Vol. 6-04, Issue 8

In this Issue…

Announcing Cscape 6.5...Supports LX Touchscreen OCS Products Plus Enhanced Debugging and Serial Port Performance


Here's a quick review of Cscape 6.5 Benefits:

  • Software supports new LX Touchscreen series
  • Supports new RCS116 CsCAN Network I/O Base and Coprocessor
  • Provides significantly faster online debugging
  • Improved serial port performance

And, You Continue to Benefit from Other Recent Enhancements:

  • Graphical Gauge Object: Provides "Automotive" Style Gauges
  • 100 Mbps Ethernet Support in all SVGA Color-Touch Models
  • Video Input Option with all SVGA Color-Touch Models
  • Ability to Load Application Programs from CompactFlash™ in all SVGA Color-Touch Models
  • 32,000+ Colors in all SVGA Color-Touch Models
  • 2048 Alarm Points in all SVGA Color-Touch Models
  • Recipe Manager
  • Ability to Update Graphics Without Halting Ladder
  • Dynamic Shape Attributes (circle, rectangle, line)
  • Works with the Optional 4,000+ Graphical Library, Cscape with Symbols…add this software for enhanced customization!

    Click here for product bulletin on Cscape 6.5


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Released in June...
LX280, the New Monochrome Touchscreen OCS—Is an Instant Hit!

The new LX280 model is the first monochrome touchscreen added to Horner's extensive Operator Control Station (OCS) product line. Customer reaction to the LX series has been tremendous and several large volume OEMs have already committed to using the LX. The LX series has a faster scan rate and uses cost effective SmartStix I/O. LX280 became available June 2004 at a cost of $795 (USD). A color version will be available in August, 2004. Click here for LX Product Sheet details and I/O options.

Low Cost, but Lots of I/O Power!
New RCS116 CsCAN Network Base Connects SmartStack I/O to LX
The new RCS116 is a companion product that provides SmartStack I/O scanning and co-processing capabilities to the LX series. Both the LX280 and LX300 OCS touchscreens utilize CsCAN for the I/O connection. The RCS116 is identical physically to the existing RCS210 and RCS250 models, but comes with a lower price and a smaller memory complement (16Kb) suitable for I/O scanning and co-processing. With the RCS116, the LX can take advantage of the 50+ models of SmartStack I/O currently available-accessing the I/O over the CsCAN network.

Coming Soon…
LX300 Color Touchscreen OCS-—Only $995!
Fast, Affordable, and 16 Colors… Available this August!

Priced at just $995(USD), the LX300 provides greater visual readability than competing low-cost STN color LCDs. Plus, it's compact—measuring just 7" W x 5.5" H x 2" D. This makes LX300 the perfect solution for machines with small panel areas. In addition, both the LX280 and LX300 units connect I/O using the high-speed CsCAN Network.


Here's a Brief Overview of LX Touchscreen Features…

Specification

LX280

LX300

Application Programming Environment

Cscape (ladder logic plus screen development)

Ladder Logic Memory

128KBytes

Register (reference) Memory

32KBytes

Logic Scan Rate

0.20mS/K (typical)*

Display Device

STN grayscale LCD (8 shades)

STN color LCD (16 colors)

Display Size (Resolution)

5.7" (320x240 pixels)

Touchscreen Resolution & Type

1024 x 1024 Analog Resistance Film Type

Screen Update Rate

Selectable (2-50mS)

Application Memory - Graphics

1MByte

Networking (I/O Support)

CsCAN (SmartStix and SmartStack I/O)

*Total ladder scan is impacted by logic update, I/O update, and screen update.

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Windows CE is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. DeviceNet is a registered trademark of the Open DeviceNet Vendor Association (ODVA), Inc. PROFIBUS-DP is a registered trademark of Siemens AG. CompactFlash is a registered trademark of SanDisk Corporation. Cscape, SmartStack, SmartStix, SmartLnx, and CsCAN are registered trademarks of Horner APG, LLC. © 2004 Horner APG, LLC

For further information, please visit www.hornerocs.com or  contact: HornerAPG.Info@HEAPG.com