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Allen‑Bradley introduced enhancements to their Micro820 controller firmware revision 14, Mirco850 2080-L50E, and Micro870 2080-L70E controller firmware revision 22. The latest Connected Components Workbench software version 22 is the required minimum to support the expanded controller capabilities and improvements. These controllers now offer improved Ethernet 
communication from controller to human machine interface (HMI) and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) applications that help to enable faster data refresh rate for better system connectivity and performance. The improvement in the Class 1 implicit messaging connection check on EtherNet/IP devices during RUN mode allows users to have better notification of a possible connection drop to important devices.
The new Programmable Controller Communication Commands (PCCC) functionality in Micro870 2080-L70E controllers enables users to use a Micro870 controller to communicate to a MicroLogix controller. With the MicroLogix legacy address mapping and PCCC instruction set supported in the Connected Components Workbench software version 22, users can benefit from reduced conversion risks and retain legacy communication methods when modernizing a MicroLogix to a Micro800 controller.
Complementing the controller enhancements, the Connected Components Workbench software version 22 release delivers new capabilities to help speed up project development and system configurations. The bit level commenting and daylight-saving functionalities helps to foster process efficiency to create a smoother, more intuitive design experience.
The latest controller and software enhancements prioritize enhancing the user experience, which can drive greater efficiency and flexibility in automation development. Manufacturers can further streamline their work processes and better optimize productivity to meet their evolving needs and challenges.