Automation Studio 4
Automation Studio 4
Automation Studio 4
Studio 4
Integrated automation
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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.
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 projects, validating functionality via simulation and carrying
out commissioning module-by-module.
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Results, FAST!
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Faster to learn
Faster to program
bidirectional interfaces
Faster service
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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.
Todays 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 and variety of tasks involved in each ma-
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allows programmers to work in their preferred language, it also means existing code can be integrated with no added effort. The availability of
PLCopen function blocks such as those for motion
control and safety further simplifies programming,
as do connectors for integrating code generated
automatically from simulation tools.
Project files are shared exclusively in XML format,
the de facto IT standard, which ensures open
communication with third-party systems such as
material management and production planning
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POWERLINK, CANopen,
DeviceNet, Modbus IDA,
PROFIBUS, PROFINET,
Ethernet/IP, FDT/DTM,
EDS, GSD
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< Internet
< openSAFETY
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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 easier, and as a young market standard with
an open architecture, it promises long-term compatibility with an extremely wide range of third-
party systems. Automation Studio4 also supports
Direct connection to
supervisory control level
s_OsOs
Round-trip engineering
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Software engineering
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Uniform view of safe I/O data in the standard and safe application
No impact of functional changes on the safe application
Safety during programming through the use of
certified PLCopen function blocks
Fieldbus-independent safety technology with openSAFETY
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01 Communication
08 Control
02 Project management
03 Programming
06 Safety
04 Diagnostics &
Remote maintenance
05 Drives & Motion control
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Mechanics
Electronics
Software
Parallel &
modular
Parallel
Parallel
& modular
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Faster to market!
A mechatronic system merges mechanics, hydraulics and pneumatics with electrical equipment,
control technology and software. In times of tight
market entry windows, tighter budgets and increasing demands on complexity and efficiency,
development of machines and systems must be
both fast and cost-efficient. Ruling out risks that
could lead to missed development targets is essential. The key to shortening the overall development cycle is to start work in all of these different
disciplines simultaneously. Since the software is
responsible for the behavior of the machine or
system, including all processes and movements,
Realistic
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concurrent engineering
Guaranteed results using simulation
Accelerated development cycles
Enhanced software quality
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Sustainable software
Automation Studio 4 supports the standardization of software modules that are used frequently. This not only makes reusability
easier, it increases overall software quality.
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defined interfaces
manageable workload
Faster development through
parallel engineering
Intuitive development of modular
machine designs
Simple and secure integration
of third-party solutions
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The System Designer feature in Automation Studio 4 helps lay out your hardware quickly and
accurately by letting you arrange devices and
connections in a realistic control cabinet view
and making it easy to configure common components once and reuse them again and again. It
contributes to a sustainable software development process that is able to manage increasing
product complexity while still keeping quality
high and engineering costs low.
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Combine programming
languages as needed
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< Complete, simple and compatible through IEC 61131-3 languages, CFC and ANSI C
< Object-oriented programming with C++
< Unrestricted use of libraries representing 1,000 man-years of experience
< Protection of user know-how through encapsulation
< Increased productivity through SmartEdit functionality
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Chart, ANSI C and the object-oriented programming language C++. These languages can be
used in any combination whatsoever. All languages access the same process variables and
use the same libraries and data types. In addition, function blocks can be exchanged without
any rewiring, while algebraic functions can be
entered directly as equations.
Fast and accurate programming is assisted by
intuitive editors with integrated SmartEdit functions, outlining, change tracking and user-defined code snippets.
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Integrated
HMI package
resolutions make it easy to create process diagrams that can be viewed on various displays, while
Unicode support allows pages to include Asian
characters as well.
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Unicode support
Export/Import functions for
external translation
Extensive libraries of controls
and constructs
Flexible alarm and trend system
Video and audio playback on
Windows systems
Display and print of HTML pages
and PDF documents
Run and control
any Windows application
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Despite being fully integrated in Automation Studio, SafeDESIGNER ensures the complete isolation
of safety-relevant data and programs. These are
stored separately in the Safety Container, which
requires special access rights. SafeDESIGNER allows you to design machine options to accommodate all of the various configurations and peripheral
equipment associated with a particular machine.
A special commissioning license allows on-site
technicians to configure the specific set of options
required for each target machine. It is also possible to modify the machines configuration dynamically after commissioning, simply by importing a
new configuration file.
