Learn how to leverage your PLC programming skills on groov EPIC with CODESYS.

Are you ready to write a control program for your groov EPIC, but unsure where to begin?

Good news: your PLC programming background gives you a head start—especially if you choose to work with CODESYS, one of the three control programming options available on groov EPIC.

Find out how to use the PC-based CODESYS Development System to create and compile IEC 61131-3 programs that you might already be familiar with.

groov EPIC controllers support three control programming methods:

• CODESYS – a fully compliant IEC 61131-3 environment
• PAC Control – Opto 22’s flowchart-based, easy-to-learn programming language
• Secure Shell (SSH) – for running custom programs in a Linux shell

But if you’re already familiar with ladder logic or structured text, CODESYS is likely the most natural fit.

Why Choose CODESYS?

If you've worked with IEC-61131-3 languages, CODESYS will feel familiar right away. Still, you might wonder:

• What libraries do I need?
• How do I configure my controller and I/O?
• Where do I begin writing the logic?

No worries—there’s help to get you started.

Get Step-by-Step Help from OptoU

OptoU (Opto 22's free online training) offers a complete set of step-by-step CODESYS lessons designed to get you running quickly. These lessons guide you through:

• Installing the necessary libraries to recognize your groov hardware
• Configuring your controller and I/O modules
• Writing and running logic in both Structured Text and Ladder Logic
• Connecting your CODESYS tags to a groov View HMI
• Connecting groov EPIC as a Modbus Master with CODESYS

Follow along with a groov EPIC Learning Center or with the groov EPIC and I/O modules you already have.

By the end of the lessons, you’ll have a fully functional control project—and a repeatable process you can use for future systems.

More Reasons to Use CODESYS

CODESYS offers some powerful benefits beyond its familiar programming environment:

• Open source compatibility – You can import code that’s compatible with OpenPLC, saving you time when reusing or adapting existing projects.
  
  
• Protocol support – With CODESYS, your groov EPIC can communicate over multiple industrial protocols, including:
  
  
  • CODESYS OPC UA (Server/Client)
  • CODESYS Modbus TCP
  • CODESYS BACnet SL
  • CODESYS EtherCAT Master SL
  • CODESYS CANopen Manager SL
  • CODESYS EtherNet/IP Adapter (Slave) SL
  • CODESYS EtherNet/IP Scanner (Master) SL

The Bottom Line

If you're looking for a flexible, powerful way to program your groov EPIC—and especially if you have PLC experience—CODESYS is the perfect fit. With broad protocol support, open source compatibility, and easy-to-follow training from OptoU, you’ll be well-equipped to easily build robust control systems.