A Complete Project/Product Lifecycle Solution.

Once again, Automation Studio pushes the boundaries of innovation and widens the gap with any
other system design software available in the industry. Automation Studio is already known for
being the unique design & simulation solution covering all project/machine technologies including
hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical, controls, HMI, and communications. It is very easy to combine
these various technologies in order to design, document and simulate complete systems.
Automation Studio is intended to be used by engineers and specialists in:

Fluid Power

Electrical

Automation

Construction

Energy

Defense
Aerospace

Electrical Controls

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Digital Electronics

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Spool Designer
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Bill of Material & Report
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Sequential Function
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PLC Ladder Logic

Allen Bradley Siemens

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Forestry
Agriculture

APIs / Script Language

Pulp & Paper

HMI & Control Panels

SFC Compilers
& Export

Fluid Power
Component Sizing

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OPC Client (CANbus)

OPC Server

Pneumatics

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Electrical
Component Sizing

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Electrical One-line
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Material Handling
Marine & Subsea

Hydraulics

Electrotechnical

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Manufacturing

Industrial Machinery
Oil & Gas

Machine Automation

Overview

P4

Electrical

P16

Training

P7

One-line electrical diagram

P20

Maintenance & diagnostics

P8

SFC/Grafcet

P22

Start-up and testing

P9

PLC Ladder Logic

P24

Technical publications

P10

Component sizing

P27

Project documentation

P11

Manufacturers' catalogues

P29

Hydraulics & pneumatics

P12

Collaborate for better efficiency

P30

To Optimize Your Entire Workflow

Automation Studio offers a unique combination of user-friendly system design features,
advanced engineering capabilities, dynamic and realistic simulation, comprehensive animation
features, and flexible documentation functionalities in one common environment. It brings a new
dimension that allows manufacturers, OEMs, and end-users to optimize system implementation,
deployment, and maintenance.
Whether you are involved in the design, training, sales, production, or maintenance,
Automation Studio can help your organization by improving quality, speeding up workflow,
and boosting productivity while simultaneously reducing costs and enhancing all aspects of project
communication.
Automation Studio makes available a wide array of innovations allowing organizations to release
synergy amongst project teams and to optimize every step of a product/project lifecycle.

The result: increased productivity and reduced product time-to-market

Overview

Automation Studio offers powerful design functions

in a user-friendly environment.
Dynamic and Realistic
Simulation in Full Color
During simulation, components become animated
and lines are color-coded according to their
states. The simulation pace can also be adjusted
with functions such as Normal, Step by Step,
Slow Motion, and Pause.

Bill of Material
You can quickly assign data to all components of
a project in order to generate bills of materials,
requests for quotes, budgetary estimates...

Complete Set of Libraries for

Fast & Accurate Design
Automation Studio libraries offer thousands
of generic components structured by categories
in a friendly manner compliant with several
international standards: ISO, DIN, JIC, IEC, and
NEMA.

Configurable Displayed
Information
Detailed information can be displayed directly
on the diagram or in tooltips appearing when
hovering over the corresponding components on
the screen.

Dynamic Measuring Instruments

These virtual instruments can be inserted in a
circuit during simulation in order to monitor
various parameters such as pressure, flow,
voltage, speed...

Component Sizing
The Component Sizing Module provides valuable
and flexible computer-aided sizing calculations for
various components.

System Design & Engineering

Save Time with Pre-Configured Catalogues

PDM, LMS Link

Thanks to manufacturers catalogues, simulation data pertaining to

components has been attributed to symbols in accordance to part
numbers and actual vendors data. This is a large time-saving in
simulation set-up.

The API and Scripting module is a powerful way

to support your expanding needs to interface
with other systems such as ERP, 3D CAD, PDM,
LMS...

Manage Your Standards

Standards can be centralized in a common
database shared by all users. The Administrator
identifies the standards applicable to projects
and users throughout the organization.

Collaborate for Better Efficiency

Automation Studio allows multiple users
to work simultaneously on the same project
through data sharing and synchronization
wherever you are.

Multi-Technology Systems
Automation Studio makes it very easy to
combine various technologies in order to design
complete systems.

System Behavior Analysis

Machine Specific Training

You can monitor and visualize simulation parameters

during simulation. Results can be analyzed after
simulation and exported in other applications for further
analysis.

Reuse your system design as a virtual training

platform at no extra cost.

