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The Tool of Choice for Teaching Mechatronics and Automation Technologies including Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Electricity, PLCs and more
 
 
 
 
 
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I/O Interface Kit

 
Students can use the software as
A SOFTPLC trainer to control real devices such as a pneumatic or electric power trainers.
PLC simulator trainer system (a real PLC sends signals to the software components.)

With these two system set-ups, students can turn Automation Studio™ into a complete virtual factory. The following video clips show how these two I/O Interface configurations can be used in a training curriculum with actual examples.

 
Use Automation Studio™ as a PLC Trainer
By using such libraries as the Electrical Control, Sequential Function Chart, or the PLC Ladder Logic libraries, Automation Studio™ becomes the tool of choice to teach automated controls concepts prior to using a real PLC.
 
In this way, users benefit from the user friendliness of the software and can concentrate on the automation controls design without using the often more difficult to learn PLC programming software. Then, by using the I/O Interface Kit, users can immediately connect Automation Studio™ to external devices found in training labs. Automation Studio™ can then be used as a substitute PLC to control the equipment.
 
Use Automation Studio™ as an Input/Output Simulator for Real PLC Training
In turn, the I/O Interface Kit can help connect a PLC directly to Automation Studio™. In this mode, Automation Studio™ becomes an Input/Output simulator and will enable users to create PLC programs controlling entirely simulated systems.
 
 













 

OPC Client

 
With Automation Studio™ OPC module, users can exchange data with any PLC or other control devices for which a manufacturer supplies an OPC server software. After installing the OPC server for the device of your choice, simply map the addresses and turn Automation Studio™ into a versatile I/O simulator or a Soft-PLC.
 
Automation Studio™ OPC Client Module Provides Industry Standard Interface to Simplify Connectivity with Multiple Vendors PLCs and Software
This new module provides a connection between the industry standard OPC interface applications and Automation Studio™ simulation and Variable Manager. The OPC module allows any OPC compliant server software to interface easily with Automation Studio™ and exchange data.
 
 
 
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