01 · Control
Horner PLC + HMI
- Reliable local machine control
- Machine sequence and interlocks
- Operator screens and alarms
- Integrated PLC + HMI approach
- Built-in or expandable I/O
Horner Automation
Smart automation with Horner: PLC, HMI, OCS360 Remote.
Practical, connected control solutions for small and medium projects — control locally, collect the right data, then connect when the application needs visibility and support.
40+ projects across Europe — successfully delivered without hardware or software failure
The approach
From control to connected automation.
A practical Horner architecture, built up in three steps — so you only pay for what the machine needs today.
02 · Data
Industrial communication
- Modbus / Ethernet / CAN
- Device status and process values
- Trends, diagnostics and history
- Drives, instruments and field devices
- Scalable local or distributed I/O
03 · Connect
OCS360 + OCS360 Remote
- Real-time monitoring
- Cloud dashboards and historical data
- Alarms, events and trends
- Remote programming and debugging
- Secure remote access to connected OCS devices
Control → Data → Remote visibility → Continuous improvement
Low starting cost
Integrated PLC + HMI reduces separate hardware, wiring and panel space — creating a lower initial system cost.
Cost-effective expansion
Start with the I/O and communications you need, then expand with modular I/O as the machine or process grows.
Our Horner work
Horner systems we have delivered.
HMI retrofit · Completed, next phase underway
Lauer alarm annunciator replaced with a Horner XL6
A legacy Lauer annunciator replaced with a Horner XL6 operator panel while the existing Siemens S5 and its alarm logic stay in place — read through the S5's 8-bit alarm output, with alarm text, acknowledge, reset and history on screen. Now extending to speed, run/ready/fault status and current on 14 DC drives, with factory MES integration to follow.
Siemens S5 · Horner XL6 · Horner OCS I/O
Steel & metals
Protective oil lubrication for a rolling mill
Lubrication control on a Horner X4 PLC: pump control and flow monitoring, pressure and temperature supervision, alarms and safety interlocks — built for reliable operation in a demanding environment.
Horner X4
All-in-one range
PLC + HMI + I/O + networking in one compact platform.
From proven field control to advanced connected automation — one unit replaces a separate PLC, operator panel and the wiring between them.
Proven · field-tested
Foundation Series
XLE · XLEe · XLT · XLTe · X2
Horner’s proven, field-tested control platform for reliable, cost-sensitive applications. Compact all-in-one controllers with built-in control, I/O, HMI and networking.
Screen
XLT / XLTe: 3.5″ monochrome touchscreen · X2: compact text display
Compact colour OCS
Micro OCS
X4 · X7 · X10
Compact fixed-I/O controllers combining PLC, HMI and communications in one value-engineered platform for special-purpose machinery.
Screen
4.3″ · 7″ · 10.1″ TFT colour touchscreen
Performance OCS
XL Prime
XL4 · X5 · XL6 · XLW · XL7 · XL10 · XL15
Higher-performance all-in-one controllers with built-in I/O, networking and advanced operator interfaces.
Screen
3.5″ · 4.3″ · 5.7″ · 7″ · 10.4″ · 15″
Advanced graphics OCS
Canvas Series
Canvas 4 · 5 · 7 · 7D · 10D
Enhanced graphics platform with multi-core processing, integrated I/O and networking for modern connected automation.
Screen
3.5″ · 4.3″ · 7″ · 10.1″ colour display
Modular controllers
Flexible DIN-rail control.
For applications that need a separate PLC, I/O and HMI architecture. DIN-rail mounting, expandable OCS-I/O, Ethernet, Modbus, CAN, Cscape and WebMI / OCS360 connectivity.
CPU200
Modular controller
- Flexible controller architecture
- Expandable with OCS-I/O
- Suitable for machine and process control
CPU250
Integrated I/O
- 34 built-in I/O
- Compact DIN-rail solution
- Ideal where a physical HMI is not required
CPU300
Higher-performance
- Canvas-class modular controller
- HMI Connect support
- Flexible I/O and communications
Expansion & remote I/O
Grow the I/O, keep the controller.
Extend Horner OCS controllers with local or distributed digital and analog I/O — without changing the core control platform.
OCS-I/O
Current modular I/O
- CsCAN fieldbus
- Local or remote expansion up to 500 m
- Up to 7 modules per base, 16 bases per network
- Digital and 16-bit analog modules
- Spring-clamp connectors
- Direct integration with OCS controllers
Smart Rail
Ethernet / CAN expansion
- Expands OCS all-in-one I/O
- Ethernet or CsCAN bases
- Modular digital & analog I/O
- Local or distributed installation
- Ethernet base supports Modbus TCP and EtherNet/IP
OCS360 + OCS360 Remote
See the machine from anywhere. Support it without a site visit.
Alarms reach your phone, dashboards reach your laptop, and the controller stays reachable for remote support.
OCS360 — data & visualisation
- Collect machine and process data
- Cloud-based dashboards, trends, alarms and events
- Real-time monitoring — without requiring a static IP on the device
- Energy and performance monitoring
- A foundation for predictive-maintenance strategies
OCS360 Remote — engineering & support
- Connect to supported OCS devices remotely using Cscape
- Remote program download and upload
- Remote debugging for supported systems
- Remote firmware and file management — fewer unnecessary site visits
- Useful for OEM support, service teams and multi-site installations
Applications
Different industries. One trusted partner.
Where Horner PLC and HMI systems fit — from treatment works and buildings to one-off machines.
Water & wastewater treatment
- Process control with Horner PLC and HMI
- Pump control and level management
- Flow, pressure and quality monitoring
- SCADA integration and data logging
- Remote monitoring and alarm notifications
Building management systems
- HVAC control and energy management
- Lighting and utility control
- Horner PLC and HMI solutions
- Integration with third-party systems
- Remote access and data analytics
Custom machinery
- Custom control solutions with Horner PLC
- Machine automation and process control
- HMI for operator interaction
- Integration with drives, sensors and safety systems
- Support from design to commissioning
Thinking about Horner for your machine?
Tell us what the machine does and what it runs on now. We will come back with the Horner controller, I/O and connectivity that fit — and nothing it doesn’t need.
Official Horner resources
For current compatibility, firmware and subscription information, refer to Horner’s official documentation.