Post by harryc on Soft Container License issue with ARM64 Linux ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
hi @eschwellinger Thanks for the hint. This is what I get with "cmu -x" There is no Dongle. I think that I'm trying to install the soft container from CODESYS development system, where I have the licensed installed in the License Repository. The development system gives me the error when I try to install the Soft Container license. # cmu -x - CodeMeter Universal Support Tool. Version 8.20 of 2024-Sep-10 (Build 6539) for Linux/ARMHF 64-Bit Copyright (C) 2007-2024 by WIBU-SYSTEMS AG. All rights reserved. #
Last updated: 2025-12-10

Post by gseidel on Scara3 kinematic robot error ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Hi aniket-b, this error has nothing to do with the scara3 kinematics, or robotics, or SoftMotion. It means that the EtherCAT bus is not synchronized. The usual cause is that the realtime of the PLC is not sufficient. See https://content.helpme-codesys.com/en/CODESYS%20SoftMotion/_sm_basic_common_errors.html for details and ways to solve the problem. You can also check the PLC log for additional information about the error. Best regards, Georg
Last updated: 2025-12-23

Post by kmax365 on ModbusTCP_FunctionCode06 ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Hey Guys, I am trying to create a ModbusTCP_FunctionCode06 which i will use as a single write register for programming a test code for Power Meter(PQM_1000) I have tried to reserach how to add it it from the libraray manager and have largely been unsuccessful. Does anyone know where I should Look? And by the way, I am i wam using Codesys V3.5 Vs 21 Patch 4 I look forward to something positive. Best, Kmax365.
Last updated: 2026-05-14

Post by kmax365 on ModbusTCP_FunctionCode06 ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Hey Guys, I am trying to create a ModbusTCP_FunctionCode06 which i will use as a single write register for programming a test code for Power Meter(PQM_1000) I have tried to reserach how to add it it from the libraray manager and have largely been unsuccessful. Does anyone know where I should Look? And by the way, I am i wam using Codesys V3.5 Vs 21 Patch 4 I look forward to something positive. Best, Kmax365.
Last updated: 2026-05-14

Post by leandroct on Creating Boot Application not working ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
I have a Control Win V3.5 SP20 (64-bit) application, and until now, I open the program (with a password) and download it. However, I need to give the client the option to install the program on the Controller, without them having to open it and access the code. So, I followed these steps: 1 – In the Online => Create Boot Application menu, I saved the generated files in a directory: Application.app Application.crc PlcLogic\visu\ directory with several files 2 – In the SysTray, I ran the PLC, and it created a directory. In the root of this directory (C:\ProgramData\CODESYS\CODESYSControlWinV3x64\E84889DB), I pasted Application.app and Application.crc. Since it created a \visu directory, I pasted the PlcLogic\visu\ files generated in Create Boot Application into it. 3 - In the general Codesys directory (C:\ProgramData\CODESYS\CODESYSControlWinV3x64), I edited CodesysControl.cfg, adding: [CmpLog] Application.1=Application 4 - When running the PLC, nothing happens and the TargetVisu screen does not open. What I'm doing wrong?
Last updated: 2025-09-03

Post by alexgooi on Codesys OPC DA server requires more then 2 GB of ram ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Dear Forum, We are currently running into a problem that the CODESYS OPC DA server is running out of RAM (larger than 2 GB). We have a setup of 10 Codesys controllers which features around 300.000 discoverable tags per controller. We are only interested in 10 percent of the tags to be communicated to the OPC-server, this is due to the fact the program consists of arrays of objects which on their part implements arrays of objects, simply reducing the number of discoverable tags is not an option The OPC-DA server loads all the discoverable tags, is it possible to: 1 let the OPC-DA server only load the tags that are requested by the SCADA/MES system. 2 let the OPC-DA server claim more memory. 3 run 2 OPC-DA servers in parallel? Thank you in advance
Last updated: 2024-01-25

Post by c3po on Von SNMP auf IIoT wechseln ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Hallo, 1. ich bin komplett NEU was Codesys angeht 2. ich muss direkt ein Retrofit machen von V2 auf V3 3. Neue Steuerung: WAGO 750-8211 PFC200. 4. das Projekt in V2 hat über SNMP daten im Netzwerk zur Verfügung gestellt, oder diese gelesen 5. das Projekt in V3 kann SNMP nur noch eingeschränkt nutzen, deswegen wurde mir vom WAGO Support nahegelegt die IIoT Lib zu verwenden. Frage: Wie mach ich das? Konkret: Ich habe die WagoAppSNMP Bibliothek installiert, damit kann ich schon mal Set und Get nutzen (hoffentlich, hab es ja noch nicht getestet, sondern nur programmiert). Ist das ein schlauer Weg, das über diese Lib zu machen? Denn: was macht der SNMP_SET_PLCDATA_WRITEAREA ? Den kann ich über die Wago Lib nicht nutzen und weiß auch nicht, was dieser Baustein konkret tut (Bild im Anhang). Es scheint mir, hier werden Daten auf ein Word im Netzwerk geschrieben? Aber geht das nicht auch einfacher? Es ist ja keine Adresse hinterlegt, wo das hin gehen soll oder? Also, ich verstehe den Baustein nicht so ganz und konnte bisher auch keine Erklärung dazu finden. Vielen Dank schon mal für eure Unterstützung, K.
Last updated: 2024-08-19

