Install Rockwell Connected Components Workbench
Install a Connected Components Workbench to program an Allen-Bradley PLC
Guide Concept
In this guide, you'll install Rockwell Automation's Connected Components Workbench, which facilitates programming of an Allen-Bradley PLC.
Guide Info
| Level | Beginner |
| Est. Time | 60 Minutes |
| Published | Jan 15, 2021 |
| Author | Jason Wyatt |
You'll learn how to
- Create a Rockwell Automation Account
- Download software from Rockwell Automation's website
- Install Connected Components Workbench
Things used in this guide
Environment:
This guide assumes a Windows computer, as ThingWorx Kepware Server (which can facilitate the connection between the PLC and Foundation) is a Windows-only product.
Software components:
ThingWorx Kepware Server
Previous knowledge
Install Rockwell Connected Components Workbench
Outline
This guide is part of a Learning Path. We've curated other guides relevant to this one to help you learn and get up to speed as quickly as possible.
Learning Path Overview
Using an Allen-Bradley PLC with ThingWorx
Use Rockwell Automation's Connected Components Workbench to connect an Allen-Bradley PLC for use with the ThingWorx Platform. This Learning Path will guide you through installation of Rockwell Automation and ThingWorx applications, connecting ThingWorx to the Allen-Bradley PLC, and how to configure, monitor, and control the PLC from ThingWorx.
In This Learning Path
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Experience