System Validation & Simulation

Designers can monitor the actual circuit operation and find potential design flaws. This helps
validating systems, saving time in prototyping phase, and finding faults at an early stage in
equipment design. No other CAD system can do all this.
Dynamic and Realistic Simulation
in Full Color
Automation Studio simulation capabilities meet the
requirements of all supported technologies. During
simulation, components become animated and lines are
color-coded according to their states. You can also monitor
variables such as pressure, flow, displacement, current,
and voltage at any point in a circuit.

Flexible Simulation Parameters

The default simulation parameters supplied with the
components eliminate the need to perform initial setup.
Simply insert your components and start the simulation.
At any time during simulation, you can adjust component
parameters and manually control just about any device.

Partial List of Simulated Phenomena:

System Analysis Tools

Various monitoring tools are available to analyze, verify, and record your
operational system behavior:

Simulation modes
Multi-document simulation
Layer simulation
Dynamic measuring instruments
Hydraulic tester
Thermometer
Pressure and flow gauge
Numerical snapshot

Open path detection

Component repair
Plotter
Recorder
Multimeter
Faulty component highlight
Oscilloscope
Log reports

Laminar and turbulent flow

Dynamic and hydrostatic pressure
Pressure drop based on flow type
Fluid viscosity based on temperature and pressure
Fluid compressibility based on Bulk Modulus and pressure level
Cavitation based on vapor pressure of the oil
Heat exchange based on isothermal, polytrophic and adiabatic
transformation
Multi-fluid system
Motor and pump volumetric and total efficiency
Very high pressure system (5000 Bar)
Voltage, current, power, frequency, phase
Resistive, inductive and capacitive effect
Atmospheric pressure
Steady-state

Training
Given the diversity of technical knowledge and
levels of expertise, the use of a tool to visualize,
monitor and accurately simulate the actual system
behavior, represents a major asset for a better
understanding of its operation and troubleshooting
techniques.

Generic training
Machine type specific training

Seamless Synergy from Engineering to Training

with Great Cost-Savings
Project documentation created by an Engineering Department can be reused
by Training and Technical Publications departments, thus reducing the
burden on instructors to redesign schematics and draw expensive training
illustrations. Instead they can focus on concepts that need to be illustrated.

Create Dynamic, Animated, and Flexible

Training Material
Automation Studio allows the creation of comprehensive and high-level
training material. Thanks to the recording feature, you can generate
countless operation sequences to illustrate equipment behavior and
help trainees quickly and easily understand machine operation and
troubleshooting procedures.

Online Training
Automation Studio is SCORM compliant and allows you to easily integrate
it into your Learning Management System (LMS). By doing so, your online
training contents will be greatly improved thanks to Automation Studios
realistic and interactive simulation.

Web
Server
Users

Courses

SCORM Compliant LMS

Enterprise Server

SCORM API
Adapter (LMS Client)

Local Network
or Internet

COURSE

(Automation Studio Project)

Automation Studio
Simulation

User Computer
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Maintenance & Diagnostics

Automation Studio diagnostics capabilities along with its built-in component failure management
allow maintenance and training personnel to quickly and easily perform "what-if" scenarios to
troubleshoot potential problem areas.

Improve Your Troubleshooting Skills

Realistic Component Failures

The modeling of each hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrotechnical

component integrates faults that can be triggered during system
simulation. You can quickly and easily perform "What-if" scenarios
to resolve potential problems. During simulation, failed components affect
the complete circuit just as they would in real life, giving you the possibility
to easily analyze the global impact of a given failure on your system. It is
possible to disconnect wires or lines to isolate parts of a circuit, perform
measurements, and repair or replace components to fix suspected failures.
Over and above general training, this environment allows organizations
to train their maintenance personnel and sharpen their skills relating to
specific equipment by experimenting on the corresponding virtual system
in a safe way. This will result in reduced equipment downtime and
increased productivity.

The Troubleshooting module allows you to trigger a failure on hydraulic,

pneumatic, or electrical components. Components have a set of predefined
failures that can be user activated. It is also possible to create user-defined
failures on any component.

Realistic Troubleshooting Tools

A complete set of measuring tools, including a multimeter, hydraulic
tester, manometer and thermometer, is available. It is possible to
dynamically place probes anywhere in the circuit and obtain instant
readings.

In-Simulation Circuit Alteration

Automation Studio provides tools for disconnecting wires and pipes
during simulation. The state of the complete circuit is instantaneously and
realistically updated. A repair tool is also provided, allowing you to select
and remove any suspected fault.

Triggering Failures
Failures can be triggered manually during simulation. Components can also
be configured to automatically break down when a specific condition is
met, such as exceeding a maximum pressure on a hydraulic component or
a maximum current on an electrical component.

