Modbus is the de facto standard when it comes to industrial connectivity in a multi-manufacturer automation environment. Modbus is an address-based protocol based on a traditional PLC. But with IEC-61131, register addresses are a foreign concept as IEC 61131 is strictly variable-based. What gives? In this session we’ll not only talk about how to implement
In this session, it’s all about installing OCS I/O. How is the network wired? What about termination? Now that it’s networked - what sized wire should be used to interface with sensors and actuators? We’ll answer all of these questions and more in this informative session. WATCH NOW...
Beaverton Foods has been a customer of Horner Automation’s for over 6 years. Their filler machines have been in operation for 20 years. They still use SLC500 rack PLC’s (which are work horses), but they need to set up the machine for future upgrades and the old control equipment will not cut it. Beaverton’s outdated
Shriram Automation is a system integrator for Horner India. A client of theirs purchased a Roll Forming machine from China. The machine control panel had a Delta PLC with a Chinese brand 7” HMI and VFD. The logic of the machine was simple – A piece of sheet metal was passed through the roll forming
With the shortage of water lately in Monterrey, NL, awareness about water consumption has been increasing. Also, it has been detected that providers are charging when water is not actually being supplied. Air passes through the meter instead of water, which causes the consumer to be charged for water they are not receiving. READ MORE...
The XL Prime OCS has a single USB-A port for the connection of USB FLASH drives, USB Cameras, and the LAN2 Ethernet Adapter for the XL7/XL10 Prime. But what if you need support for multiple USB peripherals in your application? That’s where a USB Hub comes in. In this session we’ll show you how to
At Horner, we pride ourselves in being as customer friendly as possible. One example of this is the fact that we have not forced our customer base to abandon register-based programming, despite its limitations. In this session, will demonstrate how you can take your existing register-based applications and convert them to variable-based projects. This will
Standard OCS Training is going on now through tomorrow, October 20. another great group of 'students'! Next up will be our Advanced OCS Training, scheduled for November 15-16 - a few seats still available. For more information and registration CLICK HERE
Understandably, the bar keeps moving when it comes to email security. Much of the PLC world bases it’s email capabilities on Gmail. When Gmail security requirements change, the PLC industry is forced to react to retain email functionality. The OCS All-in-one Controllers from Horner Automation are no different. Join us for this informative session as
WEFTEC is a technical exhibition and conference focused on the water industry. Horner is participating in the exhibition, which is being held from October 10–12 at the New Orleans Convention Center. This year, the Horner Solutions group will be displaying several new products. Join us as we Broadcast from the show floor. It’s an opportunity
