Price range: $2,013.00 through $2,533.00
1 in stock (can be backordered)
All EXL6 units feature a built-in logic engine, operator interface, networking and I/O.
*These PLCs are marked as Mature and are not recommended for new applications – going forward we recommend a seamless upgrade to the XL6 Prime or Canvas 7 Series
Current lead time is 2 – 6 weeks.
This controller is BABAA Compliant
EXL6 – Logic engine features 1MB of application memory with a 0.04 mS/K logic scan. Online Programming Mode (making logic changes on the fly without going thru stop mode) is supported. Operator Interface features include:
EXL6 Networking features include:
All units feature a microSD slot, supporting at least 32GB.
| CONTROLLER MODEL | CONFIGURATION |
|---|---|
| HE-EXL1E0 | No built-in I/O |
| HE-EXL1E2 | 12 DC in, 6 Relay Out, 4 – 12-bit Analog In |
| HE-EXL1E3 | 12 DC in, 12 DC Out, 2 – 12-bit Analog In |
| HE-EXL1E4 | 24 DC in, 16 DC Out, 2 – 12-bit Analog In |
| HE-EXL1E5 | 12 DC in, 12 DC Out, 2 – 14/16-bit Analog In (mA/V/Tc/mV/RTD), 2 – 12-bit Analog Out |
| HE-EXL1E6 | 12 DC in, 12 DC Out, 6 – 14/17-bit Analog In (mA/V/Tc/mV/RTD), 4 – 12-bit Analog Out |
| *Up To six mA/V In, mA/V RTD/Tc, and mA/V Out | |
| SPECIAL ORDER (*) | |
| Part Number Extension | Description |
| -10 | With Thermistor on input 1 and 2. Models 2, 3, and 4 only. |
| -14 | With analog inputs converted to thermistor support only, removing (mA/V) support. Model 2 only. |
| -33 | With DeviceNet Master Firmware preloaded and CsCAN support removed |
| -44 | With SAE J1939 license preloaded and CsCAN support removed |
| -200 | CAN Open Firmware pre-loaded. OBS as of 3-1-26. Cscape selectable on XL6 Prime |
| -441 | WebMI License Unlimited pre-loaded OBS as of 4-1-26. Available on XL6 Prime |
| -442 | Enhanced IEC License pre-loaded |
| -445 | MQTT License pre-loaded |
| -602 | With screw type I/O terminals. Model 6 only. |
| (*) Not available for purchase on the web store. Please call factory for product availability. Lead time on special order products is 4-6 weeks. | |
| For combinations of adder options, please contact the factory – 877.665.5666 | |
| CONTROLLER | |
| Ladder Logic Memory | 1 MB |
| Logic Scan Rate | 0.04 mS/K |
| Removable Memory | microSD |
| Local Comment Storage | Yes |
| Floating Point Support | Yes |
| AutoTune PID Capable | Yes |
| OPERATOR INTERFACE | |
| Characters / Pixels | 640x480 (450 nit typical) |
| Display Technology | 5.7” VGA TFT |
| Character Height | selectable fonts |
| Number of Pages | 1023 |
| Fields or Objects per Page | 1023 |
| Total Keys | 6 |
| Function Keys | 5 |
| OEM Faceplate Available | Yes |
| I/O | |
| Built-in I/O Points | 22-44 |
| SmartStix, SmartRail, SmartBlock I/O Support | yes, CsCAN and Ethernet |
| Digital Inputs / Outputs, max | 2048 / 2048 |
| Analog Inputs / Outputs, max | 512 / 512 |
| General Purpose Registers (words) | 50000 |
| General Purpose Internal Coils (bits) | 32768 (16384 retentive) |
| ETHERNET/INTERNET | |
| Ethernet Support | Standard, 1 Port |
| Remote Access | WebMI, HTTP or EnvisionRV |
| Remote File Access | FTP or EnvisionFX |
| IIoT Support | MQTT (Sparkplug) |
| SERIAL COMMUNICATIONS | |
| Total Active Ports | 3 |
| RS-232 Ports / RS-485 Ports | 1 RS-232 & 1 RS-485 on first Modular Jack (MJ1/2); 1 RS-232 or RS-485 on second Modular Jack (MJ3) |
| PLC / Drive Protocols | Yes |
| RTU / Modbus Master / Slave | Yes |
| Serial ASCII In / Out | Yes |
