CODESYS has introduced a new version of CODESYS V3.5 SP20 that provides improved advice when carrying out industrial automation projects.
CODESYS is a software platform aimed at industrial automation technologies used by many (automated) PLC manufacturers. The platform is based on the CODESYS development system, an IEC 61131-3 programming hardware. Provides users with extended integrated solutions for ease of use and effective project engineering of automation applications.
The main objective of CODESYS is to provide users with practical support in the implementation of areas of their automation program.
The main novelty of this version, SP20 is the new program editor in Ladder language that offers a more modern interface and a simpler workflow.
These are some of the new features of the new version of CODESYS:
Engineering
- New Ladder Diagram editor
- Project Compare for object properties
- Improved License Manager
- New License Provider
- Scripting feature for CODESYS Git
- Improved CODESYS Installer
- Setup support for device manufacturers via Deployment Server
- New CODESYS String Library package
- New Offline Help
Runtime
- Support of Application-Based Licenses
- Flow Control rework
Automation Server
- Device log
- Facelift Automation Server Connector
- Improved start page
- Remote application control: Reset, start, stop
- File transfer via WebVisu
- Edge Gateway replacement
Visualization
- Swiping frames
- Snaplines in visualization editor
- Container size
- Alarm definition for types
- Blinking of elements
Motion CNC Robotics
- Trigger points on the path to robotics
- Override functionality for single axis function blocks
- New drivers for CODESYS SoftMotion
Fieldbus
- Improvements in the device editor
- Specific improvements in the support of EtherNet/IP, CAN (CANopen / J1939) and PROFINET
Communication
- New product: CODESYS DNP3
- OPC UA improvements
- BACnet improvements