Linux PLC
Industrial control on the world's most powerful operating system. StateTick runs natively on Linux with real-time Linux for hard real-time performance.
Why Linux for Industrial Automation?
Linux has quietly become the dominant operating system in industrial automation. From factory robots to CNC machines, from autonomous vehicles to semiconductor fabs — Linux runs the critical infrastructure of modern manufacturing.
The reason is simple: reliability, flexibility, and real-time capability. With the real-time Linux kernel patch, Linux delivers deterministic execution that rivals dedicated RTOS systems. Free to start. No vendor lock-in. No surprise reboots at 2am because of an update.
StateTick is built from the ground up for Linux. We embrace it fully — our runtime leverages real-time Linux for microsecond-level timing, standard Linux tooling for debugging, and runs on any hardware from Raspberry Pi to industrial rack servers.
Linux Advantages for Automation
real-time Linux Real-Time
Deterministic execution with microsecond-level jitter — powering Tesla factories.
Security & Stability
Powers 96% of top servers. No Windows Update surprises on production machines.
Hardware Freedom
Run on x86, ARM, or any Linux-capable hardware you choose.
Multi-Protocol Support
Connect via Modbus TCP, Modbus RTU, OPC-UA, and serial protocols out of the box.
Engineer-Friendly
SSH access, command-line tools, scripting. Debug like a software engineer.
Edge Device Ready
Deploy StateTick on any Linux device — from Raspberry Pi to industrial rack servers.
Linux vs Windows for Industrial Control
| Capability | Linux RT | Windows |
|---|---|---|
| Hard real-time capable | ✓ | ✗ |
| No unexpected reboots/updates | ✓ | ✗ |
| Runs on ARM hardware | ✓ | ✗ |
| Remote SSH management | ✓ | ✗ |
| Free tier available | ✓ | ✗ |
| Container/Docker support | ✓ | ✓ |
Technical Specifications
Supported Platforms
- Ubuntu 22.04+ LTS
- Debian 11+
- Any real-time Linux kernel
- x86_64 and ARM64
- Raspberry Pi 4/5
Industrial Protocols
- Modbus TCP
- Modbus RTU (RS-485)
- OPC-UA Client
- Serial (RS-232/RS-485)
- GPIO (supported hardware)
Run Your First Linux PLC
StateTick installs in minutes on any Linux system. Design on Windows or Mac, deploy to Linux.
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