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Automation Studio 4

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Automation Studio 4

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Introduction
Automation Studio 4 is a comprehensive tool designed to streamline the development of mechatronic systems by integrating software and mechanical design from the outset. It emphasizes concurrent engineering and modularization to enhance efficiency and quality.
Overview of Automation Studio 4
Automation Studio 4 offers a unified programming environment for machine and systems engineering, minimizing training needs and enhancing integration across engineering disciplines. It supports accelerated development, cost reduction, and improved software reusability through modularization and pre-programmed technology components.
Key Features and Benefits
  • Integrated Software Engineering: Combines control, motion technology, HMI, and safety technology into a single development environment.
  • Parallel Engineering: Enables simultaneous development of software alongside mechanical and electrical components.
  • Object-Oriented Programming: Supports various programming languages including IEC 61131-3, C, C++, and CFC.
  • Open Architecture: Ensures compatibility with third-party systems through XML project files and SQL database access.
  • Mechatronic Synergy: Facilitates concurrent engineering across mechanical, electrical, and software disciplines.
Advanced Capabilities
  • Drag & Drop Hardware Configuration: Simplifies hardware setup.
  • Virtual Wiring and Safety: Provides real safety solutions through virtual wiring.
  • Integrated Diagnostics: Offers comprehensive online diagnostics and redundancy features.
  • Support for Real-Time Ethernet: Utilizes POWERLINK for real-time communication.
Accelerated Development through Simulation
Simulation-based engineering aligns software with mechanical design early in the development process, reducing manual programming and optimizing code execution.
Higher Quality with No Additional Effort
Supports hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulation for real-time testing and adjustments.
Multidisciplinary Concurrent Engineering
Optimizes workflow and accelerates time-to-market by integrating various engineering disciplines.
Modular Software Development
Promotes modular programming, allowing developers to create self-contained application modules.
System Designer and Hardware Configuration
Allows for intuitive hardware configuration using a virtual control cabinet view.
Programming Language Support
Supports all IEC 61131-3 languages, C, and C++ with smart editors for fast and accurate programming.
Integrated HMI Package
Includes an integrated package for creating HMI applications, supporting various hardware platforms.
Universal Motion Control
Provides a unified solution for motion control, integrating robotics, CNC, and single-axis positioning.
Overview of Automation Studio 4 Features
  • Motion Control and Programming: Supports IEC 61131-3-1 PLCopen motion control function blocks.
  • SafeDESIGNER for Safety Applications: Offers virtual wiring for safety applications with a comprehensive PLCopen safety library.
  • Software Investment Protection: Ensures long-term compatibility with multiple hardware platforms.
  • Modular Software for Series Production: Supports flexible customization of series-produced machinery.
  • Integrated Online Diagnostics: Provides diagnostic tools accessible via web browsers.
  • Redundancy for Maximum Availability: Enables high-availability systems through redundancy features.
  • APROL Process Control System: Offers a scalable architecture for automation solutions.
Product Description
Automation Studio 4 supports Windows XP, Vista, 7, and 8, integrating PLC and PC-based control systems with an integrated runtime system.
Programming
Supports IEC 61131-3 languages and high-level languages like CFC, ANSI C, and C++.
3rd-Party Integration
Compatible with MATLAB/Simulink, MapleSim, EPLAN Electric P8, and WINMOD.
Debugging and Simulation
Features source-level debuggers and integrated simulation for control, visualization, and safety.
Project Management
Supports team collaboration and source code management.
Fieldbus Configuration
Supports various fieldbus systems including POWERLINK and CANopen.
Technology Functions
Includes feedback, temperature, hydraulic control, and more.
Runtime Environment
Offers 8 deterministic task classes and configurable cycle time.
System Diagnostics
Accessible via web browser and integrates with HMI applications.
Connectivity
Supports SQL, HTTP, OPC UA, and other protocols.
Integrated HMI
Features language switching and high graphics resolution.
Motion Control
Supports PLCopen IEC 61131-3 and CNC interpreter languages.
Safety Technology
Certified to various safety standards, supporting SIL 3 / PL e / CAT 4.
Remote Access and Maintenance
Offers online updating and web server integration.
Industry Applications
Suitable for various industries including automotive and pharmaceuticals.
POWERLINK
A real-time Ethernet solution offering flexibility and reliability.
openSAFETY
A fieldbus-independent safety protocol ensuring reliable data transfer.
System Optimization
B&R provides a range of products for integrated automation solutions.
Global Presence
B&R offers a solid partnership with a global presence, ensuring comprehensive support and integration.
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Automation Studio 4-2

