Welcome to The Automation Blog’s Micro800 Content Guide which is an ordered list of all of our Micro800 articles and videos.
Below you’ll find over 85 of our free articles and videos listed with thumbnails and excerpts. If you’d prefer a listing of titles only, click here.
Note: Our Micro800 Online course, Nano Basics, is available here.
- Getting Started With Programmable Controllers (PLC)
I often get asked what is the best way to learn how to program PLC’s? In my opinion, there’s nothing like first hand experience. Therefore, I always recommend buying a small Micro PLC to use at home as the best way to learn. But then comes the obvious next questions: Which Micro? What software will I need? Are there any ...Read more... - How To Find Your Local Rockwell Distributor or Representative
A common question my students ask is about who should they call to purchase Allen-Bradley Software and Hardware. To address this I send them a link to Rockwell’s website, which will allow them to look up their local Rockwell representative or distributor. These reps can help them with the following services: Provide demo copies of software either ...Read more... - How To Find Your Local Rockwell Distributor or Representative (M4E17)
In this episode I show you how to use the new and improved webpage to find your local Rockwell distributors (Episode 17 of The Automation Minute Season 4:) If you’ve found this video helpful, checkout my training courses here. Check out our Video Collection #1 here, which includes the first five seasons of our shows for just ...Read more... - Beginner’s PLC
So you’re new to the world of PLC’s (Programmable Logic Controllers) and are looking to buy a beginner’s PLC to work with at home. I’m going to assume you’re on a budget, so getting the most “bang for your buck” will be important. You also may not own a 24vdc power supply, so it’s probably going to be ...Read more... - Small Allen-Bradley (A-B) Ethernet Programmable Controllers
Today, Ethernet is the network of choice for automation systems. In years past, Ethernet was an expensive and costly add-on. However, more and more small programmable controllers are now coming with Ethernet as standard. Below we’ll cover what is available today for small Ethernet Programmable Controllers from Allen-Bradley. Micro820 and 850 If you’re new to programmable controllers, or just new to ...Read more... - Micro810 (M2E04)
In The Automation Minute, Season 2 Episode 4, Shawn Tierney unboxes an Allen-Bradley Micro 810.Read more... - Micro810 – USB Adapter (M2E06)
In The Automation Minute, Season 2 Episode 6, Shawn Tierney unboxes and installs an Allen-Bradley Micro 810 USB Adapter.Read more... - Micro810 – LCD Display (M2E05)
In The Automation Minute, Season 2 Episode 5, Shawn Tierney unboxes and installs an Allen-Bradley Micro 810 LCD Display.Read more... - Micro800, MicroLogix – Support for HSC and PTO Functions
Recently, a client asked me which A-B Micro PLC’s supported HSC and PTO functions, as well as how fast each is. Below is the results of my research: Note: The below are best case based on choosing the DC I/O model of the Micro with the most high speed digital inputs and outputs. Micro800 family support for PTO ...Read more... - Micro820 (M2E09)
In The Automation Minute, Season 2 Episode 9, Shawn Tierney unboxes an Allen-Bradley Micro820.Read more... - Micro820 – An A-B Ethernet PLC for $250?
