User guide

2 EZware5000 Series Programming Manual
1010-1007, Rev. 10
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Meaning

Identifies a procedure.

Indicates a reference to additional information.

Indicates an important note.
In most cases, we will describe each method when the task is first discussed. The menu method is then used
whenever the task is used in later procedures. Other conventions used in this manual are listed in the following table.
Convention
Meaning
Bold
Characters that you must type exactly as they appear. For example, if you are directed to type
a:\setup, you should type all the bold characters exactly as they are printed.
Italic
Placeholders for information you must provide. For example, if you are directed to type
filename, you should type the actual name for a file instead of the word shown in italic type.
Italics are also used to indicate a glossary term.
ALL CAPITALS
Directory names, file names, key names, and acronyms
KEY1+KEY2
A plus sign (+) between key names means to press and hold down the first key while you press
the second key.
Click
Refers to clicking the primary mouse button (usually the left mouse button) once.
Double-click
Refers to quickly clicking the primary mouse button (usually the left mouse button) twice.
Right-click
Refers to clicking the secondary mouse button (usually the right mouse button) once. Right-
clicking usually opens shortcut menus.
The following table identifies symbols and margin icons.
What You Need
The following items are needed to configure and operate your HMI.
Configuration Software
EZware-5000
Configuration Cable
1
7431-0104 (Ethernet Crossover cable for Ethernet-equipped models)
7431-0115 (USB download cable for USB Client-equipped models)
Personal Computer
2
User Provided
Power Cable
6030-0009 2-conductor 18 AWG, shielded, no connectors
24VDC Power Supply
User Provided (or available from Maple Systems)
PLC
User Provided
Controller Information
Sheet
Maple Systems provides Controller Information Sheets which contain important information
specific to each PLC. Please locate the sheet that corresponds to your PLC on our website.
Communication Cable
(HMI to PLC)
Refer to our web site (www.maplesystems.com) for a list of available cables.
1
Allows you to connect the HMI directly to a PC Ethernet port or to a USB port to download/upload projects into the
HMI.
2
Computer requirements include a Pentium 1.7 GHz or higher processor, 512 MB RAM, 200 MB available Hard Disk
Space, SVGA or higher resolution monitor, Keyboard and Mouse, available Ethernet port, USB 2.0 port for
downloading project (depending on model), at least one RS232 port for online simulation, Windows XP, Vista, or
Windows 7 operating system.