# Beginner! Switching to PFC200 G2?

**URL:** <https://www.wago.community/t/beginner-switching-to-pfc200-g2/2589>\
**Category:** CODESYS\
**Tags:** pfc200, codesys\
**Created:** [February 17, 2026, 4:37pm UTC](https://www.wago.community/t/beginner-switching-to-pfc200-g2/2589 "2026-02-17T16:37:39Z")\
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**Author:** ![Pirc](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/bb73d2/32.png) [@Pirc](https://www.wago.community/u/Pirc)\
**Post date:** [February 17, 2026, 4:37pm UTC](https://www.wago.community/t/beginner-switching-to-pfc200-g2/2589/1 "2026-02-17T16:37:39Z")

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Hi there. My first post.

I was able to get used Wago Pfc200 8206. I did never have any contact with Wago. Should i start with that, if yes, where to get codesys 2.3 or should i get a newer model?

I know my question is not professional but i couldnt get any answers from other topics.

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**Author:** ![MikePsaltis](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/www.wago.community/mikepsaltis/32/47_2.png) [@MikePsaltis](https://www.wago.community/u/MikePsaltis)\
**Post date:** [February 17, 2026, 5:59pm UTC](https://www.wago.community/t/beginner-switching-to-pfc200-g2/2589/2 "2026-02-17T17:59:12Z")

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Hello,

For any new project, it’s recommended to use a controller that supports CODESYS V3.5, since this is the platform WAGO currently develops and maintains. The 750‑8206 you have is a PFC200 G1, which is only programmable via WAGO‑I/O‑PRO V2.3 (CODESYS 2.3) or e!COCKPIT — both of which are now discontinued.

The replacement is the PFC200 G2, for example the 750‑8216, which is programmed with CODESYS V3.5. Depending on your I/O and performance requirements, WAGO has a few controller families that support CODESYS V3.5:

Compact Controller 100  
Basic Controller 100  
PFC100 G2  
PFC200 G2  
PFC300

You can download CODESYS v3.5 for free on the WAGO Download Center. [https://downloadcenter.wago.com/wago/software](https://downloadcenter.wago.com/wago/software/details/mhkyaar191fhkhg89x8)

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**Author:** ![WagoIcard](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/www.wago.community/wagoicard/32/1508_2.png) [@WagoIcard](https://www.wago.community/u/WagoIcard)\
**Post date:** [February 24, 2026, 4:24am UTC](https://www.wago.community/t/beginner-switching-to-pfc200-g2/2589/3 "2026-02-24T04:24:49Z")

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Hello Pirc, you say PFC200 G2 but the reference is a G1.  
For the G1 (Reference 750-820x) you need to use Codesys 2.3  
It used to be a paid software but it has been discontinued.  
I would recommend if you have a G1 to contact your country WAGO technical support and see with them.  
If you have a G2 (Reference 750-821x) you just need to do what Mike have explained.