Posts tagged "IEC 61131-3"
6 articles across the Voltrus blog.
This collection brings together every IEC 61131-3 article published on the Voltrus blog. "Voltrus PLC v1.0 — The First Native macOS PLC IDE Ships Today", "CODESYS Alternative for macOS (2026): Native PLC IDE Without Windows", "PLC Programming Languages: The 5 IEC 61131-3 Languages Explained" — each one is a practical, hands-on guide written for engineers and system integrators. Whether you are choosing between protocols, troubleshooting a connection, or planning an integration, these articles cover the concepts, the trade-offs, and the step-by-step details you need.
Voltrus PLC v1.0 — The First Native macOS PLC IDE Ships Today
Voltrus PLC v1.0 is available now: IEC 61131-3 Structured Text editor, built-in softPLC runtime, AI-assisted programming, and multi-driver I/O (Modbus, OPC-UA, S7, EtherNet/IP, MQTT).
Read articleCODESYS Alternative for macOS (2026): Native PLC IDE Without Windows
CODESYS doesn't run on macOS. The best CODESYS alternative for Mac is native, costs under $30, and includes a full softPLC runtime. Compare features, pricing, and workflow.
Read articlePLC Programming Languages: The 5 IEC 61131-3 Languages Explained
The 5 IEC 61131-3 PLC programming languages explained: Structured Text, Ladder Diagram, Function Block Diagram, Sequential Function Chart, and Instruction List.
Read articleIEC 61131-3 Structured Text: A Practical Guide for Modern PLC Programming
Learn IEC 61131-3 Structured Text (ST) — the modern way to program PLCs. Syntax, data types, function blocks, timers, counters, and real examples.
Read articlePLC Programming on Mac (2026): Write, Run, and Test Without Windows
Write and run PLC programs on your MacBook — no Windows VM, no CODESYS, no TIA Portal. IEC 61131-3 Structured Text editor with built-in softPLC runtime. Native Apple Silicon.
Read articleWhat Is a SoftPLC? Run PLC Programs on Your Mac Without Hardware
A SoftPLC lets you write, compile, and run IEC 61131-3 programs entirely in software on your Mac — no PLC hardware needed. Learn how softPLCs work and what they can do.
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