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Micro800 – Can I use the USB Port to Read Data? (qa230202)

Shawn Tierney -
Automation Q & A from the Morning Show dated 02/02/23: Recently I was asked by a community member if they could use the USB Port on a Micro800 to connect to a third party RFID device to read data into the PLC, and I share my thoughts on that question...

CCW – How to use the free Micro800 Simulator (T004)

Shawn Tierney -
In this edition of Automation Tech Tips I walk through how to use the free PLC Simulator for the Micro800 that comes with CCW. For the written version of this video, click here. Note: If you need help learning to use CCW with the Micro800 line of PLCs, check out...

CCW – How to download Connected Components Workbench for free in 2023 (T003)

Shawn Tierney -
Note: If you need help learning to use CCW with the Micro800 line of PLCs, check out my Five-Star rated Micro800 Nano Basics online course. It comes with support and never expires. Automation Tech Tip Video: [vimeo 794267835 w=750 h=420] Article: How to download Connected Components Workbench Step 1) Navigate to www.ab.com: Step...

CCW – v21: What’s New Connected Components Workbench

Shawn Tierney -
Rockwell recently released version 21 of Connected Components Workbench, and below I'll summarize any new and enhanced features: New and Enhanced Micro800 Features: Now supports Ethernet implicit I/O messaging for L50E and L70E controllers The default value of Automatically Invoke Variable/Block Selector changed from True to False Ease programming of...

CCW – v20: What’s New Connected Components Workbench

Shawn Tierney -
Rockwell recently released version 20 of Connected Components Workbench, and below I'll summarize any new and enhanced features: New and Enhanced Micro800 Features: Micro800 L50E and L70E controllers are added to CCW Added encryption of backup of memory module & SD card when backing up projects Added support for DNP3...

MQTT – Connect A-B PLCs & PACs to the Cloud (S2E01)

Shawn Tierney -
Learn how to connect A-B PLCs to the Cloud using an MQTT Gateway today on The Automation Show (S2E01) For more information, check out the "Show Notes" located below the video. [vimeo 650808618 w=750 h=420] The Automation Show, Season 2 Episode 1 Show Notes: Special thanks to RTA for sending in a sample...

Micro800: Using the PID instruction

Brandon Cooper -
I am still getting familiar with Connected Components Workbench, and have yet to implement a function block program prior to this article. In this first program I walk through how to setup and use the IPID instruction to accomplish PID control in a Micro820 controller. Programming the PID in the Micro820 The...

Message (MSG) – ControlLogix Writing Data Over Ethernet to a Micro800

Brandon Cooper -
If you are implementing a Micro800 series PLC, there is a chance you are doing a small, standalone project that needs no communication with other devices or centralized control system, but that is not always the case. The Micro820, 850, and 870 all come with an Ethernet port that will...

Micro820, PanelView 800, PowerFlex 525 – New Project

Brandon Cooper -
One of the positive attributes of the Connected Components Workbench project is the ability to program multiple devices with one software package. A CCW project can contain the Panelview 800 HMI, the Micro 800 controller and as we will see today, a Powerflex drive. This makes configuration simple and provides quick...

PanelView 800 – Connecting to a Micro820

Brandon Cooper -
One of the interesting aspects of automation is “making things talk.” Connecting devices together, whether we are talking about a host of network switches, HMI devices, drives, servers, controllers or any other intelligent device, gives you a sense of accomplishment when the devices are connected together and speaking each...

CCW – v13: What’s New Connected Components Workbench (P70)

Shawn Tierney -
In this episode of The Automation Podcast, I sit down with Jie Hong of Rockwell Automation to get an overview of the new features of Connected Components Workbench Version 13. For more information, check out the "Show Notes" located below the video. Watch the Podcast: [vimeo 553005966 w=750 h=420] The Automation Podcast is...

CCW – v13: What’s New Connected Components Workbench

Shawn Tierney -
Earlier this month Rockwell released version 13 of Connected Components Workbench, and today I'll review the biggest new features as listed in the product's release notes: New Micro800 Features: New "Controller Organizer" project tree style which makes CCW look a little more like Studio 5000 when the "Logix" Theme is...

Migrate / Convert – Pico to Micro810: A Day in the Life

Brandon Cooper -
A Day in the Life of a Controls Engineer: Migrating a dead Pico to a Micro810 Once upon a time, there was a control systems engineer that was able to leave work at a predictable time every day and make plans of his choice without any interruption. Well, that would make...

Tag Names – Eliminating The Need For Program Comments

Carlo Zaskorski -
There are a couple of different ways of thinking when it comes to in-program documentation, particularly the use of comments. One main methodology I see is to use documentation liberally (since it’s free), placing comments on as many rungs as desired. The other methodology is that less is more, with more...

FTLinx, RSLinx Enterprise – Connecting to the CCW Micro800 Simulator (S15)

Shawn Tierney -
In this week's episode of The Automation Show, we take a look at how you can use the Micro800 Simulator with CCW and FactoryTalk View & Linx: For more information, check out the "Show Notes" located below the video. [vimeo 366840394 w=750 h=420] The Automation Show, Episode 15 Show Notes: Related Articles: How...

FTLinx, RSLinx Enterprise – Connecting to Micro800

Shawn Tierney -
One of my connections recently shared how he was able to connect FactoryTalk View Studio to the new Micro800 Simulator (thanks Floyd!) After reviewing his email, I thought it would be a great opportunity share with everyone how you setup communications between FactoryTalk View, Linx, and any Micro800 that supports...

CCW – How to use the free Micro800 Simulator

Shawn Tierney -
In today's article we'll cover how to use the new Micro800 Simulator that comes with CCW 12, including how to work around a few common issues you may run into: First, what is the Micro800 Sim? Below is the official description of the Micro800 Simulator from the CCW release notes : Step...

CCW – v12: First Look – Connected Components Workbench Version 12 (S12)

Shawn Tierney -
We take a first look at the new features of Connected Components Workbench version 12 in this week's episode of The Automation Show : For more information, check out the "Show Notes" located below the video. [vimeo 366851094 w=750 h=420] The Automation Show, Episode 12 Show Notes: Link to article referenced in video:...

CCW – v12: What’s New in Connected Components Workbench

Shawn Tierney -
Earlier this week Rockwell released version 12 of Connected Components Workbench. Below I'll summarize the new features as documented in the release notes: New CCW Features: Support for new products including the Micro870 with AC Inputs, Spectrum Controls MicroSD plug-in module (2080-SDMEMRTC-SC,) and new Electronic Overload Relay (193-E200-PCM) Support for FactoryTalk...

CCW – v11: Feature Pack – Does it make CCW look more like RSLogix / Studio 5000? (S05)

Shawn Tierney -
In today's episode of The Automation Show, we take a look at the Automation Fair 2018 presentation on what's new in CCW v11, and then take a first hand look to see if the Feature Pack makes CCW look more like RSLogix: For more information, check out the "Show Notes"...

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