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Design and Configuration Software
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Simplify standalone machine development for multiple industries with the Connected Components Workbench™ software. As the integrated design software for your Micro Control System, our Connected Components Workbench software provides controller programming and simulation, device configuration and visualization with Human Machine Interface (HMI) editor. This software helps reduce initial machine development time and cost. 


Learn About Connected Components Workbench Software

Our software is developed based on proven Rockwell Automation and Microsoft Visual Studio technology. The intuitive design software is:

  • Easy to program — Simplify programming with sample code and user-defined function blocks
  • Easy to simulate — Program and test application without hardware, using Micro800™ Simulator
  • Easy to configure — Single integrated design software environment reduces initial machine development time and cost
  • Easy to visualize — Reference Micro800 controller variables directly when creating HMI tags
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Design Smarter and Faster with the Latest Software Version 21

Save engineering time and effort with the expanded capabilities in Connected Components Workbench software version 21 

  • Ease programming with simplified configuration screens to support additional drives and generic profile devices
  • Boost system performance and reliability through enhanced Ethernet diagnostics
  • Enable seamless integration with direct access to pre-defined tags for PowerFlex® 520 series and Kinetix® 5100 drives over EtherNet/IP 
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Solutions for Standalone Machine Development

Give life to your standalone automation applications quickly and easily with a Micro Control system. Right-sized drives, controllers and HMIs designed to work seamlessly together and provide a fully integrated smart automation solution for standalone machines. Receive special pricing on a complete Micro Control system starter kit.

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Connected Components Workbench Software Version 20.01

Speed time to market with improved performance, better connectivity and enhanced security. Program the Micro850® and Micro870® 2080-Lx0E controllers for increased productivity.

Build Smarter Machines using an Integrated Design Software

  • Support the Micro850® and Micro870® 2080-Lx0E controllers with improved performance and expanded capabilities
  • Ease configuration with additional DNP3 and expanded DF1 communications options
  • Save time through faster data transfer rate with upload and download performance improvements by 23% and 40% respectively
  • Enhance system security with the password set/verify and user project encryption/decryption in the memory module 

Simplify Machine Development in One Integrated Design Environment 

  • Shorten Micro800 controller programming time by entering and modifying ladder rungs quickly using similar workflows as RSLogix 500® software and Studio 5000 Logix Designer® application
  • Design with ease in your preferred environment by switching between default IEC and Logix Themes
  • Use a familiar experience with Controller Organizer view through the Logix Theme
  • Elevate efficiency with the global and local variable data grid
  • Share code via user-defined functions (UDFs), user-defined function blocks (UDFBs) and copy/paste feature 
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Control Engineering 2022 Engineers' Choice Award Winner

Our Connected Components Workbench software version 13 has been named the Control Engineering 2022 Engineers’ Choice Software category winner.

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Connected Components Workbench Software Version 13

Ease machine development with one integrated design software. Leverage on the improved predictive maintenance and enhanced animation capability to simplify engineering. 


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Connected Components Workbench Software Highlights

Connected Components Workbench design and configuration software offers controller programming and simulation, device configuration, and integration with HMI editor. Learn how the Logix Theme simplifies your user experience.

Optimize Productivity with Digital Engineering

  • Reduce engineering time with evaluating, training and debugging application code in a controlled environment using the Micro800 Simulator
  • Gain insights by capturing, viewing and analyzing real-time data with PowerFlex® drives and Micro800 trending
  • Shorten design time with the enhanced runtime performance and Run Mode Change (RMC) capabilities
  • Enrich user experience with the intuitive Find feature and easy-to-use Instruction Toolbar
  • Improve usability with enhanced object animation with PanelView™ 800 DesignStation

Windows Operating System Requirements

Minimum Hardware Requirements

  • Processor: Intel Core i5 Standard Power processor (i5-3xxx) or equivalent
  • RAM: 8 GB
  • Hard Disk Space: 20 GB free
  • Optical Drive: DVD-ROM (only required if software is installed from DVD)
  • Pointing Device: Any Microsoft Windows® compatible pointing device

Supported Operating System - Tested Editions

  • Windows Server 2012
  • Windows Server 2012 R2
  • Windows Server 2016
  • Windows Server 2019
  • Windows 10 IoT Enterprise 2016 LTSB 64-bit
  • Windows 10 IoT Enterprise 2019 LTSC
  • Windows 10
  • Windows 11*

All supported operating systems require .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 to be installed

* Requires Connected Components Workbench software version 20.01 or later

Connected Components Workbench Software eBook
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Connected Components Workbench Software eBook

This eBook provides the overview, advantages and latest features of Connected Components Workbench Software. 

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  • Both Standard and Developer Editions are available in the following languages: English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Simplified Chinese, and Universal Spanish
  • The Standard Edition comes with a common, easy-to-use configuration and programming software for a Rockwell Automation Micro Control System, which includes demo version of Micro800 Simulator.
  • The Developer Edition includes Standard Edition, the full version of Micro800 Simulator and Archive Manager, as well as extensive Micro800 controller programming capabilities for an optimized user experience.

Free Download via the Product Compatibility & Downloads Center (PCDC)

  • Download the Standard Edition

Software Subscription Portal Order

  • Purchase the Developer Edition
    • Visit the Software Subscription Portal to purchase an annual subscription to the Developer Edition which is bundled with support
Connected Components Workbench Software Quick Tips
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Connected Components Workbench Software Quick Tips

Get quick tips for Connected Components Workbench software.

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Guide for Studio 5000 Logix Designer Software User
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Guide for Studio 5000 Logix Designer Software User

This guide provides terminology and workflow comparison between Connected Components Workbench software and Studio 5000 Logix Designer application.

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Software Resources

Learn more about Connected Components Workbench software with our comprehensive range of tutorial videos and virtual demonstrations that provide guidance from programming Micro800 controllers to configuring PanelView 800 graphic terminals and related devices.

Design your applications efficiently with access to our sample code library for Micro800 controllers.

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Explore Connected Components Workbench Software

Discover the capabilities of Connected Components Workbench software through virtual application demonstrations and training labs at your own time. Schedule a virtual demonstration with your local authorized distributor or Rockwell Automation sales representative and experience digital engineering live on our cloud-based training and demo platform.

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Minimize Your Start-up Time

Watch these videos to discover our flexible and cost-effective Micro Control solutions that helps to minimize your start-up time for your standalone machines.

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A Cost-effective Approach to Designing Standalone Machines

We offer simple and cost-effective micro-automation solutions for small to large standalone machines. Our integrated design software offers controller programming and simulation, device configuration and integration with HMI editor to design and develop machines quickly. 

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