Ears perk up when I mention Rockwell released an Ethernet PLC with a list price of $249. And surprisingly, there is a much interest in using it for home projects as there is for using it to automate small machines. There’s no doubt about it, the “Micro820” PLC is, well small: It has just 20 points of I/O built-in ...Read more... - Micro830 (M2E07)
In The Automation Minute, Season 2 Episode 7, Shawn Tierney unboxes an Allen-Bradley Micro830.Read more... - Ethernet – How to “Ping” a PLC
PLCs of all shapes and sizes now come with Ethernet communications built-in. And one of the easiest ways to insure you have network connectivity between your PC and PLC (or other device) is to “Ping” it. In today’s article I’ll walk you through the simple steps needed to quickly “Ping” your PLC to see if you do ...Read more... - VMware – Settings that work with RSLinx, ControlFlash, and BOOTP
In today’s article I’ll show the you the VMware Workstation settings I used to allow BOOTP, RSLinx, and ControlFlash to work. Part 1: VMware Workstation Network Connection Setting Step 1) Open the VMware Settings for your Virtual Machine While there are many ways to open the VMware Workstation settings for a Virtual Machine (VM,) the way I access them is to right click ...Read more... - Sample Code – How to download free A-B Sample Programs and AOIs (M2E38)
Learn how to get free A-B PLC Sample Programs in The Automation Minute, Season 2 Episode 38: UPDATE: Check out the new 2017 version of this video here If you’ve found this video helpful, checkout my training courses here. Check out our Video Collection #1 here, which includes the first five seasons of our shows for just $30!Read more... - Micro850 – Starter Pack (M2E10)
In The Automation Minute, Season 2 Episode 10, Shawn Tierney unboxes an Allen-Bradley Micro850 Starter Pack.Read more... - RSLinx, MSExcel – Get A-B Programmable Controller Data into Microsoft Excel using RSLinx Classic
In Today’s article I’ll walk you through how you can bring Allen-Bradley Programmable Controller Data into Microsoft Excel 2016 using RSLinx Classic. NOTE: The below procedure works with any licensed copy of RSLinx Classic, including Single Node, OEM, and Gateway shown below. However, it will not work with the free “Lite” version. Step 1) Locate the Programmable Controller ...Read more... - RSLinx, MSExcel – Get A-B Programmable Controller Data into Microsoft Excel using RSLinx Classic (M4E41)
In this episode I demonstrate how to use RSLinx Classic to get data from Allen-Bradley Programmable Controllers into Microsoft Excel (Episode 41 of The Automation Minute Season 4:) If you’ve found this video helpful, checkout my training courses here. Check out our Video Collection #1 here, which includes the first five seasons of our shows for just ...Read more... - Micro 870 – New, Larger Micro800 Controller
Welcome to part five of the nine part series covering my choices for the top new PLC and HMI products shown at Rockwell’s Automation Fair 2017. Note: While this series covers the products in which I’m most interested, you’ll find all the new products listed in Rockwell’s guide HERE. The New Micro 870: Due out in February 2018, ...Read more... - MQTT – Connect A-B PLCs & PACs to the Cloud (S2E01)
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. The Automation Show, Season 2 Episode 1 Show Notes: Special thanks to RTA for sending in a sample of their new A-B PLC MQTT Gateway, as well ...Read more... - Migrate / Convert – MicroLogix 1000 Migration Options
With the recent announcement from Rockwell Automation that the MicroLogix 1000’s status has been changed to “End of Life,” many users are asking, “What’s the best Micro to migrate too?” Since there are many Micros to choose from, to answer this question we need to know what is more important to the user: program compatibility or product cost? Most Compatible Option If ...Read more... - Migrate / Convert – Rockwell Releases MicroLogix 1000 to Micro800 Migration Guide
On June 29th in this article I wrote about Rockwell’s recent announcement that the product life cycle designation for the MicroLogix 1000 and 1500 family had been changed to “end of life.” I followed up that article with another on July 1st here discussing possible MicroLogix 1000 migration options. Well last week one of our readers (thanks ...Read more... - Migrate / Convert – Rockwell releases MicroLogix 1000 to Micro800 Conversion Tool
Earlier this week (in this article) we covered the “MicroLogix 1000 to Micro800 Migration Guide” which Rockwell released shortly after announcing the 1000 and 1500 had been re-classified as “End of life.” At the same time, Rockwell also released a “MicroLogix 1000 to Micro800 Converter Tool” for use with Connected Components Workbench (CCW) version 8.0, and in today’s article ...Read more... - Migrate / Convert – How to get the MicroLogix to Micro800 Conversion Tool
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: Step 2) Now select ” Compatibility and Downloads”: Step 3) Now search on “Connected Components ...Read more... - Migrate / Convert – How to use the MicroLogix to Micro800 Conversion Tool