Start-Up and Testing

Automation Studio provides validation through graphic modeling, simulation and automated
testing to reduce start-up time.

CAN Bus Link for the Creation of Complete Virtual

Machine
With the addition of the CAN Bus communication, any compatible control
element can be connected to Automation Studio to create complete virtual
machines and to control them in a realistic manner.

The interaction between the virtual environment of Automation

Studio and the outside world will help to better understand a machine
operation. By enabling a communication with real controllers, the
understanding of the different system interactions is greatly improved at
all levels. This interaction provides unique means to improve equipment
troubleshooting and perform problem diagnostics.

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CAN Bus Control

Virtual Machine for Better Diagnostics

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OPC

Control Devices

Automation Studio

Technical Publications
Automation Studio will enhance supplier communication and promote team synergy, thus helping
to create the best possible products along with meaningful technical documentation.

Promotional/Sales documentation
Troubleshooting guide
Product specifications
Training material
Maintenance manuals

Automate Your Workflow

You can define specific standards for each department using Automation
Studio. Furthermore, applying the appropriate standards allows you
to automate many activities in your workflow. For instance, engineering
drawings can be reused by a Technical Publications department to
automatically convert them to appropriate presentation formats without
having the need to use specialized authoring tools or performing tedious
and time-consuming manual conversions.

Multi-language Projects
A major advantage in todays competitive markets is to provide
customers worldwide with product documentation in their respective
languages. A project integrated translation
database manages all information required
to switch the project from one language
to another including texts, pictures,
hyperlinks, audios, and videos. Simply
choose the active language and Automation
Studio will automatically replace all
corresponding information in the project with
the equivalent ones found in the translation
database. This facilitates the transfer of
your projects to your clients, colleagues, or
partners abroad.

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Project Documentation
Thanks to its extensive automatic documentation features, Automation Studio will help you
produce various documents easily and quickly, thus increasing your productivity and reducing
data entry errors.
Manage Your Standards
Standards can be defined at different hierarchical levels including:
company, divisions, branches, projects, and documents. They cover
every aspect of a project for both technologies and documentation
including: fluid, material, hoses, lines, wires, cables, connectors,
font, color, page layout, naming rules, components, title block, component
representation during editing and simulation, etc.

Automatic Report Features

Creating various reports is an indispensable feature for all
design and sales specialists. You can quickly assign data such
as part numbers, prices, descriptions, and all technical data to
each component of a project in order to automatically generate
bills of materials, requests for quotes, or budgetary estimates.
Manufacturers catalogues allow you to have instant access to all
specific technical data, thus avoiding the burden of gathering such information.

Storage-Company Standards
Network
Catalogue Network

Storage-User Options
and Preferences
Local User n

Project Properties

Standards

Automation
Studio

Project

Document
Document Properties

Export Your Projects

You can export schematics and project data in different formats for better integration with other engineering tools or PDM systems. For instance,
graphical data can be exported in various formats such as DXF, EMF, PDF,
SVG, or TIFF. Moreover, to facilitate data transfer to other software, projects
can be exported in XML format.

Available Reports

Bill of Material
Purchase orders
Cross-references
Wires and cables
Terminal strips
Tags
Splices
Connectors
PLCs
Spools
Ducts
Rails
Customized reports

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Hydraulics & Pneumatics

Tailored for hydraulic and pneumatic system specialist teams, these
two intuitive and flexible workshops will shorten the development
cycle like no other software, helping the most demanding users.

Diagram representation according to your company standards

Accurate and realistic simulation
Component sizing
Wide selection of preconfigured manufacturers' products
Full range of analysis and validation tools
Component failure management

Thousands of Symbols Available

Throughout the libraries, you can find a wide range of component symbols
such as pumps, motors, directional valves, pressure valves, mechanical
components, measuring and conditioning instruments, transducers, etc.
Components have been grouped by function to facilitate navigation.

ISO Compliant Libraries

Libraries include symbols and built-in simulation schematics compliant with
ISO 1219-1 for symbology and ISO 1219-2 for circuit management.

Fluid Power System Modeling Made Accessible

With Automation Studio, fluid power system modeling does not require the
specialized skills usually needed in other simulation software environments.
The simulation is accessible to all levels of competence involved in system
design, training, and support.

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Hydraulics & Pneumatics

Valve, Pump, and Motor Configurators
Automation Studio provides configuration tools that allow you to create
your own symbols and simulation models. Several user-friendly interfaces
are available to help you design cylinders, valves, pumps, etc., giving you
complete freedom and autonomy.

