There are a lot of programmers who decided to resorted to developing their own software only when they could not find an application that would serve their precise purposes.

IEC 60870-5-104 Explorer seems to fall in this category as well, since it is specifically designed for all those who want to analyze the data created by devices that support IEC 60870-5-104.

Despite its very specific purpose, the application installs without any issues on any computer that comes with Java installed (if this runtime is not detected, the installation process is halted and a notification is displayed).

The GUI (graphical user interface) is kept as minimalistic as possible, so as to allow you to focus on your data without any distractions (such as flashy menus or redundant buttons).

IEC 60870-5-104 Explorer features a sample database that you can connect to in order to understand the functions of the app.

You can create your own connection profile by entering the hostname and port number, as well as adjust the protocol timeout and the address types. The timezone can also be selected to your liking, with only a few mouse clicks, whereas you can also set the app to ignore the background scan data.

In addition to establishing a connection to a chosen hostname, IEC 60870-5-104 Explorer can also be used to modify the address and type of commands.

Not only can you switch the value to ON or OFF, but you can also choose the qualifier that best suits your necessities, such as none, short, long, continuous, custom, private use or compatible (several types are available for most of these qualifiers).

All in all, IEC 60870-5-104 Explorer can be of use to those who rely on IEC 60870-5-104-compliant devices in their daily work and want to analyze the generated data within a straightforward interface.