CCW Micro800 Simulator: Download, Pricing & System Requirements
Connected Components Workbench Micro800 Simulator (Allen-Bradley) is Rockwell Automation's 3-language PLC programming environment supporting Micro810, Micro820, Micro830 and more. Released 2010, latest update 2025-07.
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CCW Micro800 Simulator is best for beginners learning allen-bradley fundamentals and micro800 oem panel developers. Free Allen-Bradley simulator for entry-level Micro800 controllers. Strong educational adoption because CCW itself is free.. Adoption is medium (8% market share) across Global.
Capability profile
Six-axis score (0–100) based on pricing, learning curve, hardware support, adoption, community, and feature depth.
Key features
Pricing & licensing
| Tier | free |
| Price range | Free |
| Pricing model | freemium |
| Free trial | Yes — available |
| Educational discount | Yes |
Bundled with the free Connected Components Workbench (CCW) Standard Edition. Targets Micro800 controllers (Micro810, Micro820, Micro830, Micro850, Micro870).
System requirements
| Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11 |
| Minimum RAM | 4 GB |
| Recommended RAM | 8 GB |
| Disk space | 4 GB |
| Processor | Intel/AMD x64 |
CCW Standard Edition is free; Developer Edition (paid) adds advanced features.
Supported hardware
PLC families
- • Micro810
- • Micro820
- • Micro830
- • Micro850
- • Micro870
Capabilities
- ✓ HMI integration
- ✗ SCADA integration
- ✗ Variable frequency drives
- ✗ Safety programming
- ✗ Motion control
- ✗ Robotics integration
Pros
- +Free — zero licence cost
- +Genuine Allen-Bradley emulation experience
- +Beginner-friendly compared to Studio 5000
- +Pairs with PanelView 800 HMI design
- +Strong educational adoption
Cons
- −Limited to Micro800 family — not full Logix
- −Windows-only
- −CCW IDE itself less powerful than Studio 5000
- −Limited motion / safety capability