Post by jrsantab on Remote connection to ifm PLC & HMI ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Hello, We are trying to access remotely a PLC (ifm 711S) and a HMI (ifm CR1077). Both are connected to a Teltonika RUT200 router. We establish the connection with OpenVPN Connect and can ping both controllers. We have a laptop that, most of the time, will allow Codesys connection to the controllers, but we have several other computers that are unable to connect, although all of them can ping successfully. We cannot find any difference in the configuration or software installed from one PC to another. If we connect to the router by WIFI, instead of VPN, all the computers work fine. We know that scanning the network will not work over a remote connection, so we input the controller IP directly. Has anyone had a simlar problem and can offer any hint on what to check to meke the connection run?
Last updated: 2024-04-11

Post by jrsantab on Remote connection to ifm PLC & HMI ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Hello, We are trying to access remotely a PLC (ifm 711S) and a HMI (ifm CR1077). Both are connected to a Teltonika RUT200 router. We establish the connection with OpenVPN Connect and can ping both controllers. We have a laptop that, most of the time, will allow Codesys connection to the controllers, but we have several other computers that are unable to connect, although all of them can ping successfully. We cannot find any difference in the configuration or software installed from one PC to another. If we connect to the router by WIFI, instead of VPN, all the computers work fine. We know that scanning the network will not work over a remote connection, so we input the controller IP directly. Has anyone had a similar problem and can offer any hint on what to check to make the connection run?
Last updated: 2024-04-11

Post by wiresplus on How to Connect / Go Online without re-downloading the project ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Hello, I have a PLC in a remote location. I can connect to it, but when I use a different PC, it asks me to re-download to the PLC - which will a) interrupt production and b) cause version issues. Codesys being open-source, if someone else has made changes, I need to be able to connect, upload the current project, compare it with mine and then decide what next. Every time I connect, it says Warning: An application 'Application' is currently in RUN mode on the PLC. As there is no matching compile information, this existing application needs to be replaced. Click 'Yes' to download the latest code or 'No' to abort. What am I doing wrong?
Last updated: 2024-04-13

Post by mubeta on Strange problem with the ‘MC_SetPosition’ function ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
How are the servo drives controlled? EtherCAT, step/dir pulses, other? CANOpen, 1 Mb/s, bus load 35%, cycle time 2ms. Another thought is that - if it's step/dir pulse based control - the pulses from the PLC to the drive are getting missed/lost at high frequencies? If that's the case then there would be multiple troubleshooting steps/corrections that could be investigated. Here, it seems to me that we are getting completely off track with the observed problem. You could try to create a simplified program I had already written this elsewhere. The program before being brought into machines was exhaustively tested in SW emulation and the problem did not occur. However, in emulation I was interested in checking other aspects of the process, not this specific one which is for real a correction made necessary after the fact. The part of the program that does this correction with the function mentioned in the topic, came up from its origins, but I didn't know or didn't think it was really useful. A scruple that later turned out to be necessary. However, for now I do not think I will spend any more time on this verification, already lacking any to do my normal. I remain amazed, however, that a function intended to correct the axis position with the motor in motion and that it should not interfere with this, in fact instead changes behavior as the motor speed changes. Mah! When you manually control the motor directly from the servo drive software at the speeds you are calling for, does it move precisely to the target position? The drive and motor have been working fine for about 10 years. In replacing the machine control system, I opted for CoDeSys where before there was something else. But this is not the subject of the problem. What I need to resolve is the fact that a clutch specially placed at a certain point can slip and, therefore, I have the undeniable need to phase the 'prime mover' to the mechanical position of the machine, detected by a cam for each turn, in order to properly stop at its optimum point. Which for now I have ruled out doing. In fact, if I really have to say, since we have now gone brutally OT, I originally thought that this clutch should only come into action in cases of extreme necessity, as happens in most trials. But this one, the way it is made, slips more easily than I could estimate and the servo-controlled 'prime mover,' and the machine, get out of phase, maybe by a little, but frequently, and when the machine work at it's high speed, (in fact all of the time), I can't adjust properly the 'prime mover' position at fly.
Last updated: 2025-01-18

Post by moritz-a on Datalogger Wago 8212 Speicherzugriff ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Hallo, ich möchte einen Datenlogger schreiben für den Webdatenplotter der Wago. Ich habe jetzt das Problem dass der Baustein keinen Zugriff auf die Festplatte oder SD-Karte hat. In der Codesys kann ich über die Dateienansicht auch die Speicherkarte nicht sehen. Über FTP in Windows jedoch schon. Kann ich in der Webvisu vom Controller etwas ändern um daran zu kommen? orientiert habe ich mich an dem Anwendungshinweis von Wago und dem Video welche in E-Cockpit sind. Daten werden über Real normal geschrieben. Firmware ist die 26. Codesys ist die SP19 Patch 2.
Last updated: 2024-07-18

