Horner Enews for June, 2007

In this issue!

*QX video featured on our website
*New XLe wireless option
*New GPS (Global Positioning) unit for OCS
*New adaptor converts RJ-45 to screw terminals
*Horner APG recognized as Top 10 supplier

The QX Series OCS, our biggest “box”, is becoming one of our biggest sellers.

QX Operator Control Stations (OCS) offer crisp, bright screens bundled with one of our fastest controllers. Built-ins include Ethernet and CompactFLASH. Snap-on I/O coupled with 3 distributed I/O options support small to large systems. With our new FOX Fiber Optic Expansion base, you can now use glass fiber to distribute I/O hundreds of feet (meters).

A video features QX on our website's home page. See why our biggest box… rocks!

View the :24 second video

•8, 10 or 12" TFT SVGA screens
•I/O options snap on the backside of the unit (Requires optional backpack unit)
•Integrated Web and FTP server
•Add up to 4 optional NTSC or PAL video
inputs with high quality industrial BNC connectors
•Store up to 2GB of data on CompactFlash
•Full alarming package
•Downloadable fonts
•Four selectable languages

New Wireless Modem Takes XLe to Remote Locations

Available June 18th!

The 900MHz HE-XRC9 is an add-on internal option for XLe and is our longest range wireless solution. Out-of-the-box, the modem is equipped to sustain long range wireless links between devices. Simply enter serial data into one modem and the data surfaces on the other side of the wireless link. With application setup, the XRC9 supports multipoint (>3 nodes) functionality.

•FHSS (Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum)
•Easy to use. No configuration required
•Transparent operation-wireless links replace serial wires
•Keeps communications secure with
256-bit AES encryption
•True Peer-to-Peer (no “master” required), Point-to-Point, Point-to-Multipoint & Multidrop

Performance	@ 9600 bps Throughput Data Rate
Transmit Power Output	1 mW - 1 W (software selectable)
Indoor/Urban Range	Up to 3000’ (900 m)
Outdoor RF line-of-sight Range	Up to 14 miles (22 km) w/ dipole antenna Up to 40 miles (64 km) w/ high-gain antenna
Interface Data Rate (selectable using BD Command)	1200 - 230400 bps
RF Data Rate	10000 bps
Receiver Sensitivity	-110 dBm

New GPS (Global Positioning System) Receiver Locates Your Mobile OCS

OCS is increasingly being used for mobile applications on land and water. 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 earth-orbiting satellites and ground stations. GPS allows a portable receiver to calculate its current position, time, velocity, other. GPS183 only works with X-Products series of OCS.

The GPS183 uses the 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.)

•GPS receiver uses up to 12 satellites for accuracy less than 15 meters
•Constructed of high impact polycarbonate thermoplastic
•Only works with X-Products series of OCS
•Cscape Version 8.10b is recommended

New Wiring Adaptor Easily Converts RJ-45 to Screw Terminals

The XD45 RJ-45 Wiring Adaptor is a small DIN-rail mounted case that accepts two (2) standard RJ-45 HEXD45

connectors and converts them to screw terminals. The adaptor allows you to easily wire communications ports in the field.

One of the largest independent distributors in the US, Power/mation, recently recognized Horner APG as one of its Top 10 suppliers. Criteria for this honor are:

•Continuous innovation in products and services
•Problem solving
•Responsiveness
•Quality and
•Ease of working with the company