Load Sensing Application

Pressure feedback can be tapped anywhere in a circuit and used for control
applications. Along with configurable loading of actuators, this feature can
show real systems in action.

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Hydraulics & Pneumatics

Spool Position Designer

Actuator Load & Force Profile Configuration

Automation Studio offers thousands of pre-configured spools within the

valve builder. In case you do not find the needed spool, the Spool Position
Designer allows you to easily build and store it in your Custom Spool
database for future use.

All forces and loads applied to cylinders and motors can be determined
as a function of actuator's position or by linking to another components
variable. You can therefore enter load scenarios in accordance with
equipment use and geometry in order to reflect its real behavior. The
emulation of complex mechanical systems and unforeseen events
becomes easily accessible.

The Spool Position Designer incorporates all the schematic tools required
to create the spool position circuit of the inner function of any directional
valve. The spool position may incorporate components such as flow control,
pressure control, lines, orifices, restrictions, etc.

Configurable Tooltips
Detailed information is displayed when hovering over an object on the
screen, providing quick access to pertinent component properties.

Diagnostic Tools
Automation Studio provides extensive diagnostic tools allowing for
detection of inconsistencies or errors such as free connectors, redundant or
overlapping lines, non-compliance with ISO standards, etc.

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Hydraulics & Pneumatics

Dynamic Parameter Tuning in Simulation

Choice of Simulated Phenomenas

At any time during simulation, you can adjust equipment parameters and
manually control just about any device: set a pressure on a relief valve,
operate a lever, a joystick or a valve, the choice is yours!

Depending on the required precision level, Automation Studio allows you

to take into consideration various simulation phenomenas:

Simulation Parameters
External effort on actuators can be constant, periodic, or variable
Static and dynamic friction
Internal and external leaks
Volumetric, mechanical, and thermal efficiencies
Dynamic and static friction
Inertia and mechanical transmission
Valve kinematic and response time
Dead band and hysteresis
Flow force on valves
Flow characteristics
Component failure
Specific heat coefficient

Fluid and Line Configuration

Automation Studio offers a rich set of pre-configured types of fluid, hoses, and material. In the case where you do not find the needed element, you can easily
define it and save it for future use. Fluid and line builder allows you to configure the lines based on circuit, installation, function, material, type, etc. Line appearance
can be configured for both editing and simulation. Furthermore, during simulation, the appearance can be defined as a function of threshold levels of either
flow or pressure.

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Electrical
This workshop offers a user-friendly and powerful solution for electrical
systems design. Thanks to the multi-document and multi-user project
structure, you can quickly and effectively design small or large projects.

Diagram representation according to your company standards

Build and simulate complete electrical systems
Full IEC and NEMA standards support
Customizable symbols
Component sizing
Full range of analysis and validation tools
Component failure management
Test and validate PLC logic sequences
on a complete virtual system

Trade Oriented Editor

This workshop offers special editing functions and features especially
adapted to create electrical system documentation. Combined with the
system design features, this provides a user-friendly and efficient
environment for the electrical designer.

Dynamic and Realistic Simulation

The Electrical Simulator is based on established and reliable modeling
techniques. During simulation, you can precisely monitor voltage, current,
resistance and impedance at any point in a circuit. For example, you can
validate control logic sequences, apply loads to motors and see the effects
on current, speed or on other elements such as protection devices, etc.

Extensive NEMA and IEC Symbol Libraries

The Electrical symbol libraries will serve the needs of the most demanding
system designers. All symbols are supplied in separate libraries for each
standard, in a very comprehensive way. Searching for the right symbol
is fast and easy. The specialized editor also complies with the standards
by differentiating power and controls components, thus making it easy to
identify machine elements.

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Electrical
Cable and Wire Management

Panel Layout Designer

You can manage all spool-related data such as materials, gauges,

colors, patterns, detailed representations of cables, etc. You can also create
cable types by combining wires in different configurations (coaxial,
twisted pairs, or shields). The wire material, gauge, and length are taken
into consideration to simulate wire electrical resistance giving a precise
measurement of voltage drop across cables.

Tools are available to quickly implement and design entire scaled cabinets
and junction boxes. Components can easily be inserted simply by
dragging and dropping them into the workspace. The number of
components in the library is automatically updated with every insertion
of a component to reduce design errors. A rail mounting for assembly
grouping as well as ducting elements for wires are made available for quick
design.

Complete Connector Structure

The connector builder allows you to construct complex connector structures
including geometrically customizable housings, modules, and cavities. Any
electric plug or socket can be matched to any cavity in a given connector,
paving the way for harness building.

