App: oPlc
Developer: Opticom Engineering B.V.
Genres: Dienst­programme, Entwickler-Tools

oPlc is a program that turns your Mac into a reliable Programmable Logic Controller. 
There are more than 80 functional objects available.

● thousands of universal Modbus Input and Output devices available to connect via IP...
● use oPlc at home to control electric, heating, ventilation, cooling, access security, etc...
● control your model train track or other hobby equipment...
● use oPlc for education; learn the basic functions of a logic controller... 
● contains basic HVAC components...
● use oPlc on a dedicated Mac mini for professional purposes...

There are many different objects divided into the following groups:

● Common - marker, register, timer, counter, time schedule, setpoint
● I/O - ModBus read or write coil, input and holding register
● Logic - digital port (N)AND, (N)OR, EXOR, flipflop, switch, BCD converter
● Compare - greater-, equal-, less, high and low limiter
● Calculate - add, subtract, divide, multiply, data conversion
● Controller - on/off, off/on, segmentation, PWM, P-regulator

For communication with Modbus-RTU devices an ethernet to RS485 converter is needed.

Release notes:
Bug fixes and minor improvements