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Series-produced machine
manufacturing with
software on demand
Fully recognizing the trend towards the flexible
customization of series-produced machinery, Automation Studios dedication to modular software doesnt stop at the engineering stage. By
providing the ability to upload individual modules
to the machine at any time, Automation Studio
makes it possible to automatically load and enable a custom version of the automation software
as needed by a particular machine configuration. This minimizes the effort of commissioning
the software for series production of machinery
in batch sizes of one while streamlining upgrades
performed in the field.
Implementing customer-specific machine adaptations as late as possible during production is
one way that machine builders can reduce costs.
The goal of building series machines in batch sizes
of one is achieved by offering a range of optional
features that can equip a machine to manufacture
a particular end product. This modular mechanical
design must be backed up by an equally modular
software solution that can be customized to match
the final machine.
Software on demand: Factory-installed
or field upgrade
Modifications to a machines mechanical configuration can occur at many stages of its life cycle.
This is why B&Rs real-time operating system,
Automation Runtime, constantly updates the actual
hardware configuration. At initial commissioning
prior to delivery, the software can be customized
to match the detected configuration, verified
against the ordered configuration and transferred
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to the machine with no manual intervention whatsoever. Only when this step is complete does the
operating system start the real-time application.
A machines configuration can easily change later
on, however, when auxiliary options are added or
removed in the field. In these cases, the corresponding software modules can be loaded and enabled
with all of the convenience of plug-and-play.
Flexible safety included
Dynamic field upgrades are possible for both standard and safety-oriented control equipment. A
safety upgrade takes place via a certified process
that involves an additional confirmation step
when implementing the necessary configuration
so that machine options continue to satisfy SIL 3
and PL e requirements.
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during production
Data point mapping when
production begins
XML format for machine options
Batch generation of software and
configuration from ERP systems
Plug-and-play capability with the
configuration monitor
Safety configuration modifications
up to SIL 3
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SAP
NetWeaver
Ethernet
AS4
Powerlink
AS4
AS4
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Integrated
online diagnostics
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visualization application
Availability even if errors occur
Documentation of the origina
factory configuration
B&R hardware provides diagnostic data automatically. The System Diagnostics Manager can display this data in any web browser
and even directly in the HMI application itself.
provided by B&R hardware throughout the commissioning, field testing and operation phases.
Using advanced scalable vector graphics, System
Diagnostics Manager can be viewed on displays of
any size or even integrated in the machines HMI
application.
In order to get a quick overview of the axes being
used in the machine, users have the option of
querying axis information in a table. Information
relevant to homing, enable status, current velocity
and position or the status of onboard inputs is
primarily displayed in the form of easily identifiable
icons. For more detailed analysis, the status of
any axis can be accessed in the System Diagnostics Manager.
No need for electrical measurements
Automation Studio 4 features an integrated I/O
viewer that displays the current status of every I/O
module in the system. This eliminates the tedious
task of checking each I/O point electrically. And
because System Diagnostics Manager allows all
diagnostics data to be viewed from a central computer, it just makes things that much easier for
the B&R support team to perform offline analysis
when more in-depth service is required.
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POWERLINK redundancy
Most solutions involve a combination of PLC redundancy, POWERLINK master redundancy and POWERLINK cable redundancy. To guarantee an uninterrupted flow of data in any situation that might
occur on the system, each network line must be
connected to each PLC.
Simple application development
Redundant systems rely solely on standard components. B&R Automation Studio as the engineering tool and Automation Runtime as the runtime
system on the PLC both already provide support
for redundancy as a standard feature. Developing
applications for redundant systems is generally
no different than for non-redundant systems. A
simple switch in the engineering tool defines
whether a system is redundant or not. The rest is
handled by Automation Studio and Automation
Runtime. This structure and level of integration
makes it easy to upgrade a system with one PLC to
a redundant system.
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Plant automation
Standardized system components developed with
object-oriented programming make it possible to
modularize entire systems. This in turn substantially reduces commissioning times and cost.
Centralized project management together with a
standardized library makes maintaining systems
around the world both easier and more efficient.
System availability is maximized by secure, integrated remote access to all system components
for maintenance, service and upgrades.
Factory automation
Centralized management of data from every module in a production line allows for comprehensive
online performance monitoring and visualization.
The ability to manually control individual production modules separately or automatically coordinate all modules together provides the flexibility
to fine-tune the optimum operating strategy for
any system. Tracking the flow of materials allows
each completed production step to be traced
seamlessly at any time.