Dynamic Connector Image

The connectivity information can be displayed for each connector cavity.
A complete scaled representation of the connector, along with hyperlinks
to and from the electric plugs or sockets render connections analysis and
navigation between connector's cavities easy.

Diagnostic Tools
Automation Studio provides extensive diagnostic tools allowing for the
detection of inconsistencies or errors such as:

Fully Customizable
Connection Diagrams
The Connection Diagram Editor
empowers you to create complete
diagrams showing the connectivity
between the components in your
electrical schematic. When creating
a connection diagram, elements are
automatically matched with the
corresponding components. Connections and cable structure information
are added and tagged with only a
few clicks. Changes in the electrical
schematic are automatically updated
and flagged in the connection diagram.

Black Box Model

Implementation for Complete Autonomy
This feature gives automation specialists the ability to design new
components. If a specific symbol or a more complex function, such as
controllers, is required, the Black Box component enables you to create it
using buttons, digital and analog I/O, text, or HMI elements.

Free connectors

Too many wires on component connector

Free emitter/receiver

Redundant wires

Uniqueness of item identifier

Declared failures

Components directly connected (without wire)

All accessories with symbol

Non-associated links

Free accessories with symbol

Components not associated to a catalogue part

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Electrical
Component-Specific Builders

Motor Soft Starter and Variable Frequency Drives

You can build simple or complex electrical devices, and define all
their physical, electrical, and functional properties. These builders are
available for all device types including:

A motor soft starter and variable frequency drive library is available. It

offers components built according to real models from manufacturers
such as Siemens, Allen-Bradley, and Schneider.

Protection

Connection block

Relay

Soft Starter

Switch

Variable frequency drive

Sensor

Terminal strip

Connector

Commutator

Splice

Cam switch

Cable and wire spool

PLC Component Configurator

Design Features

This tool allows you to configure PLC I/O cards, CPU, racks, micro PLCs,
etc. You can also define your PLC internal logic, which can be simulated
along with all other technologies.

The Electrical Workshop offers advanced design features for simple to large
systems, including automatic:

Simulation Parameters

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AC/DC Current
(RMS/average/instant)
AC/DC Voltage
(RMS/average/instant)
Frequency
Resistance

Inductance
Capacitance
Temperature
Torque

Speed
Power
Power factor
Component failure

Naming of components in customizable format

Wire numbering in customizable format
Line and wire connect/break
Cross-referencing
Component renaming for copy/cut/paste operations
Report generation
Connection diagram generation
Terminal strip and cable connectivity diagram

Electrical Controls
Automation Studio features a basic electrical controls library providing quick control functions. This
library complements the Pneumatic and Hydraulic workshops.
Electrical Control Systems
This library is useful for users who do not require the full power of the
Electrical workshop. It provides the CAD functionality required to
build electrical systems to control other circuits such as hydraulics or
pneumatics.

IEC and JIC Symbol Standards

The symbols in the library comply with IEC and JIC standards. The library
comes with switches, relays, solenoids, counters, push buttons, and much
more.

A Seamless Integration with all the Other

Workshops
All the components of the basic Electrical Control workshop interact with
their matching component families in other libraries. Therefore, building
complete interactive systems becomes quick and easy. Furthermore, by
using the OPC module, it is possible to test a PLC program, as you can
connect it to the simulated electrical system for testing purposes.

Digital Electronics
The Digital Electronics workshop comes complete with standard devices including
inverters, logic gates, flip-flops, counters, shift registers, comparators, switches, LEDs,
7-bar display, decoders, multiplexers, etc. Everything needed to implement basic to complex
logic is available.

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One-Line Electrical Diagram

Create, visualize, document and simulate diagrams for all voltage levels in a typical one-line
representation of networks for power generation, transmission and distribution.

Design of standalone power networks, power plants, and substations

Diagram representation according to your company standards
Complete electrical network simulation without disrupting current operations
Full IEC and NEMA standards support
Full range of analysis and validation tools
Realistic training environment to prepare operators to work efficiently and safely in all conditions
Switching plan testing and validation in a safe virtual environment

Extensive Component Library

The One-Line Electrical library is complete. It includes components such
as circuit breakers, disconnectors, power transformers, metering
transformers, loads, grounds, as well as the usual automation parts (line
permutators, regulators, etc.), and protection devices.

Naming Rules
Automation Studio offers flexible and intelligent tools in order to
automatically generate identifiers for components, which simplifies the
task of general design. This is achieved through the use of standards and
naming rules in association with intelligent components. Components
names are automatically generated by analyzing equipotentiality and
connections.

