Essential Components
Connected Components
Building Blocks
Connected Components Building Blocks (CCBB) from Rockwell Automation help provide you with the information you need to quickly and easily implement common control tasks in your machine design. CCBB include pre-written blocks of application code for the PLC that can be modified to help meet the precise needs of a given machine, pre-written HMI programs to make setting up the operator interface easier, and pre-configured drive parameter files that take the strain out of implementing speed control tasks. In addition CCBB also help with product selection, panel layout and wiring diagrams, application profiles, quick start guides and with generating a bill of materials for the project.
Examples of some of the "best practice"-based tools include: 
- Configuration and Selection Tools
A variety of tools are available to simplify the sizing and selection of Rockwell Automation equipment. Starting Bills of Material allow easy selection of the exact features and ratings needed for your application.
- System Design Literature
The Application Profiles provide an overview of the various Building Blocks and the systems they can help to build. The Quick Starts provide step-by-step guidance on how to use the templates and take advantage of them to accelerate your machine design.
- Enclosure CAD Files
Start your design with a pre-configured panel built on best practices and adapt it to fit the needs of your machine. Use the supplied CAD drawings, in .DXF format, as a starting point to reduce design time.
- Wiring Diagram CAD Files
Wiring diagrams are an important part of your documentation package, Use the sample wiring diagrams, in .DXF format, as a basis for your documentation package and reduce the time spent on research, layout and drawing diagrams.
- Controller Programming and HMI Application Files
Get up and running quickly while minimizing engineering and integration costs. Basic pre-configured logic and HMI screen templates can be used for either base or custom applications. The HMI screens include Network Monitoring, Component Status, and Fault/Diagnostic Screens in multiple languages.
- Parameter Backup and Restore (PB&R)
Many Building Blocks include PB&R capability which enables the user to store and reload operational parameters without the need for a computer or special training.
- Support Information
The CCBB DVD also provides literature and additional CAD drawings to make it easier to adapt the supplied drawings and programs to the specific needs of your machine. Use the supplied links to search for additional Documentation and CAD drawings of specific products that you want to add to your design.
- Translations
The Building Blocks have much of their literature, HMI screens and program documentation translated into multiple languages. English, Portuguese, Italian, German, Spanish, Czech, Polish, more to follow.
Available Building Blocks include:
- Standard Drives Building Blocks
- Simple Speed Control: Application Profile [PDF] | Quick Start [PDF] | BOM, Controller and HMI Files [ZIP] | CAD Files [DWG], [DXF], [PDF]
- Simple Position Control: Application Profile [PDF] | Quick Start [PDF] | BOM, Controller and HMI Files [ZIP] | CAD Files [DWG], [DXF], [PDF]
- Simple Position Control via HMI: | Quick Start [PDF] | BOM, Controller and HMI Files [ZIP] | CAD Files [DWG], [DXF], [PDF]
- Other Building Blocks
- Simple Motion Control via PTO: Application Profile [PDF] | Quick Start [PDF] | BOM, Controller and HMI Files [ZIP] | CAD Files [DWG], [DXF], [PDF]
- Simple Temperature Control: Application Profile [PDF] | Quick Start [PDF] | BOM, Controller and HMI Files [ZIP] | CAD Files [DWG], [DXF], [PDF]
- Simple Motor Control: Application Profile [PDF] | Quick Start [PDF] | BOM, Controller and HMI Files [ZIP] | CAD Files [DWG], [DXF], [PDF]
- Simple Alarm Coordination: Quick Start [PDF] | BOM, Controller and HMI Files [ZIP] | CAD Files [DWG], [DXF], [PDF]
- Error Proofing Building Blocks
- Simple RGB Color Sensing: Application Profile [PDF] | Quick Start [PDF] | BOM, Controller and HMI Files [ZIP] | CAD Files [DWG], [DXF], [PDF]
- Simple Taught Color Sensing: Application Profile [PDF] | Quick Start [PDF] | BOM, Controller and HMI Files [ZIP] | CAD Files [DWG], [DXF], [PDF]
- Simple Package Measurement Application Profile [PDF] | Quick Start [PDF] BOM, Controller and HMI Files [ZIP] CAD Files [DWG], [DXF], [PDF]
- Machine Safety Building Blocks
- E-Stop and Gate Switch String: Application Profile [PDF] | Quick Start [PDF] BOM, Controller and HMI Files [ZIP] CAD Files [DWG, DXF, PDF]
- SmartGuard 600 Safety Building Blocks
- SmartGuard 600 Safety: Application Profile [PDF]
- MicroLogix Communications: Quick Start [PDF] | BOM, Controller and HMI Files [ZIP] | CAD Files [DWG], [DXF], [PDF]
- E-Stop Application: Quick Start [PDF] | BOM, Controller and HMI Files [ZIP] | CAD Files [DWG], [DXF], [PDF]
- Single Zone Safety Gate Application: Quick Start [PDF] | BOM, Controller and HMI Files [ZIP] | CAD Files [DWG], [DXF], [PDF]
- Dual Zone Safety Gate Application: Quick Start [PDF] | BOM, Controller and HMI Files [ZIP] | CAD Files [DWG], [DXF], [PDF]
- Laser Scanner Application: Quick Start [PDF] | BOM, Controller and HMI Files [ZIP] | CAD Files [DWG], [DXF], [PDF]
- E-Stop and Safety Mat Application: Quick Start [PDF] | BOM, Controller and HMI Files [ZIP] | CAD Files [DWG], [DXF], [PDF]
- Locking Gate and Guard I/O Application: Quick Start [PDF] | BOM, Controller and HMI Files [ZIP] | CAD Files [DWG], [DXF], [PDF]
- Light Curtain and Guard I/O Application: Quick Start [PDF] | BOM, Controller and HMI Files [ZIP] | CAD Files [DWG], [DXF], [PDF]
- Bidirectional Muting Light Curtain Application: Application Profile [PDF] | Quick Start [PDF] | BOM, Controller and HMI Files [ZIP] | CAD Files [DWG], [DXF], [PDF]
For Complete Building Block Tools, Order Your DVD Today!
Request the Connected Components Building Block DVD by contacting your local distributor and ask for the following publication: CC-QR001_-MU-C. This DVD can also be ordered online.