Maple Systems Silver HMI504T, Installation And Operation Manual

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Chapter 2 - Creating Your First Project
Often the best way to learn about new software is to just jump right in. This chapter will step you through the
process of installing the EZware-500 configuration software and then using the software to create a sample project
that can be downloaded to your OIT. We won’t go into much detail as to how each feature works. The purpose of
this chapter is only to provide you with an overview of the process of creating a functional OIT that can
communicate to a PLC. For our sample project, we will configure the OIT using the MemoryMap_Master protocol
but you may feel free to select whichever protocol driver you intend to use.
By the end of this chapter, you should be able to:
· Install EZware-500 configuration software.
· Create a sample project with two windows and several graphics objects.
· Save a project, compile a project and download the project to the OIT.
· Verify that the OIT is functioning properly.
Be fore You Be gin
Before you install EZware-500, make sure your computer meets the following minimum system requirements:
· Pentium-based 90MHz or higher processor
· 16 MB of RAM (more memory improves performance)
· 10 MB available hard disk space
· VGA or higher-resolution monitor set for 256 color 800x600 pixel mode
· Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device
· One available RS-232 port
· Microsoft Windows 95, 98, NT, XP or higher
Con necting OIT to Com puter
Before you start your first project, the OIT should be connected to the computer so that the project can be
downloaded after creating it. You should also connect the PLC that you are using to the OIT so that you can test the
operation of the OIT after you have finished creating this sample project.
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To connect your OIT to the computer
1. Connect a +24VDC power supply to the OIT.
2. Connect the Y-adapter programming cable (Maple P/N 7431-0098) to the computer and OIT.
• Con nect the end marked
OIT to the OIT port la beled PC[RS-232] .
• Con nect the end marked PC to the COM port of the com puter.
3. Apply power to the OIT.
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Changing the PC COM Port used by EZware-500
1. EZware-500 is initially configured to use Com Port 2:
2. In Windows, click the Start button.
3. Select Programs.
4. Select EZware500.
5. Select EasyManager.
6. In the top left drop-down list box, select COM 1.
7. Choose
EXIT.
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