This version contains numerous new features, including

• Comprehensive possibilities for creating and transferring certificate signing requests (CSR),
• Script driver documentation,
• Edge Gateway view as a filterable and configurable table,
• Overview of WebVisus in the “Visualization” section of the PLC details.

The CODESYS Automation Server is available via the CODESYS Store.

CODESYS Automation Server

With the new version of the CODESYS Automation Server, you can manage certificates on all connected PLCs, e.g. generate new certificates or move existing certificates between trust stores. You also have the ability to establish an end-to-end encrypted connection from the CODESYS Edge Gateway via connected PLCs via the CODESYS Automation Server all the way to your client.

New feature: File management

Use the Automation Server to easily exchange files between PLCs and clients. It is now possible to exchange one or more files between devices directly via the browser of your host device. When transferring multiple files from a PLC to a host, they are automatically packed as a zip archive. You can also create new folders or delete files as required. A special highlight: You can even enter file paths as free text and thus have the option of using $placeholders$.

New feature: Renewal of expired Edge Gateway certificates

It is now possible to establish a temporary connection between Edge Gateways and the Automation Server despite an expired certificate. The temporary connection can only be used to create a new certificate, which is then used to establish a new, fully functional connection.

New feature: Display of user roles

Each user can now view the user role assigned to them and thus deduce their permissions in the Automation Server.

The most important new features in this version:

• Remote control of applications: start, stop, and reset remotely.
• Possibility to transfer files between clients and remote PLCs via WebVisu.
• Complete re-implementation of the communication service (in the backend) between CODESYS Edge Gateways (field level) and CODESYS Automation Server (cloud), resulting in easier expandability, greater stability, scalability and maintainability.
• In the event of an Edge Gateway exchange, a still active Edge Gateway can now be replaced with a new Edge Gateway. The connection of the former Edge Gateway is then automatically terminated.

With this version, you can now access device logs directly in the browser without having to use the CODESYS Development System. In addition, the Automation Server start page now provides an overview and access to selected useful features. For improved recognition, all Automation Server Connector menu and status elements are now represented by material icons and the color scheme for status icons has been revised. Of course, there are also improvements and bug fixes in this version.