Migrate / Convert – How to get the MicroLogix to Micro800 Conversion Tool

Article Updated February 2018:

In today’s article I’ll walk you through how to get Rockwell’s “MicroLogix Library Converter” MicroLogix 1000 to Micro800 conversion tool.

NOTE: For a step by step procedure on how to use this tool, see our article HERE.


Step 1) Navigate your web browser to www.ab.com:

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Step 2) Now select ” Compatibility and Downloads”:

Step 3) Now search on “Connected Components Workbench,” and then select it from the results:

Step 4) Now select “Downloads”:

Step 5) Next select the download icon:

Step 6) In the popup window, select “MicroLogix to Micro800 Conversion Tool”

Step 7) If not already logged in with a free account, go ahead and do so:

Step 8) Now on the bottom right of the next page select “Accept”

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 Step 9) In this example we’ll select “Direct Download”:

 Step 10) And click on the link to download the file:


Old Procedure showcasing Rockwell’s old website (for posterity only)

Step 1) Navigate your web browser to www.ab.com:

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Step 2) On the left under quick links select “Product Compatibility and Download Center”

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Step 3) Now select “Find Downloads”

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Step 4) In the product search field type “CCW”

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Step 5) Now select “Connected Components Workbench,” and then select version “8.00.00”

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Step 6) Then on the bottom right select “Downloads”

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Step 7) Next, select the picture of a red arrow and gray box:

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Step 8) In the popup window, scroll down until you see, “MicroLogix to Micro800 Conversion Tool”

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Step 9) Now on the bottom left of the next page select “Accept”

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Step 10) Finally, select either “Managed Download,” or “Direct Download” to download the installation file:

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Step A) Once you’ve downloaded the file, “SetupCCWMicroLogixConversionV3.00.exe,” You’ll need to run it to unzip the installation files:

Step B) Then double click on the setup file:

Step C) And walk through the installation wizard:

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 Step D) Now that the conversion tool is installed, you should find inside CCW under the “Tools” menu:

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I hope the above article detailing how to get the MicroLogix to Micro800 Conversion Tool was helpful.
For a step by step procedure on how to use this tool, see our article HERE.

Until next time, Peace ✌️ 

Shawn M Tierney
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