Post by mehakfatima on Need Help Configuring Energy Analyzers via Modbus TCP & RTU (RS-485) in CODESYS 3.5
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Hello everyone, I am currently working on reading data from energy analyzers using Modbus TCP and RTU (RS-485). In my previous software, I used the following method to add slave devices (i have attached the image) and configure registers: Add the Modbus slave device. Configure the communication parameters (baud rate, parity, etc.). Define the registers and their addresses for data retrieval. Now, I am trying to achieve the same in CODESYS 3.5, but I am not sure how to configure the Modbus master, add slave devices, and set up the registers properly. If anyone has experience with Modbus TCP/RTU setup in CODESYS 3.5, I would really appreciate your guidance! A step-by-step explanation or any references/tutorials would be extremely helpful.
Last updated: 2025-03-13
Post by viksym on How to get the motor scaling value from code
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If anybody finds this in the future, I managed to do it like this: scalingValue := EncoderPulseCountPerRev / ABS(AxisName.fScaleFactor); No need to use MC_ReadParameter as I am able to read this value directly from the axis object. Using an absolute value of the fScaleFactor is there in case the axis is set as inverted, in which case it would be a negative value. I was not able to figure out how to get EncoderPulseCountPerRev programatically, but since all my servos use an encoder with pulse count per revolution of 16#800000, the final equation looks like this: scalingValue := 16#800000 / ABS(AxisName.fScaleFactor);
Last updated: 2025-08-19
Post by nmcc on How to address visualization change with button press...
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Hello all, I am extremely new to Codesys and to programming with these languages in general. I have an HMI panel with 8 physical buttons to the right side of it. I am trying to have these set to change the visualization to a specific screen which I have designed 8 of. I currently have "use CurrentVisu" enabled in the visualization manager. I also have input blocks with all of the buttons being directed to output blocks which I want to have as the switcher for the visualization. Picture is attached for what I have currently. This could be the wrong approach to this issue. Any help is much appreciated.
Last updated: 2024-02-13
Post by nmcc on How to address visualization change with button press...
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Hello all, I am extremely new to Codesys and to programming with these languages in general. I have an HMI panel with 8 physical buttons to the right side of it. I am trying to have these set to change the visualization to a specific screen which I have designed 8 of. I currently have "use CurrentVisu" enabled in the visualization manager. I also have input blocks with all of the buttons being directed to output blocks which I want to have as the switcher for the visualization. Picture is attached for what I have currently. This could be the wrong approach to this issue. Any help is much appreciated.
Last updated: 2024-02-13
Post by francescoc on Logger in ms
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Hi, I cannot find any documentation regarding the codesys configuration file. I modified this part to have log files saved to disk: [CmpLog] Logger.0.Name=LOGS/PlcLog Logger.0.Filter=0xFFFFFFFF Logger.0.Enable=1 Logger.0.MaxEntries=20000 Logger.0.MaxFileSize=5000 Logger.0.MaxFiles=10 Logger.0.Backend.0.ClassId=0x0000010B ;sends logger messages to SysOut Logger.0.Backend.1.ClassId=0x00000104 ;writes logger messages in a file Logger.0.Backend.2.ClassId=0x00000135 ;sends logger messages as UDP syslog Logger.0.Type=0x314;Set the timestamp to RTC ;Logger.1.Name=/tmp/CommLog ;Logger.1.Enable=1 I need to have milliseconds in the timestamp as well. What value should I use instead of 0x314? Is there any documentation regarding this file? Thank you
Last updated: 2024-03-16
Post by k2saki on CNC Open Source Project / Can I convert my project to text-files ?
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Hi. I published My CODESYS-CNC Project to GitHub and I set it Open Source Software. Here https://github.com/k-s-saki/RPi_CODESYS_CNC My CNC Project is binary file , using FBD for IPO , so I found it is a little bit hard to work with people on GitHub. (diff / merge ) My question is 1) Is it possible to convert my project ( only POUs is also fine ) into text file ? How? 2) Would it be better to rewrite all FBD/LD into ST and copy them manually to text files? Thanks.
Last updated: 2024-05-16
Post by sheberle on No Bootproject possible
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Hello Alex, the message is generated by the CODESYS code generator based on the DevDesc settings of the memory areas available for the target. The problem arises when after too many online changes the area is full. Therefore no more boot project can be generated. Short-term remedy as described in the dialog: Clean and fresh download. This way the initial memory size will be "used" again After how many online changes did this error occur? There is no set limit on the number of online changes, but making too many changes could be a risk. br Simon
Last updated: 2026-03-31
Post by hannibal on Codesys Trend - setting Y axis minimum and maximum as variables - error
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I am experiencing an issue when trying to define the Y-axis limits in a Trend Graphic using variables. When I set the Minimum and Maximum values as variables, an error is triggered. My goal is to make the Y-axis limits dynamic so they can adjust according to the installation. Both variables are initialized as follows: gP_YMin = -100.0 gP_YMax = 100.0 However, I still get the following error: "The minimum axis value must be less than the maximum axis value" Does anyone have an idea why this is happening or how to resolve it?
