CODESYS Ethernet Driver TOP Server + 1 Year License Maintenance
- Details
- Key Features
- Why Choose This Driver?
- Technical Specifications
- Resources and Documentation
- Supported Devices
- Advanced Features
The TOP Server CODESYS Ethernet driver provides a communication interface to devices running CODESYS with the same level of performance, stability and ease of configuration as any other TOP Server driver. CODESYS based controllers are commonly found in food & beverage machinery, pharmaceutical processing & packaging machinery. CODESYS is an open source programming software for PLCs utilized by a number of device manufacturers such as Modicon and Elau (Schneider Electric), Advantech, Wago, Festo, Lenze and many others. Licensing is simple - a single license allows for unlimited tags and devices on a single PC. This driver is capable of working with many different versions of the CODESYS standard.
- Maximum Number of Channels: 1024
- Maximum Devices per Channel: 256 (practical limits vary by system resources and architecture)
- Provides real-time data access to CODESYS V2.3 and V3-compatible devices (read/write)
- Fully-featured tag browsing capability
- Advanced Logging Support
- Automatic Tag Generation (directly from device and from project file)
- Configurable Request Timeout
Proven benefits that help you deploy faster and operate more reliably
Multi-Version Support
Supports both CODESYS V2.3 and V3 runtime systems with automatic version detection
Automatic Tag Generation
Generate tags directly from device or project file for rapid deployment
Flexible Configuration
Support for CODESYS Gateways, symbolic addressing, and configurable request sizes
Advanced Security
CODESYS V3 authentication with username/password support for secure connections
Communication
Protocols Supported
CODESYS V2.3 Ethernet over ARTI (TCP/IP Level 2 Route, Level 2, Level 4), CODESYS V2.3 Ethernet via Gateway, CODESYS V3 Ethernet over ARTI, CODESYS V3 Ethernet via Gateway
Connection Types
TCP/IP Ethernet
Max Devices per Channel
1024 channels, 256 devices per channel
Everything you need to get started, configure, and troubleshoot your driver
TOP Server Operating System Support Information
Comprehensive OS compatibility guide for all TOP Server versions
TOP Server How-To Videos / Tutorials
Main landing page with a library of how-to videos covering installation, general overview, troubleshooting tools, driver quick starts, and other TOP Server configuration topics
TOP Server How-To Application Notes
Support knowledge base with application notes, guides, and FAQs for TOP Server
TOP Server Quick Start Guide
A comprehensive video guide showing TOP Server basics, installation, and getting started with a sample project
TOP Server Troubleshooting Guide
Comprehensive guide to diagnose and resolve common issues
CODESYS Ethernet Help File (PDF)
Complete driver documentation with setup instructions and configuration examples
Current/Past Release Notes
View the complete TOP Server release history and version information
Software Toolbox Knowledge Base
Search our comprehensive knowledge base for answers and troubleshooting
CODESYS Group Website
Official CODESYS Group website for runtime documentation and resources
Learn More About CODESYS
Blog post with additional information about CODESYS connectivity
CODESYS V2.3 Runtime Devices
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Any controller supporting CODESYS V2.3 Runtime
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Modicon controllers (Schneider Electric)
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Advantech controllers
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Wago controllers
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Festo controllers
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Lenze controllers
CODESYS V3 Runtime Devices
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Any controller supporting CODESYS V3 Runtime
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CODESYS Control Win
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CODESYS Control for Raspberry Pi
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CODESYS Control for BeagleBone
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CODESYS Control for Linux
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Third-party PLCs with V3 runtime
For a complete list of supported models and firmware versions, please contact our technical support team or download the driver documentation.
- CODESYS V3 Authentication (Username/Password) support
- Auto device discovery supported
- Supports automatic tag generation directly from device and from project file
- Supports tag browsing with filtering and selective import
- Media Level Redundancy
- Configurable Request Timeout
- Supports device diagnostics
- "Device and Cache" mode for symbol loading (minimizes network overhead)