🏭 Factory I/O: Ultimate Edition – Full Industrial Automation Simulation

Factory I/O: Ultimate Edition is a powerful and flexible simulation platform designed to work seamlessly with a broad range of industrial automation systems. Whether you’re using PLCs, SoftPLCs, simulators, or modern communication protocols like Modbus and OPC, Factory I/O delivers an immersive, real-time factory simulation environment for development, testing, and training.

🔌 Universal Connectivity – Built for Compatibility

✔ Ethernet Integration with Major PLC Brands

Factory I/O supports direct Ethernet-based communication with industry-leading PLCs, including Allen-Bradley and Siemens, eliminating the need for physical wiring. For those who prefer traditional connections, it also supports wiring via Advantech USB4750 and USB4704 DAQ boards.

✔ Hardware Wiring with Interface Boards

You can connect Factory I/O to virtually any physical automation device—PLCs, microcontrollers, or embedded systems—through Advantech USB 4750 / 4704 boards. These plug-and-play USB-powered data acquisition boards are compatible with desktops, laptops, and tablets. No external power is needed—just a free USB port.

✔ Modbus & OPC Communication

Easily integrate Factory I/O into automation environments using Modbus TCP (both Client and Server modes) or connect to various platforms via OPC DA/UA Clients. For example, pair it with CODESYS using OPC UA or use it with Schneider Unity Pro via Modbus TCP.

✔ PLC Simulation Compatibility

Factory I/O can directly interface with Siemens S7-PLCSIM out-of-the-box, requiring no setup. It also works perfectly with WinSPS-S7 and other low-cost PLC simulators, providing a cost-effective training or development solution.

✔ Graphical Controller Design

In addition to traditional PLC logic, you can design control systems using graphical environments like Grafcet-Studio and Control I/O (included), which support both Grafcet diagrams and function block programming.

✅ Supported Devices & Platforms

• Advantech USB 4750 & USB 4704
• Allen-Bradley: Logix5000, Micro800, MicroLogix, SLC 5/05
• Siemens: LOGO!, S7-200, S7-300, S7-400, S7-1200, S7-1500, S7-PLCSIM
• Modbus TCP: Client & Server
• OPC Clients: DA and UA
• WinSPS-S7
• Control I/O
• Grafcet-Studio
• Automgen
• SDK: Custom I/O driver development supported

💻 System Requirements

Minimum System Configuration:

• OS: Windows 7 / 8 / 10 / 11 (64-bit only)
• CPU: Dual-core, 2.0 GHz
• RAM: 8 GB
• Storage: 5 GB of free disk space
• Graphics: 256 MB video card (minimum)

📘 Additional Notes

• ✅ All software versions are fully activated—no usage limits or restrictions.
• 📖 A complete installation and activation tutorial is included in the package.