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FreeCalculatorRecommended startUpdated 2026-09-17

Encoder Counts and Line Speed Calculator

Problem solved
Calculate quadrature counts, roller travel resolution, line speed, encoder channel frequency and decoded count rate.
Output
Complete free calculator
Cross-platform · IntermediateOpen
FreeCalculatorUpdated 2026-09-17

4-20 mA Scaling

Problem solved
Convert raw input counts to engineering units
Output
Complete free calculator
Cross-platform · BeginnerOpen
FreeCalculatorUpdated 2026-07-18

Ohm's Law Calculator

Problem solved
Solve voltage, current, resistance, and power from two known values
Output
Complete free calculator
Cross-platform · BeginnerOpen
FreeCalculatorUpdated 2026-07-18

Free 3-Phase Current Calculator

Problem solved
Estimate single-phase or three-phase load current from kW, voltage, and power factor
Output
Complete free calculator
Cross-platform · IntermediateOpen
FreeCalculatorUpdated 2026-09-04

Subnet Calculator

Problem solved
Plan masks, usable hosts, broadcast, and ranges
Output
Complete free calculator
Cross-platform · IntermediateOpen
ToolkitCalculator

Analog Signal Workbench

Problem solved
Forward and inverse scaling across raw counts, live-zero signals, percentage, and engineering units
Output
Standard Toolkit workbench
Cross-platform · IntermediateOpen
ToolkitCalculator

Drive Deceleration and Braking Estimator

Problem solved
Estimate rotating energy, average braking torque, power, and review cautions
Output
Standard Toolkit estimator
Cross-platform · AdvancedOpen
ToolkitCalculator

24 VDC Load Budget

Problem solved
Build a local load list with inrush, utilization, and design margin
Output
Standard Toolkit planner
Cross-platform · IntermediateOpen
ToolkitCalculator

Voltage-Drop and Conductor Check

Problem solved
Estimate voltage drop for copper or aluminum DC, single-phase, and three-phase circuits
Output
Standard Toolkit reference
Cross-platform · IntermediateOpen
ToolkitCalculator

Time and Event Correlation

Problem solved
Normalize clock offsets, sort events, calculate elapsed time, and export a timeline
Output
Standard Toolkit timeline
Cross-platform · AdvancedOpen
ToolkitConverterRecommended startUpdated 2026-09-04

Modbus Register and REAL Workbench

Problem solved
Decode a register pair as REAL, DINT or DWORD with explicit byte order and zero-based addressing; review batch maps.
Output
Toolkit workbench
PLC / Allen-Bradley · IntermediateOpen
FreeConverterUpdated 2026-07-18

DINT Data Converter

Problem solved
Convert one 32-bit PLC value into signed, unsigned, hexadecimal, binary, byte, word, bit, and swap views.
Output
Complete free converter
PLC / Allen-Bradley · BeginnerOpen
ToolkitConverter

PLC Data Converter Suite

Problem solved
Preview DINT conversion and unlock live DINT, REAL, BCD, ASCII, Gray code, endian, string, and Modbus utilities.
Output
Complete subscriber suite
PLC / Allen-Bradley · IntermediateOpen
ToolkitConverterUpdated 2026-09-04

L5K / L5X Tag and Alias Workbench

Problem solved
Open a text L5K or XML L5X export locally and inventory controller/program tags, aliases, routines, descriptions, data types, initial values, and suggested field roles.
Output
Browser-local project utility
PLC / Allen-Bradley · IntermediateOpen
ProSimulatorRecommended startUpdated 2026-09-04

PID Process Learning Simulator

Problem solved
Explore P, I and D action on a first-order simulated process with output limits, disturbances, filtered derivative and anti-windup.
Output
Pro workbench
Virtual lab · IntermediateOpen
ProSimulator

Online PLC Trainer for RSLogix 500-Style Ladder Logic

Problem solved
Build ladder logic in a browser-based RSLogix 500-style workspace and prove it against PLC-memory-driven conveyor, tank, traffic, garage, sorting, paint, parking, and palletizer I/O worlds.
Output
Pro Toolkit trainer
Virtual lab · AdvancedOpen
ToolkitSimulator

4-20 mA Loop Simulator

Problem solved
Run, pause, and fault a virtual transmitter while watching current, raw counts, and engineering units respond.
Output
Controls preview
Virtual lab · IntermediateOpen
ToolkitSimulator

0-10 V Analog Signal Simulator

Problem solved
Run, pause, and fault a virtual voltage channel while watching 0-10 V, raw counts, and engineering units move together.
Output
Controls preview
Virtual lab · IntermediateOpen
ToolkitSimulator

PLC Scan Cycle Simulator

Problem solved
Step through input sampling, logic execution, output updates, and housekeeping to see when state changes become visible.
Output
Controls preview
Virtual lab · IntermediateOpen
ProSimulatorUpdated 2026-09-04