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One-Line Electrical Diagram

Detailed Switching Plans
In an electrical installation, operators are required to prepare detailed
switching plans before making any configuration changes. A set of rules
must be observed to ensure the safety of the installation, the network, and
the staff. Traditionally, operators work primarily with a paper copy of the
facilitys one-line diagrams.
Automation Studio allows you to perfectly recreate the current facilitys
one-line diagrams. To this static display, the simulation adds dynamic and
color-coded representation of equipment and lines according to their status,
as well as instruments and measurements. The operator can change the
state of any operable component and observe the effect on the complete
installation.
The simulator calculates the continuous power flow, according to the load
representation and the networks initial state entered by the operator.
The effect of each action is displayed immediately. The entire plan can be
validated step by step, and different alternatives can be tested if necessary,
prior to its implementation. This represents an excellent training platform
for improving operator skill.

Diagnostic Tools
A rich set of diagnostic tools allows designers to quickly verify the quality of
diagrams, from simple methods such as checking for free connectors
to more sophisticated ones that confirm voltage level consistency in
equipotential areas.

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Sequential Function Chart/Grafcet

With the SFC/Grafcet, Automation Studio becomes a complete automation project specification
environment. It is the tool of choice to implement SFC control structures according to the IEC 61131-3
international standard for PLC programming languages.

Design automation controls faster

Easily troubleshoot simple to large projects
Indispensable to ensure system commissioning
Help in training personnel on operations and improving overall project quality

Design Automation Controls Faster

SFC/Grafcet is the method of choice to design structured
automation controls. It brings a new dimension to building
projects easily and efficiently. SFC/Grafcet helps design
sequences of operation quickly and validate a project prior
to its implementation. It complements project
documentation by helping engineers, customers, and
maintenance personnel to understand equipment
operations. Its worth noting that ISO1219-2 recommends
the use of SFC/Grafcet for project documentation.

Trade Oriented Editor

This module offers special editing functions and features
especially adapted to create SFC/Grafcet. Combined with
the system design features, this provides a user-friendly
and efficient environment that helps in productivity gains.

SFC/Grafcet Code Import/Export

Automation Studio can import SFC/Grafcet code either in
XML or in Cadepa software format. It also allows you to
export SFC/Grafcet into Siemens S7 PLC and XML format.
Hence, you can import directly into the Siemens
programming software. With the XML format, device
specific compilers could create virtually any type of
machine code.

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Sequential Function Chart / Grafcet

A Structured Approach and a Powerful Tool

Syntax Checking during Editing

Although the interface is simple, there is more depth to this module than
meets the eye. During the creation of an SFC/Grafcet, control elements can
be used to implement fault management. SFC/Grafcet can also be Forced or
Frozen during simulation. Sequence and step execution intervals
can be defined. A higher hierarchy level can be exploited by defining
macro steps from which entire control structures can be created.

When editing your command statements, the SFC/Grafcet module

automatically assigns a color-code to each variable, keyword, and numerical
value quickly allowing you to locate possible syntax errors.

Variable Name Listing

While entering commands, you have access to all available variables.
The Variable Manager is used to create new variables and specify their data
types and scope of use (local, internal, or global for the project).

Guided Mode
This module guides you when creating SFC/Grafcet elements and writing
statements, which eases the process of writing correct syntax. Each
time you insert an action or a transition, a configuration window
shows the various commands with a description and definition. Online help
is always available.

Quick Operator and Command Keypad

To simplify the process of entering command statements, you can rapidly
choose the desired command and click to add it to the statement.

Add Comments to Enhance Documentation

Comments can be assigned to every SFC/Grafcet element of your automation
project, including steps, transitions, and statements.

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PLC Ladder Logic

The PLC Ladder Logic workshop includes functions such as contacts,
input/output, timers, counters, logic test, and math.

Available Libraries

PLC Training Made Simple

The PLC libraries include instruction sets for Allen-Bradley, Siemens, and
IEC61131-3 symbols. You can therefore choose the required workshop.

The libraries of this workshop were originally designed with training in

mind. You can build, simulate, and monitor a PLC Ladder Logic diagram
without the need of the cumbersome manufacturer interface. This allows
trainees to focus on the logic and to learn principles instead of being slowed
down by the tools.

Allen-Bradley
Siemens
IEC61131-3

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Full OPC Connectivity

OPC is Open Connectivity through Open Standards.

Automation Studio can be connected to external devices
such as controllers, PLCs, pneumatic, hydraulic, and
electrical equipments.

OPC Client
The OPC Client connects to any OPC Server in order to exchange data with a virtual or physical device using a standardized OPC Interface.

