{"product_id":"rcx-series-plc-for-automation-control","title":"RCX Series PLC for Automation Control","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe RCX Series, from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.psctexas.shop\/collections\/horner-automation\" title=\"Horner Automation\"\u003eHorner Automation\u003c\/a\u003e, has been discontinued and is no longer in production, so only what remains in our in-house stock is available for purchase. We recommend considering the \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.psctexas.shop\/products\/micro-cpu-series-plc\" title=\"Horner Micro CPU PLCs\"\u003eMicro CPU Series\u003c\/a\u003e or the new \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.psctexas.shop\/products\/canvas-cpu300-plc\" title=\"Horner Canvas CPU300 PLC\"\u003eCanvas CPU Series\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRCX Series PLC Automation Controller\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlock powerful, reliable industrial control with an RCX Series PLC. These compact, screenless \u003ca title=\"Horner Automation Controllers\" href=\"https:\/\/www.psctexas.shop\/collections\/horner-automation-controllers\"\u003eautomation controllers\u003c\/a\u003e are built for flexibility, connectivity, and streamlined machine automation. With all the benefits of a traditional \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"PLC Automation Controllers\" href=\"https:\/\/www.psctexas.shop\/collections\/plc-automation-controllers\"\u003ePLC\u003c\/a\u003e with modern networking capabilities, the RCX Series combines robust logic performance with versatile communications and expansion options to fit a wide range of applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003econstructed with a plastic chassis and supports Plastic SmartStack I\/O for local I\/O (up to 4 modules)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elogic engine supports 16k \/ 256k logic, scanned at 0.2mS\/K, with 32Kb of register memory and a Start\/Stop push button\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efeatures a MicroSD memory slot, one RS-232 port, one RS-485 port, one \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"CsCAN Protocol\" href=\"https:\/\/hornerautomation.com\/controller-firmware-cscan\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCsCAN port\u003c\/a\u003e, and a full 10\/100 Ethernet port (HE-CX251 only)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe Ethernet port supports HTTP web serving, FTP file transfers, \u003ca title=\"Horner SmartRail I\/O Series\" href=\"https:\/\/www.psctexas.shop\/products\/smartrail-io-expansion-for-hmi-controllers\"\u003eSmartRail\u003c\/a\u003e Ethernet I\/O, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Modbus Protocol\" href=\"https:\/\/www.modbus.org\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eModbus\u003c\/a\u003e\/TCP Commander\/Responder (Master\/Slave), EGD, and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSeamless Expansion via Remote I\/O\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"375\" width=\"375\" style=\"float: right;\" alt=\"RCX-Series-HE-CX251-Horner-Automation-Controls-PLC-Programmable-Logic-Controller-Process-Solutions-Corp-Texas\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0655\/1955\/0595\/files\/RCX-Series-HE-CX251-Horner-Automation-Controls-PLC-Programmable-Logic-Controller-Process-Solutions-Corp-Texas.png?v=1767715378\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe RCX Series is capable of handling all \u003ca title=\"Remote Input \/ Output\" href=\"https:\/\/www.psctexas.shop\/collections\/i-o-input-output\"\u003eHorner I\/O expansions\u003c\/a\u003e including: \u003ca title=\"Horner SmartStack I\/O Series\" href=\"https:\/\/www.psctexas.shop\/products\/smartstack-io-input-output-for-plc\"\u003eSmartStack\u003c\/a\u003e, SmartRail (built-in Ethernet Port), \u003ca title=\"Horner SmartStix I\/O Series\" href=\"https:\/\/www.psctexas.shop\/products\/smartstix-remote-io-for-hmi-controller\"\u003eSmartStix\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca title=\"Horner SmartBlock I\/O Series\" href=\"https:\/\/www.psctexas.shop\/products\/smartblock-digital-and-analog-io\"\u003eSmartBlock\u003c\/a\u003e (CsCAN port), and \u003ca title=\"Horner SmartMod I\/O Series\" href=\"https:\/\/www.psctexas.shop\/products\/smartmod-modbus-io-with-rs485-half-duplex\"\u003eSmartMod\u003c\/a\u003e. The SmartStack I\/O expansion system allows the RCX Series to use both digital and analog I\/O boards. Up to 4 I\/O boards may be stacked onto a single RCX unit, giving you flexibility with various I\/O combinations. Together with Ethernet, CAN, and Serial I\/O capabilities, the RCX Series can use all I\/O combinations possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRCX Series - Compact PLC for Industrial Automation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of the RCX Series is the HE-CX251, which features a high-capacity 256 KB logic engine that scans at lightning-fast speeds to handle complex logic with precision and responsiveness. This controller supports standard ladder logic programming (via Horner’s free \u003ca title=\"Cscape 10 Automation Programming Software\" href=\"https:\/\/www.psctexas.shop\/products\/cscape-10-plc-software\"\u003eCscape software\u003c\/a\u003e), making development intuitive and efficient for engineers familiar with IEC-based environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe HE-CX251 integrates a full 10\/100 Ethernet port for seamless network integration, supporting HTTP web serving, FTP file transfers, Modbus\/TCP commander\/responder communications, and SmartRail Ethernet I\/O. With multiple serial ports (RS-232\/RS-485) and a CsCAN port, it ensures reliable data exchange across devices and networks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eScreenless PLC from Horner Automation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt to adapt to evolving system requirements, the HE-CX251 supports up to four SmartStack I\/O modules, thus enabling flexible configurations of digital and analog inputs\/outputs right at the controller. Plus, the MicroSD memory slot lets users easily store programs, data logs, and backups for maintenance and analytics. The RCX Series delivers industrial-grade performance in a compact, cost-efficient footprint. Its blend of power, modularity, and connectivity makes it an ideal choice for OEM machine builders, process automation, and distributed industrial control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNew Product Announcement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile some models of the Remote Compact Controller Series are still available for purchase, the RCC Series is \"marked as mature\" and will soon no longer be in production or supported. For new users of Horner Automation or new applications, we recommend the Micro CPU Series or the all-new Canvas CPU300.