Horner Automation & Solutions Group

Horner Automation, headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana with additional offices in Canada, Ireland, Germany, Italy, and India, is a manufacturer specializing in all-in-one programmable logic controllers with integrated HMI displays. Their flagship OCS (Operator Control Station) product line spans multiple series: the Canvas Collection for advanced visualization and control, XL Prime and XL Series for mid-range applications, Micro OCS for compact installations, Foundation OCS for cost-sensitive projects, and the RCC Series screenless PLC for headless control scenarios. For modular architectures, Horner offers the CPU200, CPU250, and CPU300 controllers paired with HMI Connect Touch Displays. I/O expansion options include OCS-I/O modules, SmartBlock distributed I/O, and Micro I/O Relay Modules. The company differentiates itself by providing free Cscape programming software for all OCS platforms, along with the OCS360 cloud service for remote data collection and WebMI for browser-based monitoring. Communication support spans RS-485, CAN-based networks (CANopen, DeviceNet), and Industrial Ethernet with EtherNet/IP scanner capability. While serving broad industrial and building automation markets, Horner has documented installations in water treatment (Water Control Corporation, Ramsey, MN), dust collection, marine power generation, and educational settings. All products carry UL and CE certifications.