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# awesome-B-R [![Awesome](https://awesome.re/badge.svg)](https://awesome.re) [![Made For B&R](https://github.com/hilch/BandR-badges/blob/main/Made-For-BrAutomation.svg)](https://www.br-automation.com)

A curated list of awesome [B&R](https://www.br-automation.com)  frameworks, libraries, resources, and shiny things. Inspired by awesome-... stuff.To add, remove or change things on the list: please submit a [pull request](https://github.com/hilch/awesome-B-R/pulls).



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## Package Managers

* [Loupe Package Manager (LPM)](https://loupeteam.github.io/LoupeDocs/tools/lpm.html) - LPM is the Loupe Package Manager. This tool is designed to make it easy to interact with Loupe packages within the Automation Studio and Loupe UX ecosystems. It provides a command line interface for installing packages in a project, and for managing their lifecycle (version update, dependency checks, removal, etc).



## Infrastructure

*alarm handling, recipe handling, data logging, user handling etc.*



### based on mapp Services

* [mappDatabase](https://github.com/br-automation-com/mappDatabase-Demo) - Sample project for a basic recipe system using mappDatabase and mappView

* [mappData](https://github.com/br-automation-com/mappView-Recorder) - This is a sample project for a data recorder with mappView and mappData

* [mappBackup](https://github.com/br-automation-com/mappView-Backup) - Sample for a software management with mappView and mappBackup

* [mappRecipe](https://github.com/br-automation-com/mappView-Recipe) - Sample for a user management with mappView and mappRecipe



### Recipes, databases and external storage

* [simple recipe handling](https://github.com/hilch/dataobj-recipe) - Automation Studio demo: simple recipe handling with data objects (Library DataObj)

* [FindUsbStickOnBAndRPlc](https://github.com/hilch/FindUsbStickOnBAndRPlc) -Search USB Stick connected to a B&R PLC and use it as file device for FileIO - Library.

* [Connect USB sticks](https://github.com/br-automation-com/AS-USB) - This is a sample project for automatically mounting multiple USB sticks on a B&R PLC.

* [Connect a network share](https://github.com/br-automation-com/AS-NET) - This is a sample project for mounting a network share on a B&R PLC.

* [Persist](https://github.com/loupeteam/Persist) - Library source: Persist provides a convenient and compact way of storing variables to permanent memory. Persist can store variables and structures of any type or scope, even local variables in other programs.

* [CSVFileLib](https://github.com/loupeteam/CSVFileLib) - Library source: The CSVFileLib library provides a simple, intuitive interface for reading and writing variable values to and from comma separated value (CSV) files.



### String handling

* [IecString](https://github.com/tmatijevich/IecString) - IecString is an Automation Studio library of string functions to be used with IEC 61131-1 languages such as Structured Text.

* [StringExt](https://github.com/loupeteam/StringExt) - Library source: This library extends string capabilities. Includes useful tools for parsing strings, formatting data, and converting to/from string to other data formats. 

* [Chopper](https://github.com/loupeteam/Chopper) - Library source: Chopper allows for building of strings with variable values. Chopper uses templates to render strings efficiently.

* [Jsmn Parse](https://github.com/loupeteam/jsmn_parse) - Library source: Jsmn Parse is a lightweight JSON packet parser.

### Security

* [BrSecurity](https://hilch.github.io/BrSecurity) - Automation Studio Lib with Security functions (Password/Encrypt/Decrypt)



### Mathematics

* [RandomLib](https://github.com/brownNinja17/RandomLib) - RandomLib is an Automation Studio library to generate random data.

* [Hammers](https://github.com/loupeteam/Hammers) - Library source: Misc. utility functions including mean, standard deviation and scale analog input.



### Tracing and logging

* [simple data trace](https://github.com/hilch/PLC-data-trace) - simple data trace (Automation Studio) records PLC variables in a high priority task and save the data to CSV file afterward.

* [UserLog](https://github.com/tmatijevich/UserLog) - Write to user logbooks synchronously.

* [LogThat](https://github.com/loupeteam/LogThat) - Library source: LogThat provides a easy to use interface for adding diagnostic information into the CPU’s Logger.