Energy monitoring
Data is collected from all possible energy sources
via multiple interfaces (Profibus PA field devices,
Modbus, etc.) and I/O components (HART, pulses,
etc.) to provide comprehensive and automatic
energy monitoring functions. Energy management
systems as defined in ISO 50001, EN 16001, etc.
are easily implemented with automated energy
monitoring and detailed measurement and display
of consumption and cost data.
Process control
Enjoy reduced engineering, operation and maintenance costs over the entire life cycle of your system thanks to this fully integrated process control
system. Integrated version management and the
Change control simplify and streamline the process of validating your systems in accordance with
FDA, GAMP5 and other applicable requirements.
Integrated alarm and trend systems provide complete documentation, display and evaluation of all
process data and ensure complete transparency
without requiring additional costly expert systems.
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System diagnostics
Integrated connectivity
Redundancy
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Language switching
Graphics resolution
Supported graphic formats
Alarm system
Trend system
Remote operation
Display
Programming languages
Connectivity
Functions
Diagnostics
Simulation
Network, I/O
Point-to-point, gearboxes, cam profiles, CNC, robotics
Motion Trace window, Watch window, axis test,
logbook, command trace
Drive and load simulation, Servo Loop Optimizer,
speed-torque curves
Certification
Performance classes
IEC 61131-3 programming languages
Language extensions /
High-level languages
Libraries
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Online / Updating
Visualization
Web server
Auxiliary interfaces
Access via variables
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The high-performance POWERLINK real-time com- centrally via the bus, greatly simplifying engineermunication solution is based on the IEEE 802.3 ing. The advantages are clear: save time, simplify
Ethernet standard and designed to ensure real- systems and relieve the load on control tasks.
time data transfer in the microsecond range.
Reliability
Flexibility
In safety-critical real-time applications, POWERPOWERLINK provides optimum flexibility for both LINK proves itself as an extremely robust system
centralized and decentralized architectures. Its with a high level of immunity to electromagnetic
hot plugging capability allows modules and com- disturbances. The most demanding field condiponents to be connected and disconnected as tions require a systems mechatronic components
needed during operation. This has no impact on to operate with utmost reliability, yet they also
real-time behavior and does not require restarting require the bus to ensure data transfer even if an
the system, which saves time and money. Flexi- error occurs.
ble cabling allows you to decide which topology
best meets the needs of your system. Nothing Return on investment
stands in the way of upgrading your machine or Based on IEC standards and supported by the intersystem or continually expanding your machinery. nationally active Ethernet POWERLINK Standardization Group, POWERLINK guarantees compatibility
Performance
anywhere in the world. As an open solution, POWHighly efficient cross-communication and network ERLINK is unpatented, software-based technology
topologies with distributed intelligent sensors that is completely independent of proprietary
and actuators help minimize jitter and ensure fast hardware. Its scalability and ability to integrate
response times. The efficiency of POWERLINK makes all types of systems make POWERLINK a perfect
it possible to implement high-speed control loops solution for any industry.
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openSAFETY The
only fieldbus-independent safety protocol
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Motors
Gearboxes
standard gearboxes
Compact drives
Frequency inverters
Drive systems
<< ACOPOSmicro
<< Stepper motor control
<< Servo motor control
<< Power range up to 500 W
<< Compact design
<< Extremely versatile
<< ACOPOSinverter
<< Power range from 180 W to 500 kW
<< Complete integration into overall system
<< Automatic parameter download
<< Integrated safety functions (STO, SLS, SS1)
<< ACOPOS/ACOPOSmulti
<< Energy regeneration and savings
<< Power range from 500 W to 120 kW
<< Compact and scalable
<< Modular cooling design
<< Integrated technology functions
<< PLCopen motion function blocks
<< Integrated safety technology and SafeMC
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Safe controller
Safe I/O
<< SafeMC
<< ACOPOSmulti/ACOPOSremote/ACOPOSmotor
<< 16 safe drive functions (STO, STO1, SBC, SOS,
<< SafeLOGIC
<< Virtual wiring
<< Integrated diagnostics
<< Management of machine options
<< Scalable
<< SIL 3/PL e/CAT 4
Box PCs
Panel PCs
<< ACOPOSremote
<< Seamless integration in the ACOPOSmulti
<< Automation PC
<< Powerful Intel Core i3|i5|i7 processors
<< Best graphics performance
<< Fan-free operation
<< Modular interfaces
<< Uncompromising quality for operation
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drive system
PC-based panels
Mobile automation
<< ACOPOSmotor
<< Seamless integration in the
(housing surface)
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