Virtual Troubleshooting and Training Environment

Thanks to CAN Bus communication, any compatible controller can be connected to Automation Studio to create a virtual troubleshooting and training
environment at a fraction of current costs. Likewise, you can also create complete virtual machines and control them in a realistic manner. This, in turn, helps
to disseminate knowledge of electronic controls to all personnel involved in equipment maintenance.

Complete OPC Connectivity

OPC
server

Automation Studio

With the OPC Client module, you can exchange data with any other PLC or
control device for which a manufacturer supplies OPC Server software. Once
you have installed the OPC Server for the device of your choice, simply
map the address and turn Automation Studio into a versatile I/O
simulator or a Soft-PLC.

OPC
client

Automation Studio
or Other Software

Automation Studio supports Data Access OPC Interface optimizing

transfers and offering the ability to connect to multiple OPC Servers
simultaneously. Moreover, the OPC Client module supports offline
configuration as well as visual status on every configuration element.

OPC Server
OPC Server implements the latest OPC UA
standard, providing improved interaction with
external equipment. This interface allows to
read and write project variables organized by
projects, schematics, and components.

OPC
client

OPC
server

Control Devices
PLC

Automation Studio

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HMI & Control Panels

This module allows you to implement your systems operator view. You can
replicate interactive interfaces, animate equipment behavior, and develop
training, maintenance, and diagnostic scenarios.

Visualize the Behavior of Your Systems

Create Interactive Operator Interfaces

You have complete freedom to build custom animated components and

shapes, and to create control panels as well as complete animated equipment.

Be it an industrial control panel, aircraft cockpit, mobile machinery

dashboard, etc., this module allows you to implement it quickly and link
it to your system during simulation. A complete library of commonly used
components such as switches, push buttons, indicator lights, and meters
is readily available for use. The created operator interfaces behave as they
would in real-life.

Parameters and animation rules are attached to each graphical object and
component in order to produce the required visual effects as a result of the
simulation. This module is completely integrated with all other libraries,
making it possible to simulate systems while monitoring your machine in
motion.

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Fluid Power and Electrical Component Sizing

This module provides valuable computer-aided engineering capabilities
helping you identify components expected constraints and performance
characteristics.

Quick and easy access to applicable formulas, equations, and parameter definitions
Intuitive calculation sheets are provided for each family of components
Rapid system prototyping
Saves money by eliminating oversized components
Reduce risk by avoiding undersized components that do not meet expected performances

A Multidirectional Approach
As opposed to traditional means of solving equations where you have
to select an entry point, Automation Studio calculation sheets allow
parameter modification from any point in the circuit. This eliminates the need
to proceed in a predetermined step-by-step approach. When you modify
or recalculate parameters, variables modified by the calculation process
appear in a different color, making it easy to locate affected parameters. In
turn, the new parameters can be validated and applied to the component
simulation parameters.

From Components to Systems with Simulation

Once each component has been sized, it becomes easy to establish the
overall system requirements by running a simulation and establishing
operating sequences. This turns Automation Studio into a valuable tool to
quickly design workable circuits. For example, you can rapidly determine
the energy consumption in your fluid power system and optimize the
operation costs.

Quick Access to Equations and Definitions

Automation Studio becomes a quick reference, saving time in searching
for information from data books or deriving equations. The unit systems can
be defined, and results displayed in any unit system, making conversion
quick and easy, especially when entering component data retrieved from
various catalogues.

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Catalogue Manager
Import catalogues and MRP data easily into Automation Studio, and give your employees
access to product information, whenever needed during project implementation.

Trade-oriented towards fluid power and electrical technologies

Increased engineering productivity with advanced search capabilities
User friendly interface for product selection / E-Shopping
Efficient product documentation management
Facilitate data transfer between ERPs and Automation Studio
Full import and export functions

Flexible Web-Based Application

The Catalogue Manager is integrated with Automation Studio. It can also
be deployed as a stand-alone application. This module supports:

Full LAN, WAN, and Web access

Multi-user environment
History of events
Security management
API and scripts functions

Powerful Search Engine

In order to identify the right product faster and with improved accuracy, two
search modes are available and applicable to selected catalogues:
Structured queries using technical data and component propreties;

Make Your Own Catalogues and Parts Database

You can create various catalogues based on raw or structured data. To
import data, the Catalogue Manager supplies a structured exchange file
that is compatible with SQL based databases, thus facilitating the transfer
from catalogues or ERP data.

Full text search.

You can narrow your search by entering other criterias applicable to search
results.

