Scalable, hardware-independent, easy to maintain, secure - with CODESYS Virtual Control SL, you can use the next generation of soft PLC on almost any x86- or ARM-based Linux device, with any number of instances and scalable performance.
Take the next step towards complete hardware independence! With CODESYS Virtual Control SL, you can use the next generation of the IEC-61131-3 compatible CODESYS Soft PLC. The containerized runtime can be operated on almost any x86- or ARM-based hardware. From compact standard controllers to IPCs and powerful IT servers.
The merging of the IT and OT worlds opens up new possibilities. Nothing stands in the way of centralizing the control landscape. Benefit from immense cost savings in hardware procurement, wiring, operation and maintenance. Simple scaling thanks to dynamic creation of control instances and the ability to expand hardware independently of software makes you more flexible than ever before. Splitting tasks across several independent, containerized control instances with powerful intercommunication increases security enormously. The possible use of IT methods, systems and orchestration also simplifies the maintenance of your virtual controllers, from runtime updates to changing the application.
You can easily install and instantiate the CODESYS Virtual Control on your target system via the CODESYS Development System. Depending on the performance of the used hardware, dozens of containerized runtime systems can potentially be operated in parallel.
Support of a container engine required (Docker/Podman) Kernelversion >= 5.10 (Debian 11 - OSADL-Dockerimage) Python3, SSH Server vorinstalliert Network license server available (CODESYS LicenseServer) Optimization of realtime capabilities of the system: Hardware, BIOS, RT-Preempt-Kernel, no graphical UI
Limitations
None
Licensing
Single device license: The license can be used on the target device/PLC on which the CODESYS runtime system is installed.
Licenses are activated on a software-based license container (soft container), which is permanently connected to the controller. Alternatively, the license can be stored on a CODESYS Key (USB dongle). By replugging the CODESYS Key, the license can be used on any other controller.
Note: The licensing is done through the application based licenses
Required accessories
CODESYS LicenseServer for Linux SL
Support
Technical support is not included with this product. To obtain technical support, please purchase a CODESYS Support Ticket.
For general error messages or pre-sales inquiries, please use the "My Question" contact form directly, which can also be used without logging in. A list of alternative support resources can be found in the support section of the CODESYS Group website.