Last updated: 2026-03-22
Post by hannibal on Codesys Trend - setting Y axis minimum and maximum as variables - error
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I am experiencing an issue when trying to define the Y-axis limits in a Trend Graphic using variables. When I set the Minimum and Maximum values as variables, an error is triggered. My goal is to make the Y-axis limits dynamic so they can adjust according to the installation. Both variables are initialized as follows: gP_YMin = -100.0 gP_YMax = 100.0 However, I still get the following error: "The minimum axis value must be less than the maximum axis value" Does anyone have an idea why this is happening or how to resolve it?
Last updated: 2026-03-22
Post by spiessli on Objects in OPC UA Information Model
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Hi, I have an OPC UA information model with objects defined in it. I can import the model and use the data types defined in it and create instances of these types. These instances are accessible at Root > Objects > DeviceSet > CODE[...] > Resources > Application > GlobalVars > OPC_UA_Symbols for created instances and at [...] > Programs > PLC_PRG for mapped instances. The object defined in the information model is accessible in UA Expert by the name I have defined in the information model (Manipulator) at Root > Objects > Manipulator. How can I assign values to the Variables defined in the object "Manipulator"? Cheers, spiessli
Last updated: 2025-03-27
Post by thierry-b on Blocking UDP ports 1740–1743 and 22350 to disable CODESYS network scan (startup + device discovery)
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Hello, I am currently investigating the network behavior of CODESYS 3.5 (IDE + Gateway) in environments where the engineering workstation is connected to a very large /16 network. In such networks, the automatic device scan performed at IDE startup (and the manual “Scan Network” device discovery) can cause significant delays or freezes, due to the broadcast‑based discovery mechanism. After analyzing the traffic with Wireshark, I identified that the IDE uses the following UDP ports: 1740 – broadcast discovery 1741 – handshake / responses 1742 – fallback discovery 1743 – fallback handshake 22350 – additional runtime / gateway communication (WAGO, debug, extended discovery) To prevent the IDE from scanning the large /16 network, I tested blocking these ports in both directions (IN/OUT) on the network interface connected to the /16 segment (while keeping them open on the OT /24 network interface). Result: When UDP 1740, 1741, 1742 and 1743 are blocked on the IT interface, the IDE no longer sends any discovery traffic on that interface. The IDE still works normally on the OT interface (device discovery, online mode, download, etc.). Blocking port 22350 does not seem required to stop the scan, but I included it for completeness. My question: => Can you confirm that blocking UDP ports 1740, 1741, 1742, 1743 (and optionally 22350) on a specific network interface is a valid and supported way to completely disable the CODESYS IDE network scan on that interface (both at startup and during manual device discovery)? I am not trying to block communication with controllers on the OT network — only to prevent the IDE from scanning the large /16 IT network. Any confirmation or additional technical details about the discovery mechanism would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Last updated: 2026-03-31
Post by vincentger on Raspberry Pi Control SL MC - Restoring License not working anymore!
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Running into the same problem restoring a Runtime 4.4.0.0 device on a now 4.8.0.0 device.
Last updated: 2023-08-21
Post by kreisfilho on Same program to more than one PLC
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Hi, How can I assign a monitor (non touch) connected to a Raspberry pi (via HDMI) as visualization output?
Last updated: 2023-08-23
Post by i-campbell on Ping By Name
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What library is that? Net Base Services Is there a version 9.2 ? I've not heard of a version 9.2
Last updated: 2023-08-25
How to configure CODESYSControl_User.cfg in order to use a specific network card for OPCUA Server
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How to configure CODESYSControl_User.cfg in order to use a specific network card for OPCUA Server
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Ethercat scan for devices not picking up EL7041 as a softmotion axis
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Ethercat scan for devices not picking up EL7041 as a softmotion axis
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Using a method called from opcua fill an specific array position
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Using a method called from opcua fill an specific array position
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How do I list the folder names found in a PLC Directory?
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How do I list the folder names found in a PLC Directory?
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How to intercept a variation in the RetainPerstist variables (for saving to file)
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How to intercept a variation in the RetainPerstist variables (for saving to file)
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How does I make IO mapping possible to a new device.
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How does I make IO mapping possible to a new device.
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2D array , data move from a column to another column
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2D array , data move from a column to another column
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PLC (Lenze with CoDeSysy) as MODBUS TCP Slave to connect a 3th party touchscreen
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PLC (Lenze with CoDeSysy) as MODBUS TCP Slave to connect a 3th party touchscreen
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RPI How to login for a copy of the SD image
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RPI How to login for a copy of the SD image
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Establishing communication between a Raspberry Pi 4 and an Arduino UNO R3 using I²C.
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Establishing communication between a Raspberry Pi 4 and an Arduino UNO R3 using I²C.
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