Factory I/O Starter Edition

Start exploring the world of automation

Control a 3D factory with an integrated PLC simulator.

Built-in PLC simulator
Function blocks
Learn the basics

From 40€/year or 109€ one-time

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Factory I/O roller conveyors with boxed pallets in front of a Control I/O function block diagram

PLC basics on a 3D factory simulation

Factory I/O Starter Edition combines a PLC simulator and a 3D factory to teach the basics of PLC programming. It includes Control I/O, a brand-independent PLC simulator designed specifically for Factory I/O.

Beginners can program controllers for more than 20 industrial applications without buying a real PLC.

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Control I/O function block diagram running over the Factory I/O Sorting by Height scene

Function blocks

Control I/O includes the most common functions found in real PLCs, such as timers, counters, and logical and arithmetic operators.

Available blocks: Arithmetic, Counters, Logical, Math, Relational & Equality and Timers.

Animated Control I/O XOR3 block with three toggle inputs driving a boolean output

Seamless integration

Designed from the ground up for Factory I/O, Control I/O provides a straightforward and intuitive experience for anyone starting to explore automation and logic control.

Control I/O is fully integrated with Factory I/O, so you can control and watch the simulation from inside the controller editor.