The SoftPLC software includes protocol stacks and configurators for common bus systems, allowing on-board Ethernet interfaces to be used as fieldbuses. Installing it on the Linux-based controllers turns them into EtherCat Masters, EtherNet/IP scanners or adapters, or Profinet controllers or devices.
The controllers also support Codesys’ WebVisu visualisation software, allowing visualisations developed in the Codesys Development System to be uploaded to them and displayed on any HTML5 browser. This allows machines or plants to be monitored via tablet computers or smartphone. A built-in OPC UA server turns the systems into Industry 4.0-compatible communications servers.
Codesys already offers customised SoftPLC systems for other platforms, including Raspberry Pi.