Update: For the latest procedure see our article HERE. In today’s article we walk you through the steps to import a MicroLogix program into a Micro800 using the Connected Components Workbench (CCW) conversion tool. Part One: Export your MicroLogix Program Step 1) The first step is to open your MicroLogix 1000 program in RSLogix Micro (or 500) and preform a “Save As” Step 2) ...Read more... - Migrate / Convert – MicroLogix 1000 Programs to Micro800
In today’s article I’ll walk you through how to convert a MicroLogix 1000 program to a Micro800. To accomplish this, we’ll use RSLogix 500 and the Connected Components Workbench “MicroLogix Library Converter” tool. NOTE: If you don’t see the tool installed below, your can find it by following this article here. Step 1) Start by opening CCW, and selecting the “MicroLogix ...Read more... - Migrate / Convert – MicroLogix 1000 Programs to Micro800 (M4E26)
In this episode I discuss how you go about converting MicroLogix 1000 programs to the Micro800 and CCW (Episode 26 of The Automation Minute Season 4:) If you’ve found this video helpful, checkout my training courses here. Check out our Video Collection #1 here, which includes the first five seasons of our shows for just $30!Read more... - Migrate / Convert – CCW v11: Connected Components Workbench Now Supports Importing All MicroLogix Programs
Back in February I wrote this article about converting MicroLogix programs to the Micro800 by using CCW and the MicroLogix Library Converter. At the time I also demonstrated how only MicroLogix 1000 programs could be converted, and in an earlier article I covered how to convert MicroLogix and SLC-500 programs to the MicroLogix 1000. However, along with the ...Read more... - Migrate / Convert – CCW v11: Import Any MicroLogix Program Into Connected Components Workbench (M4E35)
In this episode I demonstrate how CCW 11 allows you to import any MicroLogix program (but not SLC-500 programs) (Episode 35 of The Automation Minute Season 4:) If you’ve found this video helpful, checkout my training courses here. Check out our Video Collection #1 here, which includes the first five seasons of our shows for just $30!Read more... - Micro800 – Plug-in I/O (M2E08)
In The Automation Minute, Season 2 Episode 8, Shawn Tierney unboxes and installs a Spectrum Controls I/O module into an Allen-Bradley Micro830.Read more... - Micro800 – Plug-in and Expansion I/O (M3E52)
Learn what comes in the box & how to install Micro800 plug-in & expansion I/O in Episode 52 of The Automation Minute Season 3: If you’ve found this video helpful, checkout my training courses here. Check out our Video Collection #1 here, which includes the first five seasons of our shows for just $30!Read more... - CCW – Where can you download a free copy of Connected Components Workbench?
So you’ve heard about Rockwell’s new line of low cost Micro PLCs, and now want to get your hands on the free software to check it out? Well it’s as simple as following these steps: Step 1) Navigate your web browser to www.ab.com, which will redirect you to ab.rockwellautomation.com: Step 2) Then click on the Compatibility & Downloads ...Read more... - CCW – How to download Connected Components Workbench for free in 2023 (T003)
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: Article: How to download Connected Components Workbench Step 1) Navigate to www.ab.com: Step 2) Select “Support” from the Top Menu of Rockwell’s ...Read more... - CCW – How to Download a free copy of Connected Components Workbench in 2017 (M3E20)
Learn where and how to download a free copy of Connected Components Workbench in Episode 20 of The Automation Minute Season 3: If you’ve found this video helpful, checkout my training courses here. Check out our Video Collection #1 here, which includes the first five seasons of our shows for just $30!Read more... - CCW – Support for Windows XP / 7 / 8
Last week in this article I discussed how to use Rockwell’s PCDC webpage to look up the compatibility of Rockwell Software packages with Microsoft Windows operating systems. In today’s article we’ll take a look at the results for Connected Components Workbench, also known as CCW: CCW compatibility with Windows XP: In the above screen shot of Rockwell’s PCDC webpage ...Read more... - RSLinx Classic – Plug and Play Drivers used with Allen-Bradley Devices
Plug and Play comes to the world of Allen-Bradley Industrial Automation. With a fairly recent copy of the free RSLinx Classic Lite, and A-B devices with USB ports, you simply plug the A-B USB product into your PC using a standard USB cable, and RSLinx automatically adds a driver to connect to the device. This might not seem like ...Read more... - Micro800, RSLinx Classic – How To Setup USB Communications
