Rockwell Automation Streamlines Smart Machine Development with Micro800 Upgrades

Industrial manufacturers can design smarter machines faster and more efficiently with Allen‑Bradley Micro850 2080-L50E and Micro870 2080-L70E controller firmware revision 23 using the latest Connected Components Workbench software version 23 release from Rockwell Automation.

The improved controllers offer easy monitoring of controller variable modifications with the latest remote LCD connectivity support. The 3.5” remote LCD display supports expanded controller functionalities such as mode changes, program backup and restore, user-defined screens, and more. With the ability to retain the MicroLogix controller embedded LCD display functions, the Micro850 and Micro870 2080-Lx0E controllers provide a familiar user interface with reduced conversion risk.

Also, with controller firmware revision 23 and Connected Components Workbench version 23 as the minimum software requirement, the Programmable Controller Communication Commands (PCCC) functionality is extended to the Micro850 2080-L50E controllers. This feature offers MicroLogix users an additional controller option that can communicate like a MicroLogix controller by allowing backward compatibility to the legacy communication method. Initial IPv6 addressing support via a Modbus TCP server extends a wider range of IP address choices for a Micro800 controller connection to a global network, simplifying device deployment and communication.

Software version 23 offers enhanced security for controllers and Program Organization Units (POUs) through longer password support up to 64 characters. Also available in this single software download are the trending capabilities for PowerFlex drive parameters and Micro800 controller tag variables, which help to save setup time and improve maintenance.

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