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Automation Studio is a unique circuit design, simulation, and project documentation software
package that meets the needs of engineers, technicians and instructors for automation,
electrical controls, and fluid power applications.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Design
Engineering
Simulation
Testing
Maintenance
Training
Project
Documentation
Technical
Publications
Implementation
Service and
Troubleshooting
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With more than 60,000 copies sold worldwide, Automation Studio has become the gold standard
in training software. Its powerful simulation capabilities and project documentation features
make it the solution of choice for industrial design and maintenance applications.
This modular design makes Automation Studio a cost effective and easily
deployable solution. Its short learning process increases the synergy between
fields of expertise that most often interact with each other.
Hydraulics
Circuit Design
Project
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Simulation
Engines
Bill of Material
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Pneumatics
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Languages
French
English
German
Spanish
Italian
Portuguese
Japanese
Korean
Arabic
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Pneumatics
Hydraulics
Proportional Hydraulics
Fluid Power Component Sizing
Electrical Controls
Bill of Material and Parts Catalog
Man Machine Interface & Control Panel
Digital Electronics
Famic Technologies's software specialists understand the needs of our users and
continuously develop and refine the solutions that allow them to improve their
productivity and innovation. Visit our website at www.automationstudio.com
regularly as new libraries, options, and modules become available.
Automation Studio is not just a "what you see is what you get" type of
application. As opposed to other engineering solution providers, Famic
Technologiess development team is geared towards customizing Automation
Studio to a customers specific workflow or process. Should your organization
require additional features or modifications to increase the benefits of using
Automation Studio, we welcome your demands and can tailor a solution in a
timely and cost-effective manner.
Automation Studio is a completely integrated package that allows users to design, document,
simulate, and animate circuits consisting of various technologies including pneumatics,
hydraulics, proportional hydraulics, PLCs, sequential function charts (SFC), electrical controls,
and many more.
Professional Printouts
The software allows printing to standard engineering sizes including ANSI A-E
and ISO A4-A0. Users can define title block contents, borders, map locators, bills
of materials, and schematic scaling factors.
Automation Studio is easy to use, economical, and adapts to your workflow. Its user interface
makes it easy to deploy and truly helps engineers and instructors implement solutions that
support the entire life cycle of any project.
Multi-Document Projects
Automation Studio allows the creation of multi-document projects. This is
helpful when separating diagrams by functions and categories. During simulation,
all diagrams interact with each other. Users can also include other types of
documents such as Word, Excel, or any Windows-based application. This is
useful when adding notes and instructions to a project.
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If you are involved in the engineering, training, sales, or maintenance of fluid power systems,
Automation Studio is the solution of choice for all your applications.
EXTENSIVE HYDRAULIC
Configurable Information Display
You can choose the attributes to be displayed for each component
or group of components with a few keystrokes. This is very helpful
to quickly display the required information for a diagram.
Automation Studio brings an entirely new dimension to project development that no other
solution can match. It includes unique and integrated tools specifically designed for hydraulic and
pneumatic component sizing and circuit design.
The dynamic models used in Automation Studio make it a unique environment that allows you to
quickly and functionally validate designs. The specialized simulators will make remarkable
presentations for engineering, sales, and training.
Quick Simulation
After a circuit is completed, you can simply click on the
simulation start button to animate your circuit.
The hydraulic and pneumatic simulator is based on sound and reliable modeling techniques such
as Bernoullis law and gradient method. During simulation, and at any point in a circuit, users can
monitor pressures, flows, displacements, etc.
System
Automation Studio
Engineering
Troubleshooting
& Maintenance
Training
The Proportional Hydraulics Library completes the Automation Studio basic hydraulics library,
providing all that is needed to implement open and closed loop systems.
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Pressure feedback can be tapped anywhere in a circuit and used for control
applications. Along with configurable loading of actuators, this feature can now
be fully exploited to show real systems in action.
This library makes Automation Studio a truly advanced engineering tool for just about any
application in hydraulics systems design including: mobile, mining, agriculture, industrial,
aerospace, naval, etc.
All control loops can use signals coming from the provided sensors or from
external controllers provided by an OPC server or an OPC compatible CANBus
server (See OPC library for details). The signals are all configured by variables and
offer full flexibility to the designer.
Values measured by sensors can be used in any of the Automation Studio
control libraries such as Electrical Controls, Grafcet and PLC Ladder Logic. The
conversion and scaling of signals are also fully user configurable.
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The fluid power component sizing module provides valuable computer aided engineering
capabilities, particularly when designing systems. The user can have quick access to the
applicable equations and parameter definitions. This reduces time spent on searching in data
books or deriving equations.
A Multidirectional Approach
As opposed to traditional means of solving equations where users have to select
an entry point, Automation Studios calculation worksheets allow parameter
modification from any point. There is no need to proceed in a predetermined step
by step approach. This in itself is consistent with Automation Studios care in
innovation and increased productivity.
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Automation Studio features a complete electrical controls library that allows the implementation
and testing of virtually any application.
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With the Sequential Function Chart (SFC) Module, Automation Studio becomes a complete
automation project specification environment. It is the tool of choice for the implementation of
SFC control structures according to the IEC 61131-3 international standard for programmable
controllers programming languages.
