Post by atone on Set DeviceID of an IO-Link Sensor at Runtime
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I need to be able to change (set) the DeviceID of an IO-Link sensor (see DeviceID.png) at runtime. I tried with both ProfinetCommon.PN_PortConfiguration and ProfinetCommon.IOL_PortConfiguration, but I get an error for both when I try to read the port configuration (see PN_PortConfiguration.png). Does one of those FBs is the right one for my purpose? Do I possibly make a mistake when assigning the parameter IOLD_ID/IOLM_ID?
Last updated: 2025-03-19
Post by agentcousto on (no subject)
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Hello, I have developed a Python script that I run to import XML files into my project. For this, I use the Python function import_xml(). Everything was working fine when I was using Codesys platform plugins version 2.6.1.2320, but since I upgraded to versions 2.7 and even 2.8, some files are no longer imported correctly. After some research, I identified that all the files containing variables of the type "POINTER TO" are affected. I have attached a screenshot of the error I am encountering. Do you know about this bug? Do you plan to fix it?
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Post by imdatatas on Import from XML problem
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Hello Everyone, When I try to import some POUs that were previously exported from another project as an XML file, I get an error like in attached image and the process does not complete. "There are no objects in the export file..." I am using SP21 Codesys IDE and I do not know which version this XML (*.export) file was previously exported with. Has anyone encountered the same problem? Regards, imdatatas
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Post by sercan on Does G75 work when SMC_NCInterpreter is used?
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When a G75 command is received in a SoftMotion+CNC project, SMC_NCInterpreter does not generate any error commands, but the command does not continue execution! There is information about SMC_NCDecoder in the documentation of the G75 command. Is this command only supported by SMC_NCDecoder? Can the G75 command be used with SMC_NCInterpreter? Forexample: G75 ; RUNNING G01 X$Settings.X$ Y$Settings.Y$ Z$Settings.Z$ ; - G75 ; - G01 X100.0 Y200.0 Z300.0 ; -
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Post by sercan on Does G75 work when SMC_NCInterpreter is used?
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When a G75 command is received in a SoftMotion+CNC project, SMC_NCInterpreter does not generate any error commands, but the command does not continue execution! There is information about SMC_NCDecoder in the documentation of the G75 command. Is this command only supported by SMC_NCDecoder? Can the G75 command be used with SMC_NCInterpreter? Forexample: G75 ; RUNNING G01 X$Settings.X$ Y$Settings.Y$ Z$Settings.Z$ ; - G75 ; - G01 X100.0 Y200.0 Z300.0 ; -
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Post by sercan on Does G75 work when SMC_NCInterpreter is used?
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When a G75 command is received in a SoftMotion+CNC project, SMC_NCInterpreter does not generate any error commands, but the command does not continue execution! There is information about SMC_NCDecoder in the documentation of the G75 command. Is this command only supported by SMC_NCDecoder? Can the G75 command be used with SMC_NCInterpreter? Forexample: G75 ; RUNNING G01 X$Settings.X$ Y$Settings.Y$ Z$Settings.Z$ ; - G75 ; - G01 X100.0 Y200.0 Z300.0 ; -
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Post by sercan on Does G75 work when SMC_NCInterpreter is used?
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When a G75 command is received in a SoftMotion+CNC project, SMC_NCInterpreter does not generate any error commands, but the command does not continue execution! There is information about SMC_NCDecoder in the documentation of the G75 command. Is this command only supported by SMC_NCDecoder? Can the G75 command be used with SMC_NCInterpreter? Forexample: G75 ; RUNNING G01 X$Settings.X$ Y$Settings.Y$ Z$Settings.Z$ ; - G75 ; - G01 X100.0 Y200.0 Z300.0 ; -
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Post by sercan on Does G75 work when SMC_NCInterpreter is used?
