CODESYS for Device Manufacturers (Brochure)
CODESYS - One software. Any field of application. Your automation platform.
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25.10.2023
Manufacturer-specific libraries
As a device manufacturer, you have equipped your CODESYS-compatible device with the desired functions - either by adding runtime components from the CODESYS portfolio or functions that you have integrated into the runtime system yourself. With CODESYS libraries, you can simplify access to such functions for your customers or package additional benefits in function blocks. Everything you need is available in the CODESYS Development System and can be used free of charge:
- Complete development system with convenient editors
- Sophisticated library concept with
- different library types (function, container, and interface libraries)
- integration of graphics and documentation
- versioning
- parameterization
- signing
- placeholders
- namespace
- template libraries for typical behavior models
- integrated mechanism for reloading missing libraries
- Possibility to store integrated unit tests for library functions (the CODESYS Test Manager is required for automated execution)
- Detailed documentation including concept description
- Numerous example projects for the application and development of own libraries
- Library repository to manage the available libraries
- Convenient mechanisms for distributing and licensing libraries via the CODESYS Store
Application templates
Do you already know from experience with your customers how they typically implement control applications and which components must always be included in a project? Then create templates that make it easier for your customers to get started with a new CODESYS project. The ability to do this is an integrated feature of the CODESYS Development System.
Add-ons in CODESYS packages
CODESYS packages are compilations of information that are used/required or may be useful in the CODESYS Development System. As a device manufacturer, you typically pack the specific device description for your CODESYS-compatible controller, including the associated libraries, into such a package. You can also store additional information and commands. Again, the aim is to provide your customer with optimum support.
Overview of possible elements (extract):
- Any files, e.g. auxiliary information or data sheets in PDF format
- Device descriptions, e.g. for the control unit itself or optional I/Os, fieldbus devices, etc.
- Assignments of new menu commands, toolbar commands or speed dial buttons
- Libraries including library profiles
- Specific extensions for CODESYS Online Help on the workstation PC
- Own visualization elements and styles
- Self-developed plug-in components (requires the CODESYS Automation Platform)
With the free Package Designer, you can create and test your special CODESYS packages directly in the CODESYS Development System, including license agreements for your software. Sign your packages to protect them from unauthorized changes.
Advantages of your own packages:
- Use the compact and free format to distribute additional files for application programming!
- Customize the scope of the CODESYS Development System easily and free of charge according to your specifications!
Complete framework: CODESYS Automation Platform
The CODESYS Automation Platform is a complete framework for creating development environments for industrial control networks. As a manufacturer of automation devices, you can use the CODESYS Automation Platform to extend the existing IEC 61131-3 programming tool with specific comfort or additional functions under Microsoft .NET.
How to get
- Scope of delivery:
- Software development kit incl. required documentation
- Workshop on site
- First level support
- Access to online resources
- Advice, quotation and further information from sales(at)codesys.com
- Alternative to purchase and own implementation:
Commissioning of plug-in developments as a service directly from the CODESYS Group
Advantages of using the CODESYS Automation Platform:
- Refine the CODESYS Development System and its range of functions to create your own specific development interface - e.g. with your own editors, configurators, wizards, icons and product names!
- Deliver "your" customized CODESYS with exactly the components you want to your customers!
- Realize device-specific tools for your customers' automation tasks, e.g. for configuration or commissioning, in the shortest possible time using a mature and functionally comprehensive framework!
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