A Specialized Editor
The SFC module of Automation Studio is more than a symbol library. It includes
special editing functions and features especially adapted to create Sequential
Function Charts. Combined with the schematic capture features, this
provides a user-friendly and efficient environment and helps users gain in
productivity. When a user selects an SFC document, a specialized tool bar
is accessible to quickly create SFC structures.
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The SFC Simulation mode allows users to easily troubleshoot simple and
complex projects. With the ability to simultaneously simulate with other libraries
and modules of Automation Studio, I/Os can be directly simulated to test
the control logic.
Automation Studio becomes an indispensable tool to secure commissioning of
systems, assist in training personnel on operations, and improve the overall
quality of projects.
Whether you program PLCs, manage large projects or commission installations, Automation
Studios SFC module will help you in the entire workflow.
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The PLC Ladder Logic and Digital Electronics libraries are perfect additions that complement
projects and increase the value of Automation Studio in both troubleshooting and training.
The PLC Ladder Logic library includes all the basic Ladder Logic functions such as
contacts, input/output, timers, counters, logic test, and mathematical. Using
Automation Studio to learn basic or advanced PLC controls is extremely easy as
users do not have to learn complex PLC programming environments, which are
not specifically designed for training. Combined with the other libraries, the
Ladder Logic library allows users to implement a complete virtual factory.
Automation Studio PLC libraries were originally designed with training in mind.
Users can build, simulate, and monitor a PLC Ladder Logic diagram without the
need of the cumbersome manufacturer interface. This allows the trainee to focus
on the logic and to learn principles instead of being slowed down by the tools.
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Automation Studios OPC Client module (OLE for process control) allows to exchange data with
PLCs. This transforms Automation Studio into an integrated I/O simulator and a controls
monitoring tool for a wide variety of small or large applications.
About OPC
OPC (Object linking and embedding for Process Control) is an industry standard
created with the collaboration of a number of leading worldwide automation and
hardware software suppliers working in cooperation with Microsoft. The
organization that manages this standard is called the OPC Foundation.
The Foundation has over 270 members from around the world, including nearly
all of the world's major providers of control systems, instrumentation, and
process control systems. For more information on OPC, please consult
http://www.opcfoundation.org.
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PLC
Programmable
Logic Controller
*OPC Server and PLC are not included with Automation Studio
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This feature makes it possible to generate complete project documentation. You can assign
specific catalog data directly to each component. Enter your part numbers, prices, descriptions,
and any technical and commercial data quickly and easily.
The Bill of Material and Report module is an indispensable feature for all design
and sales engineers who wish to document their projects with catalog
information. Users can quickly assign data to all the components of a project in
order to generate bills of materials and requests for quotes or budgetary
estimates.
This feature also makes it possible to add more documentation to pneumatic,
hydraulic, and electrical projects. You can now assign specific catalog data
to each component. Enter your part numbers, prices, description, and all the
technical data you wish to have quickly and easily.
You can customize and create reports, and print or export information to
another application such as a spreadsheet, a word processor, or an inventory
system.
You can select which component will appear in the report or BOM by
configuring filters on each component and/or entire component categories. For
example, you can create a report on pneumatic cylinders only or on pneumatic
cylinders and valves. This is very handy for creating different types of reports.
ODBC
Database
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Generate
your Report
Automation Studio allows users to define their own catalogs and search for their part numbers.
This represents a great increase in productivity for your organization.
Predefined Fields
In addition to the standard simulation parameters, standard fields have been
added that allow you to enter information such as part number, manufacturer
name, item identifier, price, discount, etc.
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Connect Automation Studio directly to external devices such as PLCs, pneumatic, hydraulic, and
electrical training panels. The I/O interface kit is a perfect addition for smaller training
applications and increases the value added to any training system.
AUTOMATION STUDIO
PLC
External Devices
Control
Input / Output
SOFT PLC
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Input/Output
Interface
Box
VIRTUAL FACTORY
Pneumatic or Hydraulic
Trainer or any Other
Devices
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AUTOMATION STUDIO
Input/Output
Interface
Box
Programmable Logic
Controller
Automation Studio is an open system that can be adapted to customer requirements. For special
features, Famic Technologies team of experts will make the modifications and additions required
to better benefit your organization.
Engineering
Automation Systems
PLC programming
User-interface
CAD system
Pneumatic system
SCADA systems
Hydraulic system
Multimedia applications
Object-oriented and
Web-enabled applications
Mathematical modeling
Mechanical engineering
Electrical engineering
Real-time applications
Automation engineering
Electronic document
management
Training
Electrical controls
Electrical systems
On-site installation
Process simulation
Predictive maintenance
User documentation
Software specifications
Software certification
Our Services
Famic Technologies is active primarily in the industrial sector. We actively
participate in the following types of projects:
Consulting services in Software Engineering
Industrial automation
Modeling and development of CAD and simulation software
Electronic catalog and product configurators
Multimedia applications
Computer-based training applications
Needs
Analysis
Customer proof-reading
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Automation Studio was designed to respond to industrial and educational needs. We have provided more
than 60,000 licenses to thousands of high schools, vocational institutions, technical colleges,
universities, corporate training centers, and application developers around the world.
