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Getting Started

Installation

Initial or update installation steps may vary dependent on the product version and/or operating system. We are available to support you through the installation process.

Automation Studio™, Automation Studio™ Live Manifold and Andon Studio™ do not use the Log4j utility. Therefore, they are not affected by the vulnerabilities of the said Log4j utility.

1. Full installation

 Installing a new version:

  1. Your computer should meet the following Minimum Requirements.
  2. Download Automation Studio™ software available in the Technical Support Portal.
  3. Install the software. Installation guides are provided on the installer itself.

Automation Studio installation


If you do have a Network License, you will need to use the License Manager to manage the licenses (latest version available on the Technical Support Portal). Download, install and configure the License Manager in 32 or 64-bit. A user guide is available in the installation process.

Automation Studio License Manager installation
 

Automation Studio™ Installation Guide
This guide provides information to help you install your software. Download.

Automation Studio™ License Manager Installation Guide
This guide provides information to help you install and configure the Network License. Download.

2. Service Release

Take full advantage of Automation Studio™ capabilities by downloading the latest service releases. Adjust your software's settings to receive a notification when a new update is available. Users under the Annual Maintenance & Technical Support Plan will automatically receive the service releases notifications via email.

Installing a Service Release:

  1. Verify the installed version:  Pro, Edu, 32 or 64 bit.
  2. Identify the updated file correspondent to the  version you have; the update files are identified on the products list as the files starting with U (versus P which corresponds to a full version).
  3. Download and install the update.
  4. For mass deployment, use the ".msi" file.

 

Minimum Requirements

Before downloading the latest Automation Studio™ release 7.1, you should ensure that your computer meets the following minimum requirements:

Automation Studio™ Professional Edition:

  • A valid Automation Studio™ Professional Edition license.
  • Operating System Professional Edition (32-bit or 64-bit): Windows 8.1, 10, 11 or Windows Server 2008R2 SP1, 2012, 2012R2, 2016, 2019 and 2022. Windows 10 64-bit is recommended.
  • CPU: Intel® Core™ i5 Quad-Core 5th generation 2.70GHz or equivalent. Intel® Core™ i7 Quad-Core 5th generation 3.00GHz and up is recommended.
    Automation Studio™ takes advantage of multi-core processors.
  • Memory: 8 GB and up.
  • Graphic Card: Video memory 512 MB and up, with a screen resolution of 1024 x 768 minimum. Support for OpenGL 2.0 or Direct3D 11 is required for the 3D module.
    NOTE: For use of Manifold workshop we recommend video card memory to be 1 GB or more.
  • Disk space: 5 GB of free space is recommended. Additional space might be required for the Manufacturers' Catalogues.

Automation Studio™ Educational Edition:


  • A valid Automation Studio™ Educational Edition license.
  • Operating System Edition (32-bit or 64-bit): Windows 8.1, 10, 11 or Windows Server 2008R2 SP1, 2012, 2012R2, 2016, 2019 and 2022.
  • CPU: Intel® Core™ i5 Quad-Core 2nd generation 3.3GHz or equivalent. Intel® Core™ i5 Quad-Core 5th generation 3.00GHz and up is recommended.
    Automation Studio™ takes advantage of multi-core processors.
  • Memory: 4 GB and up.
  • Graphic Card: Video memory 512 MB and up, with a screen resolution of 1024 x 768 minimum. Support for OpenGL 2.0 or Direct3D 11 is required for the 3D module.
  • Disk space: 5 GB of free space is recommended. Additional space might be required for the Manufacturers' Catalogues.

Automation Studio™ Project Server (Multi-User Only):

  • Operating System Edition (32-bit or 64-bit): Windows 8.1, 10, 11 or Windows Server 2008R2 SP1, 2012, 2012R2, 2016, 2019 and 2022.
  • CPU: Intel® Core™ i5 5th generation 2.8GHz or equivalent.
  • Memory: 3 GB.
  • Graphic Card: Video memory of 512 MB and up, with a screen resolution of 1024 x 768 minimum.
  • Disk space: 5 GB of free space.

Automation Studio™ License Manager:

  • Operating System Professional Edition (32-bit or 64-bit): Windows 8.1, 10, 11 or Windows Server 2008R2 SP1, 2012, 2012R2, 2016, 2019 and 2022.
  • Protocol: TCP/IP.
  • Disk space: 100 MB of free space.

Product Registration

Registering your license grants you access to technical support, and will keep you informed about new versions, upgrades and service releases. Product registration will also help you in case your Automation Studio™ dongle is lost or stolen.

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Quick Start Guides

Whether you are an Automation Studio™ new user or you are simply looking to refresh your knowledge on the software, these Quick Start Guides are what you need. Discover, for each technology, what the basic manipulations are, how to build and simulate a circuit, how to change the technical properties of components and how to link controls to your circuit.

(IEC: European Standard — JIC, NEMA: North American Standard)

Hydraulic / Electro-Hydraulic

      Download (IEC Standard)   
      Watch (IEC Standard)
      Download (JIC Standard)  
      Watch (JIC Standard)

Pneumatic / Electro-Pneumatic

      Download (IEC Standard)   
      Watch (IEC Standard)
      Download (JIC Standard)   
      Watch (JIC Standard)

Electrotechnical (AC/DC & Motor Control)

      Download (IEC Standard)   
      Watch (IEC Standard)
      Download (NEMA Standard)  
      Watch (NEMA Standard)

PLC

      Download (PLC Siemens - IEC Standard)   
      Watch (PLC Siemens - IEC Standard)
      Download (PLC Allen Bradley - JIC Standard)   
      Watch (PLC Allen Bradley - JIC Standard)

Sequential function chart (SFC) / GRAFCET

      Download   
      Watch

Digital Electronics

      Download
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