Maple Systems 5000HD Series - Manual (Page 8)

2 EZwarePlus Programming Manual
1010-1015, Rev. 03
Chapter 1 – Introduction
Welcome
Welcome to the Maple Systems’ HMI5000P/L Series Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs). Using graphic HMIs has never
been easier. This powerful family of graphic HMIs connects to programmable logic controllers (PLCs) to provide the
human-machine interface in industrial applications. The HMI5000P/L Series have several features not found in other
graphic HMIs. This manual explains the programming and operation of the HMI5000P/L Series HMIs and how to
implement the many available features using the EZwarePlus Configuration Software.
EZwarePlus Support
HMI Models Supported
For the latest list of HMI5000P/L/HD Series models supported by EZwarePlus, please visit our website at
www.maplesystems.com .
PLCs Supported
For the latest list of PLCs and controllers supported by the HMI5000P/L/HD Series touchscreens, please visit our
website .
About Your Documentation
Maple Systems provides many resources to allow you to get the most out of your HMI5000P/L Series touchscreen.
• This EZwarePlus Programming Manual (shipped with EZwarePlus as a PDF file) describes the general operation
and features of the HMI5000P/L/HD Series using EZwarePlus configuration software.
• HMI5000P/L/HD Installation Guides (shipped with the HMI) provide information on installing, powering, and
connecting the HMI5000P/L Series to a PLC/Controller.
• Controller Information Sheets provide important information specific to each supported protocol (available on
our website).
• EZwarePlus Online Help covers the operation of EZwarePlus. Help is always available by clicking Help Topics
from the Help menu in EZwarePlus, or press F1 from any dialog.
For more information, please visit the Support Center section on our website at
http://www.maplesystems.com/support.htm . The Support Center provides links to manuals, FAQs, technical notes,
training videos, sample projects, controller information sheets, and controller cables.
Conventions
When using EZwarePlus, there are usually several ways to perform a task. For example, if you want to copy a graphics
object, you can:
• Click the Copy command on the Edit menu.
• Click the Copy button on the Standard toolbar.
• Press the CTRL + C keys on your computer.