Horner XL4 Series (All in one controller)
This series on the Horner XL4 all-in-one controller (PLC) will go step by step through learning how to use this innovative unit.
System Hardware
– Unboxing Hardware Video
– Powering Up Unit Video
Installing the Software Cscape – Video
Cscape Software Setup – Video
Establishing Communication – Video
Numbering System and Addressing – Video
User Interface – Video
Timers and Counters – Video
Compare and Move Instructions – Video
Math Instructions – Video
Program Control Instructions – Video
Rotate and Shift Register – Video
Recipe Instruction – Video
Report Generator – Video
Modbus RTU Instructions – Video
FTP File Transfer Protocol Server – Video
HTTP Web Server – Video
Modbus TCP AdvancedHMI Communication – Video
Firmware Update – Video
Data Logging – Video
YouTube Video Playlists
Horner XL4 All-in-one Controller (PLC + HMI)
Learning PLC Programming
PLC Basic Tutorials
How to wire a PLC
PLC Program Development
PLC Programming Techniques
PLC Programming Examples
Advanced Programming Techniques
PLC Troubleshooting
The Horner XL4 OCS is an All-in-one controller. This means that this modern unit combines a logic controller, operator interface, I/O and networking all into one package. This OCS (Operator Control Station) family was first released in 1998. New features to the line-up have been added over the years. Today the OCS family has a very competitive advantage as you will soon see.
Programming is done with a single programming software package. Cscape (Control Station Central Application Programming Environment) is designed to be easy to use and maintain.
Horner XL4 Controller
– Investment is low for the hardware and the software is free
– Standalone PLC with built in I/O and HMI
– Communication ability – Ethernet Port, RS232, RS485 – support for protocols such as Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP, etc.
– Built in data logging functions
– Ability to expand the system with a variety of modules