CODESYS PLC LD ProgramSimulator Instructions v1

The document provides instructions for downloading and using the CODESYS PLC simulator software. It explains how to create a new project, select variables, build and simulate ladder logic programs, and access online video guides for additional support. The steps covered include getting started, editing programs, visualizing circuits, and downloading simulations.

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CODESYS PLC LD ProgramSimulator Instructions v1

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CODESYS PLC Simulator

CRICOS Provider Number: 03567C | Higher Education Provider Number: 14008 | RTO Provider Number: 51971
Instructions for CODESYS
• Codesys PLC Simulator is a free ware available at
http://www.codesys.com/download.html (you will need to register to
get the download codes )
• Quick Start video guides available at the following links from
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLimc0qc7y0tQ0aZnk3d9rkLUA
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mY7sn0Xd1-w
• It is also available via Remote Lab (Please see separate instructions on
how to access Remote Lab and locate the software that you need to
work on).

CRICOS Provider Number: 03567C | Higher Education Provider Number: 14008 | RTO Provider Number: 51971
Instructions for CODESYS
• Quick guide to getting a ladder project open for editing:
icon
• Start the program clicking on the icon on the desktop ,
• Click on the New Project link

CRICOS Provider Number: 03567C | Higher Education Provider Number: 14008 | RTO Provider Number: 51971
Instructions for CODESYS
• Use standard project and save it with another name ( use a unique
name while on remote lab to identify your program)

Unique
name

CRICOS Provider Number: 03567C | Higher Education Provider Number: 14008 | RTO Provider Number: 51971
Instructions for CODESYS
• On the net prompt screen - set to the “CODESYS Control Win V3” and
change PLC_PRG in to the language you want – for this assignment it is
Ladder (LD)

So make sure you

change it to LD

CRICOS Provider Number: 03567C | Higher Education Provider Number: 14008 | RTO Provider Number: 51971
Instructions for CODESYS
• Double click the PLC_PRG under application to open the editing window
and get started

One Programmable Device

Ref to newest ver. Standard Library

A Program
PLC_PRG in LD
A Cyclic Task which call
PLC_PRG every 20ms

editing window

PLC Program File editing window

Down here for
being run

CRICOS Provider Number: 03567C | Higher Education Provider Number: 14008 | RTO Provider Number: 51971
CODESYS – Get & Select Variables

1. Type in at the Top

Or 2. Insert
from drop
down list

CRICOS Provider Number: 03567C | Higher Education Provider Number: 14008 | RTO Provider Number: 51971
CODESYS – Get & Select Variables
• OR Method 3: Click the LD (1) and contacts/coils (2) will become
available to start your program

CRICOS Provider Number: 03567C | Higher Education Provider Number: 14008 | RTO Provider Number: 51971
CODESYS – Get & Select Variables
• Insert switch - contact

1. Type name – Switch1

Type

2. Select Type of Variable Name

CRICOS Provider Number: 03567C | Higher Education Provider Number: 14008 | RTO Provider Number: 51971
CODESYS – Get & Select Variables
Insert Coil

CRICOS Provider Number: 03567C | Higher Education Provider Number: 14008 | RTO Provider Number: 51971
CODESYS – Get & Select Variables

Insert coil - lamp

1. Type name – Lamp1

Type

Name
2. Select Type of Variable
CRICOS Provider Number: 03567C | Higher Education Provider Number: 14008 | RTO Provider Number: 51971
Instructions for CODESYS: Visualization
• Right click the Application
under PLC Logic to Add Object
of Visualization for Simulation

CRICOS Provider Number: 03567C | Higher Education Provider Number: 14008 | RTO Provider Number: 51971
Instructions for CODESYS: Visualization