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When a G75 command is received in a SoftMotion+CNC project, SMC_NCInterpreter does not generate any error commands, but the command does not continue execution! There is information about SMC_NCDecoder in the documentation of the G75 command. Is this command only supported by SMC_NCDecoder? Can the G75 command be used with SMC_NCInterpreter? Forexample: G75 ; RUNNING G01 X$Settings.X$ Y$Settings.Y$ Z$Settings.Z$ ; - G75 ; - G01 X100.0 Y200.0 Z300.0 ; -
Last updated: 2025-05-09
Post by glutenaron on Safety drive EL6900 and mitsubishi
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Hi, Im wokring to get my servo mitsubishi mr-j5-g40-rnj1 working with my safety drive. I have as you can se in the picture Ek1100 koppler and EL6900 as safety plc. My questien is how do i connect the safety_drive to the SM3_Drive_ETC_Mitsubishi_MelServo_J5_Axis1 down below? I get the error ((Logical I/Os]: The logical device 'Safety_Drive' is not mapped to any physical device.)) but how do i map this? regard
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Post by wbj0t on Update project from SP20 to SP21
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Hello everyone. I have a problem: I installed new version of codesys IDE. When I try open project in this new version, I have many errors about Visu: rectalnge/button/frame/etc does not exist. How update properly project? 20+ pages of visu pages from 100+ frames and all visu elems looks like "Error image". It is not problem of SP20->SP21. Any update has problems from visu side.
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Post by berkdan on SMC_ReadNCFile2 is always busy
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Hey tk96 Thank you for your help. I have found the reason why fbreader stuck. It was not the program but it was the gcode itself. G21 command blocks the reader. And multiple G codes in a line also blocks the reader. My code was: N010 G21 G17 G90 -> Blocked the reader When i change it to: N010 G90 N020 G17 Then it worked. The only thing i did not get is why the reader did not thwor error. ErrorId was SMC_NO_ERROR. Anyway, it is now working. Thanks again.
Last updated: 2025-06-17
Post by hickan on safety cpu cannot go online
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Hi! I am using abb ac500 in automation builder v2.7 I have a problem with a new project. In the normal mode I have no problems, but in safety mode i cannot go online. I get 'Communication Error (#0) Logout Performed' message. I have tried changing the adress (level 1) in communication parameters. I tried 0.0.0.0.0 and 0.1.0.0.0 and 1.1.0.0.0 but it did no difference. What do you think could be causing this? Thanks!
Last updated: 2025-07-08
Post by gseidel on MC_MoveAbsolute: C0138: No matching 'FB_Init' method found for instantiation of SMC_MoveAbsRelPerformerImpl [ERROR]
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Hi imdatatas, sorry to hear this issue caused so much overhead for you. Frankly, I'd expect a project created with an older version to compile without errors after opening > it with the latest Codesys version and updating all libraries. Yes, that is a reasonable expectation. I tried a few times but could not reproduce the problem. In case you run into the problem again, we can investigate the issue if you send a project archive. Best regards, Georg
Last updated: 2025-10-02
Post by apurv on Cannot pass array of constant size to a function as a reference
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I have a Array of constant size defined like this Var Constant MAX_SIZE :UINT := 10; End_var VAR array : ARRAY[0..MAX_SIZE] OF INT; END_VAR Now I want to pass this array to a function by reference, Function fun : INT VAR_IN_OUT CONSTANT MAX_SIZE : UINT; END_VAR VAR_INPUT array : REFERENCE TO ARRAY[0..MAX_SIZE] OF INT; END_VAR but when I run this it gives strange Errors Error : Cannot Convert type 'ARRAY [0..MAX_SIZE] OF INT' to type 'ARRAY[0..MAX_SIZE] OF INT'
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Post by toby on SM Drive license error
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Hi albert1999 and forest, I hope you are well. I too am wondering if you have found any solutions? Im working with a RPi and a Omron R88D-ETH servo amplifier. The SoftMotion is timing out after 30min without the license, but I cant figure out how to license it, and I seem to have some compatibility issues between my RPi license and any SoftMotion licenses. Did you guys have any luck? Thank you very much for any assistance offered. Toby
Last updated: 2024-01-10
Post by haydermsalih on OSCAT Network LIBRARY: FTP_CLIENT
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Hello I am using FTP_CLIENT to donwnload/Upload a text or CSV file from FTP server. UpLoading from PLC to FTP server is working without any problem but when I try to download from FTP server I get an error. The FTP_CLIENT Block allows me to add URL but I do not where I can specify the direcory to save the downloaded file... is there anyone has an experience with downloading from FTP server using FTP_CLIENT block. Thanks in advance Hayder
Last updated: 2024-01-24
Post by nmcc on Toggling Visualizations using HMI Physical Buttons
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Hey thank you for the reply dkugler. I am sorry if this seems like a stupid question. I have the use current visuvariable checkbox enabled. I can see the string names of all my visualizations. I am trying to use ladder logic to be the anser to the button press using "VisuElems.CurrentVisu := 'MainScreen';. This returns an error. Any idea what I am doing wrong or could you point me in the right direction for fixing this. Thanks,
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Post by nmcc on Toggling Visualizations using HMI Physical Buttons
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Hey thank you for the reply dkugler. I am sorry if this seems like a stupid question. I have the use current visuvariable checkbox enabled. I can see the string names of all my visualizations. I am trying to use ladder logic to be the anser to the button press using "VisuElems.CurrentVisu := 'MainScreen';. This returns an error. Any idea what I am doing wrong or could you point me in the right direction for fixing this. Thanks,
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Post by miodusy on File transfer via visu and codesys automation server
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I have a problem with the file transfer library. Namely, it does not work via the codesys server. (error 5; overtime, and visualization resets). They operate mostly in local chains. I tested different browsers and VPN from the router. It works everywhere, except through access from the codesys automation server. The client, having many machines under one account, prefers to keep it that way rather than use an individual VPN just to download a backup. Does anyone have an idea what the problem is? Sylwester M.
