Post by dhumphries on Codesys device configuration ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
First make sure the programming laptop and HMI are both on the same subnet. For example if the IP address of the HMI is 192.168.1.125 with a subnet mask 255.255.255.0 set your laptop IP to 192.168.1.120 with a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0. Make sure the cables are fully connected (the ethernet port on my programming laptop will click once but the cable is not fully seated.) Make sure the HMI is powered on, try pinging the device from a command prompt, if you can't ping the HMI there is a network issue that has to be resolved first.
Last updated: 2023-12-30

Post by egau on Enable and Disable Project IO programmatically ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Hi @eschwellinger, I tried this with Modbus COM slaves. I was able to disable them (slave becomes greyed out in the device tree), but the DED.Reconfigure "eError" output shows "NOT_SUPPORTED". After this, when I tried to re-enable the slave, it did not work (device stayed greyed out in the device tree), and the DED.Reconfigure "eError" output also showed "NOT_SUPPORTED". Is there something to do about this, or the device just doesn't support reconfiguration? P.S: I tried this running locally on my computer (not in simulation mode). So of course I was not physically connected to the devices. I have two similar projects, but one of them doesn't have the Modbus_COM devices. I know I can "Exclude from build" the devices for that project, but I would really prefer not to do this if possible. I would prefer to dynamically toggle a configuration variable that would enable or disable the slaves.
Last updated: 2025-03-14

Post by timvh on Licensing info not available. ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
In the VPLC configuration settings there is an entry for the IP address of the license server. In this setting fill in the IP address of your device (host IP address). Then when the virtual PLC starts up, it will get the license from the license container on the host. You can do this for all VPLC's running on your device. The VPLC will always take the smallest license which fits the required license. So if you have 2 licenses for VPLC's with small and large applications, then this will work fine if you start up one VPLC which requires the small license and the other which requires the large license. PS, personally I find it much easier, especially for testing and experimenting, to activate the licenses on a CODESYS (USB) key. This is easy to activate (on your development PC) and easier to move to another device. Addtionally you don't loose the license when you need to install a completely new image on the device.
Last updated: 2025-10-02

Post by timvh on Toradex and CODESYS and licensing ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
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

Post by macros8 on Translation - How to get text as reference in Frames translated? ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Hi, one more point. I have been able to create Property of Text which is added to Global text list so it´s fine. But as soon as I use Frame configuration I lose all other properties but some very basics. I need to have still possibility to set Input configuration because my element is Button. Do you know how to make visible all standard properties + my own properties created in Frame configuration? Thanks a lot. M.
Last updated: 2024-01-03

Post by noahpiskor on Configuration dialog screen with a Frame ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Hello, I'm trying to configurate a frame. My goal is to have a frame with the symbol of a component. When I press the symbol a dialog screen of my choosing comes up. What variable should be used in the frame configuration, that I can put in the input configuration of my symbol. so that I can chose which dialog screen comes up on my multiply instances of this frame. Kind regards. Noah Piskor CODESYS V3.5 SP19 Patch 6
Last updated: 2024-04-02

Post by xnoop on MBTCP Slave configuration ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Hello, I use Codesys 3.5 SP18 Patch 4 (64 bit) My Codesys project is composed of several dozen of Modbus TCP Slaves. I want to configure each of them by define : - Modbus TCP Slave Configuration : Name, IPAddress, port - Channels - Mapping I can't afford to configure manually and I need to find automatic way What possibilities does the Codesys offer? 1. I know it possible to use python script to create Modbus TCP Master and Slave. But I don't find anyway to create Channels and Mapping through the API 2. I 've tested to set mapping with file.csv on a Modbus Tcp Slave, but no way to import channels definition from file 3. I 've tried to use PLCOpenXml file. For example I 've create a project with an Ethernet device. I've exported it in PlcOpenXml file. After delete the Ethernet device, I've imported the PlcOpenXml file without success. I've tried the same by creating Modbus TCP Slave. Could you help me to find to good way ? Thanks
Last updated: 2024-06-19

Post by dohy on Version 2.5 SP18 -> Visualisation Elements missing Input Configuration Options ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
It's appeared after you check "advanced" upper right side.
Last updated: 2024-09-12

Post by eschwellinger on codesys VLAN tagging ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
see attached pdf - as an example configuration with a CISCO switch and two instance Virtual Control SL.
Last updated: 2024-09-12

Post by liamb on Unable to add alarm configuration object to project ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Yep that was the case, PLC didn't support it.
Last updated: 2024-09-27

Post by eschwellinger on EThercat Dynamic configuration ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
start point for doing this is for sure this example here: https://content.helpme-codesys.com/en/libs/EtherCATStack/Current/EtherCATStack/pou-ETCMasterStack/DynamicConfig/fld-DynamicConfig.html
Last updated: 2024-10-16

Post by bjarne-pagaard on OPC UA Server Status on Win RTE ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
The Control RTE is 3.5.18.20, using the symbol configuration for exposure of variables.
Last updated: 2024-10-22

Post by maxsuelcunha on EtherCAT SM Drive configuration error ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
You can simply excute the function block SMC3_ReinitDrive to the referred axis.
Last updated: 2025-02-28

