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Adding Wi-Fi for improved flexibility and visibility

While making the system mobile allows for flexibility around the facility, it also makes it difficult to connect to the local network for the machine to send system notifications or perform diagnostics as there may not always be a convenient network port at that location.

One of our OEM customer's that manufacturers automated medical device sanitization stations that can be moved to where they are needed in the facility, or stored out of the way when not in use, added a Maple System Wi-Fi-enable unit to meet their requirements.

Industry: Medical Sanitation Equipment
Location: Ontario, Canada
Company size: 25-50 people

Case Study: Adding Wi-Fi for improved flexibility and visibility
The Solution
The magnetic mount antenna on the Wi-Fi module allows it to be mounted at an optimal location within the cabinet for best reception

The Solution:

Maple Systems 10.1" HMI with optional wifi module

The 10.1" touchscreen (cMT3102X) connects to their PLC controls via serial port. This allows the user to easily select the sanitization cycle needed and clearly view status of the cleaning operation.

The machine utilizes a simple PLC for controlling the multi-step wash and sanitization cycles, and a touch screen HMI for selecting and monitoring the cleaning process.

By adding the optional Wi-Fi module (M02) to the HMI, it allows the operators to walk away from the machine to do other tasks but receive these critical notifications right on their phone or tablet. Operators can walk back to the equipment station or even log in remotely with their phone to respond to the issue.

The machine utilizes a simple PLC for controlling the multi-step wash and sanitization cycles, and a touch screen HMI for selecting and monitoring the cleaning process.

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Supported Products

Wifi Capable HMIs
Wifi Capable HMIs

When our HMI is coupled with the Wi-Fi Expansion Module, the result is a flexible connectivity solution consolidated into a single package. Sophisticated features include: MQTT, Sparkplug B, WebView, and SQL support.

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Wi-Fi Module
Optional Wifi module

This Wi-Fi Expansion Module adds wifi connectivity capable of providing either a wifi connection or acting as a wifi Hotspot. This low-profile module combines the function of multiple devices into a single package.

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