In the world of control and automation we sometimes have some tricky algorithms or problems that we need to solve. So, our thoughts generally look to an equation to get that particular job done. But there's another technique that shouldn't be overlooked - the Look-up Table. In this Livestream we will solve several real-world examples
Loops and Ladder Logic? As John McEnroe would say - Are you Serious? When we think of programming loops – we think of traditional computer languages. We might even think of IEC languages like Structured text - but never Ladder Logic. Join us as we explore and demonstrate techniques in the implementation of loops in
When adding an Encoder to a Control System - there have always been integration options. There’s the traditional Line Encoder with an A-Quad-B interface, along with Fieldbus options like CANopen, Ethernet IP and more. But now those options also include IO-Link - newly supported in OCS through 2-channel and 4-channel IO-Link Masters. Join us for
System Registers are extremely useful and not nearly as well-known as they should be. In one of our more popular topics back in July - we covered three examples of System Registers that more users should be aware of and utilize. This month - we're back at it with three more examples - one which
Cscape’s Standard IEC logic. Cscape’s Enhanced IEC logic. What is Horner talking about? What are the differences between the two, and is Enhanced IEC’s extra capabilities worth it to you? During this Livestream, we will help you answer that question while we “de-mystify” a sometimes confusing aspect of Cscape’s logic capability. WATCH NOW...
For some Automation Engineers - one of the key advantages of the Structured Text (ST) languages is its handling of math instructions. This gives ST the ability to elegantly and efficiently handle even complex algorithms with minimal lines of code. In this Livestream we will perform an extensive review of ST Math instructions - including
For Machine Control and especially Process Control applications - PID is a basic building block for Automation Engineers. We have covered PID extensively on this channel - but not specifically as it relates to Cscape’s IEC Editor. The Cscape IEC editor offers some unique capabilities over its Advanced Ladder option - namely Floating Point PID.
It's getting closer… close enough actually for a preview of the major software release that a lot of Horner OCS users have been anticipating. Cscape 10 includes bevy of enhancements - with an updated user interface and support for an all-new advanced graphics engine. July 4th is a day for fireworks in the USA -
Scheduling is a common control task in a variety of industries - especially lighting. Cscape has plenty of useful tools that allow you to build highly effective scheduling capabilities into your application. These can be as simple or as complex as you need. Join us for this week's Livestream as we build a Scheduler using
Whether you are interpreting Bar Code Data or Printing Receipts as a result of a Batch Operation - string handling is still an important task in a variety of control applications. We've just expanded the number of String Handling functions in Cscape using User Defined Function Blocks (UDFBs). Join us Live as we introduce these
