SIMATIC Windows Logic Controller RTX + Upd 4.6

SIMATIC Windows Logic Controller RTX + Upd is a Windows-based real-time PLC runtime that turns an industrial PC into a deterministic control system. By leveraging an RTX real-time extension, it delivers hard real-time performance alongside standard Windows applications, letting you consolidate control, HMI/SCADA, data processing, and connectivity on a single platform.

Key capabilities:

• Deterministic, jitter-free execution for motion and machine control
• IEC 61131-3 programming language support and integration with common SIMATIC engineering workflows
• Connectivity to industrial Ethernet and fieldbus networks (for example, PROFINET or PROFIBUS), depending on your hardware and configuration
• Online diagnostics, tracing, and built-in logging to speed commissioning and troubleshooting
• Flexible I/O mapping and scalable performance to match small machines or complex systems
• Update package (+ Upd) with maintenance fixes and performance improvements for enhanced stability

Typical uses include machine building, test benches, process skids, and retrofit projects where you want PLC-grade determinism on a Windows platform.

Notes and requirements:

• Requires a compatible Windows OS, supported industrial PC hardware, and an RTX real-time runtime
• Protocol and device support depend on licensed options and drivers
• Consult the product’s release notes for exact version compatibility and installation steps

This solution helps reduce hardware footprint, simplify engineering, and shorten time to commission while maintaining predictable real-time control.

The most popular version of SIMATIC Windows Logic Controller RTX + Upd among our users is 4.6.