Raspberry Pi And Industrial Automation Software

Previously we have seen few of the industrial communication protocol that are commonly used in the industries. To implement this protocol definetely we need a software. In today's article we would like see to some of the software that can be implemented using Raspberry Pi. Here are the list of software that can used with Raspbery Pi.

1. CODESYS 

CoDeSys is widely used for developing industrial automation systems and supports multiple programming language. In industrial automation, CODESYS is the market-leading, manufacturer independant development system according to the international standard IEC 61131-3. The software comes with powerful function such as developing logic, user interfaces and data exchange, which makes it popular in the industries market. The platform-independat development environment is compatible with the PLCs and automation of over 250 companies. For starters, all five PLC programming language covered which includes instruction list (IL), structured text (ST), ladder diagrams, function block diagrams (FBD), and sequential function chart (SFC).

2. Node-RED

Node-RED is another software that can be used in the industrial automation with Raspberry Pi. Node-RED is a programming tool for wiring together hardware devices, API's and online services in new and interesting ways. Users can easily create custom workflows to automate a wide range of processes, from monitoring and controlling machines to collecting data from sensors and generating alerts when certain conditions are met. Moreover, Node-RED has a large community of users who have contributed to the development of various nodes and integrations, making it easy to connect Raspberry Pi to a wide range of systems and devices. This allows users to easily integrate their existing systems and devices, without requiring significant changes or additional programming.

3. OpenPLC

OpenPLC is an open-source programmable logic controller(PLC) that is based on a easy to use software. OpenPLC is designed to be a flexible and cost-effective solution for industrial automation applications, offering users the ability to create custom logic programs to control and  monitor various system and devices. It supports a wide range of industrial communication protocols, including Modbus, EtherNet/IP, and Profibus, among others. One of the key benefits of OpenPLC is its flexibility, which allows users to easily create custom logic programs using a variety of programming languages, including ladder logic, function block diagram (FBD), structured text (ST), and sequential function chart (SFC). This makes it possible to create custom automation solutions that are tailored to specific applications.

4. Ignition Edge

Ignition Edge is a lightweight, lean version of Ignition with software solutions designed for devices used in the fields and OEM devices ar the edge of the network. Ignition Edge provides a range of features that make it a powerful solution for industrial automation, including data acquisition, real-time control, and data visualization. It supports a wide range of industrial protocols, such as Modbus, OPC-UA, and MQTT, which makes it easy to integrate with various systems and devices. One of the key benefits of Ignition Edge is its ability to provide flexible and customizable data visualization capabilities. Users can create custom dashboards and visualizations to monitor and control their automation systems. It also supports advanced analytics and reporting features, which makes it possible to gain insights into system performance and identify areas for improvement.

Now we have seen some of the software that can used with Raspberry Pi for industrial automation. Enought of the theoritical part, in our next articel, we would like to see a sample industrial hardware and try to program it using one of this software and communicate to the sensor using one of the communication protocol which we had discussed earlier. Stay tuned.