Rockwell’s Micro830 and 850 have convenient USB programming ports built in, and an optional USB programming port can be added to Micro810 and 820. In today’s article I’ll show you how to setup communications to those USB programming ports, as well as how to avoid some common issues. Preface: Before plugging your Micro800 into your PC via USB, be ...Read more... - Micro800, RSLinx Classic – How To Setup USB Communications (M3E42)
Learn how to setup Micro800 USB communications in Episode 42 of The Automation Minute Season 3: If you’ve found this video helpful, checkout my training courses here. Check out our Video Collection #1 here, which includes the first five seasons of our shows for just $30!Read more... - Micro800, RSLinx Classic – How To Setup Ethernet Communications
To program Rockwell’s Micro820 and Micro850 over Ethernet you first need to know how to setup RSLinx Classic’s Ethernet drivers, and in today’s article I’ll show you step-by-step how to do just that. Preface: Before proceeding it’s a good idea to insure that the installed copy of RSLinx Classic is at least as new as your Micro800, ...Read more... - Micro800, RSLinx Classic – How To Setup Ethernet Communications (M3E44)
Learn how to communicate with your Micro800 using Ethernet and RSLinx in Episode 44 of The Automation Minute Season 3: If you’ve found this video helpful, checkout my training courses here. Check out our Video Collection #1 here, which includes the first five seasons of our shows for just $30!Read more... - Micro800, BOOTP, CCW – How To Set The Ethernet Address
Rockwell’s Micro820 and Micro850 both have built-on Ethernet communication ports, and in today’s article I’ll show you two ways to assign these ports an Ethernet Address. Preface: The first procedure below requires RSLinx Classic, and the second also requires Connected Components Workbench, both of which you can learn how to download in our previous article, Download a ...Read more... - Micro800, BOOTP, CCW – How To Set The Ethernet Address (M3E43)
Learn how to assign your Micro800 an Ethernet address using BootP-DHCP or USB in Episode 43 of The Automation Minute Season 3: If you’ve found this video helpful, checkout my training courses here. Check out our Video Collection #1 here, which includes the first five seasons of our shows for just $30!Read more... - CCW – How to use the free Micro800 Simulator
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 1) To get started, first open ...Read more... - CCW – How to use the free Micro800 Simulator (T004)
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 my Five-Star rated Micro800 Nano Basics ...Read more... - VMware – Settings that work with RSLinx, ControlFlash, BOOTP (M2E18)
See the VMware Workstation settings Shawn used with RSLinx, ControlFlash, BOOTP in episode 18 of The Automation Minute Season 2.Read more... - Micro800 – “How To” Videos from Allen-Bradley Part 1
When Rockwell released it’s new Micro800 PLC and the Connected Component Workbench (CCW) programming software, it knew that new users were going to need some help getting to know how to program this new product. With that in mind Rockwell created dozens of “How To” videos for the Micro800, and in this the first of a ...Read more... - Micro800 – “How To” Videos from Allen-Bradley Part 2
Today in part two of our three part series we’ll list the beginner Micro800 Family “How To” Videos Rockwell has posted to YouTube.com. Introductions to the Micro800 Family Allen-Bradley Micro810 Introductory Video by ROKAutomation Thomas Sugimoto, Global Marketing Manager of Micro800 Controllers introduces the features and benefits of engaging Micro810 controller for your applications. Allen-Bradley Micro830 Introductory Video by ROKAutomation Thomas Sugimoto, Global Marketing Manager of ...Read more... - Micro800 – “How To” Videos from Allen-Bradley Part 3
Today in the final part of our three part series, we’ll list the beginner Micro800 Family “How To” Videos Rockwell has posted to YouTube.com. Using Advanced Instructions In Ladder Logic / Ladder Diagram Micro800 Programming – Use LOG Instruction in Ladder Diagram Program by ROKAutomation How to use Connected Components Workbench software for LOG instruction in ladder diagram program. Micro800 Programming – Use EXPT Instruction in ...Read more... - Micro800, CCW – Program Structure: How Programs, Variables differ from other A-B PLCs
While Rockwell’s Micro800 family of low cost programmable controllers have appealing price points, one look at the programming software is often enough to keep many Logix users away. But when you have a truly small system, the fact that the Micro800 is so much less expensive than the CompactLogix, and that the MicroLogix 1000 and 1500 are obsolete, ...Read more... - Micro800, CCW – Program Structure: How Programs, Variables differ from other A-B PLCs (M3E46)
Learn how Micro800 programs and local variables are organized in Episode 46 of The Automation Minute Season 3: If you’ve found this video helpful, checkout my training courses here. Check out our Video Collection #1 here, which includes the first five seasons of our shows for just $30!Read more...
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