Post by beppo on EtherCAT SM Drive configuration error ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Hello, I'm facing the same issue, did you solved it? Thanks. GB
Last updated: 2024-01-31

Post by j-a-y on Version 2.5 SP18 -> Visualisation Elements missing Input Configuration Options ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
were you able to resolve it?
Last updated: 2024-04-22

Post by timvh on Alarm Configuration Notification Action ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
If it is a BOOL, then use: ...Error_Active := ALARM BOOL: ALARM INT: STATE
Last updated: 2024-05-14

Post by rafael on Wbm/runtime and visualization login ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Solved, there is a configuration inside the WBM where I can disable this login option (config>ports config)
Last updated: 2024-06-25

Post by alexmserra on CAN and CANopen on Raspberry PI - steps or tutorial? ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Good afternoon, how does the CANbus configuration look in Codesys, for example, network 0?
Last updated: 2025-12-09

Post by wbj0t on connect IDE to plc that uses modem ppp ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Hello everyone! I have an PLC device that uses modem ppp connection to the internet with white IP. Device PPP connection with modem operator established, so I can connect to this device via SSH also within Codesys IDE (check version, info, etc...) BUT, I cant establish connection to this device in the device gateway options for application upload and debugging. How can I do this? Im trying set my device remote IP and port 11740, but, as I understand, it is wrong decision, because the next logic in this connection: local W10 service (Codesys Gateway) listen on 1217, then (some how) this service scanning local networks for seeking any local IP which listening on port 11740, and then connects and writes there. OR IM WRONG?:) W10 tool 'Test-NetConnection' with parameters 'ip -Port 11740' succeeded with True. Need some help, please :)
Last updated: 2024-05-21

Post by tayhim on WAGO HMI Device not found ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Hello, I'm trying to connect with a Wago TP600 HMI but without success. I'm using codysis 3.5 SP19 patch 7 (SP20 block all the time) and the official wago package is installed. However, when I scan and select my device, I get a message saying that the device doesn't match the project's device object with the possibility to update the device (as shown in the attached picture). however, after choosing to update i got a message that the device is not found. I've tried with a new empty project but the same results. do you have any ideas? Thanks.
Last updated: 2024-06-25

Post by timvh on CAN Open Manager - varible of SYNC ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
You can enable "Sync Producing" in the configuration of the CANopen Manager. Then this manager will send a SYNC message every interval you set. Depending on your PDO configuration, the CAN nodes can send a PDO on every Sync (cyclic-synchronous). If this is not possible, then as alternative you can send a low level CAN message with COB-ID 16#80.
Last updated: 2024-11-05

Post by paulpotat on Where can I find a list of all available runtime configuration parameters ? ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Hello, I was wondering if there is a list somewhere of all the parameters that can be used inside the "/etc/codesyscontrol/CODESYSControl_User.cfg" configuration file ? I searched the documentation but didn't find anything. If it doesn't exist, that would be nice to have a little bit more documentation about this file :) Thank you for your help, BR
Last updated: 2025-07-10

Post by felixm on Unable to select VisuDialogs.Numpad in Open Dialog input configuration ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
I'm trying to open the VisuDialogs.Numpad dialog to enter a new temperature setpoint on one of my VISU screens. For some reason, the numpad dialog does not appear as an option in the Open Dialog dropdown in my input configuration. I'm very new to CODESYS, so sorry if this is a simple fix/known item XD.
Last updated: 2025-07-10

Post by mrkm-dic on CODESYS: Combining Master Redundancy with EtherCAT Ring Topology – Is it Supported? ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Hi! thanks for reply. We tested the configuration you proposed as well; however, when the cable between the controller and the switch was disconnected, the Active and Standby roles were swapped. Did you observe the same behavior in your configuration using WAGO and Beckhoff?
Last updated: 2026-02-06

Post by pruwetbe on Profinet IO-link master - IODD files ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Hello, we have the same problem here. Our configuration in the following: Codesys V3.5 SP19 running on Exor Exware700Q Profinet network connected on Eth1 IOLink Master Turck TBEN-S2-4IOL version 3.5.9.0 IOLink sensors E+H & Sick (Pressure, T°) We installed the codesys IO link package and have the codesys IO Link SL licence activated (on a dongle) Our problem is the following: we got the IODD files from E+H & Sick we add the devices in the codesys device repository with success They appear in the devices tree under IODD branch We added the TBEN IOLink master under the Profinet IO . The IO link master are ok and display online. The IO-Link SL package datasheet indicate that there would be a way to scan the IOLink device from the network but we did not find any way to trigger this scan. (we expect to get this from a right click on each IO-Link Master module but the only possibility there is "Plug device") When clicking on Plug Device, we get a browse window with profinet IO modules. The IODD devices are not there so we cannot select them. But other devices for other brands are available and can be plugged. Our question are : 1) how do we update the Profinet IO Module catalogue in order to be able to plug the E+H & Sick Sensors that we have to work with? 2) how do we activate the Scan IOLlink device that is supposed to be included in the Codesys IO-link package? 3) where can we find the manual explaining how to use this package?
Last updated: 2024-11-12

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