CAD & SIMULATION SOFTWARE FOR PNEUMATICS, HYDRAULICS, ELECTRICAL CONTROLS, SFC (GRAFCET), & DIGITAL ELECTRONICSQuick Start & Demonstration Guide . 5. EXPLORING THE LIBRARY AND OTHER AUTOMATION STUDIO FEATURES 6. System Requirements 3.3. Adding the Directional Valve 4. SIMULATING DEMO CIRCUITS 6. INSTALLATION 3.1. Adding the text 4. BUILDING A SIMPLE CIRCUIT 4.3.2. Adding the Actuator 4.1. OBJECTIVES OF THIS GUIDE 3.1. AUTOMATION STUDIO FEATURES 10 Page i . Setting Up Automation Studio on your hard disk 1 1 2 2 2 2 4. Simulating the Circuit 2 5 6 7 7 8 9 5. Opening an Existing File 10 10 10 7.2. OVERVIEW OF AUTOMATION STUDIO 2. Adding the electrical circuit 4. Demo Software Limitations 3. Connecting Components with Pressure Lines 4.6.Automation Studio Quick Start & Demonstration Guide Table of contents 1.4. . This quick start guide will show you how to build a basic diagram and how to use the various commands which will allow you to build your own diagrams. simulate and animate circuits consisting of various automation technologies. Overview of Automation Studio Drag & Drop CAD & Simulation Software for Automation Technologies AUTOMATION STUDIO is a completely integrated software package that allows users to design. There are also many demonstration circuits available on which to practice the software features. AUTOMATION STUDIO further supports the following technologies: Hydraulics. By loading these into your computer and following the step-by-step instructions included in this booklet. Page 1 . By using this kit you will be able to design circuits quickly and learn about all the features that make AUTOMATION STUDIO the best CAD and simulation package for all your training and engineering applications. Digital Electronics. Objectives of this Guide Included in this package is a CD-ROM containing a fully operational AUTOMATION STUDIO package.Automation Studio Quick Start & Demonstration Guide 1. you will better appreciate the features of this truly innovative program. In addition to its standard Pneumatic and Ladder Logic libraries. students and engineers. Quick simulation operation A multi-document interface Easy and intergrated editing 2. AUTOMATION STUDIO is the ideal CAD and simulation tool for teachers. Automation Studio Quick Start & Demonstration Guide The whole tutorial will take you less than 30 minutes. Enjoy your tutorial and. Demo Software Limitations Your demonstration software runs for periods of 60 minutes at a time. Insert the AUTOMATION STUDIO demo CD-ROM in the appropriate drive( for example drive D or E ). Windows 95. . For example. Setting Up Automation Studio on your hard disk To install the demo software: Start Windows.1. 6. You may restart it at any time to run another 60 minute session. 1. 4.5 in. please do not hesitate to contact us at any time. Once the software is installed. Building a Simple Circuit Use AUTOMATION STUDIO to create the circuit shown on the following figure. type the drive letter for the disk drive followed by \install. NT 80 486 or higher 16 MB minimum Hard disk with 10 to 40 MB of free space 3. 3. 7. 5.exe Click on OK or press ENTER and follow the instructions as they appear on the screen. Installation System Requirements As a minimum. 4. click on File and then click on Run. should you require any additional information. 3. In the Program Manager window. Should you reach the maximum time limit.exe.2.1. 3. 256 colors preferable Two-button Microsoft mouse or compatible. the following equipment and configuration are required to run AUTOMATION STUDIO: Operating Systems: MS-DOS® version 5. it will be a pleasure for us to answer all your questions. type: D:\install. or CD-ROM VGA or SVGA. In the Command Line box. Furthermore. 2. a AUTOMATION STUDIO program group is automatically created. 98.0 or higher and Microsoft Windows version 3. Microprocessor RAM Hard Disk Drives Monitor Mouse 3. the demonstration version does not allow printing or saving of diagrams.3. 3. Page 2 . the program will end its operation. This will be sufficient for you to edit simple diagrams. Select the default template Normal. 2.prt for a basic working space. The AUTOMATION STUDIO window appears. Click on the File menu and then click on the New Project command or click on the New Project button on the toolbar. You must then create a new project. Maximize the AUTOMATION STUDIO application window by double-clicking on the AUTOMATION STUDIO title bar. Start Windows and double-click on the AUTOMATION STUDIO icon in the AUTOMATION STUDIO program group. Page 3 . 