Post by sanacfu on looking for v2.3 libraries on v3.5.19 ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Hi all, I'm new to Codesys and Wago but well versed in Rockwell. I've been tasked with upgrading old Wago 750-880 PLCs that run Codesys v2.3. All I was giving is the original PLC program in v2.3 and the currently running machine. I've spec out to what I believe is a suitable upgrade, the PFC100 2ndGen, 750-8111. As I'm rewriting this code on the Codesys I can't find the same library functions blocks for ethernet settings PLC functions. Currently I'm working on code to get/set the PLC ethernet IP address and HMI IP addresses from the HMI screen. One other function I'm looking for is a warm reset function to the PLC. When googling for this stuff I see a lot of code not in ladder logic. Are these functions now not available to implement in ladder logic? Where can I get more information on finding and implementing this functions? Do I have to buy a license from Codesys to use these functions? The PLC I ordered should be arriving in 2-3 weeks.
Last updated: 2024-03-25

Post by tcarlbom on codesys sp20 opcua not working ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
hi, anyone else having trouble with opc ua in codesys sp20? i get Error 'BadIdentityTokenInvalid' was returned during ActivateSession i have tried both windows x64 runtime and linux runtime. i have created a completely new codesys project for this. in each of them i have only added the symbol configuration and selected one tag. i have tried several opc ua client, like ua expert, nodejs and python. all return Error 'BadIdentityTokenInvalid' was returned during ActivateSession so the problem must be the opc ua server.
Last updated: 2024-07-03

Post by ivanh on kepware minimun privilege ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Hello everyone, I’m integrating Codesys with Kepserver using the Kepware driver for Codesys, and I need to configure a user account with the minimum necessary privileges to read and write to the tags on the PLC, without using the internal OPC UA server of Codesys. However, despite not assigning the Modify permission, Kepware still allows writing to the tags. What are the minimum required permissions to ensure that writing is only allowed when necessary, and how can I prevent other permissions from being overridden? Any guidance would be greatly appreciated.
Last updated: 2024-08-12

Post by deeksha on RaspberryPi with CoDeSys throwing error ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
I am trying to access Raspberry pi on CoDeSys, but it throws an error says, "No connection to target: An established connection was aborted by the server." I am able to access Raspberry pi via MobXterm, but on CoDeSys, it throws error. Looking for help in resolving this error. Error snap is attached. IP address is scanned here successfully, but when I am trying to install Raspberry pi packet: 4.0.0.0, it throws this error.
Last updated: 2024-08-23

Post by mostafa-beshr on implementing continuous movement in Codesys ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Hi everyone, I’m working on implementing continuous movement in Codesys, but I've run into some trouble. I've tried using ALL SM3 Basic and SML without success. I’m specifically looking for a library that supports continuous updates and can fetch values from a server in real time. Does anyone know of a library or approach that fits these requirements? Any advice or suggestions would be greatly appreciated! i read plcopen documentaion as well as codesys Thank you!
Last updated: 2024-09-11

Post by mostafa-beshr on implementing continuous movement in Codesys ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Hi everyone, I’m working on implementing continuous movement in Codesys, but I've run into some trouble. I've tried using ALL SM3 Basic and SML without success. I’m specifically looking for a library that supports continuous updates and can fetch values from a server in real time. Does anyone know of a library or approach that fits these requirements? Any advice or suggestions would be greatly appreciated! i read plcopen documentaion as well as codesys Thank you!
Last updated: 2024-09-11

Post by mostafa-beshr on implementing continuous movement in Codesys ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Hi everyone, I’m working on implementing continuous movement in Codesys, but I've run into some trouble. I've tried using ALL SM3 Basic and SML without success. I’m specifically looking for a library that supports continuous updates and can fetch values from a server in real time. Does anyone know of a library or approach that fits these requirements? Any advice or suggestions would be greatly appreciated! i read plcopen documentaion as well as codesys Thank you!
Last updated: 2024-09-11

Post by mani-i4point0 on Codesys (Ethernet IP Scanner ) and Python (Ethernet IP Adapter) ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Hi, I am currently developing the software to establish the communication and data transfer between Python Module as a Ethernet IP - Adapter coding is running my laptop and Codesys as a Ethernet IP scanner in the resperry PI hardware. I am trying to look for some available recourses online, Can anyone suggest me to develop this function in Codesys and Python ? Best Regards, Mani
Last updated: 2024-09-24

Post by smartcoco on Opaque NodeId in the OPC UA server ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
This seems to be because when creating 'OPC UA' with 'Communication Manager', the 'IdentifierType' of 'NodeId' cannot be configured as' String 'type. This issue is not an isolated case. For this issue, CODESYS seems to have not provided guidance to users on how to proceed. We can provide feedback on this issue in the 'My Question' section of the 'CODESYS Store' to make CODESYS take it seriously.
Last updated: 2025-01-10

