Codesys 3.5 Manual 〈1000+ FULL〉
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.
Every CODESYS 3.5 Service Pack (SP) changes small behaviors. If a function block is acting weird, the manual might be for SP15, but you are on SP19. The release notes tell you what changed. Download the release notes for your exact version from the same download page as the software. Do not search generic terms like "timer". Search for the exact object name: TON (Timer ON). Do not search "error". Search the exact error code: C0032 or SMC_ERROR . codesys 3.5 manual
Google "CODESYS EtherCAT not working." Right approach: Open the CODESYS Fieldbus Manual → Search "EtherCAT Master State Machine" → Read the table of status bits ( wState ). The CODESYS documentation is written by developers, for
