Horner’s Free Cscape software for PLCs combines graphical ladder diagram programming (based on IEC-1131) with operator interface development to completely integrate the control package. Its straightforward approach to programming combines logic with messaging and networking. Cscape Programmable Logic Controller Software is free to download. You’ll need to register for an account to get started. Be sure to use a valid e-mail address as the final download link will only be sent to confirmed accounts.
For all users of our Micro, XL, Prime Series and the NEW Canvas Collection Controllers
As a major new release, Cscape 10 features a redesigned user interface and among its dozens of improvements includes the newly developed Advanced Graphics Engine. This Advanced Graphics Engine supports a number of graphic building blocks for user interface design that have been reimagined from the ground-up. These include (but are not limited to) Trend, XY Graph and Scatter Graph objects; a Recipe object, Alarm objects and a Video playback object.
• Ribbon Bar
• Editing in Tabs
• Graphics Toolbox
• Ladder Graphics
• Combined Settings
• Backup Improvements
• New File Wizard
• Project Navigator Updates
• Background Selection
• Slide & Rotary Objects
• Data & Indicator Objects
• Menu & Recipe Objects
• Trend & Graph Objects
• Switch & Selector Objects
• WebMI Plus
• Extensive Symbol Library
• Video Object and more!
• Updated User Interface – editing screens within a tab
• New graphics toolbox
• Visibility schemes / colorization options
• Automatic backup saves for programs
• Updated Project Navigator
• New file creation wizard to choose model, programming language,
or type of program
• All new clipart library (not replacing Symbols) that provides a
number of images for various applications.
• PNG & GIF image support
• Project Navigator enhancements
• Updated variable mapping to be more seamless
Our NEW Canvas Collection takes full advantage of all of Cscape 10’s new features…
• Gesture and Keyboard/Mouse support
• Change F-key slideout position (top, bottom, left side, right side)
• Background selection on most objects
• Updated objects across the board – buttons, indicators, data fields,
switches, etc.
• Big improvements in graphs/trend objects, alarm objects, recipes,
• Improved download speeds, especially for ethernet
• Cscape 10 is a major new release that offers a variety of significant enhancements to the User Interface, Logic and Screen development. These advancements can be realized by any OCS user utilizing any current Horner OCS platform.
• In addition – Cscape 10 contains a large number exclusive features for the new Canvas line of All-in-one Controllers. This is especially true as it relates to the Canvas Advanced Graphics engine – where a number of screen development tools and graphics objects have been reimagined from the ground up.
• For Canvas users, Cscape 10 is required. We invite non-Canvas OCS users to transition to Cscape 10 on their desired schedule – proceeding as is customary with any major software release before its deployment in the field.
• For some time, both versions (Cscape 9.9 and Cscape 10) will be available as current releases on the Horner Automation website. This will allow customers the flexibility to utilize the version that best meets their needs during this transition period.
Horner APG attempts to ensure full upward compatibility for new releases of Cscape. However, before deploying any new software package, users should take the necessary steps to validate that the new software does not introduce problems in their application.
This software has been thoroughly tested, and every precaution has been taken to prevent the introduction of new issues that may be problematic in your application. It is always important for customers to perform their own internal system testing before the deployment of the new software.
Horner APG attempts to ensure full upward compatibility for new releases of Cscape. However, before deploying any new software package, users should take the necessary steps to validate that the new software does not introduce problems in their application
Cscape features a powerful IEC-61131 style free form, drag and drop ladder editor. Nearly 100 functions to choose from, including conversion, string handling, advanced math, flow control and more. IEC-61131 languages now come as standard with Cscape.
In developing the IEC 61131 standard, the International Electrotechnical Commission identified five programming languages as the most common for a variety of programmable controllers. The IEC 61131 standard’s languages have been adopted across industries in response to a larger field of automation vendors, increased application complexity, and more diverse methods for implementing various control functions. The IEC 61131’s five programming languages are Ladder Diagram, Instruction List, Function Block Diagram, Structured Text, and Sequential Function Chart. Each language has advantages and disadvantages depending on a control engineer’s desired application.
For example, Ladder Diagram has the advantages of universal language acceptance and increased ease of changing code, while Instruction List and Structured Text offer European acceptance and increased PLC ease of execution. Structured Text is also much easier for control engineers to learn and use, and it allows complex mathematical operations to be implemented with ease. Sequential Function Chart makes final user maintenance simpler and is especially useful in applications that contain repeating processes or processes with interlocks and concurrent operations.
Designed to simplify development of your Operator Interface screens while you develop your control logic. Screens can be called up from ladder logic or operate independently. Use a single set of I/O references-no duplication of effort. Users can design their HMI screens using an intuitive drag-and-drop interface.
Cscape offers elements like buttons, gauges, meters, switches, graphs, and indicators can be easily added to the screen. Cscape also allows importing custom images and graphics into HMI screens, enabling personalization for each application. Cscape’s flexibility allows the operator interface to be designed in multiple languages, making it easier for you to deploy globally or in diverse language settings.
Configure all your I/O from Cscape manually or automatically. Built-in expansion and remote I/O are all handled in a straight-forward manner.
• Processor: 2 GHz or faster processor
• RAM: 4 GB minimum, 8 GB recommended
• Hard disk space: 1 GB for installation
• OS: Windows 10 or above recommended
