The CODESYS documentation is written by developers, for developers. It assumes you know what a PLC cycle is. It does not assume you know how to find Plc_PRG . Problem: Your EtherCAT master is not going into OP (Operational) state.
It does not exist.
Here is the honest guide to finding, understanding, and actually using the CODESYS 3.5 manual—without falling asleep. Here is the most common mistake beginners make: they look for one giant PDF called "CODESYS 3.5 Manual." codesys 3.5 manual
The manual will tell you exactly that you need to check wState = 5 and that a value of 2 means "Init" (no communication). You fix it in five minutes. You do not need to read the CODESYS 3.5 manual cover to cover. That is a waste of time. The CODESYS documentation is written by developers, for
If you have ever opened CODESYS 3.5 for the first time, you know the feeling: a mix of excitement (powerful, IEC 61131-3 programming!) and mild panic (where is everything?). Problem: Your EtherCAT master is not going into
Do you have a "stump the manual" moment with CODESYS 3.5? Drop it in the comments—let's see if the documentation actually has the answer.
Everyone wants a quick YouTube tutorial. But the reality of industrial automation is that