LicOS TOA: Redefining Industrial Automation Development Efficiency
In modern manufacturing, engineering teams still struggle with fragmented automation environments — multiple tools, different programming languages, and isolated data flows. These gaps slow down development, complicate integration, and increase maintenance workload.
LicOS TOA (Total Open Automation) is an all-in-one automation platform engineered by Unionscience to eliminate this fragmentation. With a full-stack, fully unified architecture, LicOS TOA streamlines control programming, visualization, and runtime execution into a single, cohesive workflow.
What Is LicOS TOA?
LicOS TOA is a comprehensive industrial automation environment consisting of two key components:
1. TOA IDE – Unified Engineering Environment
A single platform that integrates:
PLC/PAC logic programming
HMI interface development
SCADA monitoring and data visualization
Servo, motion, and hardware configuration
All variables stay synchronized across modules, eliminating repetitive configuration and reducing communication errors between engineering teams.
2. TOA Runtime – Cross-Platform Execution Engine
The runtime supports x86, ARM, and PowerPC architectures, running on both Windows and Linux. It can be deployed on embedded controllers, IPCs, or industrial edge devices, delivering stable real-time performance across diverse applications.
Why Choose LicOS TOA?
✔ 40% Faster Project Delivery
Tight integration of PLC, HMI, and SCADA
Auto-synchronized variables across the entire stack
Smooth online debugging and deployment
AI-assisted logic suggestions accelerate fault analysis and coding accuracy
✔ Up to 60% Reduction in Total Ownership Cost
No expensive licensing model
Lightweight installation suitable even for legacy IPCs
Full setup in under 3 minutes; minimal IT dependency
✔ Open Protocols for Seamless Connectivity
LicOS TOA supports 18+ industrial protocols, including Modbus, OPC UA, MQTT, PROFINET, EtherCAT, and CANopen.
You can easily integrate the platform with existing MES/ERP systems or expand customized workflows via open APIs and SDKs.
✔ Security & Reliability
Fully self-developed stack from runtime to IDE
Meets ISO 27001 and information security compliance requirements
Designed for secure deployment in advanced industrial automation systems
Core Technical Capabilities
1. IEC 61131-3 Multi-Language Programming
Supports LD, FBD, ST and all standard PLC languages — ideal for teams with diverse engineering backgrounds.
2. Advanced Motion Control
Up to 32-axis synchronization, supporting:
Electronic gearing
Electronic cam
S-curve profiles
Coordinated multi-axis interpolation
3. Integrated Simulation & Debugging
Offline simulation: Test PLC, HMI, and SCADA logic simultaneously without hardware.
Online debugging: Breakpoint logic, real-time updates, and online edits.
4. Intelligent Hardware Configuration
Drag-and-drop topology, automatic device recognition, photo-style hardware library — making engineering configuration intuitive and efficient.
Where LicOS TOA Delivers Value
LicOS TOA can be applied across factory-level, production-line, and machine-level automation scenarios. It offers clear value in industries such as:
Motion-intensive machinery
Logistics systems
Water treatment & utilities
Smart manufacturing equipment
Rail transit and other high-reliability sectors
FAQ
Q1: Can LicOS TOA replace large proprietary engineering suites?
Yes. LicOS TOA provides a lighter, more integrated alternative to traditional engineering tools, covering PLC, HMI, and SCADA development in a unified environment—while reducing overall cost and shortening the engineering lifecycle.
Q2: Is it suitable for small and medium-sized system integrators?
Absolutely. With drag-and-drop operations and rapid deployment, engineers can get started with only one day of familiarization.
Q3: Does it support IIoT and cloud connectivity?
Yes. Built-in MQTT and OPC UA enable edge computing, cloud connectivity, and interoperability with ERP/MES systems.
About Unionscience
Unionscience is a global industrial automation technology company specializing in PLCs, PACs, industrial operating systems, and automation software.
With the LicOS TOA platform and a vertically integrated hardware–software ecosystem, Unionscience helps manufacturers improve reliability, reduce engineering workload, and accelerate their digital transformation journey.