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Horner - Lucas Oil Stadium Stadium
       Category: Horner
    Date Added: 04/17/2009
  pdf/horner/qx_751/stadium.pdf
Horner - Garmin GPS to XLe Application Note
       Category: Horner
    Date Added: 02/13/2009
Overview
The HE200GPS183 GPS Receiver (GPS183) is an OCS accessory that provides a variety of GPS data to the control system with a high degree of accuracy. GPS stands for “Global Positioning System” – which consists of a set of earthorbiting satellites and ground stations. GPS allows a portable receiver to calculate with a high degree of accuracy its current position, time, velocity, etc.

The GPS183 uses NMEA0183 protocol – which is a standard established by the National Marine Educators Association. The GPS183 utilizes RS-232 for data communications, and is powered by 5Vdc. Most OCS models (NX, LX, QX) provide an appropriate 5V output on their serial ports. The XLe does not feature a 5V output – it requires an external 5V, 60mA power supply to power the GPS183.
  pdf/horner/OCS GPS Integration.pdf
Horner - CONVERTING From the OCS250 to the NX250/251/252
       Category: Horner
    Date Added: 02/13/2009
Overview:
As the OCS250 product matures, it becomes more and more advantageous for customers to start using next generation OCS controllers. The NX Family is the best choice as a replacement for the OCS250 if you are looking for similar screen type, screen size, and overall functions. If you want to consider upgrading to an OCS touch screen model, please contact our Technical Support group for advice. If you decide to transition to the NX family, there are a few conversion issues that need to be considered.
  pdf/horner/convertingfromocs250.pdf
Horner - SMS Messaging on the XL Series OCS
       Category: Horner
    Date Added: 02/13/2009
Objective
The objective of this application bulletin is to provide the necessary steps on how to implement SMS messaging on the XL series product line. To achieve this functionality, the XLe will be using the internal GSM modem (HE-GSM04). External GSM modems can also be used to achieve this functionality. Although an XLe is used in this bulletin, any XL series OCS could be used. This application bulletin uses the Outgoing Messaging and Incoming Messaging features of the XLe.
  pdf/horner/OCS SMS Application Note.pdf
Horner - Utilizing the CANOpen Master
       Category: Horner
    Date Added: 02/13/2009
Overview
This document provides a general overview of using the Horner APG HE-COM650 CANOpen master module. Basic connections, configurations, and diagnostics within Cscape and HSyCon software are covered. CANOpen protocol parameters are explained in a limited sense to keep things simple.
  pdf/horner/OCS CANopen Master.pdf
Horner - Using OCS Modbus Ethernet TCP to communicate with Emerson Control Techniques Epsilon EP drive.
       Category: Horner
    Date Added: 02/13/2009
Using OCS Modbus Ethernet TCP to communicate with Emerson Control Techniques Epsilon EP drive.

Overview
This document describes how the OCS, the Drive and the PC are connected together to make a motor Rotate. This is intended to describe where I got the information, how I got it, and why I chose the values to make this drive function, some of this is step by step and some of it assumes the reader knows a little something with Cscape. Where there is lack of Information or something doesn’t quite jive, I can be reached at (317) 492-9117,
John Shuttz
  pdf/horner/OCS CT Drive Modbus TCP.pdf
Horner - Hot-Backup Operator Control Station (OCS)
       Category: Horner
    Date Added: 02/13/2009
Learn how to use OCS in a “hot backup configuration” to maintain operations should one system fail, or need to be shut down for updates(especially important for industries like food and pharmaceutical).

Application Overview
Any two Operator Control Stations (OCS) in combination with SmartStix™ I/O can be set up to be a High Availability System. In this case, High Availability is defined as the ability of the Slave controller to take over control of the I/O in the event of the ‘Master’ controller going off line for some reason and then the Slave giving back control when the Master is up and running again.

In the example discussed below, an XLe OCS is programmed to be the Master using Network ID 1 and a QX451 using Network ID 253 is programmed to be the Slave. (The QX451 could also be programmed to perform other tasks in addition to being the Slave controller). They are controlling two SmartStix I/O blocks, a 32 point output block at ID 10 and a 32 point input block at ID 11. (The actual Network ID numbers are not significant except to this program.)
  pdf/horner/hotbackup.pdf
Horner - Connecting the LX Series OCS to an Ethernet Network
       Category: Horner
    Date Added: 02/13/2009
Overview

Several options exist for connecting the LX 280 Monochrome or LX300 Color Touchscreen OCS to an Ethernet Network. The LX Series OCS has both a serial port and a CsCAN port that may be used to pass data to and from an interface device. Possible solutions are

* Adding a HE800ETN200 Ethernet SmartStack module to a HE500RCS116 CsCAN Network Base or HE500RCS250 Coprocessor connected over the CsCAN network to the LX.
* Using a serial-to-Ethernet gateway, such as the ABLELink Serial Server, connected to the LX serial port.
* Using the Ethernet network port of an OCS sharing the CsCAN network with the LX.
  pdf/horner/LX300 application Note.pdf
Horner - Operating the OCS using Battery Power
       Category: Horner
    Date Added: 02/13/2009
Overview
You may operate an OCS on battery power by using the wide input power range of the OCS product line. The range on most models is from 9 to 30 VDC. This allows both mobile and remote operation and is very easy to set up and maintain. Why use the OCS on Battery Power?
Power lines are not always available. Mobile operation, such as in a vehicle, is desired.
  pdf/horner/OCS Battery Power.pdf
Horner - CAN NETWORKS USING HORNER PRODUCTS
       Category: Horner
    Date Added: 02/13/2009
1 BEFORE Setting Up a CAN Network…
Note: CsCAN and DeviceNet both utilize a Controller Area Network (CAN).
• Determine the basic overall tasks involved in setting up a CAN network. A checklist is provided in this document for your convenience. • Understand the CAN cable system and how to set up a network efficiently. Important points to know include grounding, power, termination, wire type / length, and network layout.
  pdf/horner/MAN0799-01.pdf
Horner - Using 900MHz Radio Communications
       Category: Horner
    Date Added: 02/13/2009
Overview: 900MHz radios provide a long-range radio solution where a 2.4GHz radio may just not cut it. 900MHz signals are more adept at going through walls and obstructions and can travel much longer distance obstructed or unobstructed… ~1500’ indoor for 900MHz vs. ~600’ indoor for 2.4GHz, ~20 miles outdoors with the proper antenna for 900MHz vs. ~10 miles outdoors with the proper antenna for 2.4GHz. However, unlicensed 900MHz signals are not acceptable in many parts of the world where 2.4GHz signals are accepted worldwide.
  pdf/horner/900.pdf