The XL4 All-in-One controller with a built-in 32,000 colour TFT touch screen, I/O-Modules, networking options, removable MicroSDCard and USB ports. Programmable by Horner APG's industry recognised Cscape software, XL4 can control a wide range of different processes and machines from small to medium applications.
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3.5″ Colour Touchscreen
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Full Ethernet Built into Every Unit
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Online Programming & High-Speed USB 2.0
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Advanced High Speed Counter (upto 500kHz)
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As a compact, powerful controller, XL4 can be used in literally thousands of applications from Machines to Mobile and Process Control Applications. High-speed Ethernet, CANBus and Modbus options offer you the perfect networking mix.
The XL Series comes with a wide range of field installable add-on communications options. You can select from the following: 10/100MBit Ethernet, GSM/GPRS cellular, telephone modem and radio modems. All options support remote Cscape™ programming, Modbus master and slave and OPC. The GSM/GPRS cellular also support Modbus/TCP slave. A GPS receiver unit is also available for mobile applications.

XL4 supports CsCAN or CANopen high-speed networking and Ethernet as a standard. Single-point-of-connect (only CsCAN) allows seamless communications between the PC running Cscape or our PC visualisation software Envision and any controller.
XL4 I/O expansion is not limited to its Built-in I/O. SmartStix and SmartBlock are a high-speed CAN based I/O and can be distributed over distances of up to 1km. SmartMod based I/O is a cost effective solution of adding a few points of extra I/O to complement the On Board I/O. The Ethernet port allows large numbers of I/O to be added using the SmartRail Ethernet I/O system
As a compact, powerful controller, the XL4 can be used in literally thousands of applications. From OEM machine control to machine monitoring in a plant environment, the XL Series can be instrumental in keeping you or your customer's automation activities running smoothly. Future expansion is not a concern because the XL4 is part of the wide-ranging OCS product line - programmable throughout with a single FREE software package, Cscape™.
OCS is designed to look like a "generic" operator station, fitting in with most cabinet and console designs and color schemes. But sometimes adding an individualized look can mean a world of difference in the overall usefulness of an operator station and the marketing of your machine or system.

Ordering Information
| Controller version | I/O Options | ||||||
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XL4 (CsCAN) |
XL4 (CANopen) |
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Digital In |
Digital Out |
Analog In |
Analog Out |
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| HEXT251C112 |
Coming Soon |
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12 DC (4 HSC) |
6 Relay |
4 (10bit) |
- |
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| HEXT251C113 |
Coming Soon |
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12 DC (4 HSC) |
12 DC (2 PWM) |
2 (10bit) |
- |
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| HEXT251C114 |
Coming Soon |
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24 DC (4 HSC) |
16 DC (2 PWM) |
2 (10bit) |
- |
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| HEXT251C115 |
Coming Soon |
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12 DC (4 HSC) |
12 DC (2 PWM) |
2 (14bit) Universal |
2 (12bit) |
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| HEXT251C100 |
Coming Soon |
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Same features and functions as other models but no built-in I/O |
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* HSC - High Speed Counter; PWM - High Speed Output
NOTES:
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| HE-XEC | 10/100 Ethernet (Not required on XL4 as full Ethernet is built in) |
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HE-GSM04 |
GSM/GPRS Modem (future availability) |
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HEGSM04ANT |
Modem version with 3m T-bar antenna |
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HE-XMC |
Telephone Modem |
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HE-XPBS |
Integrated Profibus DP Slave Module |
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HE-XKIT |
Adapter kit designed for no-IO models |
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Compact XL Series OCS
| Display |
XLe |
XLt |
XL4 |
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| Graphics/Text |
Yes/Yes |
Yes/Yes |
Yes/Yes |
| Pixels |
128 X 64 |
160 X 128 |
320 X 240 |
| Display Technology |
2.25" Backlit LCD |
3.5" Daylight Readable Touch |
3.5" TFT 32,000 Colors |
| Character Height |
Adjustable |
Adjustable |
Adjustable |
| Keypad Touch Screen | |||
| Total Keys |
20 |
5 |
5 |
| Function Keys |
10 |
4 |
4 |
| Numeric Keys |
Shared |
Pop-up Keypad |
Pop-up Keypad |
| OEM Faceplate Available |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Controller | |||
| Ladder Logic Memory |
256kB |
1MB |
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| Logic Scan Rate |
1.2 ms/k |
0.013ms/k |
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| Memory Card Slot |
Yes (up to 2GB) |
Yes (up to 32 GB) |
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| Local Comment Storage |
Yes |
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| Floating Point Support |
Yes |
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| AutoTune PID Capable |
Yes |
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| I/O Support | |||
| Built-In I/O |
Yes |
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| SmartStack I/O |
Yes via CsCAN |
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| SmartStix I/O |
Yes via CsCAN |
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| SmartMod I/O |
Yes via Modbus Serial |
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| SmartRail (Ethernet I/O) |
No |
Yes |
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| Serial Communications | |||
| Total Active Ports |
2 |
2 plus 2 USB |
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| RS-232 Ports / RS-485 Ports |
Yes/Yes |
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| PLC/Drive Protocols |
Yes |
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| RTU/Modbus Master/Slave |
Yes |
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| Serial ASCII In/Out |
Yes |
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| USB Communications Port |
No |
Yes |
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| Networking | |||
| Integrated CAN Network |
Yes |
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| Maximum CAN Distance |
1.5km (6000 feet) |
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| Programming Over Network |
Yes |
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| Peer-to-Peer Messaging |
Yes |
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| DeviceNet/PROFIBUS Master |
No |
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| Ethernet/Internet/Wireless | |||
| Ethernet Support |
Optional plug in Module on XLe, XLt |
Built-in Ethernet Port with Modbus TCP Master/Slave, HTTP Web Server & FTP capability |
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| Telephone Modem Support |
Optional |
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| Wireless Modem Support |
Optional |
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| Cell Modem Support |
Optional |
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| General Specifications | |||
| Height (mm/in) |
95.1 / 3.7'' |
95.1 / 3.7'' |
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| Width (mm/in) |
95.1 / 3.7'' |
95.1 / 3.7'' |
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| Depth (mm/in) |
63.9 / 2.5'' |
63.9 / 2.5'' |
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| Weight (kg/oz) |
0.354 / 12.5 |
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| Environmental |
0 to 50 C |
0 to 60 C |
-10 to 60 C |
| Washdown Applications |
designed for IP65 (NEMA 4X) |
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Cscape - OCS Programming Software
GSM/GPRS Modem for XL series (future availability)
PSTN Telephone Modem for XL series
Integrated Profibus DP Slave Module
Adapter kit designed for no-IO models
SmartMod : SmartMod I/O is a Serial Modbus system and can work with any OCS
SmartStix : SmartStix I/O is a terminal-block style I/O for the CsCAN network
SmartBlock : SmartBlock I/O is an advanced CsCAN network terminal-block style I/O
SmartRail : The SmartRail Ethernet I/O Base is one of three offerings, along with CsCAN and Profibus DP. This allows it to work great with OCS, or even with third party controllers.