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.