### General purpose weapons

* [brOscatLib](https://github.com/tkucic/brOscatLib) - B&R Automation studio port of the popular Oscat libraries

* [BrbLib](https://github.com/br-automation-com/BrbLibs-lib-src) - Many useful functions/function blocks to solve general requirements at programming a B&R plc

* [Hammers](https://github.com/loupeteam/Hammers) - Library source: Misc. utility functions.

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## Visualisation 



### based on mapp View

* [Mapp View Getting Started](https://github.com/hilch/mapp-view-getting-started) - Getting Started with B&R mappView

* [mapp View wiki](https://github.com/stephan1827/mappView/wiki) - Collection of B&R mappView tips and code snippets

* [mapp View User Management](https://github.com/br-automation-com/mappView-User) - Sample for a user management with mappView

* [mapp View File Explorer](https://github.com/br-automation-com/mappView-File-Explorer) - Sample for a file explorer with mappView

* [mapp View Recipe Management](https://github.com/br-automation-com/mappView-Recipe) - Sample for a user management with mappView and mappRecipe

* [mapp View Data Recorder](https://github.com/br-automation-com/mappView-Recorder) - This is a sample project for a data recorder with mappView and mappData

* [mapp View Logbook](https://github.com/br-automation-com/mappView-Logbook) - Read the PLC logbook with mappView

* [mapp View Software Management](https://github.com/br-automation-com/mappView-Backup) - Sample for a software management with mappView and mappBackup

* [mapp View ACOPOStrak diagnosis](https://github.com/br-automation-com/mvDemoTrak) - mappView Demo for ACOPOStrak



### based on VC4

* [BrbLibVc4](https://github.com/br-automation-com/BrbLibs-lib-src) - Many useful functions/function blocks for a transparent and intuitive coding of a Visual Components 4 logic.



### based on HTML

* [webdemo](https://github.com/hilch/br-plc-as-webserver) - demo: use B&R plc as webserver

* [Loupe UX](https://github.com/loupeteam/Loupe-UX) - Library source: The Loupe UX javascript library provides functionality for implementing a web-based HMI for machines. It allows you to use the full capabilities of web technologies on your machine.



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## Vision

* [Vision Demo App](https://github.com/br-automation-com/mappVision-Demo) - Demo application for B&R vision camera

* [Vision Scipt](https://github.com/TomasVostrel/mapp_vision_files) - Python app that generates B&R mapp Vision configuration files

* [BRDK vision](https://github.com/br-automation-com/brdkVision) - Multiple libaries for handling image, showing image on HMI with overlay, calibration, convertsions, decoded of images, recipe handling of Vision Function dataset, ROI etc.



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## Motion

*single axis, cnc, robotic etc*



### Documentation

* [acopos-cheat-sheet](https://github.com/hilch/bar-acopos-cheat-sheet) - ACOPOS Cheat Sheet

* [ACOPOStrak inkscape](https://github.com/hilch/ACOPOStrak-Inkscape-Template) - Use Open Source Tool 'Inkscape' to draw ACOPOS-Trak-Systems developed by B&R



### based on mapp Motion

* [Mapp Motion Getting Started](https://github.com/hilch/mapp-motion-getting-started) - This tutorial shows how to use B&R "Mapp Motion" Technology Package to implement a single axis project on an ETA training system

* [demo-MpCnc-with-mapp-motion](https://github.com/hilch/demo-MpCnc-with-mapp-motion) - Automation Studio demo cnc application with mapp components (MpCNC based on mapp motion)

* [mapp-robotics-getting-started](https://github.com/hilch/mapp-robotics-getting-started) - This tutorial shows how to use B&R "Mapp Motion" Technology Package to implement a Delta Robot (Mapp Robotics)

* [mapp-motion-positioning-acoposinverter](https://github.com/hilch/mapp-motion-positioning-acoposinverter) - position a sensorless induction motor with mapp Motion

* [TrakDiag](https://github.com/hilch/TrakDiag) - Library for ACOPOStrak diagnosis

* [AxisLib](https://github.com/loupeteam/AxisLib) - Library source: This repo provides packages that allow basic control of B&R Mapp Motion and ACP10 servo axes. 