3. into which you will create the diagram. The user can also create his own templates.Automation Studio Quick Start & Demonstration Guide 1. You must next create a new diagram. Click on the Document menu then click on the New Diagram command or click on the New Diagram button on the toolbar A new diagram window titled DIAGRAM 1 is displayed on screen. 1.Automation Studio Quick Start & Demonstration Guide The Project Manager window appears and shows a list of all the diagrams in your new project (which currently has none). Page 4 . internal function and size of the component. Parameters such as piston diameter. however. the component properties allow you to define the component behavior in the diagram. To close it. Indicates an opened drop-down list. Click on the View menu then click on the Library command or click on the Library button on the toolbar. Indicates a closed list. Click the mouse to drop the cylinder in place. for single-function components. you can view the components in the lower part of the window. Note: In this example. 2. 1.1. you must first select it from the Library. In a similar fashion as for the directories and sub-directories of the Windows File Manager. To insert a component in the workspace. 2. Maximize the Diagram Window by double-clicking on its title bar. 4. cl. However. To add a grid.Automation Studio Quick Start & Demonstration Guide 1. Ladder Logic. Adding the Actuator To access components. You can see that it contains additional lists or elements. these coordinates should only help guiding you and may differ according to the way you will layout your components. Hydraulic. Then click on Actuators. Generally. In the Library window. click on Pneumatic. you must click on the name of the list. The Library Window appears giving you access to the various workshops: Pneumatic.ick on the name of the list. we recommend to layout components according to specific coordinates. you must first open the Library Window. You can navigate through it by using drop-down lists. Y=19 (as displayed on the bottom of the AUTOMATION STUDIO window) Note: clicking the right mouse button cancels the library selection. the names of the different categories in each workshop are accompanied by a symbol located on the left. The structure of the library is hierarchical. the only property to enter is its label (identifier). The insertion of a component is sometimes followed by the automatic display of a Properties dialog box. By browsing through the list with the left mouse button held down. Page 5 . Click on SA Cylinder (Spring Return) and then release the mouse button. friction forces and applied forces may be assigned to the cylinder. click on the View menu then click on the Grid command. 1. 3. etc. Move the cylinder on the diagram workspace to coordinates X=4. rod diameter. To open it and view its contents. Properties can also specify the input/output quantities. This opens a dialog box. Y=50. Type SOL-1 and hit the Return key twice. 2. Scroll you find the Spring option. 4. 4. Click on Directional Valves. The cursor automatically goes back in the Command Selection list to select the command of the valve. The valve then appears completed on the workspace. In the list. Move the valve on the workspace to position X=21. Select the Spring by double clicking on the Spring symbol. click on 3/2 NC valve. Then click the mouse to drop it in place. 8. The Solenoid appears left of the valve and the cursor automatically appears in the Command Identifier box. This brings back the different pneumatic component categories.Automation Studio Quick Start & Demonstration Guide 4. Scroll down the Command Selection list (located on the upper right area of the dialog box) list until you find the Solenoid option. Page 6 . Adding the Directional Valve 1. A dialog box appears. then select it by double clicking on the solenoid symbol. Click on OK to acknowledge the default cylinder configuration. 6. Let's build the commands for our valve. 3. 5. Click OK. Click on Pneumatic in the Library window. This dialog box allows you to design just about any valve configuration needed.2. 7. Y=43). NOTE: lines will remain attached to components if they are moved on the diagram. Adding the electrical circuit 1. As soon as a connection exists. position X=57. the cursor arrow turns to black. Y=33. Page 7 .3. To properly connect. 7. click the right mouse button. 5. the connection’s color changes to black. 3. Y=50). As soon as a connection is possible. The connection between the valve and the cylinder is now completed. Click on Workshops in the Library Window to view the various libraries. This lets you view the various types of switches available in the Ladder Logic library. 