Post by fransh on WAGO PFC200 FW25 unable to connect
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Hi I set up my WAGO PFC200 controller and am unable to connect to the processor. Gateway is set to local host. I can connect to the unit with the WAGO Web Based management but not with Codesys V3.5 SP18.5. Any suggestion?
Last updated: 2023-12-09
Post by aliazzz on Compile error
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Try setting up your project environment. You can do this under Project -> Project Environment -> Press Button "Set all to newest". You have set your compiler, devices, etc in this project to the newest available versions.
Last updated: 2024-02-25
Post by reinier-geers on Compile error
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I know, But controller is Version 18.4. So i cant set to 19. I can try version 19. But will it run if i set the controller to 18.4
Last updated: 2024-02-26
Post by k2saki on Table How to set row number from 1 ( not from 0)
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In Codesys visu, Table row number always start from 0. How do I set row number from 1 ?
Last updated: 2024-05-25
Post by k2saki on Open dialog from ST , how to set parameters (vars) to dialog
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Hi, I have a question regarding this. https://forge.codesys.com/forge/talk/Engineering/thread/8be0f6f14a/ But, How do I set parameters (var input, output ) to a dialog ?
Last updated: 2024-06-05
Post by e13740e on Parameterized Property syntax for array element processing
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Since parameterized (indexed) properties are not possible, I decided to use architectural approach "Indexing Property Adapter" to achieve the intended goal β avoiding code duplication for validated access to array elements. Essence: Create a Function Block Adapter (FB_PropertyAdapter) that encapsulates the logic for working with a single element of the target array (e.g., with one settings structure). Declare Properties inside the adapter block for accessing each individual field of the data structure. All validation logic is implemented within the Set accessors of these properties. Data Binding via VAR_IN_OUT: The adapter block receives a reference to a specific data element from the global array through its VAR_IN_OUT section, which ensures direct work with the original data without copying. Create an Array of Adapters: In the parent POU (e.g., FB_SettingsManager), an array of these adapter blocks is created β one for each element of the global array that needs to be managed. Initialize Bindings: In a FOR loop, each adapter instance from the array is given a reference to the corresponding data element. Result: This approach allows accessing the data via the index of the adapter array, and then through the property name, which simulates the behavior of an indexed property: MyAdapterArray[Index].MyProperty Thus, the validation and data access logic is written only once inside the adapter block and is then reused multiple times by creating instances of it in an array. This completely solves the problem of code duplication while providing a clean, scalable, and object-oriented architecture compatible with standard CODESYS features. Question closed.
Last updated: 2025-10-19
Post by matthew on Persistence Manager Backup
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Hi, Is there a process to restore Persistence Manager files? I have backups of persistence variables used in a machine that is currently operating and tuned and all set points adjusted. There are about 500 persistence variables, they are building another identical machine. I would like to use Persistence Manager files from the first machine in the second also. I have tried copying the files and replacing them on the new RPI but then the Persistence Manager gets errors and then they are all reset to 0 etc I have tried adjusting the times to match. Instead of replacing whole file, I tried just changing the contents inside the file, but still does not work. I may be missing something here, but surely there must be a way to load a backup. Thanks!
Last updated: 2023-10-18
Post by alimans on OPC-UA Server, Symbol Set: Raise an error: Object reference not set to an instance of an object.
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Hi everyone, I just created a very simple library without any code and, added it to my very simple project. after adding this library, I get an error when I try to open "Symbol Set" in "OPC UA Server" in "Communication Manager". Here is the code of my POU in the library: FUNCTION_BLOCK POU VAR eCommand : (CMD_NONE:=0, CMD_RESET:=-1) INT := CMD_NONE; END_VAR Attached is the error that I get. I also noticed that by removing the enumeration variable above (eCommand), I can open the "Symbol Set" again. Anybody has any idea why this error is raised and how could I use enumeration variables without error in "OPC UA Symbol Set"?
Last updated: 2024-08-08
Post by tk096 on SMC_NCDecoder very slow to decode lines
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Hi, you can call the decoder function block in a loop and/or decrease the task cycle interval of Task_PATH.
Last updated: 2024-08-23
Post by bertoldo on Robo Scara3
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the interpolation block does not start from the absolute value. It returns to zero even when writing to dLastWayPosX , Y , Z.
Last updated: 2024-10-15
Post by ojz0r on Leitungsverzweigung mit einem existierenden Block (z.B. AND-Glied) zu verbinden
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What you want is to use the CFC language instead of FB.
Last updated: 2024-11-11
Post by gatto on library ModbusTCP Slave 4.1.0.0 - function block ModbusServer
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I've always liked codesys, but sometimes it drives me crazy
Last updated: 2024-11-28
Post by struccc on library ModbusTCP Slave 4.1.0.0 - function block ModbusServer
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:) Yeah... Definitely not a "boring" platform, they are nice to give us work for the upcoming years... :)
Last updated: 2024-12-02
Post by maxsuelcunha on EtherCAT SM Drive configuration error
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You can simply excute the function block SMC3_ReinitDrive to the referred axis.
Last updated: 2025-02-28
Post by felipemsgarcia on Axis EtherCAT address
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Hello, Thank you for your answer. I'm afraid I was not clear on what I was trying to achieve. I'm trying to change parameters and command axes from inside a function block and the first thing that came to my mind was pass both the EtherCAT slave and axis to the function block (as image attached). But, I believe it's worse than just pass directly the EtherCAT slave address to the function block (is it???). However I was wondering if there was a way to get the EtherCAT address directly from the axis, so I don't need to pass the EtherCAT slave nor the EtherCAT address to the function block. Thank you again!
