyBuilder-5000 using the Translate tool, the HMI500 fonts can be used to maintain the look of the original project.

See Technical Note 5075, “Fonts and Libraries – Managing in EZware-5000” for more details.

You’ll need to use a Combo Button to recreate the functionality of the Stacked Object. Under the Tools menu in EBPro, there is a tool to “Find Overlapping Objects”. Right next to it is an option to “Convert to Combo Button”. This can be used to automatically convert stacked objects to a single Combo Button.

You will have to maintain separate projects. Once your project is converted from HMI series to cMT series, it cannot go back to HMI. If project updates are needed, make sure to update the HMI project first, save it, then convert that to cMT, and save that separately.