Using CCW with VFDs

Learn to use CCW to upload & download parameters to A-B PowerFlex VFDs, including:

✓ Setup RSLinx's Ethernet IP Driver ✓ Setup RSLinx's Ethernet Devices Driver
✓ Where to get PowerFlex manuals ✓ How to download and apply updates
✓ Connect to PF52x series using USB ✓ How to use the PowerFlex USB utility
✓ Import, edit, export parameter files ✓ Up/download PowerFlex parameters

Created by Shawn Tierney
Last updated June 12, 2025
English
1.5hrs+

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$24.99

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Proudly Serving Thousands of Individuals and Companies in Fifty-five Countries:

Learn to confidently use CCW with Allen-Bradley VFDs to program, upload, and download parameters in our CCW VFD Quickstart course

You don't need to spend thousands of dollars to learn how to use, Connected Components Workbench (CCW) with Allen-Bradley Drives. All you need is our affordable CCW VFD Quickstart course.

CCW VFD Quickstart is the perfect online course for electricians, technicians, and engineers who want to learn to use Connected Component Workbench (CCW) with Allen-Bradley Drives. Taught by a factory certified automation specialist with over thirty years of experience, in this course you will learn everything you need to know to get started using CCW with VFDs with confidence.

Unlike other vendor's courses that become available only after you purchase their expensive hardware or trainers, our PLC courses doesn't require you to purchase any additional parts as we show you how to download and use the free editions of the Allen-Bradley PLC Programming and Emulation software used in this course.

And for those who'd prefer to learn with a physical PLC, we also cover which Programmable Controllers and Programming cables work best and why, as well as how to set them up and program them. We even provide you with a list of components and devices used to build the affordable, homemade PLC trainer we use in this course.

Unlike other companies whose job is done once the sale is complete, we're committed to your success and actively encourage students to post questions in the lesson discussion area. Our expert instructors visit The Automation School each weekday to support and answer student questions.

We also invite you to come back and retake any lesson as the need arises, which is made possible by the fact that none of our course come with an expiration date.

And when you finish your course and pass all the quizzes, you'll also be rewarded with an official Completion Certificate from from The Automation School that will list the Professional Development Hours you've earned by completing all of the course content.

Course Topics:

Below is a summary of the topics covered in this course, and a complete lesson listing is also available in a following section:

  • Where you can download a free copy of CCW
  • How to install CCW, including how to work around the .NET issue
  • How to download and install drivers and firmware for the 1203-USB cable
  • How to setup RSLinx Classic's Ethernet IP and Ethernet Devices Drivers
  • How to setup RSLinx Classic's Driver for the 1203-USB cable
  • How to download PowerFlex manuals and update files
  • How to connect to the PowerFlex 520 series using USB on Windows 10 and 7
  • How to use the PowerFlex USB utility to up & download parameters from 520 series 
  • How to import, edit, and export PowerFlex USB utility parameter files in CCW
  • How to use CCW to upload and download drive parameters over Ethernet
  • How to use CCW and the 1203-USB to upload and download drive parameters over DSI
  • Free Bonus 1! How to set Powerflex 525's Ethernet Address using its Keypad
  • Free Bonus 2! How to set PowerFlex 525's Ethernet Address using BOOTP

Who should take this course:

Anyone who needs to learn how to backup and restore A-B VFD parameters using CCW over Ethernet, USB, and using the 1203-USB cable.

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Student review: “The instructor covered the necessary steps to get connected and up and running fast. Although I already have experience, it was great to see how he made the lessons short and sweet! I wish I would have seen these lessons when I started, it would have definitely made things simpler with his clear and concise instruction ” – DA

Student review: “Thanks to Shawn in putting his great efforts to frame the course. I have gained good foundation basics to design my own application. Shawn's explains each and every lesson in deep detail!” – MR

Student review: “Great course on how the CCW and 525 communications work.  Shawn is a very informative instructor.  Enjoyed the course!  I look forward to more courses from Shawn.” – BW

Student review: “This was exactly what I needed to use today, to import a .dno file to the new software in order to download a saved file. Thanks!” – MB

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CCW VFD Quickstart Course

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NOTE: To purchase this course as a gift, or for someone else to take, please choose the Voucher option at top of the page.


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All students who have completed this course are invited to leave a review, and you can view those reviews on the above review tab.

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Course Requirements and Questions

Requirements to follow along and/or complete any optional exercises:

Students who wish to complete any optional exercises, or just follow along with the instructor as he teaches, will need the following:

  • An internet connection to take this online course as well as to download the free CCW software from Rockwell's website
  • An Allen-Bradley VFD compatible with CCW (compatible devices covered in course)
  • A compatible programming cable for the VFD you wish to use that will also work with your PC (cables and connections are covered in this course)
  • A Windows PC compatible with the above software (see below) and Allen-Bradley VFD

Note: Currently, Rockwell states their free CCW software supports these Windows versions:

  • Windows 7 Pro (untested on Home edition)
  • Windows 8 Pro (untested on Home edition)
  • Windows 10 Pro (untested on Home edition)

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4.7 26 Reviews

Reviews

by Jose M lebron Lugo October 30, 2020

Very well explained. I like the classes and easy to follow.

by FoadAhmadi November 18, 2019
by Rodger January 10, 2019

easy to fallow and understand

by ManoranjanNayak December 7, 2018

very much helpful .

by MahmudAbdalkarim July 4, 2018

I really enjoyed the course. thank you so much.
Just wondering if ccw can be used in other application.

by DouglasFrench June 26, 2018
by EstebanPinalesCibrian June 25, 2018

Si es una buena eleccion

by JuanCarlosKlatt June 16, 2018
by JuanCisneros June 12, 2018
by JerryOverton June 2, 2018

I had a great time with the course, Shawn did a great job.

About the Instructors

I'm a lifelong Technology Enthusiast who began programing in the early 80's on the Apple II and VIC-20 personal computers. After earning a degree in Electronics, I worked as a Certified Controls and Information Automation Specialist for 25 years before leaving to become a full time Industrial Automation instructor and mentor at TheAutomationSchool, as well as publishing industry interviews, news and product how-to’s at TheAutomationBlog.com. If you're interested in my training, mentoring, or becoming a sponsor, please schedule a teams meeting with me via https://calendly.com/shawntierney/business-meeting

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