The Horner XL4 OCS all-in-one controller is programmed using Csape. Cscape (Control Station Central Application Programming Environment) This single programming software package is designed to be easy to use and maintain. We will now install this programming package onto our computer.
Previously we discussed the Horner XL4 System Hardware
Download Horner Cscape Programming Software
The first thing that we need to do is to download the free Cscape software from Horner. Here is the link from Horner Canada:
http://www.horner-apg.com/en/download/ocs.aspx
Here is the link from Horner USA:
http://www.horner-apg.com/en/products/software/cscape.aspx
Note: You must register before you can download the software. This is free to register.
The current version of the software is 9.70 SP1. The file name is Cscape_9.70_SP1_No_Symbols_Setup.exe
Installing Horner Cscape All In One Programming Software
Once you have the software downloaded. Double click the file to start the installation. The minimum requirements are as follows:
Pentium 3 450 MHz, 256MB RAM, Windows 2000, XP, Windows 7
You will now see an initial splash screen. Hit Next to continue the installation.
A warning screen will then appear to inform you that you will be installing Cscape 9.70 onto your computer. Hit Next to continue.
A licensing agreement will now be presented. You must accept the terms of the license agreement to continue. Click ‘I accept the terms in the license agreement’ and then hit Next to continue.
The files will now be copied to your computer.
Setup Type will now be presented to you. Select Typical and this will install all of the features of the program into your computer. Hit Next to continue.
The installation package will now ask if you want everyone who uses the computer to have access to this software or just you. (The person currently signed into the computer.)
Once you made your choice hit Next to continue.
The package will now install onto your computer and update your system files.
When Cscape has finished installing it will allow you to launch the program after you hit the Finish button.
The Cscape programming package has now finished installing on your computer.
The programming and reference manual for Cscape can be downloaded at the following URL:
https://www.omega.com/manuals/manualpdf/M_CSCAPE_PROGRAM.pdf
Next time we will look at Setting up the free Cscape software.
Watch on YouTube: Horner XL4 Installing the Software Cscape
If you have any questions or need further information please contact me.
Thank you,
Garry
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