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CODESYS stands for controller development system. While some may appreciate a good acronym, knowing what CODESYS stands for does not indicate what it is or why automation systems designers should employ it.
What Does CODESYS Mean?
Automation specialists utilize CODESYS as a development environment for programming controller applications. The German business CODESYS GmbH (formerly 3S-Smart Software Solutions) developed this IEC 611131-3 programming tool to give customers integrated solutions that make engineering automated solutions more straightforward. It is a platform-independent development environment that is compatible with PLC hardware and many other automation components offered by hundreds of firms, making it a flexible solution that enables users to accomplish a wide range of jobs.
Why Employ CODESYS?
CODESYS supports each of the five PLC programming languages provided by IEC 61131-3: ladder diagram, function block diagram, sequential function chart, structured text, and instruction list. This enables system designers to operate within any of the supported PLCs and automation components, making it easier to incorporate new items into an existing system.
There are over a million unique devices from over 400 manufacturers that are compatible with CODESYS, and the environment allows device manufacturers to develop their own programmable and configurable automation components that grow with their systems.
CODESYS enables system designers to quickly integrate most automation components into their designs, use any IEC 61131-3 standard programming language, and tailor their configuration based on the application's particular requirements.
Simple Adaptation
CODESYS adapts quickly to many system requirements and environments. It is offered as a modular, single-source runtime system for various device platforms and is compatible with all prevalent CPUs and operating systems. With library modules, users can implement unique device attributes for I/O functions, and extending the user interface with manufacturer-specific plug-in modules is simple.
Combined Functions
CODESYS offers integrated capabilities for automation devices geared toward practice. From the setup of common fieldbus systems to I/O modules and drives, system designers have access to abundant capabilities. In addition, there is a product option for generating and displaying practice-oriented operating interfaces (e.g., directly via device display, connected monitor, or web browser) and an optional interface that incorporates current or developed C code.
More Information About CODESYS
CODESYS is widely utilized in educational institutions to train technicians and engineers since it is rapidly becoming the industry standard.
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