Horner APG RCS SmartStix - Manual (Page 10)

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A variety of MiniOCS / MiniRCS models are available. Each model comes equipped with one factory
installed I/O board. Models of the MiniOCS / MiniRCS, which vary according to the type of I/O board
installed, are available in non-network and network versions. Network versions contain an additional
connector allowing connectivity to networks.
MiniOCS / MiniRCS devices have Serial and CAN (Controller Area Network) communication abilities.
The units contain a standard 9-pin RS-232 port for programming/debugging, monitoring and network
administration from an IBM-compatible PC. MiniOCS / MiniRCS models, which have built-in networking
capabilities, use CsCAN (pronouned “Sea-scan”) protocol and standard CAN network hardware. CAN-
based network hardware is used in the controllers because of CAN’s automatic error detection, ease of
configuration, low-cost of design and implementation and ability to operate in harsh environments. The
MiniOCS / MiniRCS can also be used in DeviceNet networks. Networking abilities are built-in to the
MiniOCS / MiniRCS and require no external or additional modules. When several MiniOCS / MiniRCS
units are networked together to achieve a specific purpose, the system acts like a large parallel-
processing controller.
The MiniOCS / MiniRCS have standard features consisting of the following:
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24 VDC powered
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Integrated Bezel
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One Internal I/O Module
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Real-Time Clock
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RS-232 Programming Port
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Flash Memory for easy field upgrades
1.2.2
Cscape Software
Cscape Software (pronounced “Sea-scape”) is used with the MiniOCS / MiniRCS, OCS, and RCS
products. (The part number for Cscape is HE500OSW232.) Cscape stands for Control Station Central
Application Programming Environment. The Windows-based software package is easy to use and aids in
the integration of a CAN-based Distributed Control System. The program is used for configuring
controllers and I/O Modules. Cscape is also used for programming MiniOCS / MiniRCS ladder logic,
programming user displays for the MiniOCS, configuring the network for global digital and analog data,
setting system-wide security and monitoring controllers in the system. Provided there is one serial
connection to one node on the network (i.e., CsCAN Network), the operator has control over the entire
system. The operator can upload, download, monitor and debug to any node on the network.