Operator Interfaces employ Intel X-Scale® 200 Mhz processor.
Press Release Summary:
Silver Series consists of 6, 8, and 10 in. touchscreen HMIs with 10BaseT Ethernet, compact flash interface, real-time clock, and printer connectivity. The 4 Mbyte expanded memory can process graphics-intensive information. Interfaces support multi-language function, macro-scripting language, and protocol support for over 85 controllers. Software includes tag databases, recipes that allow uploads and downloads of up to 32,000 registers, and data monitoring objects.
Original Press Release:
Maple Systems Releases State-of-the-Art Touchscreen Operator Interfaces
(Everett, WA) - Maple Systems, a leading manufacturer of low-cost, high value operator interfaces, has just released an extremely powerful and affordable new series of touchscreen operator interface, the Silver Series. Designed to meet the diverse demands of today's industrial automation market, the Silver Series offers state-of-the-art features at some of the lowest prices available, starting at just $495.
The Silver Series has a host of features making them the perfect operator interface for any automation system. The 6", 8" and 10" touchscreen HMIs have 10BaseT Ethernet, compact flash interface, real-time clock and printer connectivity. The Silver Series employs the Intel X-Scale® 200 Mhz processor with 4Mbyte expanded memory that is able to process graphics-intensive information quickly. The high resolution displays support a portrait or landscape orientation depending on the needs of the users.
The Silver Series supports a multi-language function, a macro scripting language and protocol support for over 85 controllers from more than 35 industry-leading manufacturers. Other software features include tag databases to make programming easier, recipes that allow uploads and downloads of up to 32,000 registers, popup windows that can easily be minimized, maximized and moved, data monitoring objects such as bar graphs and trends, and customizable data entry keypads.
The programming software contains full-color graphics libraries with over 500 of the most common symbols and objects. Objects can be overlaid to perform multiple functions with a single touch.
"We took the features and functionality available in our popular HMI500 Series products and added new features including ethernet support and compact flash at no additional cost." states Sam Schuy, sales manager for Maple Systems, "The result is state-of-the-art operator interfaces designed for the future. With ethernet support, the Silver Series will be able to offer faster connectivity, and the flash card feature will provide our customers with the ability to easily copy projects from one HMI to another or easily upgrade units in the field."
Maple Systems also has a website where you can download brochures, specifications, and demo software on the new Silver Series. Their website also lists local distributor or manufacturer's representative in your area to contact for demo units.
Maple Systems is a leading operator interface manufacturer in industrial automation. They have specialized in the design, manufacture and support of operator interfaces for 20 years. They can be contacted at 425.745.3229 or on the web at www.maple-systems.com.
