Post by timothyzalusky on Missing Device Descriptions in Repository
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For reference this is fixed by installing the new codesys install with a separate repository folder. Completely resolved. If anyone else sees this. I would like to know why the persistent devices repository folder does not properly retain between installs though.
Last updated: 2025-06-12
Post by taoufikaoun on Profinet Simulator
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Hello, I am new to codesys i want to create 100% simulator profinet network only with virtual ethernet adapter it is possible. I want to use Codesys build in controller and device io for profinet. Thanks.
Last updated: 2025-06-20
Post by taoufikaoun on Profinet Simulator
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Hello, I am new to codesys i want to create 100% simulator profinet network only with virtual ethernet adapter it is possible. I want to use Codesys build in controller and device io for profinet. Thanks.
Last updated: 2025-06-20
Post by ben1 on Login to Visu optional
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It sounds like you are trying to use the device user management, but you can use the visu user management found in the Visu Manager for this.
Last updated: 2025-07-10
Post by wagokurt on CODESYS Visualization M License Fails to activate on Linux SL
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This is what is on the device, is this correct? I did not see an option to install TargetVisu, is this needed?
Last updated: 2025-08-21
Post by timvh on CoDeSys v3.5: creating libraries for both 32-bit and 64-bit controllers
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You don't have to create 2 libraries. CODESYS will handle it automatically based on the selected device in your application.
Last updated: 2025-08-26
Post by pernockham on PHOENIX CONTACT Axioline PLCnext project in CodeSys SodftPLC
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You should use PLCnext if your device-hw is a PLCnext-un it. As I understand it you are using "CODESYS Control Win V3 x64".
Last updated: 2025-09-09
Post by timvh on How to correctly create a device descriptor (.devdesc.xml) for a custom Linux ARM64 PLC in CODESYS 3.5.21.20?
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Yes, this is possible with the Toolkit. We only server customers in the Benelux that do this, so contact your local CODESYS distributor, or contact the sales team of CODESYS Germany.
Last updated: 2025-10-07
Post by eschwellinger on WAGO PFC200 FW25 unable to connect
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please double check if you have in the project the same plc type like online available. (untag the " Hide non matching device filter.."
Last updated: 2023-12-09
Post by ph0010421 on Device Reader option from 'Tools' menu
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Hello I've just seen this feature: very nice. Using the 'DeviceReader' project previously, I could see the SL possibility too (Dongle or Softkey). Is it possible to get this status too please?
Last updated: 2023-12-12
Post by spiessli on Softmotion axis to CANopen Maxon IDX drive
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Thanks for the advise, indeed, this was somewhat, what my intention was. I tried around again with EDSes and DCFs, anyway. It appears that the DCFs end up in a subfolder in the attach device dialog. Astonishingly, when attaching the DCF version I get a device in the device tree, where I can add a SoftMotion axis, whereas when I attach the device not in the subfolder, then I cannot. Further astonishingly, when looking in the CANopen parameters in supported profiles, "402" is listed in the case of the DCF variant, whereas in the EDS variant "0" is shown. Comparing EDS and DCF files I cannot guess, where the difference is coming from. I cannot tell either why I have always attached the EDS variant and apparantly never the DCF variant. As I am not in the lab right now, I cannot test if the connection actually is working. Thanks again, spiessli
Last updated: 2024-01-07
Post by fcmtw on SDO generation
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Thanks for the answer. So yes I've enabled expert settings, and yes i've added some SDOs, but some of them who are generated are likely making a mess in the network and generated error with my device... From which library comes those 2 function blocks ?
Last updated: 2024-01-26
Post by irshad on Modbus TCP/IP slave communication errow
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While reading the value of a slave device, it shows error frequently and i need to restart my PLC for getting the communication back. In codesys it shows the slave in Red color with error status. How to solve the above
Last updated: 2024-02-03
Post by davidbo on Does CODESYS use its own native driver for I2c?
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CODESYS Control for Raspberry Pi MC Does CODESYS use its own native driver for I2c? I have a python script communicating with a device simultaneously with a CODESYS doing the same. The bus is not saturated. But I get many read errors
Last updated: 2024-02-13
Post by paro on OPCUA array max length?
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I think the amount of data is already relatively high and maybe it has something to do with that? Maybe also the CPU load of your device? an array with string(5000)? and have you tested with how many array elements it still works?
Last updated: 2024-02-17
Post by mattr on IFM CR711S Version Mismatch
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New to working with Codesys, it appears my device library has a newer version then the hardware i'm working with... I cant seem to find a way to update the hardware, or downgrade my library to match them up. I get this error Anythoughts?
Last updated: 2024-03-03
Post by dhumphries on Not able to see input data coming from eip adapter on codesys
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The green icon with an ! next to the device is concerning. Is the data type correct for the input, you are using a byte input but the description says string. Is there anything useful in the status tab?
Last updated: 2024-03-06
Post by sumit on Not able to see input data coming from eip adapter on codesys
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Yes, green icon is there, this time I tried by enabling the device to always update variables but results are the same. I have attached the screenshot and eds file I am using.
Last updated: 2024-03-06
Post by rstt on Codesys v3.5 on WAGO 750-8202
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Wago have documented that v3.5 is supported on their 821x controllers but not their 820x ones. Is it possible to import a device description and get it to run?
Last updated: 2024-03-07
Post by markosrod on Problem with the license of libraries IIoT
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hello people, im having this issue when i try to validate the libraries. im using a device and a softcontainer. I tried with two different Keys and nothing. Please help with this.
Last updated: 2024-04-04
Post by squiggleypuff on Can't Add New Version of Modbus TCP Master
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Turns out Modbus was working despite the pre-compiler errors; I was reading the wrong addresses of the slave device, which was why I was seeing all 0s. Thanks for ignoring me.
Last updated: 2024-04-09
Post by mibkid17 on Ethernet Adapter message: Adapter configured. Open all connections
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Trying to control 525 with codsys the info from C-4 section. i should input the value in user defined parameters? in the generic device
Last updated: 2024-04-09
Post by mc-fohn on WAGO 750-352 Ethernet Adapter
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Hello. I am quite new to Codesys so I don't know where to get the adapter written in the subject as an addable device for my project-tree. Are there any ideas?
Last updated: 2024-04-17
Post by bryandimino on OPC Da Server Code Meter Issues after Enabling License
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Additionally the license is loaded on the soft storage for my device but it shows up as invalid. I just activated it today.
Last updated: 2024-05-02
Post by timvh on Toradex and CODESYS and licensing
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For the Virtual Control you need to use a "Network license". The Virtual Control has parameters of which one is the reference to the license server. This can be the device itself, but you need to activate the license on the host system (not in the container). For this, CODESYS has a Network License server with WBM (web based management). See for the Network License configuration: https://content.helpme-codesys.com/en/CODESYS%20Control/_rtsl_license_controller_linux.html If it is only for evaluation, I would advise to use a CODESYS (USB) key and activate the license on the key. Then you still have to install the CODESYS Network License server on the host, but you don't have to activate the license as soft license on the device. The benefit is that you can easily move your license to another device when needed. Off course your device must have a free USB port available to be able to do this.
Last updated: 2025-10-20
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