Integrated automation

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Automation Studio 4-3

Software engineering with Automation Studio 12 Mechatronic synergy through concurrent engineering 14 Drag S Drop - Hardware configuration has never been so easy 18 Combine programming languages as needed 20 One tool for universal motion control 22 Virtual wiring - Real safety____ 23 Lock in your software investment 24 Maximum availability through redundancy___ 30 The APR0L process control system 31 P0WERLINK-The standard for real-time Ethernet 36 openSAFETY- The only fieldbus-independent safety protocol 37 Optimize your system 38

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Automation Studio 4-4

A single uniform programming tool for every aspect of an automation project minimizes training needs, solidifies overall integration and eliminates communication problems between engineering disciplines. << Reduce lead times Accelerate time to market with automatic code generation from machine simulations, utilization of configuration data from electrical engineering software and efficient collaboration supported by breaking down software development tasks into modules. Save time and money by starting software development before the hardware is completed, reusing software modules across multiple...

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Automation Studio 4-6

Results, FAST! Automation Studio 4 is the ultimate tool for the field of machine and systems engineering. Through its sustainable and efficient approach to software development, it will help you keep your quality up, your engineering costs down and your time-to-market short – even in the face of ever-­ increasing product complexity. The capital goods market expects continuously expanding functionality while keeping prices constant. It demands top quality, a long useful life and low operating and service costs. The only way for machines and systems to meet these requirements and offer real added...

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Automation Studio 4-7

< Intuitive user guidance < Consistent user interface for all aspects of an automation project < Versatile programming in IEC­ < Scalable hardware platform with long-term availability bidirectional interfaces Faster service < A single partner for control, HMI, motion and safety technology < Comprehensive remote diagnostics

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Automation Studio 4-8

Integrated software engineering Automation Studio 4 is the one development and runtime environment for every aspect of an automation solution – from control and motion technology to HMI, operation and integrated safety technology. The 4th generation of this powerful software engineering platform for industrial automation has been completely redesigned to help users work more efficiently and effectively. Today’s software developers are confronted with an unprecedented diversity of hardware options, both on the machine and on their desks. To keep up with the mounting complexity, functional density...

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Automation Studio 4-9

Automation Studio 4 is the one development and runtime environment for every aspect of an automation solution – from control and motion technology to HMI, operation and integrated safety technology. The advantages of object-oriented programming The behavior of a machine or system is governed by its software. It is the software that steers every process and movement, it is the software that manages vital messages and operating data, and it is the software that ensures appropriate responses to user input, instructions from external systems and events reported to it via sensors. Software development...

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Automation Studio 4-10

Open at every level The only future-proof solution is an open solution. Openness allows you to work with the tools you are most comfortable using. It allows machines to communicate effortlessly with external systems. And by facilitating the reuse of existing software for future solutions, it frees up valuable time to get your product to market faster. Proprietary solutions, step aside. The future is Automation Studio 4. Automation Studio 4 allows PLC programming in all IEC 61131-3 languages, in CFC and C, as well as object-oriented programming in C++. This not only allows programmers to work...

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Automation Studio 4-11

< XML format for project files All files in plain text POWERLINK, CANopen, DeviceNet, Modbus IDA, PROFIBUS, PROFINET, Ethernet/IP, FDT/DTM, EDS, GSD Motion and safety technology Open Ethernet-based real-time fieldbus Fieldbus-independent integrated safety MATLAB, MapleSim software. Further support is provided by direct access to databases via the SQL interface. Many interfaces to other systems Automation Studio 4 utilizes OPC Unified Architecture, or OPC UA for short, for its direct connection to the plant management level. This protocol provides convenient functions that make developers’ lives...

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Automation Studio 4-12

Software engineering with Automation Studio -* All devices networked to form a complete, synchronous system via POWERLINK Simple, controlled access to machine data with OPC -* Seamless integration of fieldbus devices -* External databases linked directly to the machine 05 Drives S Motion control -* Uniform programming - from stepper motors to servo drives -* Easy access with standardized PLCopen integration Comprehensive support from configuration to commissioning -* One homogeneous system from single-axis solutions to CNC -* Investment protection through software reusability -* Complete integration...

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Automation Studio 4-13

With Automation Studio, developers can program, test and optimize open and closed control loops and algorithms, movement sequences and visualization interfaces – all in a single development environment. This eliminates the problems that arise when interfacing between separate tools and significantly increases development efficiency. Through the use of open communication and soft- ware architectures and the application of modern, sustainable development techniques, this integrated development platform and real-time operating system supports time-saving development of high-quality complete solutions...

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Automation Studio 4-14

Mechatronic synergy through concurrent engineering Ideal Parallel & modular Automation Studio 4 provides full support for both parallel and modular development, reducing the total development time of machines and systems in the process. Parallel & modular When manufacturing machines and systems, the disciplines of mechanical, electrical, control and software engineering come together to produce fully integrated mechatronic systems. While the complexity of these systems continues to grow, the amount of time permitted for developing them is shrinking. With the array of powerful features and intelligent...

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