Factory I/O Ultimate Edition, Lifetime license

Factory I/O

Ultimate Edition

Complete pack for PLC training

All-in-One edition.
Alllows interface boards for PLC wiring.
SDK - develop custom I/O drivers and extensions

3D factory simulation for advanced PLC training

Factory I/O Ultimate Edition is a universal solution that works with a wide range of automation technologies including PLC, SoftPLC, PLC simulators, Modbus, OPC, and many others. Can be wired to any PLC model through interface boards and allows users to develop custom I/O drivers and extensions using an SDK.

Ethernet connection with Allen-Bradley and Siemens PLC

Connects with the most popular Allen-Bradley and Siemens PLC through Ethernet, no wiring required. If your PLC is not in the compatibility list, you can still use it with Factory I/O by wiring it to Advantech USB4750 & USB4704 interface boards.

Wiring through interface boards

Factory I/O can be wired to any external hardware such as PLC, microcontrollers or any other device through Advantech USB 4750 / 4704 interface boards. These are USB powered DAQ boards that can be used with desktop, laptop and tablet computers as long as a free USB port is available, no external power source is required.

Advantech USB 4750 / 4704 sold separately.

Modbus & OPC

Integrate Factory I/O with a wide range of automation technologies using Modbus TCP (Server and Client), OPC Client DA and OPC Client UA. For instance, you may use Factory I/O together with CODESYS through OPC Client UA or control it with Schneider Unity Pro through Modbus TCP.

PLC simulators

Factory I/O can be controlled with Siemens S7-PLCSIM, no configuration required. It can also be used together with low-cost alternative PLC simulators such as WinSPS-S7.

Additionally, it can also be used with Grafcet-Studio for designing controllers using Grafcet and with Control I/O (included) for designing controllers using function blocks.

WinSPS-S7 and Grafcet-Studio sold separately.

SDK

Factory I/O SDK (Software Development Kit) provides developers with tools so they can create interfaces between Factory I/O and virtually any type of external technology.

Supported technologies