Automation has been a hot topic of discussion for a large part of the last couple of decades. It’s a topic that has a way of making workers feel uneasy. When workers hear Automation, they tend to think “Layoffs”, but the truth is that automation makes the workers job easier and increases productivity. Automation leads to higher Productivity Industrial automation uses control systems such as computers or robots and information technology, like Horner’ s OCS controllers, for controlling different types of processes and machinery. These control systems can perform tasks that humans simply cannot on their own. An example of

Traditional PLC configurations struggle to meet automation requirements without adding external, sometimes third-party hardware and software to complete an entire control system. Automation systems are no longer solely about simple ladder logic used to replace relays- modern automation systems are designed for speed of implementation, flexibility, scalability, and connectivity; all while providing detailed user-facing information, in real-time. To meet these requirements, engineers and integrators have become adept at coupling many different products from multiple manufacturers to appear seamless. When multiple software and hardware solutions are combines from different manufacturers or even disparate products from the same manufacturer, the level of

The EXL10 OCS Controller is powerful, rugged, and the second-largest model (after the new XL+) in our popular XL line of products. With a 10” LCD TFT color graphics display, 5 function keys, 2 RS-232/485 ports, 1MB of application memory, and supported Online Programming Mode, the EXL10 is a premium choice benefitting most industrial applications. You can also perfectly pair the EXL10 with the remote capabilities of WebMI – empowering you to take control of the unit right from your smartphone! Logic engine features 1MB of application memory with a 0.013mS/K logic scan. Online Programming Mode (making logic changes on

New J1939, CAN, PROFIBUS® DP, HSPA+ and DeviceNet™ Plug-In Modules Offer Additional Equipment Integration Choices Red Lion Controls, the global experts in communication, monitoring and control for industrial automation and networking, today announced that it has expanded its CR3000 Human Machine Interface (HMI) operator panel capabilities with five new communication modules, offering support for some of today’s most popular industrial protocols. Designed for use with the CR3000 HMI platform, the plug-in modules provide the connectivity customers need to add powerful monitoring and control functionality to their automation systems. Red Lion’s new modules support the rising demand for device interoperability, allowing