Maple Systems HMI5000 Series - Manual (Page 11)

Introduction 5
1010-1007, Rev. 10
List of Features
The next chapter will guide you through the creation of your first project. Before you proceed, you may wish to read
this brief list of some of the features offered in the EasyBuilder-5000 programming software.
Bit Lamp Creates a graphic object to reflect the current status of a PLC bit.
Word Lamp Creates a graphics object to reflect the current state of a multi-state PLC data register.
Set Bit Creates a touchscreen graphics object that represents a two-state switch. When
pressed it sets/resets a PLC bit.
Set Word Creates a touchscreen graphic object that represents a multi-state switch. When
pressed it can place a constant value in a PLC register or jog the value.
Toggle Switch Creates a touchscreen graphic object that represents a two-state switch changing state
(picture) based upon a PLC bit. When pressed, it can control another PLC bit.
Multi-State
Switch Creates a multi-state touchscreen graphic object that changes state (picture) according
to the value in a PLC data register. When pressed, it sends a value(s) to another PLC
register.
Option List Displays a list of test items with the selected item being determined by the value in a
register. Optionally, selecting an item can write the corresponding value to a register.
Slider Object Creates a touchscreen graphic object that changes the state according to the position
of a slider switch.
Function Key Creates a touchscreen graphic object that changes windows, inputs data as part of a
keypad, executes a macro, or prints the screen to a USB flash drive or printer.
Numeric Display Displays a number stored in a PLC register.
Numeric Input Displays a number stored in a PLC register. The number can be changed using a
numeric keypad.
ASCII Display Displays ASCII characters stored in a PLC register.
ASCII Input Displays ASCII characters stored in a PLC register. Characters can be changed using an
alphanumeric keypad.
Indirect Window Displays any Window based on the value in a PLC word address.
Direct Window Displays a specified Window based on a bit in a PLC register.
Moving Shape Creates a multi-state graphic object, which changes state (picture) and position on the
screen according to a value in a PLC register.
Animation Creates a multi-state graphic object, which changes state (picture) on the screen
according to a value in a PLC register. The positions on the screen are predefined.
Media Player Displays a video file from a connected USB flash drive or SD card (X-models only).