The ZX series is our largest, most powerful all-in-one
controller ever.
The ZX series contains advanced control capabilities,
high-resolution graphics, and plenty of connectivity options. Like
every OCS model ever made, the ZX is programmed using Cscape
application software. Both advanced ladder logic and full IEC
language sets are supported. For advanced ladder, the ZX is the
first OCS to feature online programme change -
where logic changes can be made "on-the-fly" without stopping or
pausing the logic scan. The ZX is also one of the fastest
controllers available on the market with 4x the logic and register
memory of a traditional OCS.
Communications options for any application
Two ultra fast Ethernet ports (1Gbit/s) with One dedicated to our capable Ethernet I/O ( SmartRail) segregates traffic on the other port (SCADA, ERP or Internet) from the I/O traffic and gives you the fastest OCS ever made. The ZX also supports faster CAN I/O (1Mbit/s) for Smartrail or at lower speeds for other I/O Systems ( Smartstix , SmartBlock) a second CAN port is planned for future expansion. ZX has two or three serial ports with Modbus and Third Party Protocol support. The built-in web-server offers the system designer a light-weight alternative to more complex SCADA systems. The FTP server allows system administrators to upload new recipe data and new web pages as well as download the latest datalogs.
Plenty of Connectivity
Each ZX features multiple USB ports, supporting Removable FLASH
drives. These can be used for data logging, field application
updates, recipe management, and a variety of other functions.
Multiple serial ports support RS-232 and RS-485 on Modbus and our
Third Party protocols, to maintain connectivity with the multitude
of serial devices existing in a factory environment.
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What makes ZX unique?
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Features and benefits
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Specifications
| Specifications |
HE-ZX452 |
HE-ZX752 |
HE-ZX1152 |
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| App. Programming Environment |
Cscape (logic plus screen development - ladder or full IEC-61131) |
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Display Type |
7" WVGA TFT (800 nit typical) |
15" XGA TFT (350 nit typical) |
22" 1080p TFT (300 nit typical) |
| Aspect Ratio |
15:9 |
4:3 |
16:9 |
| Resolution |
800x480 |
1024x768 |
1920 x 1080 |
| Ladder Logic Memory |
1 MB |
1 MB |
1 MB |
| Display Memory |
130 MB |
130 MB |
130 MB |
| User Keys |
5 virtual function keys |
7 virtual function keys |
7 virtual function keys |
| Serial Ports |
1 - RS232 & 1 - RS485 (only Modbus at the moment) |
2 - RS232 & 1 - RS485 (only Modbus at the moment) |
2 - RS232 & 1 - RS485 (only Modbus at the moment) |
| Ethernet |
2 ports 10/100/1000 (1 dedicated for SmartRailI/O) |
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| USB Drives Support |
2 x USB 2.0 Drive |
4 x USB 2.0 Drives |
4 x USB 2.0 Drives |
| Removable Media |
USB Based Drives |
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| CAN |
1 port (1 more supported in the future) |
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| I/O Support |
SmartRail (recommended), SmartStix, SmartBlock or SmartMod |
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| Weight |
1.39kg (3lb 1oz) |
5.25kg (11lb 9oz) |
8.25kg (18lb 3oz) |
| Operating Temperature |
0°C to +45°C |
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| Preview | Details | Link |
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ZX Series OCS Controller Datasheet HE-ZX452, HE-ZX752 and HE-ZX1152 |
http://www.horner-apg.com/filemanager/getfilelist.aspx?categories=zx&lang=EN
Cscape - OCS Programming Software
SmartRail : Recommended extension for the ZX family, works via Ethernet (ZX has 1 dedicated port) or CsCAN. Multiple modules to choose from.
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