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PLC Hardware, CCW Software & Simulator Series
Allen-Bradley Micro800 Controllers & Connected Components Workbench
The Micro800 controllers by Rockwell Automation are compact, cost-effective programmable logic controllers (PLCs) designed for standalone machines and small-to-medium automation applications. Programmed using the free Connected Components Workbench (CCW) software—which includes a built-in Micro850/Micro870 PLC simulator—the Micro800 platform is an ideal hands-on learning environment for EET and EE students.
Jump to Track: 01. Controller Hardware | 02. CCW Software Setup | 03. Ladder Logic Programming | 04. Micro800 Simulator & REST API | 05. HMI & Factory I/O Integration
Track 01
Micro800 Controller Hardware
Learn the hardware architecture, embedded I/O terminals, communication ports, and plug-in modularity of the Allen-Bradley Micro800 platform.
Step-by-Step Guides
- Micro820 Hardware Overview — Embedded discrete/analog I/O, Ethernet & serial ports, microSD slot, and plug-in modules.
Track 02
Connected Components Workbench (CCW)
Download, install, and navigate Rockwell Automation’s Connected Components Workbench (CCW) software and establish communications with a controller.
Track 03
Micro800 Programming
Master IEC 61131-3 Ladder Diagram (LD) programming in CCW, including contacts, coils, timers, counters, and reusable User Defined Function Blocks (UDFBs).
Track 04
Micro800 Simulator
Test and debug your PLC programs on your PC without physical hardware using the Micro800 Simulator built into CCW.
Track 05 • Next Steps
HMI & 3D Digital Twin Integration
Connect your Micro800 controller or simulator to a modern FactoryTalk Optix HMI or a 3D Factory I/O virtual plant.