Installing CODESYS

Obviously, before you can move forward with the book, you will need a working copy of CODESYS. CODESYS is free to download and install. The link to download the programming system can be found in the Technical requirements section of the chapter. The first step is to follow the link and install the programming environment.

Before you start trying to install CODESYS, it is important to realize that most software, no matter the vendor or purpose, will be periodically updated and changed. This means that, depending on when you’re reading this book, there may be changes to the installation process or operation of the software. Typically, these changes are minor; however, beware that as time progresses, these changes may cause incongruities with the instructions presented here. If you do find incongruities, usually a simple Google search will reveal the correct course of action.

Note

CODESYS versions are not always backward-compatible. If you are using...