Maple Systems MAP460D - Manual (Page 18)

Appendix B
Differences Between MAP460D and MAP460C
Many features were added to make the MAP460 even more capable and easier-to-use. The D uses
the same enclosure, display, keyboard and overlay as the MAP460C, but adds enhancements at a
lower list price.
1. The MAP460D is configured using the Windows-based MAPware-100 or STEPware-100
configuration software.
2. PLC protocols are included in MAPware-100. ASCII protocols are included in
STEPware-100. Protocol PROMS are no longer necessary! Any supported protocol can be
downloaded to the MAP460D using MAPware-100 or STEPware-100.
3. The MAP460D has an internal real-time clock for displaying the time and date in messages.
4. The following software features have been added:
• Latched Function Keys - Latched sets a function key coil when pressed and requires that the
PLC clear the coil.
• Retentive Function Keys Feature - the function keys retain their last known state during
loss of power to the OIT.
• 10 Register Monitors per message line - Each message line can contain up to 10 register
monitors (only 4 were previously available).
• Extended Character Set - Each message line can display characters from an extended char-
acter set that includes some symbols and foreign characters.
• Blinking Text - Each message line can include blinking text or register monitors to high-
light important information.
• The Current Message Register informs the PLC of the message line last displayed on the
OIT.
• Automatic Startup Message - Any message line can be configured as the ‘startup’ message
to be displayed whenever the OIT is reinitialized or powered up.
• The Signed, Decimal, 4-Digit BCD, 8-Digit BCD, Long, 1/0-binary, On/Off coils, Bank8,
and Bank16 register monitor formats are now available for all PLC protocols.
• ASCII Format - a new register monitor format displays PLC coils using any ASCII charac-
ter string. In addition to On/Off (the only ASCII strings available on the MAP460C) the
460D allows 30 user defined ASCII character strings. Examples are Up/Down or For-
ward/Reverse.
• New Register Monitor Attributes - programmable decimal point; programmable field
width; left or right justification; optional comma insertion; optional leading zeros on Deci-
mal, 4-Digit BCD, and 8-Digit BCD formats; linear scaling on Long, Signed,and Decimal
formats; and ‘Hide Data’ format for secure data entry.
5. Local setup mode can be entered by pressing the Enter key three times instead of using a
three key ‘secret’ access.
6. The MAP460D has passed strenuous tests for noise immunity and emissions.
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