2. Click on Power Sources and then click on Power Supply 24 Volts. Move the 24V power supply on the workspace on the right hand side of the valve at. the connections circles must overlap. i. Now click on Push-button NO. Connecting Components with Pressure Lines 1. 3. 3. To quit the line drawing mode. 4. In the library Window. Click the mouse to drop it into place.4. Move the cursor to the Cylinder input port (it should be at position X=9. 6. click on Pneumatic and then click on Lines. the cursor takes the following shape: 4. 2. say. Then click the mouse to drop it into place. (it should be at position X=33. 2. 4. click the mouse. In the Library Window. 1.e. Y=64). Click the mouse to drop it in place. click on Pneumatic Pressure Source. In the Library Window. 5. Y=64).Automation Studio Quick Start & Demonstration Guide 4. Click on Exhaust. As you move the mouse on the workspace. Move the Exhaust on the workspace to connect it to the 3/2 NC valve exhaust port. A Window appears into which you can assign an identifier to the Push-button. Click the mouse to drop it in place NOTE: When properly connected. the cursor arrow turns to black. Move the Pneumatic Pressure Source to connect it to the 3/2 NC valve pressure port (it should be at position X=28. now click on Pressure Line. 6. Click on Ladder Logic (US) and then click on Switches. Y=33). This rubber-banding functionality is very important when one wants to modify a circuit at a later stage. Move the cursor on the top connection of the valve (it should be at position X=33. All Ladder Logic components categories appear underneath. then click the mouse button once. the lower right port. Click on Ladder Logic (US). Move the Push-button so that its left connection overlaps the connection of the 24 Volts Power Supply (it should be at position X=62. A window appears into which you can assign a label to the solenoid. 14.Automation Studio Quick Start & Demonstration Guide Type EXT in the Identifier box and then click on OK. . Page 8 . Then release the mouse button. 3. Click on Ladder Logic (US) and then click on Power Sources. 9. Click on Ladder Logic (US) and then click on Output Components. Move the cursor to position X=9. 5. Y=33). Y=4. 2. Move the Common on the workspace such that its connection overlaps the right connection of the Solenoid (it should be at position X=86. click the right mouse button. Then click the left mouse button and keep it pressed. 4. The mouse pointer takes the shape of the text icon. Click the mouse to drop it. Now click on Common (0 Volts). 8. Y=45). 11. 12. Y=16. 1. Now click on Solenoid. To quit the text editing mode. 13. The text box appears. Drag the text box by moving the cursor to position X=91. The circuit is now completed. 10. Adding the text The text button on the toolbar allows you to write comments or additional information in your diagram. Click on the pull-down arrow on the right of the Identifier box. Click the mouse to drop it into place. Move the Solenoid so that its left connection overlaps the right connection of the Push-button (it should be at position X=76. Click on the Text button located on the vertical toolbar on the very right of the AUTOMATION STUDIO window. click on SOL-1 and then click on OK. This lets you view the various types of output components available in the Ladder Logic library. In the list. Type Simple SA Cylinder Circuit in the text box then click OK.5. 4. 15. 4. To latch the push-button. Pressure lines and electrically powered components are color-coded. 2. NOTE: the simulation will not work properly if some components are not connected properly. Click on the Simulation menu and then click on the Start project command or Click on the Start Simulation button. then click on the Tools menu and then click on Verify Connections. The cylinder extends. 