> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://wiki.codeandcompile.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://wiki.codeandcompile.com/product-reviews/smart-platforms/virtual-plcs/autonomy-edge-openplc-redefined.md).

# Autonomy Edge- OpenPLC redefined

Run a Real PLC Without Buying Hardware. You no longer need a physical PLC CPU to start building, testing, and deploying automation logic.

In the articles below, you will learn how to set up Cloud Orchestration for Virtual PLCs using an open-source platform from Autonomy and how to interface it with real hardware.

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* [OpenPLC Walkthrough](/product-reviews/smart-platforms/virtual-plcs/autonomy-edge-openplc-redefined/openplc-walkthrough.md)
* [OpenPLC interfacing with IO-Link Master](/product-reviews/smart-platforms/virtual-plcs/autonomy-edge-openplc-redefined/openplc-interfacing-with-io-link-master.md)
* [OpenPLC with Python FB](/product-reviews/smart-platforms/virtual-plcs/autonomy-edge-openplc-redefined/openplc-with-python-fb.md)

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Each article is intentionally architecture-focused and vendor-neutral, reflecting how ThingsBoard is deployed in real industrial environments.
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