Last updated: 2024-03-07
Post by amy123 on Alarm Manager Project Doesn't Open Successfully
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Hello, when I download AlarmManager.project from https://forge.codesys.com/prj/codesys-example/alarm-manager/home/Home/, it gives an error when I open it. If I ignore the warning and continue to open, the alarms are missing. ** Exception Text ** System.ArgumentNullException: Value cannot be null. Parameter name: first at _3S.CoDeSys.ControlsContrib.Utilities.WeakMulticastDelegate.Invoke(Object[] args) at _3S.CoDeSys.ControlsContrib.Controls.WizardControl.OnFinishClick(EventArgs e) at System.Windows.Forms.Control.OnClick(EventArgs e) at System.Windows.Forms.Button.OnMouseUp(MouseEventArgs mevent) at System.Windows.Forms.Control.WmMouseUp(Message& m, MouseButtons button, Int32 clicks) at System.Windows.Forms.Control.WndProc(Message& m) at System.Windows.Forms.ButtonBase.WndProc(Message& m) at System.Windows.Forms.Button.WndProc(Message& m) at System.Windows.Forms.NativeWindow.Callback(IntPtr hWnd, Int32 msg, IntPtr wparam, IntPtr lparam)
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Post by valenting on Problem with Licenced Software Metrics
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Hi, When I try to install my codesys program with the new application-based licensing, I have an error "it exceeds the scope of the license agreement. See Device > Licensed Software Metrics" In the Licensed Software Metrics section, I see a code size < 3MB and less than 2700 variables in visualiaztions. I'm using a license "Control Basic L" with "Codesys Visualization L" option, so it should be enough with these metrics. What can I do ?
Last updated: 2024-04-22
Post by richard-wang on Codesys recipe manager - what does it do?
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Hi All Thanks for sharing this information. For whom may not know why always get error code 16#4000 or 16#4002 while performing Recipe commands, the root cause is There is a line need to be inserted in CODESYSControl.cfg file, which is PlaceholderFilePath.1=/var/opt/codesys/PlcLogic/ I am using Pi, therefore the above path is set to my pi unit, after adding above line to my cfg file, all the Recipe commands work fine. But I still do not know how and when this file got modified though.
Last updated: 2024-04-29
Post by ndzied2 on Rounding error in simple addition
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This is a consequence of how computers store floating point numbers. 0.1 cannot be exactly represented in a computer. This is not a CoDeSys thing. Here is a link to a converter to show you the exact value that is represented when you use a REAL data type (which is a 32 bit float). https://baseconvert.com/ieee-754-floating-point If you really need to keep track of 0.1 increments. use INT OR DINT and then add 1 each time and assume that there is one decimal place.
Last updated: 2024-05-24
Post by paro on "You are using inconsistent overlay settings, please check your compiler defines for the current application" error
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Disable the setting "Support client animations and overlay of native elements" in the Visu Manager. Activating this setting should also set a compiler define (GENERATE_OVERLAY_VISU). Maybe the compiler define is set and the feature is not activated in the visu manager or or the other way round.. rightclick the Application -> Properties -> Build https://content.helpme-codesys.com/en/CODESYS%20Development%20System/_cds_dlg_properties_build.html
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Post by joep on Custom robotics kinematics model debugging
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When trying to move my axis using any group move instruction I get the following error: SMC_CP_INVALID_PATH_ELEM and axisgroup goes into errorstop state. I tested my methods thoroughly which makes it hard for me to debug. Are there some hidden rules I need to abide to? How would one go about debugging a custom robotics model, since the information inside isn't accesible. Is it possible to find the source of where the function breaks? Any hint in the right direction would be appreciated. Best regards
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