### based on ACP10/ARNC0

* [demo-MpCnc-with-ACP10-ARNC0](https://github.com/hilch/demo-MpCnc-with-ACP10-ARNC0) - demo cnc application (Automation Studio) with B&R mapp components (MpCNC based on ACP10/ARNC0) 

* [AxisLib](https://github.com/loupeteam/AxisLib) - Library source: This repo provides packages that allow basic control of B&R Mapp Motion and ACP10 servo axes. 



### based on standard libraries

* [acinvlib](https://github.com/hilch/ac_invlib) - B&R Automation Studio Library for ACOPOSinverter

* [Motorky](https://gitlab.com/br_support/Motorky) - This library can perform simple positioning tasks with a stepper motor, frequency inverter or DC motor



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## Process control



### based on mapp Control

* [MpTemp demo1](https://github.com/hilch/demo-MpTemp) - Automation Studio demo application with mapp component MpTemp



### based on standard libraries

* [ap3131](https://github.com/hilch/demo-AP3131) - B&R Automation Studio demo: how to get data from X20 energy metering module X20AP3131

* [demo-AsIOVib](https://github.com/hilch/demo-AsIOVib) - shows how to upload raw data from X20CM4810 condition monitoring module. Uses 'AsIOVib' / 'vbioCtrlCM4810Ex1'



### process control libraries

* [Piper](https://github.com/loupeteam/Piper) - Library source: Piper is used to control the state of a machine allowing machines to be built in subsystems in a modular way. 

* [All Together Now](https://github.com/loupeteam/atn) - Library source: ATN provides an interface for reading distributed statuses and setting commands to distributed subsystems.

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## Safety / OpenSafety



### based on mapp

* [diagnose safey digital output state](https://github.com/br-automation-com/SafeDODiag) - An Automation Studio library that uses standard PLC's I/O data to diagnoses why safe digital outputs are not enabled when commanded. Support both mapp Safety and Safety Release. Support X20SO21x0 and X20SO41x0.



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## Development Tools

links regarding the plc development process



### Automation Studio

Automation Studio extensions / alternatives / addons etc.

* [automation-studio-editor-dark](https://github.com/boaz001/automation-studio-editor-dark) - Dark mode for Automation Studio

* [Automation-Studio-One-Dark](https://github.com/staber/Automation-Studio-One-Dark) - One Dark inspired theme for B&R Automation Studio

* [EmbGcov-Demo](https://github.com/br-automation-com/EmbGcov-Demo) - Code coverage demo project with C/C++ tasks and libraries

* [BuildVersion](https://github.com/br-na-pm/BuildVersion) - Build event capturing git and project version information, Windows native PowerShell, use with or without git

* [B&R DevOps Package](https://github.com/br-automation-com/BnR-DevOps-Package) - Resources for incorporating DevOps practices into AS Project Development 



### External Tools

*Useful tools for B&R PLCs*

* [SystemDumpViewer](https://github.com/bee-eater/SystemDumpViewer) - Viewer for SystemDump.xml files of B&R PLCs with a few nice features.

* [brwatch](http://hilch.github.io/brwatch/) - brwatch: service tool for B&R plc: watch, change, log variables, set ip adresses etc.

* [brsnmp](https://github.com/hilch/brsnmp) - perform PVI-SNMP commands for B&R plcs (list/search PLCs, change IP settings etc.)

* [ListAllBurPLCs](https://github.com/supportcz/ListAllBurPLCs) - This tool lists all B&R PLCs on network

* [simple data trace](https://github.com/hilch/PLC-data-trace) - simple data trace (Automation Studio) records PLC variables in a high priority task and save the data to CSV file afterward.

* [openSAFETYLogbrowser](https://github.com/banickn/openSAFETY-logbrowser) - a log browser application for openSAFETY used with a openPOWERLINKMN based on Electron.

* [B&R Automation Tools extension for VS Code](https://github.com/br-automation-com/vscode-brautomationtools) - Visual Studio Code extension for AS project editing 

* [StructuredText Language Package for VS Code](https://github.com/Serhioromano/vscode-st) - Visual Studio Code support for IEC 61131-3 Structured Text 

* [systemdump.py](https://github.com/hilch/systemdump.py) - create and load a system dump for B&R PLC from the command line

* [Rev Info](https://loupeteam.github.io/Sandbox/tools/revinfo.html) - RevInfo automatically creates Git commit data and Automation Studio build information in a variable declaration file you can use within your Automation Studio project.



