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THE WORLDWIDE STANDARD FOR TEACHING HYDRAULICS,PNEUMATICS, ELECTROTECHNICAL TECHNOLOGIES,AUTOMATION, AND CONTROL SYSTEMS

THE WORLDWIDE STANDARD FOR TEACHING HYDRAULICS,PNEUMATICS, ELECTROTECHNICAL TECHNOLOGIES,AUTOMATION, AND CONTROL SYSTEMS

THE INDISPENSABLE TOOL FOR HIGH SCHOOLS, COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES,VOCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, AND CORPORATE TRAINING CENTERS

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• More than 400 components• Compliant with IEC and NEMA

standards• Dynamic and realistic simulation• Variable plotter• Measuring instruments• Simulation of AC and DC circuits• Dynamic adjustment of

parameters during simulation• Automatic wire numbering• Terminal boards management• Connection reports

• More than 400 components• Compliant with IEC and NEMA

standards• Dynamic and realistic simulation• Variable plotter• Measuring instruments• Simulation of AC and DC circuits• Dynamic adjustment of

parameters during simulation• Automatic wire numbering• Terminal boards management• Connection reports

Teaching and Learning with Automation StudioBy using schematics, help files and data monitoring, Automation Studio becomes an indispensable tool that helps to explain Electrotechnical circuits from the componentto the system level. Automation Studio allows instructors to quickly draw power and control circuits and perform demonstrations. It makes it easy to experiment with alltypes of electrotechnical circuits, from basic to complex. Automation Studio integrates itself to the contents of the course by complementing its material as a teachingaid.

As a result of the multi-facet technology of Automation Studio, students will be exposed to a wider variety of interactions between circuits of various technologies. Astrainees advance, the simulation will reinforce the understanding of the interactions among the various components in the electrotechnical library and the components in

the libraries of hydraulic, pneumatic, digital electronics, SFC, etc.

Not only can trainees learn by observing the states of switches and components,but also by observing the color schemes of symbols and by using the variableplotting functions. They will have a better understanding of the functioning ofelectrical control circuits and the behavior of electrical power circuits in transientand steady states.

Dynamic and Realistic SimulationAutomation Studio includes simulation capabilities that meet therequirements of all the supported technologies.

The Electrotechnical Simulator is based on sound and reliable modelingtechniques. During simulation, users can precisely monitor voltage, current,resistance and reactance at any point of a circuit.

Simulation ParametersThe default simulation parameters supplied with the Electrotechnicalcomponents eliminate the need to perform an initial setup. Just lay out thecomponents and start the simulation.

For most components, users can modify the simulation parameters such asresistance, inductance, torque and frequency as well as advancedparameters including the mutual inductance of rotors and stators of motors,the inertia constant of motors, etc. Calculated variables such as speed andmechanical load are automatically displayed. To illustrate more complexconcepts, users can modify the simulation parameters and show differentbehaviors including speed, torque, mechanical power, etc. Instructors canprovide students with a diagram in which they will have to perform thecalculations to obtain the required values to adjust the components’parameters to be simulated.

Thousands of Symbols in ModularLibrariesAutomation Studio's Electrotechnical Librariesincorporate the internationally recognized NEMAand IEC graphics standards. Each library displayscomponent categories in a comprehensivemanner. Simply browse through the list, selectthen drag and drop the component onto theschematic.

Make your Own Symbols,Components, Templates,and Libraries By using the standard components, the flexibledrawing tools and the grouping function, you cancreate and customize your own libraries andtemplates. For training, instructors can createlibraries specific to their application, therebylimiting the number of components to what isneeded.

Automation studio is a completely integrated software package that allows users to design, document,simulate, and animate circuits consisting of various automation technologies including pneumatics,hydraulics, proportional hydraulics, electrical controls, electrotechnical, programmable logic control,sequential function charts (sfc), and many more.

AN EXCELLENT SOFTWARE PACKAGE FOR TEACHING

TEACHING ELECTROTECHNICAL AND OTHER RELATED TECHNOLOGIES

A Unique EnvironmentThe Electrotechnical library represents an economical supplement to theAutomation Studio environment, which virtually integrates all thetechnologies necessary for training in these disciplines:

•Industrial technology •Mechatronics •Industrial maintenance •Mechanical engineering technology •Control and instrumentation technology •Electrical and electronic engineering •Industrial and fabrication technology•Electromechanical technology •Mechanical building (CAD) •Automation technology

Automation Studio gives you the possibility of choosing froma wide range of different technologies which interact duringsimulation.

Automatic Wire NumberingThe automatic wire numbering feature follows the structure of the identifierdefined by the user and takes into account the equipotential points of the circuit.Two wires connected to the same terminal will have the same number. A linkwill show the wire number. A wire can be configured to automatically take thename of the terminal of a component to which it is connected. The user canrenumber wires manually or automatically. The properties of wires provide information on their type, their color, their section, etc.

Cable ManagementAutomation Studio maintains cable identifiers and conductors. Every conductorand/or pair of conductors are identified separately. A wire linking two terminalscan be defined as being a conductor of a cable. The cables’ technical propertiesprovide information about their type, their number of conductors, the number ofpairs of conductors, the conductors’ colors, the conductors’ section, etc.

