Overview

Maple Systems offers a complete line-up of simple, low-cost Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) with built-in I/O. These stand-alone PLCs share the same configuration software used with Maple's HMI PLC product lines. Now you can program your HMI and PLC using the same software – reducing the learning curve and making it easy to share data between the HMI and PLC.

These powerful units are fully functional PLCs with digital and analog I/O that support high-speed counters and PWM (pulse width modulation). Analog I/O options support several voltage and current modes as well as RTD (resistance temperature detection) and thermocouple sensors to measure temperature.

Use Maple's easy-to-use configuration software to program your PLC in native ladder logic or any IEC61131-3 programming language. These PLCs support communications with Maple's HMI PLC and popular HMI lines, native Modbus RTU (serial), and Modbus TCP/IP (Ethernet models only). And with support for major PLC manufacturers (Allen Bradley, GE Fanuc, Omron, Siemens, and more), easily add a Maple Systems PLC to your existing control system for additional I/O.

MLC1-E CPU units are very similar to Maple's FX-Series PLCs with the added flexibility to add expansion modules to increase your total I/O count. MLC1-E units feature up to 270KB of total memory that can be used for creating a tag database, allocating logic blocks, creating tasks, and configuring built-in I/O. 30K steps (180 KB) are separately allocated for your logic program. High-speed counters and PWM (pulse width modulation) of up to 200kHz are supported.

Maple MLC1-E models have two serial ports: one RS232 port and one RS485 2W port to connect to external HMIs and/or 3rd party PLCs. The micro USB programming port connects to any PC running MAPware-7000 configuration software.

Select from six different models, each with a unique selection of built-in fixed I/O on the base unit– both digital and analog, up to 35 points. LED status indicators report the status of each digital input/output as well as a Power LED, RUN LED, and an Error LED that indicates a program fault. Change the operating mode (Run or Halt) using the programming software or the mini toggle switch located on the unit. The inputs/outputs have detachable screw-type terminal connectors to make wiring easy.