Connected Components Workbench 20 Connected Components Workbench 20 is a industrial control engineering environment from Rockwell Automation that scales from small standalone machines to complex multi-station lines. Its unified environment keeps programming, configuration, diagnostics, and documentation together so nothing is lost between departments or project phases.
Core Functions. Network configuration covers industrial Ethernet, fieldbus, and serial integration with built-in device description and parameter tools. Reusable function blocks and libraries capture proven logic, enforce company standards, and cut repeat engineering on machine families. Structured tag databases keep controller, HMI, and drive references consistent, eliminating re-entry and the mismatches it causes. Version and change management compares revisions, tracks modifications, and protects installed programs with controlled download procedures. Programming in ladder diagram, function block diagram, and structured text gives each part of the application the language that fits it best, inside one project. Integrated simulation executes logic without hardware, so software quality is verified before the panel is wired and the machine is assembled. Diagnostics functions expose module status, wire-level fault detail, and device health, turning unexpected stops into guided repairs. Security features include authenticated access, signed project handling, and controlled communication paths aligned with modern industrial-security practice. Support and update channels remain available throughout the product lifecycle, keeping installations current and secure. Performance profiling and reporting help teams understand where engineering time is spent and where processes can be tightened further. Documentation, training material, and example projects are included to shorten onboarding for new team members. Project templates and reusable libraries standardize repeat work, so every new job starts from proven material instead of a blank page. Integration interfaces connect the environment with surrounding engineering and enterprise systems, avoiding manual data transfers. Backward compatibility is respected, and migration helpers bring forward projects from previous product generations. Backup, restore, and archiving functions protect engineering data with configurable strategies suited to production environments. Scalable architecture serves small teams and multi-site engineering organizations with the same project discipline.
New in Version 20. Version 20 extends device and library coverage, adds usability refinements to the most-used editors, and improves project conversion reliability. What is new in 20: refreshed user-interface details, quicker diagnostics views, and tighter integration with the vendor’s current hardware generation. Version 20 brings expanded language support, improved import of legacy projects, and a batch of quality fixes reported by field users.
Supported Systems. Supported platforms: Windows 10/11 64-bit for the engineering environment; runtime targets follow the vendor’s current compatibility list. Recommended: 8 GB RAM and SSD storage.
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