Connection ReportIn addition to the reports already available, Automation Studio can generateelectrotechnical reports that include cable connections to each terminal board.These reports contain detailed information about the end connections of cablesand terminal boards. They can be personalized and printed.

Terminal ManagementThe user associates each terminal to a terminal board. For each terminal board,Automation Studio automatically generates a connection diagram including asymbolic representation of the terminal board itself as well as a description ofeach of its terminals. When connecting a wire to a terminal, the user canspecify whether the connection is internal or external.

Automation Studio is easy-to-use, economical, and adapts to any curriculum. It truly helps instructorsand it integrates itself to the contents of the course, allowing the students learn and retain coursecontent faster. With Automation Studio, students spend their energy learning the technology, not thesoftware interface.

Features and Benefits• Compliant with IEC and NEMA standards in edit mode • Configuration of component identification compliant with IEC and NEMA

standards• Automatic wire numbering• Management of terminals, terminal boards and cables• Map locator• Dynamic and realistic simulation• Control and power circuit components with configurable electrical properties• Measuring instruments to verify the simulated values of various locations of

a circuit• Dynamic adjustment of parameters during simulation• Allows virtual experimentation of components and installations that cannot

be purchased or manipulated (large motors and electrical installations, entireplants, etc.)

• Shows relationships between equipment and control systems

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Ladder Logic forAllen-BradleyTM,

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Grafcet(SFC DIN and IEC)Import Grafcet (SFC)

Export to Siemens S7 CodeGeneric IEC 1131 Code Generator

Export DXF, EMFand other formats

OPC Client (CANBUS) I/O Interface Kit

Communication to PLCs (SPS)And External Devices

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Fluid Power Component Sizing

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Bill of Material andParts Catalog Link

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Web Demonstration and TrainingYou may quickly get a good understanding of Automation Studio by scheduling a freeon-line presentation with one of our technical representatives. With current Internettechnology, you can save time and have a complete personalized demonstration ofAutomation Studio in your home or office.

We also provide convenient training over the Web. Whether you need complete trainingon Automation Studio, or wish to quickly increase your expertise on a particular topic,you can contact an Automation Studio specialist at any time and from anywhere in theworld. Call us or check our website for further details.

Annual Maintenance and Extended Support PlanBy signing up for our Annual Maintenance and Extended Support Plan, you are entitledto receive an upgrade of your existing Automation Studio license. You will also benefitfrom our technical assistance whenever required. For more information, call us or checkour website.

Special Educational Institution PricingAutomation Studio is provided to educational institutions at more affordable prices thatare consistent with budget constraints. Call our representatives for a quote.

For more information, visit our website at www.automationstudio.com

THE BEST SOFTWARE FOR AUTOMATION TRAINING

Features and Benefits•Intuitive and user friendly interface•Short learning curve•Multiple scrolling using mouse-key combinations and the panning

function•Rubberbanding in order to keep pressure lines connected to

components as they are moved•Technology specific editing features depending on the library in use•Copies and pastes to other windows applications•Automatic, optional and configurable line jumping•Customizable symbols and libraries•Simplifies analysis of open and closed loop circuits•Supports project history•Supports both imperial and metric unit systems•Management of layers in editor mode•Configurable fills, line styles, and colors for all elements•Configurable grid snapping options•Configurable page setup for each document•Variable plotting functions•Fully customizable report and project templates•Merges other Windows application documents to a project•Imports images to complement circuits•Global symbol attribute editing•Exports diagrams into DXF and EMF format•Automatic replacement of links by labels•Text and parts list can be inserted onto drawing page•Helps present projects that conform to ISO-1219-2

recommendations for documenting fluid power projects•Simulation of specific diagrams or entire projects•Cost effective solution to minimize the purchase of expensive

material•Allows experimentation with virtual equipment that may not

otherwise be purchased or manipulated (i.e. large cylinders, large loads, a complete factory)

•Accurate simulation reinforces learned principles•Simulation helps in training•Simulation stimulates learning•Customizable libraries for each lab exercise•Allows faster comprehension of the functioning of an installation•Makes testing and learning safer by using a virtual factory instead of

operating real equipment•Enables instructors to teach more course material by saving time

with software•Quickly build, modify, and manipulate circuit examples•Show relationships between moving equipment, controls, and

automated systems•Creates a safer environment in which you can simulate the operation

of larger and more hazardous equipment

Minimum Requirements• IBM PC or compatible with a Pentium II 500 MHz• 256 MB RAM• Microsoft Windows NT, 2000, or XP• Hard disk with at least 350 MB of free space

Network licenses are also available

Optional Libraries and Modules• Pneumatics• Hydraulics • Proportional Hydraulics• Fluid Power Component Sizing • Electrotechnical• Electrical Controls (includes IEC and JIC standards)• PLC Ladder Logic for Allen BradleyTM

• PLC Ladder Logic for SiemensTM

• PLC Ladder Logic for IEC 1131-3 standard• Sequential Function Chart (With CadepaTM diagram import)• Digital Electronics• Block diagrams and Control Panels• SFC export to Siemens S7 code • OPC Client• Bill of Material and Catalog Link• I/O Interface Kit (including card and relay box)

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