Post by moritz-a on Datalogger Wago 8212 Speicherzugriff ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Hallo, ich möchte einen Datenlogger schreiben für den Webdatenplotter der Wago. Ich habe jetzt das Problem dass der Baustein keinen Zugriff auf die Festplatte oder SD-Karte hat. In der Codesys kann ich über die Dateienansicht auch die Speicherkarte nicht sehen. Über FTP in Windows jedoch schon. Kann ich in der Webvisu vom Controller etwas ändern um daran zu kommen? orientiert habe ich mich an dem Anwendungshinweis von Wago und dem Video welche in E-Cockpit sind. Daten werden über Real normal geschrieben. Firmware ist die 26. Codesys ist die SP19 Patch 2.
Last updated: 2024-07-18

Post by moritz-a on Datalogger Wago 8212 Speicherzugriff ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Hallo, ich möchte einen Datenlogger schreiben für den Webdatenplotter der Wago. Ich habe jetzt das Problem dass der Baustein keinen Zugriff auf die Festplatte oder SD-Karte hat. In der Codesys kann ich über die Dateienansicht auch die Speicherkarte nicht sehen. Über FTP in Windows jedoch schon. Kann ich in der Webvisu vom Controller etwas ändern um daran zu kommen? orientiert habe ich mich an dem Anwendungshinweis von Wago und dem Video welche in E-Cockpit sind. Daten werden über Real normal geschrieben. Firmware ist die 26. Codesys ist die SP19 Patch 2.
Last updated: 2024-07-18

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 pmolke on Datenkonvertierung für ein SPS-AO-Modul ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Hallo, du solltest dir angewöhnen Präfixe für die Datentypen zu nutzen. Dann ist das auch lesbarer. Aus value wird rValue für ein REAL oder wValue für ein WORD. Daher ist jetzt nicht ersichtlich mit welchen Datentypen du dort arbeitest und was die Bausteine an den EIN- und Ausgängen erwarten. Du kannst aber explizit eine Typkonvertierung durchführen indem du am Ausgang noch einen Baustein "TO_WORD" setzt.
Last updated: 2024-06-21

Post by mondinmr on Frustration-Fueled Feedback on Project File Management and Git Integration ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
In reality, other vendors are already moving towards integration with VS Code. B&R, for example, is likely the only one that could truly challenge Codesys in the market: they’ve overhauled their once-archaic environment (previously lacking ST OOP) and are now catching up significantly with Automation Studio Code, offering modern programming capabilities and native support for tools like Git and GitHub Copilot. The other big names in the market, frankly, are still light years behind. For smaller projects, typically handled by “wire strippers” (with all due respect!), a classic environment might be just fine. But once you’re dealing with thousands or even millions of lines of code—possibly organized in an OOP paradigm, spanning large teams, integrating third-party libraries, requiring version control, and performing comprehensive tests—a lightweight, responsive editor supercharged with AI-based features becomes essential. The real strength of something like VS Code lies in its vast ecosystem of extensions and integrations: from advanced Git support to automated build/test pipelines, and even AI-assisted autocompletion that already makes software development much more agile and productive. I understand that a PLC project involves more than just ST code (task setup, fieldbus configuration, libraries, etc.). However, there’s no technical reason not to at least provide ST files in a pure text format, making version control and collaboration far easier. B&R has clearly adopted this approach; I hope Codesys will accelerate its own efforts to offer a native, text-based integration and modern development tooling. Once you go beyond a certain level of complexity—dozens of configurations, OOP hierarchies, and distributed teams—you really do need “engineer-level” software tools, not just solutions targeting “wire strippers.” For large-scale automation projects, a more open and flexible approach is the only way to avoid chronic frustration. Let me emphasize that I truly love Codesys and consider the work done so far to be brilliant—I’d be sorry to see it overshadowed by others moving faster in this direction.
Last updated: 2025-02-18

Post by rossanoparis on How to configure CODESYSControl_User.cfg in order to use a specific network card for OPCUA Server ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Thank you @eschwellinger Even tough I think the content of the link you provided is a bit messy. To bind OPCUA server to a specific adapter, I should have had insert the following section. [CmpOPCUA] NetworkAdapter=eth0 But it doesn't work, I had to insert the following section instead to get the right configuration. [CmpOPCUAServer] NetworkAdapter=eth0 Regards Rossano
Last updated: 2023-08-29

Post by timvh on ernesto881124 ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
You will need a USB to RS485 converter to connect the PC to the Modbus RTU Slave Device. In Windows this converter will be recognized as Serial COM poort (e.g. COM2, or COM3, see the windows device manager to find this out). Select this port in your CODESYS application. On the PC you need to use the CODESYS Control Win (SoftPLC) to run your application. It will not work in simulation mode, because then the Modbus Communication will not be activated.
Last updated: 2023-09-14

Post by timvh on SafetyApp - "Invalid ERR Ack input" ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
I had a similar error "Invalid ERR Ack input". What you need to do is link an variable from the "non-safe" PLC to the Group IOs of the POU in the Safety app. * Add a POU to the SafetyApp (probably already done, otherwise you don't get this error) * Right click on this POU - select properties * Go to the Group IOs tab * Link a variable to the Err.Ackn. input I don't know about the Size of zero, I didn't get this error. Were you able to fix this?
Last updated: 2023-11-16

