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How to Connect Micro800 PLC with CCW (Connected Components Workbench)
🚀 Sharing a helpful quick-reference guide for automation engineers working with Allen-Bradley Micro800 PLCs. This guide walks you through: • ✅ Creating a new CCW project • 🔌 Connecting the Micro800 controller • 🔧 Setting up firmware & communication paths • 📊 Configuring I/O, modules, and key controller settings It’s useful for commissioning, troubleshooting, and training team members who work with Micro810, Micro820, Micro830, Micro850 or Micro870 controllers. A simple resource that helps avoid common connection issues and saves time on the shop floor.
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- 1. 01 How to Connect Micro800PLC with CCW (Connected Components Workbench) Allen-Bradley Micro800 PLC (Micro810, Micro820, Micro830, Micro850, or Micro870) Connected Components Workbench installed on your PC RSLinx Classic installed USB or Ethernet cable Correct firmware revision for your controller Usefull for :- Prerequisite :-
- 2. Connected Components WorkbenchNew Project Step 1 - Create a new CCW project by clicking on “New”. Connected Components Workbench - Creating a New Project 02 Open Connected Components Workbench. Click "New" on the start page to create a new project. This opens a blank CCW project where you will add the Micro800 controller. Action: Purpose:
- 3. Connected Components WorkbenchNew Project Enter a project name and choose the file location where it will be saved. Click "Create" to continue. Connected Components Workbench - Project Name and File Location 03
- 4. Choose the correctMicro800 controller model from the list. Select the firmware revision installed in your PLC. Click “Select” and then “Add to Project.” 04 Important: The firmware version must match your PLC. If versions mismatch, CCW may not allow downloads or communication.
- 5. 05 Action: Click the “Disconnected”status to open the communications window. Browse for the controller using RSLinx Classic. Select your Micro800 from the tree and click “OK.” Result: The status changes to Online, meaning CCW is now communicating with the PLC. Connect to the PLC
- 6. Adding Plug-In andExpansion Modules Action: Disconnect from the controller before adding new modules. Open I/O Configuration. Right-click on Plug-in Modules or Expansion Modules and select the module you need. Purpose: This allows CCW to build the correct hardware configuration for your PLC. 06
- 7. General 07 Shows basic controllerinformation such as name, model, firmware, and project details. Use this page to verify controller identity
- 8. Memory 08 Displays available programmemory and data memory. Useful for monitoring resource consumption in larger applications.
- 9. Startup/Faults 09 Configure how thecontroller behaves on power-up and after a fault. Common options: Start in Run mode Start in Program mode Restart or hold on fault
- 10. Serial Port 10 Set baudrate, stop bits, parity, and protocol (Modbus RTU if used). Ensure the device connected uses the same settings.
- 11. USB Port 11 Shows USBcommunication settings for programming via the USB port. Used primarily for quick setup and local programming.
- 12. Ethernet 12 Configure IP Address,Subnet Mask, Gateway, and Protocols. Your PC and PLC must be in the same IP subnet for Ethernet communication.
- 13. Real time Clock 13 Setdate and time for the controller. Required for data logging, recipes, or time-based functions.
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- 15. Embedded I/O 15 View andconfigure the built-in digital and analog I/O channels. Displays default addressing for each I/O point.
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- 17. Data Log 17 Configure loggingof tags or variables at defined intervals. Data can be saved for diagnostics or trend monitoring.
- 18. Recipe 18 Create and manageparameter sets used in batch or product-based processes. Useful for machine setups requiring multiple product configurations.
- 19. Axis1 19 Used for simplemotion or positioning applications. Configure scaling, speed, acceleration, and axis mapping.
- 20. Plug-in Modules 20 Displays plug-inmodules directly mounted on the controller. Configure parameters related to the specific plug-in module.
- 21. Expansion Modules >>Analog 21
- 22. Example Module >>2085-IF4 (Analog Input) 22 For this analog input module, configure: Channel type (Voltage / Current) Input ranges Filtering Scaling options Purpose: Ensures accurate analog signal reading.
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