Complete Product Documentation

You will be able to manage complete documentation related to your products
including:
Technical data
Geographical locations, pricing and currencies
Symbols
Units (metric or imperial)
Images
Technical specifications sheets
3D views
Product version, revision, and validation state
External links
Commercial information
Any other related information: videos, users guide, etc.

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Product Options Management

The Catalogue Manager offers an XML editor enabling you to produce a
part number generator to select product options along with corresponding
symbol and behavior.

Manufacturers Catalogues
Sign up to the Manufacturers Catalogues and get unlimited access to manufacturers'
preconfigured components for faster design and complete documentation.

Bench tested components from renown manufacturers

Component options management
Projects created with manufacturers parameters
Instant access to the latest versions
Detailed product information in one common environment

Trade Oriented Catalogues Tailored for OEMs,

Vendors, and Systems Integrators

On-Demand Specific Components

The manufacturers catalogues include components and models from major

fluid power manufacturers that are pre-configured with accurate simulation
parameters and ready to use.

If the available catalogues do not include the products you need, you can
request for them to be added. Simply provide us with the complete part
number and related manufacturers information and our team will include
them in the development priorities.

Product Selection and Comparison

Instant Access to the Latest Versions

By having access to complete product information in a single environment,

comparison between various components is simplified and will speed up
your decision-making.

Your subscription gives access to the latest catalogues versions. Simply visit
our website to download them instantly.

Easy Access to Manufacturers Specifications

and Interactive 3D View
Each component has been carefully and rigorously bench
tested within Automation Studio to ensure that the
simulation meets a manufacturers typical application
and performance specifications. The virtual test benches
provided also help understanding the components
behavior and validate product selection. 3D view,
product properties, technical data, images, notes,
documentation, complementary accessories, etc., are
available in one click.
The products categorization is based on ISO standards and
NFPA recommendations. Component status is shown for
each product.

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Collaborate for Better Efficiency

Automation Studio is a collaborative multi-user environment

allowing you to safely share your projects with customers,
suppliers, and of course your colleagues.

Safe project and data sharing

Centralized access right manangement
Flexible event logging

LAN/WAN license management and usage statistics

Real time synchronization of project views

Access Rights Manager

Event Log Manager

As a project owner, you can define permissions to grant to other users

including access to specific:

Multiple event logs along with flexible filtering capabilities are available for
the user or administrator including:

Objects such as documents, diagrams, and resources

Functions such as read, write, simulate, etc.

License usage log

Project event log
Automation Studio client and server log
Event Explorer

IT Service

(ERP, PDM, LMS)

Project Servers

Sub
contractors

Training

LAN/WAN

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Electrical

Automation

Corporate Departments

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Maintenance

Customize Your Workspace

Automation Studio offers powerful ways of supporting your expanding needs in terms of interface
personalization and data exchange with other corporate applications.

A modern user interface

Ability to modify and add functions such as dialogs, user interfaces, and ribbon bars
Link to your corporate applications such as PDM, ERP, 3D CAD, etc.
Link external processes or scripts to Automation Studio events
Access to all Automation Studio variables

Integration with Corporate Applications

Automation Studio Extensibility

Thanks to the Application Programming Interfaces (API) and scripting language, you have access to a new level of application integration:

With Automation Studio, you can run your own programmatic control,
which affects the softwares runtime behavior and data; this is called
Automation Studio extensibility. The extensibility feature allows a third
party to manipulate Automation Studio runtime data model and process
flow using a scripting language or .NET Interface.

Access Automation Studio functions normally available through menus

Overload standard functions
Customize the user's interface
Develop new applications by reusing Automation Studio functions

Scripting Overview
By using .NET languages, a script writer can interface, augment, and redirect
functions as well as manipulate data. With this, you can build a personal
interface on top of Automation Studio that manipulates data within
the softwares model and provides this information to an external process.

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Famic Technologies focuses on customer satisfaction. We have established a strong reputation amongst Fortune
500 companies as well as small OEMs, and we make no compromises to keep it that way. We have a rich pool of
specialists to put to work on your needs in order to make the implementation of your solution a success. Whether
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takes to support your organization.
Training
We provide a large array of training sessions. Call us to get more
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training packages, as well as our consulting services.

Configuration and Catalogues Implementation

Benefit from our expertise to customize your catalogues as per your needs
and to integrate them into Automation Studio.

Broad Expertise for Project Success

Over and above software and system design, our expertise covers many
fields in applied industrial engineering including mechanical, electrical,
and automation engineering. No matter what your application is,
our experts will be there to assist you.

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