Introduction - Welcome
Welcome to the Maple Systems’ BLU300 Series of Operator Interface Terminals (OITs). The BLU300 is a low cost,
easy-to-use graphical operator interface with membrane-style keypad. The BLU300 connects to programmable logic
controllers (PLCs) to provide the human-machine interface in industrial applications. The BLU300 Series has several
features not found in other low cost OITs. This manual explains the operation of the BLU300 Series OITs and how to
implement the many available features using the BlueLeaf Configuration Software.
BlueLeaf Support
OIT Models Supported
The BlueLeaf configuration software supports the BLU300 operator interface terminal which is a 128x64 pixel backlit LCD
display with five function keys and control keys. It is specifically designed for applications in which a small yet robust user
interface is required.
PLCs Supported
For the latest list of PLCs and controllers supported by the BLU300Series OITs, please visit our website.
About Your Documentation
Maple Systems provides many resources to allow you to get the most out of your BLU300 Series OIT.
•
BLU300 Series Operation Manual
(shipped with BlueLeaf software as a PDF file) - describes installation,
general operation and features of the BLU300 Series and how to configure it using the BlueLeaf
configuration software.
•
Controller Information Sheets
- important information specific to each supported protocol.
•
BlueLeaf On-line Help
- covers the operation of the BlueLeaf software. Always available by clicking
Contents
from the
Help
menu in BlueLeaf.
For more information about these and other training sources, visit the Maple Systems web site at:
http://www.maple-systems.com
Conventions
When using BlueLeaf software, 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.
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 book are listed in the following table.
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