Sequence Troubleshooting Simulator

Problem solved
Test conveyor-transfer, clamp, and tank sequences with selectable states, timeouts, permissives, feedback, and injected faults.
Output
Virtual Pro simulator
Virtual lab · AdvancedOpen
ProSimulator

Continuous Conveyor Control Simulator

Problem solved
Start and stop a continuously looping conveyor while part position, transfer count, belt speed, and a selectable 4-20 mA or 0-10 V drive reference move together.
Output
Dynamic Pro simulator
Virtual lab · IntermediateOpen
ProSimulator

Motor Starter and Interlock Simulator

Problem solved
Step seal-in logic, Manual and Auto requests, stop priority, overloads, permissives, custom tag names, run feedback, and injected starter faults.
Output
Virtual Pro simulator
Virtual lab · IntermediateOpen
ProSimulator

Tank Level Control Simulator

Problem solved
Run manual or automatic tank inlet/outlet flow control while mapping the moving level through a selectable 4-20 mA or 0-10 V transmitter and PLC raw input.
Output
Dynamic Pro simulator
Virtual lab · IntermediateOpen
ToolkitToolkitRecommended start

Industrial Networking Toolkit

Problem solved
Inspect a fixed subnet example and unlock editable inputs plus guided EtherNet/IP, addressing, MAC, range, and evidence workflows.
Output
Complete guided workflow
Industrial Ethernet · AdvancedOpen
ProTroubleshootingRecommended start

Industrial Ethernet Troubleshooting

Problem solved
Work layer by layer through physical links, switching, addressing, routing, multicast, PLC, and HMI symptoms.
Output
Reviewed field guide
Field systems · IntermediateOpen
ProTroubleshooting

FactoryTalk Linx Health

Problem solved
Check shortcuts, drivers, services, FactoryTalk Directory scope, diagnostics, and Gateway paths.
Output
Reviewed field guide
Field systems · IntermediateOpen
ProTroubleshooting

PowerFlex Fault Triage

Problem solved
Preserve drive evidence, classify the failure, and prove external causes before clearing the fault.
Output
Reviewed field guide
Field systems · IntermediateOpen
ProField recordRecommended startUpdated 2026-09-17

Five-Point Analog Calibration Worksheet

Problem solved
Record as-found and as-left engineering readings against five signal points, calculate tolerance results and save a local job.
Output
Pro workbench
Cross-platform · IntermediateOpen
ProField recordUpdated 2026-09-04

IP and Ping Evidence Workbench

Problem solved
Parse recorded ping summaries into a device table with test source, time, switch port, VLAN and baseline notes.
Output
Pro workbench
Cross-platform · IntermediateOpen
ProField record

Commissioning Workbench

Problem solved
Build, restore locally, reset, and download a formatted PDF field record without server storage.
Output
Complete browser-local builder
Cross-platform · IntermediateOpen
ProField record

Downtime Incident Builder

Problem solved
Build, restore locally, reset, and download a formatted PDF field record without server storage.
Output
Complete browser-local builder
Cross-platform · IntermediateOpen
ProField record

Pre-Change Readiness Tool

Problem solved
Build, restore locally, reset, and download a formatted PDF field record without server storage.
Output
Complete browser-local builder
Cross-platform · IntermediateOpen
ProField record

Backup Readiness Scorecard

Problem solved
Build, restore locally, reset, and download a formatted PDF field record without server storage.
Output
Complete browser-local builder
Cross-platform · IntermediateOpen
ProField record

Industrial Network Evidence Pack

Problem solved
Build, restore locally, reset, and download a formatted PDF field record without server storage.
Output
Complete browser-local builder
Cross-platform · AdvancedOpen
ProField recordUpdated 2026-09-04

Network Address Plan Builder

Problem solved
Build, restore locally, reset, and download a formatted PDF field record without server storage.
Output
Complete browser-local builder
Cross-platform · AdvancedOpen
ProField recordUpdated 2026-09-04

I/O Checkout Generator

Problem solved
Build, restore locally, reset, and download a formatted PDF field record without server storage.
Output
Complete browser-local builder
Cross-platform · IntermediateOpen
ProField record

Alarm Triage and Handoff Tool

Problem solved
Build, restore locally, reset, and download a formatted PDF field record without server storage.
Output
Complete browser-local builder
Cross-platform · IntermediateOpen
ProField record

Configuration Manifest Builder

Problem solved
Build, restore locally, reset, and download a formatted PDF field record without server storage.
Output
Complete browser-local builder
Cross-platform · IntermediateOpen
ProField record

System Dependency Map

Problem solved
Build, restore locally, reset, and download a formatted PDF field record without server storage.
Output
Complete browser-local builder
Cross-platform · IntermediateOpen
ProField record

Maintenance Window Planner

Problem solved
Build, restore locally, reset, and download a formatted PDF field record without server storage.
Output
Complete browser-local builder
Cross-platform · IntermediateOpen