On this channel we’ve extolled the virtues of variable-based ladder logic programming with its User-Defined Function Blocks (UDFBs). In this hands-on session, we’ll start with an analog processing routine developed using register-based ladder logic and transform it into a variable-based UDFB. You’ll not want to miss this session where we demonstrate how to efficiently re-use
In this emerging age of the Industrial Internet of Things - MQTT has grown in prominence as an efficient protocol for transporting machine data to servers in the plant or in the cloud. While MQTT is more prevalent than ever - so are the interoperability challenges. There are a lot of gaps in the MQTT
FTP File Transfers over Ethernet are still the most common means for accessing files electronically from an OCS All-in-one Controller. There are plenty of situations where scheduling a file transfer to/from an OCS at a particular time is advantageous. In this session, we’ll show how to make this happen. WATCH NOW...
OCS I/O is the latest expansion and remote I/O solution for Horner OCS. In this live session we’ll take a deep technical dive into the CsCAN I/O Base. We’ll pay particularly close attention to the OCS I/O base built-in I/O - including Flexible Inputs that can be used with either digital OR analog sensors! WATCH
Zone Refining is the method of choice for ultra-purification of organic chemicals. The MiniZoneTM II is a versatile scientific instrument developed for the ultra-purification of organic chemicals and concentration of impurities. The original MiniZoneTM consisted of knob pots and an old circuit board for control. READ MORE...
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...