1. you only need to use the simulation buttons located on the Simulation toolbar which are: starts the simulation pauses the simulation stops the simulation does Step-by-Step simulation does Slow Motion simulation To simulate the SA Cylinder circuit: 1. Simulating the Circuit One of the most outstanding feature of AUTOMATION STUDIO is its simulation capabilities. move the cursor on the Cylinder and click the right mouse button. Move the hand on to the EXT push-button. To do this. The simulation starts. which allows you to manually operate components. Repeat the previous steps as many times as needed to visualize the dynamics of the circuit Now try the animation mode. To identify which components may not be well connected. Release the mouse button to release the EXT push-button. point at it. The cylinder retracts. Click on the animation option. click and drag the pointer away from it and then release the mouse button. Here you will bring to life the circuit you just designed. As well. AUTOMATION STUDIO will automatically highlight the wrongly connected components. the cursor takes the shape of a hand. While the circuit is in simulation.6.Automation Studio Quick Start & Demonstration Guide 4. synchronized with the circuit operation! Page 9 . Then click the left mouse button and hold it down. Components are activated. 3. and see the cylinder cross-section animation. stop the simulation. ladder logic. hydraulics. digital electronics. 98 and NT compatible. 3. several demonstration circuits have been copied in the following directory: C:\ASTUDIO\DEMO. we encourage you to explore the library and build circuits of your own. Build diagrams with hydraulics. 95. step-by-step and pause. Opening an Existing File To open an existing file: 1. Exports to DXF format. 7. Click on the File menu then click the Open command. click on the Simulation menu and then click on the Stop command or Click on the Stop Simulation button. From the Open dialog box.EMF Simulation pace can be adjusted to either slow-motion. Also.1. Imports and . Try the other simulation modes by clicking the various simulation buttons on the toolbar. Simulating demo circuits During the installation of the AUTOMATION STUDIO demo software. 6. electrical or digital components or build projects with 2 or more diagrams. 4. Maximize the diagram. Rubber-banding keeps lines connected to components as they are moved. To stop the simulation. 2. Exploring the Library and other AUTOMATION STUDIO features Now that you have gained the basic knowledge to create and simulate diagrams.1. This opens the project and displays on the list the diagram(s) it contains . A list of AUTOMATION STUDIO files with the . the most user friendly and innovative software package that will fulfill your training and CAD needs in every way! 6. Windows Metafiles . you will better appreciate how extensive the library is. LAYOUT and VIEW menus and enjoy the ease of use of AUTOMATION STUDIO. (AutoCADTM).PRO extension appears. especially the ones found in EDIT. Congratulations! You have completed your first session using AUTOMATION STUDIO. Your screen display properties settings must be set for 256 colors only. Start the simulation and operate the circuit.WMF and Enhanced Windows Metafiles . 6. Select any file and click OK. Open one or more of the diagrams in the list by double-clicking onto it directly. you can explore the various editing functions that are available to you in the top menu. 5. AUTOMATION STUDIO Features • • • • • • • • • • Optional basic libraries including: pneumatics. Project revision tracking. 5.Automation Studio Quick Start & Demonstration Guide NOTE: Animations are only available for a limited number of components (the component that have an animation are shown in blue during simulation). Browse through and open any file to learn more about the exciting possibilities of AUTOMATION STUDIO. Windows 3. Standalone editing and simulation. 5. Grafcet and Bill of Material. Prints to standard engineering sizes including ANSI A-E and ISO A4-A0. Check connection command for easy troubleshooting. select the sub-directory DEMO. No need for drawing software such as AutoCadTM or AutoSketchTM. Page 10 .SIM files. Use of short-cut keys to increase design speed. Learn to use it within an hour. style and colors. pressure setting for regulators and opening for flow controls. Page 11 . can be assigned to components and adjusted while in simulation. such as size for cylinders. Supports ISO 1219-1/-2 as well as American and European graphical standards. Configurable line thicknesses.Automation Studio • • • • • • • • • • • • Quick Start & Demonstration Guide Includes basic graphical shapes and text functions to complement circuit documentation. Parameters. allows projects to integrate more than one schematic. Adjustable flow and pressure controls. Full-color simulation and component cross-section animation. Can be connected to a PLC or to external equipment. Multiple Document Interface (MDI). Jump-to-label component allows the transfer of pressures and voltages from one schematic to another. with optional interface card (FIC). Includes on-line technical help on components to improve training.