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Chapter 1 – introduction, Welcome, Ezwareplus support – Watlow EZwarePlus Programming User Manual

Page 9: About your documentation, Hmi models supported, Plcs supported, Conventions

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EZwarePlus Programming Manual

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Chapter 1 – Introduction

Welcome

Welcome to the Maple Systems’ Silver Series EM Operator Interface Terminals (OITs). Using graphic OITs has never

been easier. This powerful family of graphic HMIs connects to programmable logic controllers (PLCs) to provide the

human-machine interface in industrial applications. The Silver Series EM have several features not found in other

graphic OITs. This manual explains the programming and operation of the Silver Series EM OITs and how to

implement the many available features using the EZwarePlus Configuration Software.

Watlow and Maple Systems have worked together to bring you this product. Please contact Watlow for support, and

be sure to utilize any resources referenced in this manual on the Watlow website (www.watlow.com) and the Maple

Systems Website (www.maplesystems.com).

EZwarePlus Support

HMI Models Supported

For the latest list of Silver Series EM models supported by EZwarePlus, please visit our website at

www.maplesystems.com

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PLCs Supported

For the latest list of PLCs and controllers supported by the Silver Series EM touchscreens, please visit our website

www.watlow.com

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About Your Documentation

Watlow and Maple Systems provides many resources to allow you to get the most out of your touchscreen.

• This EZwarePlus Programming Manual (shipped with EZwarePlus as a PDF file) describes the general operation

and features of the Silver Series EM using EZwarePlus configuration software.
• Silver Series EM Installation Guide provide information on installing, powering, and connecting the Silver Series

EM to a PLC/Controller.
• Controller Information Sheets provide important information specific to each supported protocol (available on

the Maple Systems website).
• EZwarePlus Online Help covers the operation of EZwarePlus. Help is always available by clicking Help Topics

from the Help menu in EZwarePlus, or press F1 from any dialog.

For more information, please visit the Support Center section at

http://www.maplesystems.com/support.htm

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Support Center provides links to manuals, FAQs, technical notes, training videos, sample projects, controller

information sheets, and controller cables.

Conventions

When using EZwarePlus, 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.

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