Automation Studio 3.0.5 [upd]
Engineers use it to validate designs of machinery, hydraulic power packs, and manufacturing automation, reducing the risk of functional failure during installation.
You are presented with the main drawing area and the component library panel. Start with a Pneumatic circuit. Find the "Air Preparation" library and drag an Air Service Unit (combination filter, regulator, and lubricator) onto the drawing area.
By modern standards, Automation Studio 4 is sleeker, 64-bit compatible, and supports the newer APC and Power Panel lines. So why is 3.0.5 still found on the hard drives of system integrators? Automation studio 3.0.5
: Design of operator interfaces directly within the project.
Engineers can deliberately introduce faults into components during the simulation phase. You can simulate a clogged fluid filter, a leaking valve seal, or a welded electrical contact. This capability makes version 3.0.5 an exceptional tool for training maintenance staff to diagnose system failures safely. Plotting and Data Analysis Engineers use it to validate designs of machinery,
: Ideal for sequential logic and interlocking circuit designs, widely utilized for establishing communication between PLCs and SCADA networks.
B&R (now part of the ABB Group) has officially ended support for the 3.x branch. This means: Find the "Air Preparation" library and drag an
Many academic institutions have integrated Automation Studio into their curricula for courses covering:
: Focuses on software design, including tasks, libraries, and global variables.