Configuring Tool
All components have properties that can be easily changed in order to visualize their effect during simulation. Create and configure valves, cylinders, motors, etc. to obtain a component graphically and technically compliant to real performances.

Component Sizing
Automation Studio™ provides calculation worksheets specific to each category of pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical components which include calculation tools necessary for component sizing. Users have quick access to applicable equations and parameters’ definitions.

Illustrated Custom Libraries
These libraries were created to enable students to actually wire up the PLCs, Residential Electricity, Renewable Energy and DC Circuits with real looking components. These libraries allow you to show the difference between Schematic and Wiring Diagrams.

Adjustable Component Simulation Parameters
Default simulation parameters are set for each component so that no initial configuration is required. This includes parameters such as applied loads, dimensions, angles, internal leakages, force, torque, etc. Users can also choose to display favourite properties of a selected component.

Create and Customize your Own Symbols, Libraries and Templates
Using the standard components, the flexible drawing tools and the grouping function, users can create and customize their own libraries and templates.
This makes it easy to create libraries specific to an exercise and containing only the required components.
You can use the components from your library to recreate virtually the same labs that are provided with your hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical and PLC equipment. Students will be much more efficient once they move to the hands-on lab.

3D Editing and Animation
Automation Studio™ includes a 3D editor for creating and importing 3D parts in STEP, STL and IGES. It is possible to visualize, simulate and animate them simultaneously with the technologies that drive the system.

Mechanical Links
Using the Mechanism Manager, mechanical bodies can be linked to Fluid Power actuators to simulate and animate their effects.

2D & 3D Virtual Systems
Using the Electrical and PLC Libraries as well as the SFC module, students simply link sensors, switches, lights, conveyors, etc., in order to make the pre-made Virtual Systems operate according to the teacher’s instructions.

Cut-Away Animation
The animated component cross-sections illustrate the internal functioning of components. The animations are synchronized with the circuit simulation.

Dynamic, Realistic and Visual Simulation
The simulation allows the accurate reproduction of the system behavior in a dynamic and visual way. During simulation components are animated, line and wires are colour-coded according to their state

System Behaviour Analysis
You can monitor and visualize simulation variables during simulation. Results can be analysed after simulation and exported into other applications for further analysis.

Circuit Modification during Simulation
Automation Studio™ provides tools for disconnecting wires and pipes during simulation to isolate parts of a circuit, perform measurements and repair or replace components to fix suspected failures. 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 faults.

Troubleshooting Module
Create or activate pre-defined component failures and analyze the related system behaviour. Students learn to quickly and easily solve “What-if” scenarios of potential problems. Failures can be triggered automatically by preset conditions or manually during simulation.

Diagnostic Tools
Dynamic Measuring tools cab be placed directly on the components to measure a wide range of parametrs that can be recorded and viewed in the Plotter.

Permission Manager
This option enables to manage access rights to functionalities of a specific project. For example, block the simulation to test schematic skills and block access to component properties to improve troubleshooting experience.