This guide walks you through installing CODESYS, configuring your environment, and setting up the ecomatDisplay software package so you can begin developing projects successfully.

Step-by-step guide

Step 1: Install the CODESYS Installer

Download the latest version of the CODESYS Installer:
CODESYS Installer download page

Step 2: Download the configuration file

Download the configuration file:

Step 3: Run the Installer as Administrator

Once the installer file has downloaded, run the ‘CODESYS Installer’ as an administrator.

This helps prevent issues with missing components or restricted access later.

Step 4: Choose the express installation option

Step 5: Add the configuration file

Step 6: Configure installation options

In this step:

• Optionally assign a custom name to this installation (helpful if you manage multiple versions)
• Enable ‘Create separate repositories’

Creating separate repositories ensures this environment remains isolated and stable, especially when working with specific device packages.

• Leave the default add-ons selected
• Click ‘Install’ to begin the process

Step 7: Download the ecomatDisplay software package

Download the required device package:

•  ecomatDisplay 4.3" - software package.zip
• Extract the contents to a local folder on your computer

Make sure you remember the extraction location—you’ll need it in the next step.

Step 8: Install the ecomatDisplay package in CODESYS

Step 9: Launch CODESYS

To finalize setup:

• Click the “Start” button from the installer

This launches the CODESYS development environment, where you’ll complete the remaining configuration steps.

Step 10: Install required communication libraries

To enable communication protocols:

• Open Library Manager inside CODESYS
• Download and install the following libraries: Ethernet/IP.lib and ModbusTCP.lib

These libraries are required if your project will communicate over industrial networks using Ethernet/IP or Modbus TCP.

Step 11: Freeze the CODESYS version and start your project