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In Automation Studio, our users find a user-friendly, yet uniquely rich and powerful environment.
Trusted by thousands of satisfied users, Automation Studio can also contribute to your success.
TESTIMONIALS
My main use of Automation Studio is to give training on hydraulic controls for paper machine
equipment. I find that the use of animated components and dynamic colors helps the students
truly understand the operation of each hydraulic circuit.
The new version 5 is a big step in making animations very close to the way things work in real
life. For me, this is the best tool available to demonstrate the physical properties of hydraulic
controls.
Alderic Arseneau
Metso Paper Inc.
Quebec, Canada
"Parker has been working with Famic for over seven years providing our training
customers with an interactive fluid power tool. More recently we have taken advantage of the
enhanced design capability of the new generation of Automation Studio. We look forward to
using the suite of Automation Studio products for training and design for many years to come."
John A. Miller, System Integration Manager
Automation & Hydraulics Groups
Parker Hannifin Corporation
Ohio, USA
"I Have been using Automation Studio for nine years. It is the best simulator for training and
design work.
Having a full suite of industrial motion control simulation resources at my finger tips helps my
clients see the big picture as well as the small details. I cant think of any other program that
does this so well.
I have been training industrial maintenance personnel for over four years now on topics in
hydraulics, pneumatics and PLCs. My trainees give Automation Studio top marks for helping
them understand their own factory systems."
Carl Dyke, President
Carl Dyke Industrial Consulting
Alberta, Canada
"This easy to use software allows very fast creating pneumatic and hydraulic schematics.
The features bill of material, userdefined reports and the interface to existing product
catalogs make Automation Studio useful for industrial applications.
I became acquainted with Automation Studio about 7 years ago when I was instructing at
Shelton State Community College in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. I needed something that I could use
in the classroom to draw basic circuits for the students. Since this program not only allowed
me to draw them, but to simulate them as well, it was the choice for the time. Since then, I
have seen several others on the market, but none seem to have all the bells and whistles that
this program has. One of our customers at SSCC saw a demonstration during a tour of our
facility, and liked the program so much that they purchased it for their plant and put all their
hydraulic systems on it. They installed it on the machine computers and use it for
troubleshooting and for making design changes in their circuits.
Here at AIDT, I am having it installed on student computers so that they can draw the
circuits that we build on our trainers. This allows them to try their circuits to see if they will
work before building them. We are also installing it in our Electro-Pneumatic lab where they
teach troubleshooting. We have had very good response from all who have used or viewed this
program.
Will Hadden, Instructor
Alabama Industrial Development Training at Mercedes Benz Institute
Alabama, USA
I have found that Automation Studio provides an excellent bridge from
theory to application. Students who use the software more readily develop the ability to build
real circuits and demonstrate the understanding of the theories behind the circuitry. It is a very
effective teaching tool and I would highly recommend it for the technical instructor.
David Hubbert, Program Chair
Industrial Maintenance Technology, Texas State Technical College
Brownwood, USA
...Here at Warwickshire College, I had it installed on student computers in our Applications
Centre so that they can draw the circuits that they build on our training rigs. This allows them
to try their circuits to see if they will work before building them. The simulated cut-away views
allow the student to see inside. This provides a positive feedback as well as reinforcement.
Then as the student advances, Automation Studio simulation software reinforces the circuitry
and interaction between the various electrical, pneumatics and hydraulic components. We find
Automation Studio an excellent teaching tool.
Paul Todd
Warkwickshire College, Leamington Spa Centre
Warwickshire, United Kingdom
Other nice features like simulation, dimensioning, interface to PLC, ect. supports the user in the
early project phase (layout of the schematic and testing). This makes sure, that the application
functions, before the machine or the application is assembled."
Automation Studio has been taught and used for about four years now in BEP Automated
Mechanical System Maintenance; this tool allows us to create diagrams with simulation in
order to prepare for the electrical wiring. The context sensitive help allows students to
personally look for component behaviors and wiring methods!
This process allows to verify if the right choices were made in the creation of pneumatic and
electropneumatic systems. The fact that this software allows us to create circuits with a minimum error rate is a plus for students.
We have been using Automation Studio for several years in order to train our new technical
employees. One of the main purposes of the training is to better understand the actual
operation of pneumatic products and automation robots. Hence, Automation Studio helps our
employees increase their productivity and creativity.
Automation Studio is a good tool for designing circuits before the students build them in the
lab. The simulation capabilities will tell them if their circuit will work in the real world. It is also
much faster than for example AutoCad since most symbols are already there.
Since electric and pneumatic circuits can be easily created, our employees can test new designs
immediately using the simulation function in order to detect possible errors. Automation Studio
helps both the instructors and the trainees to achieve an important objective: shorten the
learning curve.
We are thinking to introduce Automation Studio widely to all our customers and make them
benefit of its advantages not only for training but also for design."
Shinobu Takamatsu, Superintendent, Sales Promotion Dept.
KOGANEI Corporation
Tokyo, Japan
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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.
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