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cbig\u003eMicro CPU Series\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Horner Micro CPU Series\" href=\"https:\/\/www.psctexas.shop\/products\/micro-cpu-series-plc\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"375\" width=\"375\" style=\"margin-left: 25px; float: right;\" alt=\"Micro-CPU-PLC-Horner-Automation-Controller-Process-Solutions-Corp\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0655\/1955\/0595\/files\/Horner-Automation-Controller-Micro-CPU250-Screenless-HMI-PSC-Texas_2d577565-58e3-4067-908e-e1b8cc70bc7e_480x480.png?v=1763386573\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca title=\"Horner Micro CPU PLCs\" href=\"https:\/\/www.psctexas.shop\/products\/micro-cpu-series-plc\"\u003eMicro CPU Series\u003c\/a\u003e packs Horner's same trusted performance for automation control into a small, streamlined package. The Micro CPU200 and Micro CPU250 PLCs can easily expand with up to 7 OCS-I\/O modules locally. The Micro CPU Series provides the same reliable, powerful control capabilities as the well-established \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.psctexas.shop\/collections\/horner-micro-ocs-series\" title=\"Horner Micro OCS Series\"\u003eMicro OCS Series\u003c\/a\u003e - just without a built-in display. Best of all, it easily mounts on a DIN-rail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the Micro CPU200 and Micro CPU250, operators can easily connect and manage equipment. The Micro CPU Series features a USB-C programming port and support for serial, Ethernet, and CAN communications as a standard, as well as support for WebMI for use as a remote interface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFurthermore, the Micro CPU250 offers all the same amazing features as the CPU200, but it also includes built-in I\/O for an even more streamlined solution. The CPU250 comes with up to 34 I\/O points – a whopping 16 (8 in + 8 out) of which can configure as analog! Our Micro CPU modular automation controllers bring powerful control and flexible and expandable input and output options together in one easy-to-install device, perfect for a wide range of industrial applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cbig\u003eCanvas CPU300 and HMI Connect Displays\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Horner Canvas CPU300 and HMI Connect\" href=\"https:\/\/www.psctexas.shop\/products\/canvas-cpu300-plc\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-left: 25px; float: right;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0655\/1955\/0595\/files\/Horner-Automation-Canvas-CPU300-and-HMI-Connect-Display-PSC-Texas_4b0be8d1-e155-43db-952f-6f3416412d0b_480x480.png?v=1765822631\" alt=\"Horner-Canvas-CPU300-Remote-Compact-Controller-PLC-for-Industrial-Automation-Control-PSC-Texas\" width=\"375\" height=\"375\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor even more functionality, the new \u003ca title=\"Horner Canvas CPU300 PLC\" href=\"https:\/\/www.psctexas.shop\/products\/canvas-cpu300-plc\"\u003eCanvas CPU300\u003c\/a\u003e is a great option. On its face, it looks like a traditional PLC with capabilities including local logic, expansion via OCS-I\/O, and a full array of communications ports. However, the CPU300 includes logic, graphics, and programs using Cscape 10 in a single application file. The Horner CPU300 includes a suite of new connectivity including USB-C, dual Ethernet ports with support for a built-in switch, and a new display connection for remote displays in Horner's HMI Connect Series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca title=\"Horner HMI Connect Displays\" href=\"https:\/\/www.psctexas.shop\/products\/hmi-connect-series-hmi-display-for-plc\"\u003eHMI Connect Series\u003c\/a\u003e seamlessly integrates with Horner CPU300 controllers, require absolutely no setup or configuration, and they can mount wherever you want! Connecting via a single, robust cable, these HMIs really shine with unseen flexibility in automation control design. HMI Connect touchscreens are available in 4\", 7\", 10\", and 15\" Resistive Touch displays (IP65 rated), as well as 7\" and 10\" Advanced LCD with PCAP (capacitive) Touchscreen (IP67 rated) for outdoor applications. These HMI displays feature a powerful multi-core SOM with performance on par with \u003ca title=\"Horner Canvas Series\" href=\"https:\/\/www.psctexas.shop\/collections\/horner-canvas-series\"\u003eHorner’s Canvas Series\u003c\/a\u003e of all-in-one controllers. The HMI Connect series delivers flexible, rugged operator interfaces that seamlessly extend Horner’s modular controller ecosystem.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Horner Automation","offers":[{"title":"HE-CX251","offer_id":46338871984259,"sku":"HE-CX251AA","price":950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"HE-CX116","offer_id":46338872017027,"sku":"HE-CX116","price":700.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0655\/1955\/0595\/files\/Horner-Automation-HE-CX251-AA-Compact-PLC-for-Industrial-Automation-Control-Process-Solutions-Corp-Texas.png?v=1767714582","url":"https:\/\/www.psctexas.shop\/products\/rcx-series-plc-for-automation-control","provider":"Process Solutions Corp.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}