Last updated: 2025-03-07
Post by enricoghisla on Functional block
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How can i access to the variable in the FB from outside without put them in the in/out?
Last updated: 2024-04-16
Post by enricoghisla on Functional block
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How can i access to the variable in the FB from outside without put them in the in/out?
Last updated: 2024-04-16
Post by kumareasu on Password to POU
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How to protect POU( Function or Function block or Program ) with a password.
Last updated: 2024-04-24
Post by blitz on Can't get SMC_SmoothPath to work
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@bertus try to test using only SMC_SmoothMerge and SMC_SmoothPath separately. Block setting bExecute on both of this FBs.
Last updated: 2026-01-11
Post by jbcregen on Accessing parameters from a structure or function block with the web interface
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Confirmed. The Data Analyzer tool can indeed access all OPC-UA symbols. Thanks !
Last updated: 2025-12-02
Post by cdutz on Problems connecting to Codesys 4.9.0.0 runtime on my Wago PFC200
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Turns out I managed to get a connection to my PLC. It seems that a few weeks ago Wago released something with version 4.3.3(25). So I reset my PLC to Factory-Reset, set it to the 192.168.1.17 IP and changed the IP to the one I wanted with the Wago EthernetSettings tool. Then updated the latest firmware using the WAGOupload tool. Now the PLC came back up without a PLC runtime running, so in the Web-tool I wen't to the "Configuration"/"PLC Runtime" and selected the runtime version "CODESYS V3". I uninstalled all Codesys versions and installed the version from the download package of Wago together with all the packages the bundle provided. After creating a new project I didn't select the old PFC200 runtime, but one of the dozens of new device profiles, that it now listed. With these settings I was then able to connect to my PLC. Now I hope I'll get the existing project that I had ported to this new structure. Sorry for the noise. Chris
Last updated: 2023-08-26
Post by caprez95 on Trace Restart Visuelement
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Hello everyone. I've been struggling with the problem for a long time that I can't reset (restart) a trend (visual element). With the example I have now managed to control the trace recording via the CmpTraceMgr library. But how do I get this trace recording into a visual element? The code looks like this: // Configure trace IF xInit THEN // Create a trace packet PacketConfig.pszName := ADR('IECTraceConfiguration.Trace1'); // Name of trace PacketConfig.pszApplicationName := ADR('IECTraceConfiguration'); // Name of the application PacketConfig.pszIecTaskName := ADR('Task'); // Name of the task PacketConfig.pszComment := ADR('Demo packet'); PacketConfig.ulEveryNCycles := 1; PacketConfig.ulBufferEntries := 1000; PacketConfig.ulFlags := TRACE_PACKET_FLAGS.TRACE_PACKET_FLAGS_TIMESTAMP_MS AND TRACE_PACKET_FLAGS.TRACE_PACKET_FLAGS_AUTOSTART; IF (NOT fbTraceManager.CreatePacket(PacketConfig := PacketConfig, hPacket=>hPacket1)) THEN xError := TRUE; END_IF // Create a trace record RecordConfig.pszVariable := ADR('iSignal'); // This is the name of variable to record RecordConfig.tcClass := INT_TO_UDINT(TypeClass.TYPE_INT); // Type of the recording variable RecordConfig.ulSize := SIZEOF(iSignal); // Size of the recording variable pApp := AppFindApplicationByName('IECTraceConfiguration', 0); AppGetAreaOffsetByAddress(pApp, ADR(iSignal), ADR(RecordConfig.tvaAddress.taAddress.Area.usArea), ADR(RecordConfig.tvaAddress.taAddress.Area.ulOffset)); // Get and set area offsets RecordConfig.tvaAddress.ulAddressFlags := TRACE_VAR_ADDRESS_FLAGS_IEC OR TRACE_VAR_ADDRESS_FLAGS_AREA_OFFSET; RecordConfig.ulGraphColor := 16#FF00FF00; // green RecordConfig.ulGraphType := 1; // Line with points IF (NOT fbTraceManager.AddRecord(RecordConfig := RecordConfig, hPacket := hPacket1, hRecord => hRecord1)) THEN xError := TRUE; END_IF xInit := FALSE; END_IF // Starts the recording IF xStart THEN IF (NOT fbTraceManager.StartPacket(hPacket := hPacket1)) THEN xError := TRUE; END_IF xStart := FALSE; END_IF // Stop the recording IF xStop THEN IF (NOT fbTraceManager.StopPacket(hPacket := hPacket1)) THEN xError := TRUE; END_IF xStop := FALSE; END_IF // Reset the recording IF xReset THEN IF (NOT fbTraceManager.ResetPacket(hPacket := hPacket1)) THEN xError := TRUE; END_IF xReset := FALSE; END_IF
Last updated: 2024-06-04
Post by jarnok on How to know if output if function block is used
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Hi, Is it possible to know of an output of a function block is used? I've found there is a way to find unused inputs of a fb, through the attribute: is_connected. But I'm wondering if the same can be done for an output. Thanks in advance!
Last updated: 2024-10-15
Post by pascaljt on Warning code C0373
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Hello, I wrote a function block for a controller but I have a warning code C0373 "expression or part of it has no effect" and the sub routine which contain my function block is underlined in blue. Despite, the FB works perfectly. Do you know why I have this warning ? Thanks. Pascal.
Last updated: 2024-10-30
Post by snhatton on How to write a for loop in ladder?
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Hi there, little late to the party, but you could also use the ST block for in-line ST code and implement a for loop as you normally would. ST Block is super handy if you just need a small amount of in-line structured text code without creating a new POU. Hope this helps!
Last updated: 2025-10-06
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