CODESYS COMMUNICATION

The core task of CODESYS is the simple programming of logic controllers according to IEC-61131-3. In addition, the automation software offers extensive support of communication protocols for data exchange with other systems in the automation landscape.

All controllers communicate in real time with connected field devices, such as sensors and actuators. For this purpose, all important fieldbus and Industrial Ethernet systems are implemented in CODESYS. These products can be found in the category CODESYS Fieldbus.

In a connected Industry 4.0 architecture, modern controllers also exchange their information with other systems. These can be other controllers, but also any other intelligent devices in the controller network, connected MES or ERP systems, and private or public clouds. CODESYS makes communication simple: with proprietary and standard protocols that are seamlessly integrated into the platform:

• As components in the CODESYS Control runtime system, which means they are firmly integrated in the control system
• As components of the CODESYS Development System or as extension APIs
• As reloadable libraries that are compiled along with the application code of the logic controller for the respective target device and executed there.

You are a system integrator or a user in the machine/plant construction sector or the like: Use controllers that are already equipped with integrated CODESYS communication protocols. Millions of CODESYS-compatible single devices and over 1,000 different device types from more than 500 manufacturers offer you a large range of hardware for your automation projects. CODESYS Inside offers a selection of manufacturers that offer CODESYS-compatible devices. Alternatively, you can use the CODESYS Control SoftPLC systems from the CODESYS Store, which already implement a number of protocols. In the CODESYS Store, you will find numerous libraries for extending the pool of integrated communication protocols.

You are a manufacturer of programmable devices: Implement in your devices the required communication components of the CODESYS Runtime Toolkit as well as the possibility to license libraries per device.

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