What You Need; Oit Ba Sics - Maple Systems Silver Plus Series Installation And Operation Manual

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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
Bold
Italic
ALL CAPITALS
KEY1+KEY2
click
Double-click
Right-click
The following table identifies symbols and margin icons.
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What You Need

The following items are needed to configure and operate your OIT.
Configuration Software
Configuration Cable 1
Personal Computer 2
Power Cable
24VDC Power Supply
PLC
Controller Information Sheet
Communication Cable
(HMI to PLC)
Ethernet Crossover Cable
1 Al lows you to con nect OIT directly to PC Ethernet port.
2 Computer requirements include a Pentium 1.7 GH or higher processor, 512 MB RAM, 200 MB available Hard Disk Space,
VGA or higher resolution monitor, Keyboard and Mouse, available Ethernet port, at least one RS232 port for online
simulation, Windows XP, 2000 or Vista.

OIT Ba sics

Operator Interface Terminals (OITs) provide much more versatility than traditional mechanical control panels. An OIT
allows a plant floor operator to monitor current conditions of a control system and, if necessary, to initiate a change in the
operation of the system. OITs connect to programmable logic controllers (PLCs) typically through the PLC's serial
communications port. The OIT can be programmed to monitor and/or change current values stored in the data memory of the
PLC.
OITs can have either text-based or graphics-based displays. A text-based OIT can display printable text characters but no
graphics. Some text-based OITs can display text characters in various sizes. A graphics-based OIT can display printable text
characters of varying fonts and sizes and graphics shapes such as icons, bitmaps, or pictures. Using pictures instead of words
or characters often greatly simplifies the operation of the OIT, making the OIT much more intuitive to use.
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Meaning
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.
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.
Directory names, file names, key names, and acronyms
A plus sign (+) between key names means to press and hold down the first key while you press the second
key.
Refers to clicking the primary mouse button (usually the left mouse button) once.
Refers to quickly clicking the primary mouse button (usually the left mouse button) twice.
Refers to clicking the secondary mouse button (usually the right mouse button) once. Right-clicking
usually opens shortcut menus.
Meaning
Identifies a procedure.
Indicates a reference to additional information.
Indicates an important note.
EZware -5000
7431-0104
User Provided
6030-0009
User Provided
User Provided
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.
Refer to our web site (www. maple-systems.com) for a list of available cables.
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