Post by struccc on When running as a service, CodesysControl doesn't write log files to the disk (and other CmpLog related issuess) ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Are you sure when running as service, it is not reading configuration from C:\Windows\System32\config\systemprofile\AppData\Roaming\CODESYS... ? Is the SRV user is set for the CODESYS services? 2 ways to fix it: Change the CODESYSControl.cfg in the installation directory (ProgramFiles/CODESYS...). Replace %APPDATA% with something fix. Modify the service configuration in windows service manager to run as a different user (ie bot as Local system account)
Last updated: 2025-02-28

Post by patliby on Cannot Find "Automatically Generate POUs" Option ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
I would like to enable the feature to automatically generate POUs for Project/Library properties in some of my library/project files. The Codesys help pages indicate it should be on the bottom of the Project Information Summary tab, but mine has no such options (see screenshot). Is there somewhere I have to enable this overall feature or any other prerequisite I am missing? I am using Codesys 3.5.19.20 Reference https://content.helpme-codesys.com/en/CODESYS%20Development%20System/_cds_obj_project_information.html#UUID-9ddc3572-a024-5a49-c0c1-31677991a419_id_c95bfe46c6c18a67c0a8640e01715107_id_0a188ec6fa561b9fc0a8640e0019d8bf
Last updated: 2025-05-08

Post by svn123 on Can V3.5.19 and V2.3.9 be installed on same Windows10 PC without affecting each other? ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Hi All, Seasons Greetings! I have Codesys V3.5.19 patch 5 installed on a Windows 10 PC. I have received a program which is for Codesys V2.3.9. First I tried to convert it but had many conversion errors. I am wondering if it is possible to install Codesys V2.3.9 on same PC without affecting the V2.5.19 installations. Is this possible? SVN123
Last updated: 2023-12-28

Post by mrtt on Error while using Codesys SP19 Patch 4 on Windows 11 ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Hello, same issue after a fresh install with CODESYS 64 3.5.21.30, on two different PCs Win10 and Win11. But with different Plug-In errors. CODESYS 64 3.5.19.70 runs after a lot of Package deinstallation/installation handling. But every think looks not really stable. Deinstallation of MS C++ and MS Runtime stuff -> CS installation. Than deinstallation of CodemMaster for anti freezing CS.
Last updated: 2025-11-27

Post by rtlman on Scan devices hangs CODESYS ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Hello, I have a problem that randomly appeared today. When trying to scan a network adapter in "Deploy Control SL" the whole program hangs and needs to be restarted. I have been running "CODESYS v3.5 SP21 Patch 3" for a while and it has worked without any issues until now. I've tried upgrading to "CODESYS v3.5 SP21 Patch 4" with the same result. I've not made any system settings recently that im aware of which could cause this. Has anybody had similar a issue?
Last updated: 2025-12-12

Post by srinidhi on Pilz PBRT Robot with CoDeSys ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
If anyone here are working with robots and using Codesys to control it and implement tasks, Please let me know. I am currently in my Master thesis and i need some advice on this. We have Pilz Robot with Codesys and I am trying to proceed with certain tasks but have no documentation for it. Would be helpful if anyone of you can suggest and help connect with the right people.
Last updated: 2026-05-10

Post by lofty on CODESYS Download Issue ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
I am attempting to install CODESYS 3.5.22.20 and the installer gets stuck at "Install Package CODESYS Compatibility Package 3.5.17.20" every single time. I've tried reinstalling the software multiple times and the same issue persists. I've tried running the installer as an administrator and even turned off my virus protection and the same issue persists. I've attached a photo for reference. Has anyone run into this issue before or have any idea what I can do to complete the install?
Last updated: 2026-05-26

Post by lraja on Codesys Programming with phyBOARD®-Pollux i.MX8M Plus ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Dear All, I am trying to Developing a PLC using phyBOARD®-Pollux i.MX 8M Plus. It is very difficult to find the suitable Codesys control for i.MX8M. I have tried to install CODESYS Control for Linux ARM SL , but unable install it and I am getting the following error, [INFORMATION] Executing SSH command on root@192.168.0.10: Retrieving architecture from package management [ERROR] Expected exit value of command failed: expected 0, received 127 [INFORMATION] Standard output: sh: line 1: dpkg: command not found Kindly check and help phyBOARD®-Pollux i.MX 8M Plus Link : https://www.phytec.eu/en/produkte/single-board-computer/phyboard-pollux/
Last updated: 2023-09-23

Post by wbj0t on Raspberry Pi CM4. CoDeSyS files corrupted after hard reset. ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Hello everyone. Raspberry Pi CM4 after some 1 week of work was hard reset mannualy several times and after these hard resets User Management file was missed (when click login button, enter login/password, error: User Management File missed). Also programm can not open file via SysFile library, but this file exists and size of him is 0 bytes, but must be more any way (I keep some kind of archive via this lib). What happens, how files corrupted? Where do I need try to find this error of the codesys or system whole? In the log files of codesys nothing interesting about this happens. Thanks for reading Is this enough hold PlcLogic and SysFileMap.cfg as reserve copy in another place for restoring the programm? And how automate restoring actions if programm files corrupted?
Last updated: 2024-09-16

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