| USB Ports (A and Mini-B) | USB 2.0 (480 MHz) for USB FLASH Drives (2TB); USB 2.0 (480 MHZ) Programming & Data Access |
| NETWORKING | |
| Integrated CAN Networks | 1 |
| Supported CAN Networks | CsCAN, CANopen, J1939 and DeviceNet Master (layer 3 as a selectable option) |
| Maximum CAN Distance | 500m per segment, 4 segments maximum |
| Programming over CAN | CsCAN only |
| PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS | |
| Height | 5.66" / 143.8 mm |
| Width | 7.34" / 186.08 mm |
| Depth | 1.84" / 46.62 mm |
| I/O Module Depth | COM option adds 0.98" / 24.83 mm depth |
| OPERATING SPECS & STANDARDS | |
| Operating Temperature* | -10 to 60°C |
| Humidity (non-condensing) | 5 to 95% |
| Product Certifications/Approvals | UL Class 1 Div II, CE |
| Environmental Rating | UL Type 1, 3R, 4, 4x, 12, 12k, 13 |
| Document | Reference Number | Link to Download | ||
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| SALES LITERATURE | ||||
| XL Series Comparison Guide | HA-102 |  | ||
| DRAWINGS | 2D ELECTRICAL | 2D MECHANICAL| 3D MECHANICAL
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| 9 Pin 106 Connector | | |||
| 12 Pin 106 Connector | | |||
| TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION | ||||
| EXL6 User Manual | MAN1032 | Download | ||
| EXL6 Quick Reference Guide | MAN1196 | Download | ||
| HE-EXL1E0 Datasheet | MAN1168 | Download | ||
| HE-EXL1E2 Datasheet | MAN1169 | Download | ||
| HE-EXL1E3 Datasheet | MAN1170 | Download | ||
| HE-EXL1E4 Datasheet | MAN1171 | Download | ||
| HE-EXL1E5 Datasheet | MAN1172 | Download | ||
| HE-EXL1E6 Datasheet | MAN1173 | Download | ||
| SUPPLEMENTAL | ||||
| App Guide for Updating Firmware | MAN1011 | Download | ||
| Firmware Restore Manual | MAN1141 | | ||
| App Guide for Adding Custom Splash Screen | MAN0990 | | ||
| Thermistor Supplement | SUP0797 | | ||
| Ethernet Supplement Manual | SUP0740 | Download | ||
| Cutout Template Sheet | SUP1551 | | ||
| Certification Type | Download Certificate |
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| BABAA - Build America, Buy America Act | |
| UL | |
| CE Declaration of Conformity | |
| ISO 9001: 2015 | |
| Lithium Battery Test Summary | |
| PRODUCT | VERSION | RELEASE DATE | TYPE | DETAILS | REQUIREMENTS | |
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| XL4, EXL6, EXLW, XL7, EXL10 | 15.76 | 2/4/26 | Enhancement | Security improvements Ethernet ports are open only if they are configured in Cscape and downloaded to the device. | Bootloader, Cscape 10.1 or later | |
| XL4, EXL6, EXLW, XL7, EXL10 | 15.76 | 2/4/26 | Bug Fix | Resolved Email sending using the cell modem was not working after restoring the signal, resulting in a send failure. | Bootloader | |
| XL4, EXL6, EXLW, XL7, EXL10 | 15.76 | 2/4/26 | Bug Fix | Resolved In the report configuration, if the first line was left empty and the “Form feed at End of Report” option was unchecked, the report printed only on the first trigger and failed to print on subsequent triggers. | Bootloader | |
| XL4, EXL6, EXLW, XL7, EXL10 | 15.76 | 2/4/26 | Bug Fix | Resolved The device displayed a System Exception when devices with dual ports were configured with Modbus TCP and had more than 512 total scan list entries across both ports. | Bootloader | |
| Download >Download Firmware 15.76 Release Notes | ||||||