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## Communication



### OPC-UA

* [OpcUaSamples](https://github.com/br-automation-com/OpcUaSamples-sample-AS) - Samples for configuration and coding OpcUa in Ansi-C and StructuredText since AS4.1 to the newest AS version with many explainings and hints

* [easyuaclient-as-project](https://github.com/br-automation-com/easyuaclient-as-project-dev) - The EasyUaClnt is a simplicity wrapper library based on AsOpcUac to provide a clear interface for OpcUA client.

* [demo-br-asyncua](https://github.com/hilch/demo-br-asyncua) - simple example how to get access to B&R PLC with asyncua: Python asyncio based OPC-UA stack



### Ethernet Powerlink (EPL)

* [openPowerlinkQtApp](https://github.com/OpenAutomationTechnologies/openPOWERLINK_Qt_App) Advanced QT app for openPOWERLINK v2.x

* [openPOWERLINK](http://openpowerlink.sourceforge.net/web/) - openPOWERLINK - An Open Source POWERLINK protocol stack

  

### Modbus  

* [Modbus TCP master (.NET)](https://github.com/stephan1827/modbusTCP) - Visual Studio .NET modbusTCP class implementing a Modbus TCP master driver

* [Modbus TCP master (.NET) for X20BC0087](https://github.com/stephan1827/modbusTCPBR-DotNET) - Visual Studio .NET modbusTCP class implementing a Modbus TCP master driver for the B&R X20BC0087 bus controller

* [modbusTCP Automation-Studio Library](https://github.com/stephan1827/modbusTCP-Automation-Studio) - modbusTCP library for Automation Studio with legacy runtimes that don't support native modbusTCP



### CAN  

* [canopen-message-interpreter](https://github.com/hilch/canopen-message-interpreter) - Python script to interpret CAN traces as CANopen messages according to CiA DS301 / V4.2.0.



### TCP/UDP

* [AsUdp AsTcp demo1](https://github.com/hilch/demo-AsTcp-AsUdp) - Automation Studio demo: how to use the TcpIp- system- libraries "AsTcp" and "AsUdp" 

* [TCPComm](https://github.com/loupeteam/TCPComm) - Library source: The TCPComm library is a wrapper for the AsTCP library provided by B&R. This library both manages and simplifies the TCP communication interface.

* [UDPComm](https://github.com/loupeteam/UDPComm) - Library source: A UDP communcation wrapper around AsUDP that simplifies usage.



### B&R Process Visualisation Interface (PVI)

* [Pvi.py](https://github.com/hilch/Pvi.py) - Python wrapper for B&R Pvi (process visualization interface).



### Other

* [DatabaseCreatorForAsix](https://github.com/tomaszkudla/DatabaseCreatorForAsix) - Application that helps developing automation systems with B&R X20 PLCs and Asix Evo 9.

* [B&R RFID reader sample for .NET](https://github.com/stephan1827/RFID-DotNET) - Sample project for accessing B&R RFID reader with Visual Studio

* [OMJSON](https://github.com/loupeteam/OMJSON) - Library source: OMJSON provides packages for communicating with a B&R PLC using WebSockets and a JSON interface.

* [OMBSON](https://github.com/loupeteam/OMBSON) - Library source: OMBSON is used to convert string based JSON to binary based JSON (known as BSON).

* [OMSQL](https://github.com/loupeteam/OMSQL) - Library source: OMSQL provides functions for communicating with an SQL database from a B&R PLC.

* [A3BR](https://github.com/loupeteam/A3br) - Library source: Handle communication between a B&R PLC and an ABB IRC’s Robot Web Services server. 

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## IOT



* [br-sitemanager-azure-demo](https://github.com/hzeitlhofer/br-sitemanager-azure-demo) - B&R SiteManager Demo for Azure IoT

* [paho.mqtt.c-ar](https://github.com/br-automation-com/paho.mqtt.c-ar) - MQTT Client Library for Automation Runtime based on eclipse/paho.mqtt.c

* [azure-iothub-instructions](https://dv-br-automation.github.io/azure-iothub-instructions/) - Getting started guide for Azure IoT Hub on B&R APCs