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 device configuration, controller programming and simulation, and integration 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.
As part of our Integrated Architecture® system, Connected Components Workbench software is:
- Easy to configure – Single software package reduces initial machine development time and cost
- Easy to program – Simplify programming process with sample code and user-defined function blocks
- Easy to visualize – Reference Micro800™ controller variables directly when creating HMI tags
What's Coming in Q1 2022
Gain greater programming efficiency with Connected Components Workbench™ software version 20
- Save time with enhanced data transfer rate
- Increase security with the new password set/verify and user project encryption/decryption
- Gain communications options through the user-friendly UI for new DNP3 connectivity and expanded DF1 mode
- Program new Micro850® and Micro870® controllers, which deliver improved performance and new capability
Overview of Connected Components Workbench Software Version 13
Leverage the power of this latest release to optimize productivity:
- Improved search functionality with the intuitive Find feature
- Familiar experience with Controller Organizer view through the Logix Theme
- Elevate programming efficiency with the Global and Local variable data grid
- Increased efficiency with the enhanced runtime performance and Run Mode Change (RMC) capabilities
- Easy access to product lifecycle status for Micro800 controllers
- Refreshed Document Generator and Help format
Enhanced user experience
- Shorten Micro800 controller programming time by entering and modifying ladder rungs quickly using similar workflows as RSLogix 500® and Studio 5000 Logix Designer® software
- Search for and add instructions with ease using Instruction Toolbar
- Share code between Connected Components Workbench and Studio 5000 Logix Designer software using copy and paste
- Program in your preferred environment by switching instruction names between default IEC and Logix themes
Simulator environment
- Design and debug application code in a controlled environment using Micro800 Simulator
Real-time data
- Capture, view, and analyze real-time data with PowerFlex® Drives and Micro800 trending
Enhanced animation capability
- Perform simple 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 10* - 32-bit and 64-bit
- Windows Server 2016* - 64 bit
- Windows 8.1* - 32-bit and 64-bit
- Windows Server 2012 R2* - 64-bit
- Windows Server 2012* - 64-bit
- Windows 7 SP1 - 32-bit and 64-bit
- Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 - 64-bit
*requires .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 to be installed
Download Software
- Both Standard and Developer Editions are available in the following languages: English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, and Simplified Chinese.
- 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 enhanced user experience.
Free Download or Free DVD
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
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
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.