| XL4, EXL6, EXLW, XL7, EXL10 | 15.74 | 7/25/25 | Bug Fix | • Resolved: After refreshing webpages, the Trend Data on webpages displayed the average of the actual data. • Resolved: Added support for the following Retentive Trend types: Average, Minimum, Maximum, and Downsample | Bootloader, Cscape 10.1 or later | |
| XL4, EXL6, EXLW, XL7, EXL10 | 15.74 | 7/25/25 | Bug Fix | Resolved: Bitmaps were not being displayed on the device. | Bootloader | |
| XL4, EXL6, EXLW, XL7, EXL10 | 15.74 | 7/25/25 | Bug Fix | Resolved: The device was not sending the NMT Start Command to CANOpen devices after power up. | Bootloader | |
| XL4, EXL6, EXLW, XL7, EXL10 | 15.74 | 7/25/25 | Bug Fix | Resolved: The email stopped working when using Secomea Email Relay on port 25 without authentication. | Bootloader | |
| Download >Download Firmware 15.74 Release Notes | ||||||
| XL4, EXL6, EXLW, XL7, EXL10 | 15.70 | 9/20/24 | Enhancement | Added support for OCSIO models ADC270 and DQM602. | Bootloader, Cscape 9.90 SP10 | |
| XL4, EXL6, EXLW, XL7, EXL10 | 15.70 | 9/20/24 | Enhancement | Retain variables support added for variable-based advanced ladder logic. Note: This requires Cscape version 10 onwards. | Bootloader, Cscape 9.90 SP10 | |
| XL4, EXL6, EXLW, XL7, EXL10 | 15.70 | 9/20/24 | Bug Fix | Resolved: Modbus Client sending Zero Value when Holding Register is Not Zero | Bootloader, Cscape 9.90 SP10 | |
| XL4, EXL6, EXLW, XL7, EXL10 | 15.70 | 9/20/24 | Bug Fix | Resolved: CAN2 stopped working after several power cycles | Bootloader, Cscape 9.90 SP10 | |
| XL4, EXL6, EXLW, XL7, EXL10 | 15.70 | 9/20/24 | Bug Fix | Resolved: Screen calibration was being corrupted when data was being written beyond 128 words (%M2048) using Write Removable Media block | Bootloader, Cscape 9.90 SP10 | |
| XL4, EXL6, EXLW, XL7, EXL10 | 15.70 | 9/20/24 | Bug Fix | Resolved: UTC time was not updating when downloaded from Cscape | Bootloader, Cscape 9.90 SP10 | |
| XL4, EXL6, EXLW, XL7, EXL10 | 15.70 | 9/20/24 | Bug Fix | Resolved: Title bar of password object was showing nonsense language when Unicode fonts were created | Bootloader, Cscape 9.90 SP10 | |
| XL4, EXL6, EXLW, XL7, EXL10 | 15.70 | 9/20/24 | Bug Fix | Resolved: WebMI alarm history page not listing the RTN alarms | Bootloader, Cscape 9.90 SP10 | |
| XL4, EXL6, EXLW, XL7, EXL10 | 15.70 | 9/20/24 | Bug Fix | Resolved: ASCII string on the Allen Bradley PLC was being corrupted when second ASCII string was being transferred from controller | Bootloader, Cscape 9.90 SP10 | |
| XL4, EXL6, EXLW, XL7, EXL10 | 15.70 | 9/20/24 | Bug Fix | Resolved: CV value of a PID block was not being updated when configured in the Enhanced IEC program | Bootloader, Cscape 9.90 SP10 | |
| XL4, EXL6, EXLW, XL7, EXL10 | 15.70 | 9/20/24 | Bug Fix | Resolved: Adjacent status register was being affected when the first status register was being updated in RM copy and delete blocks | Bootloader, Cscape 9.90 SP10 | |
| XL4, EXL6, EXLW, XL7, EXL10 | 15.70 | 9/20/24 | Bug Fix | Resolved Read RM block was reading entire elements / data for an ASCII data type instead of reading only the configured number of elements | Bootloader, Cscape 9.90 SP10 | |
| XL4, EXL6, EXLW, XL7, EXL10 | 15.70 | 9/20/24 | Bug Fix | Resolved: Gmail was not working for certain SMTP IPs | Bootloader, Cscape 9.90 SP10 | |
| XL4, EXL6, EXLW, XL7, EXL10 | 15.70 | 9/20/24 | Bug Fix | Resolved: Protocol size was displayed as +++++++ for BACNet MSTP server in system menu | view status | Bootloader, Cscape 9.90 SP10 | |
| Download >Download Firmware 15.70 Release Notes | ||||||