Post by mikek10 on Error IoDrvEthernetIP: Connection Failure. (16#1) How to solve ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Make sure the number of bytes matches the values in the Ethernet/IP>Assembly Information section of the Wagos web management page (expand by clicking on the +). The EDS file will probably have defaulted to assemblies 101 and 104. If you want a different assembly there is an article that tells you how to modify but seems to be unavailable at the moment. An alternative is to modify the .eds file to change the default assemblies.
Last updated: 2024-07-22

Post by vstrom on Recipe definition, how to have the Name string in current language? ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
I'd like to know if it is possible to have the "Name" field, in the recipe definition, language dependent. Something like to have the possibility to put there a string ID that will be add to the GlobalTextList. In this way it can be translated and when showed in a Visualization screen its value depend on the current language. Thanks.
Last updated: 2024-10-04

Post by jwhaley on C0007 Errors ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
I ended up figuring it out It wasn't in my code. It kept taking me to 2 of my visualizations but it wasn't going to anything specific. Figured out it was some arrows that I had made to buttons for a mouse click to go to the other visualizations. I removed the text in the assign box but didn't remove the action "change shown Visualization from the list. If I deleted the images all together, the error went away. That's how I thought to go look at that.
Last updated: 2024-10-10

Post by winki on Modbus TCP & RTU with Control for Linux SL ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Hello, Today I am able to test ma industrial computer in my test bench. I am able to do all the configuration throught my VPN, 100% remote. I can see the gateway & the Virtual PLC. Now I would like to do some Modbus TCP Client & Modbus RS485. But I am lost due to docker ! When I go to modbus TCP it only gave me the docker network, but not my eth0 & eth01 When I go to modbus rtu, how can I create the link between Com number & my /dev/ttyRS485 Loic,
Last updated: 2024-10-23

Post by varshag on Trying to pull Logged In user details and certain other variable values and in turn log to a database ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Hello All, I am new to Codesys and am trying to create a simple project which would let me log to a 6 column database table. I can use a push button on Visualization to initiate the logging. Column 1:Timestamp Column 2:Full name or Initials of Logged in operator Column 3,4,5,6: Certain variables Any help is highly appreciated. Thank you.
Last updated: 2024-11-07

Post by paterad on Edge gateway ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Hello, I am struggling with Edge gateway to the automation server. It is not possible to establish the link. When I create the Edge in codesys and get it to Automation server, it is red, unable to connect. Scan fails. RPi 4B Runtime 4.13.0.0 Edge gateway 4.13.0.0 Codesys 3.5.2.40 Any idea what to chase? I have been using previous versions of edge gateway. Now I updated all to latest versions, failed. Frustrating.
Last updated: 2024-12-03

Post by gatto on Read codesys version in the codesys application ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
hi, i used another way declaration: pApp : POINTER TO APPLICATION; pAppInfo : POINTER TO APPLICATION_INFO; ProjectName : STRING (24) ; CodesysVersion : STRING (15) ; code: //library : // CmpApp // IoDrvEthernet // // Get Pointer to current application pApp := CmpApp.AppGetCurrent( pResult:= 0 ); // Get Pointer to Application information pAppInfo := CmpApp.AppGetApplicationInfo(pApp:= pApp, pResult:= 0 ); ProjectName := pAppInfo^.pstProjectName^ ; //convert codesys version to string CodesysVersion := IoDrvEthernet.UDINT_TO_IPSTRING ( udiIPAddress := pApp^.udiPSVersion ) ; so i think you need to convert your dwVersion in a UDINT and after convert UDINT_TO_IPSTRING
Last updated: 2025-01-17

Post by rmaas on STRING conversions to DWORD ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
Hi, The '' characters in Codesys are there only to indicate it is a STRING type. They are not actually added to the string, maybe you are adding them unintentionally in the concat function? You can send your data from Codesys to Hercules to verify... Another option is to send the data as an array of bytes instead of a string, with every byte representing 1 ASCII character. https://www.ascii-code.com/ This way you are 100% sure Codesys is not adding any unwanted characters.
Last updated: 2025-01-31

Post by respl on IFM EXOR Network variable Error ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
We are connected IFM CR711S to Exor EX710. We are exchanging data using network variables. Both devices are configured on same project so no need to use file source. When tested application it works fine. But after 3 months same application not working. We are able to send data from CR711 to EX710 but data from Ex710 to CR711s works only for one scan when we cold reset CR 711S. Can somebody help to find out error.
Last updated: 2025-03-17

Post by timothyzalusky on Missing Device Descriptions in Repository ^{CODESYS Forge talk (Post)}
After updating my Codesys to later versions, it seems my device repository no longer lists the proper runtime devices, nor ethernet adapters, or other previously installed device descriptions. What needs to be done here? Do I need to uninstall and do a clean install? I am now updating to SP21.1 to see if that fixes it. Any tips what I am doing wrong here are much appreciated. I don't see codesys control win, or have the ability to add an ethernet adapter in my project.
Last updated: 2025-06-12

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