Software components for service functions
With mapp Services, B&R offers modular software components that handle the basic functions of machinery and equipment. The components of mapp Services help you program faster: Implement functions such as automated text messaging and handling of machine options in a fraction of the time. How? mapp Technology software components are preprogrammed and thoroughly tested – ready to use with just a few configurations by the developer. Enjoy exceptional convenience and benefit from enormous time savings!
More time for what counts
Save time
PDF reporting, OEE analysis, alarm systems and much more – all just a mouse click away with mapp Services.
Gain time for innovation
With mapp Technology, you can stop wasting time on generic functionality and focus on the value-adding processes that drive your competitive edge.
Lower lifecycle costs
Benefit from a constantly growing range of functions. New and existing mapps are completely interoperable. Leave the software maintenance up to B&R.
Design modular machines
The software components of mapp Services communicate with each other automatically. Add new functions without new programming.
mapp Services – Added value for your machine
Full-featured alarm system with mapp AlarmX
mapp AlarmX is a modular, full-featured alarm system. The controller registers alarms with microsecond accuracy and can forward them on to other systems. Alarms can trigger actions such as opening a PDF file, playing an instructional video or displaying a virtual model of the machine with the location of the fault highlighted. These options all accelerate troubleshooting and boost productivity.
Master machine variants with mapp CodeBox
With mapp CodeBox, you can program options in ladder logic without affecting the machine's primary application. The OEM can decide which data, functions and variables can be accessed via mapp CodeBox. mapp CodeBox is an HTML5 application and can run on any browser-enabled device. A powerflow visualization provides support for diagnostics and maintenance. Ladder programs can be saved, subjected to version control and transferred to other machines.
Add I/O modules with mapp IO
mapp IO lets you add I/O modules to your machine at runtime. No engineering tools are required – even if you're adding safety I/O modules. With mapp IO, you can generate I/O configurations directly from an ERP or order management system. This greatly simplifies the task of managing variants of machinery and equipment. Additional variants and options are configured directly on the machine using mapp IO and then programmed using mapp CodeBox.
Integrated audit functions with mapp Audit
Applications subject to the FDA's Title 21 CFR Part 11 requirements can be developed faster and with less investment risk using mapp Audit. All user actions are logged with a timestamp and username. The data can be exported as an encrypted PDF. No organizational measures are required to prevent tampering on the control system. There is no need to write a program for the audit trail function – simply configure the necessary parameters.
Use cases: mapp Services in action
Here are just a few of the ways mapp Services can make your everyday work easier:
Add machine options at runtime
- With mapp IO you can add I/O modules at runtime.
- With mapp CodeBox you can program a new machine option in ladder diagram directly on the machine.
- Commission the new machine option without ever having to touch the original machine software.
Alarm notifications via text message
- The machine shuts down due to a temperature violation. mapp AlarmX logs the event as an alarm.
- Since it has been configured to notify the service technician in the event of a stoppage, mapp AlarmX forwards the alarm info to mapp Tweet.
- mapp Tweet sends an SMS text message to the service technician who can solve the problem.
mapp Services is part of the mapp Technology software framework. The modular, preprogrammed software components – known as "mapps" – substantially reduce the time and cost of developing automation software. The intelligent mapps communicate with each other automatically – even further reducing the amount of programming required. The extensive mapp portfolio is growing all the time. Find out more:
