Managing Devices CODESYS manages the installed devices in the device repository . A device repository is a defined location in the file system which by default is defined as the system repository for

Installing Devices Install a device in the device repository in order to include it in your project. Click Tools → Device Repository . The Device Repository dialog opens. Select the install location.

Managing Packages and Licenses Licensing in CODESYS In addition to the standard installation of CODESYS , add-ons are also available, which are subject to fees and licensing. You get licenses for thes

Installing and Uninstalling a Package Using CODESYS Installer (default) If the CODESYS Installer is installed on your computer, then it will be used for installing and uninstalling packages and add-on

Licensing of Products Many CODESYS products are license-protected, so you need to activate a product before you start it. An add-on product that extends the capabilities of the CODESYS Development Sys

Using Scripts With the scripting feature in CODESYS , you can automate commands or complex program operations that you would otherwise have to do manually with mouse clicks and text input in the CODES

Security Due to the increased networking of controllers and plants, potential threats are also quickly rising. Therefore, you should carefully consider all possible safety measures. Security measures

General Information The following provides some general information about safety functions ("security" measures). This information applies regardless of the usage in CODESYS or one with a connection c

Generating Application Code The application code is the machine code that a PLC executes when you start an application. CODESYS automatically generates the application code from the source code that w

Downloading the Application Code, Logging in, and Starting the PLC In order to download the source code of your application to the PLC, you need to log in to the PLC with application. If there are sev