in Connected Components Workbench (CCW) Standard Edition you can use simulation only 10 minute demo, but in developer edition unlimited simulation, better user experience, some changes in design and development. Connected Components Workbench (CCW) Standard Edition Is Free To Use But Connected Components Workbench (CCW) Developer Edition Required License. If You Want To Learn About Connected Components Workbench (CCW) So You Can Download Connected Components Workbench (CCW) Standard Edition Directly From Rockwell Site. I Mention The Link In Above List.
In Connected Components Workbench (CCW) If You Want To Connect Or Add Device So Click On Add Device Or Use Discover Device Of Network Only Above Device Are Able To Connect In Connected Components Workbench (CCW). When You Click On Add Device Than Add Device Dialog Box Is Open In That Dialog Box You Can Select Your Device, Select Proper Version And Add To Project To Your Project If Your Device Is Already Connect With Rslinx Than You Can Choose Discover Option And Select Your Device From Connection Browser.
if your device is alredy connect with rslinx than you can choose discover option and select your device from connection browser.
first click to new and enter the name of your project than click to create.
now next step to add device on your project. here i am selecting micro 830 plc. use following step to adding device in your project
first define communication property of your controller here i am using usb port for communication. you can also select ethernet or serial property which depends on your controller.
For Making A Program In Connected Components Workbench Go To Project Organizer Than Select Program Right Click On It And Select Your Programming Language.
Define Local Or Global Variable Of Your Program. I Am Using Global Variable For Making A Simple Start Stop Push Button. We Discuss About Global Variable And Local Variable Some Other Article.
open your program
Than Add A Instruction In Your Program Select Defined Variable Save And Compile.
set the project path of your device by selecting device from connection browser than press connect and than download or upload your program to device
it is possible if don't have real physical controller so you can simulate controller. in Connected Components Workbench have special device in micro 850 series controller namely 2080-LC50-48QWB-SIM.