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Multibody System Dynamics

The Multibody Systems Dynamics workshop allows the creation of spatial mechanisms with an intuitive and user-friendly interface.

New types of joints have been added, such as helical joints. The creation of transmissions is possible, including gears, racks and pinions, and prismatic links.

Furthermore, a generic transmission allows for the creation of customized transmissions.

Dynamic simulation of mechanisms in space expands the range of possible analysis for design or training purposes.

Mechanisms can be run independently or co-simulated with power workshops, such as hydraulics, pneumatics, or electrical engineering.

Streamline your design with our all-in-one electrical harness solution. Easily create electrical circuits, design 3D network topologies by accessing parts from manufacturers' catalogs, and generate wiring harnesses.

Benefit from automated wire and cable length calculations, real-time data synchronization, comprehensive reporting, and a seamless workflow for precise and efficient design and production.

The 3D network can be drawn flat, on a structure, or on an imported mechanical part (such as a moving machine). Supports, fasteners, and sheathes are available in the generic library or in our manufacturers' catalogs.

The full-scale formboard is automatically generated from the 3D harness. Users can easily adjust the position of branches, connectors, and other components. They can add the required length and diameter measurements, which are automatically calculated, along with other information.

The connection diagram is a technical document that provides detailed and visual information on how to connect the various components of a system.

Unlike the design diagram, the connection diagram contains all the connection elements, as well as their technical characteristics, guaranteeing a quality assembly of the system.

The Fluid Connection Diagram can be generated automatically based on the fluid conception circuit.

The fitting, conduit, assembled conduit, and component port configurators allow you to precisely specify the connections between all circuit elements.

The reports document all fittings and pipes and their attributes essential for quality assembly and maintenance.

The piping and instrumentation diagram has been updated with exclusive features dedicated to the drafting, documentation and simulation of piping and instrumentation diagrams.

Piping, components and instrumentation have their own independent standards that control attributes from appearance of components to documentation of properties.

A new architecture for Uni/Area – Circuits allow the user to define specific circuit and installation for piping, equipment and communication signals to enhance the documentation capabilities, as well as edition and simulation.

R-134a refrigerant is now available in the liquid list and gas list. In combination with custom components, it is possible to model refrigeration circuits for HVAC systems.

New Component Builders

4 new builders have been added to the Instrumentation and Process Control library that allow the user to quickly configure and parametrize components, such as:

• Process Instrumentation: Pipe-mounted and equipment-mounted instrumentation that can be used to measure flow, pressure, temperature, etc.
• Process valves: Different types of valve bodies with actuators can be defined, as well as the flow characteristic information using Cv/Kv-Position data.
• Bubbles: Different types of bubbles can be represented and parametrized in terms of identification, functional configuration and simulation behaviour.

These builders make it easy to configure instrumentation symbols and codes following ANSI/ISA 5.1 guidelines.

Communication Link and IO Components

New types of links were added exclusively to graphically represent communication signals on Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams following the requirements of ANSI/ISA 5.1. These new links enable to quickly represent the types of signals (13 types available by default), and also feature data transmission during simulation, creating a self-contained data network within the P&ID.

2 new components were added to the library to facilitate the communication between the P&ID document and other technologies on the Automation Studio™ ecosystem: the variable I/O components allow the user to pick up variables to and from a P&ID using the traditional variable assignment.

These components also feature a graphical interface to set the scale of the data transferred, greatly improving the flexibility of P&IDs.

I/P converters

A new component is available on the library to allow the user to quickly define an interface that converts signals from an instrumentation loop into gas or liquid pressure that travels through a pipe to activate process valve actuators.

This component is typically found on P&IDs where control valves with piston-types actuators are used, and is typically represented in bubble format.

The component features an easy-to-use configuration interface for the signal translation into pressure, as well as parameters to adjust the connectors and identification.

Configuration of Counterbores for Threaded Hole Closures (Plugs)

Two new columns in the threaded plug hole closure table can be used to enter the counterbore diameter and depth information.

The configured counterbores are added to the hole closures (plugs) when they are inserted manually or automatically into the manifold block.

Round the values of component and drilling positions, drilling depths and counterbore depths.

When routing automatically or performing manual operations, it is possible to limit the number of decimal places for hole positions, depths, and counterbores. Coordinates and lengths are rounded according to what the user has defined in the "Grid/Snapping" tab of the “Manifold Block Design Options" window, or via the "Grid/Snapping Properties" in the ribbon bar.

If the user wants to adjust all coordinate and depth values, they can run an "Optimization" operation via the ribbon.

Addition of 2 Visualization Modes for the Manifold Block

When designing a manifold block, the drillings can be modified using manipulators (position, depth, etc.). The available visualization modes provided access to these manipulators, but did not reflect the final shape of the block.

It is now possible to view the manifold block in its final appearance. This can be done via the last two options in the visualization modes list:

• Transparent (Design Mode)
• Opaque (Design Mode)
• Invisible (Design Mode)
• Transparent (Final Appearance)
• Opaque (Final Appearance)

Manufacturer’s Products Update Tool

The tool for checking for possible updates to the manufacturers’ products used in your circuits offers the ability to automatically replace them.

Local and online catalogues are queried for this service.

If a newer version of a product exists, it is listed and the update can be applied to the older model.

This improvement ensures efficiency and accuracy in project updates.

New Digital Font for HMI Displays

A new font is available with the installation of Automation Studio™ that emulates a digital 8-segment font that can be used on numeric HMI displays and data input components.

This new font is called “L1234567890” and supports numbers only. It’s ideally suited to create realistic looking mock-ups for digital devices.

Improved Appearance Options for Customizable Reservoirs

Two options are available on the customizable reservoir that feature a builder to improve the appearance of the component for both edition and simulation modes.

It is possible to define reservoirs of up to 1000 x 1000 port locations, which greatly improve the size of the symbol for large applications. It is also possible to define rounded or straight corners and animate the level during simulation.

The customizable reservoir is available on the Hydraulics, Pneumatics and Instrumentation and Process control libraries.

Floating Contextual Tools

To simplify the use of the software, any selection made on the diagram will display a floating and contextual toolbar which offers the most used commands for this selection.

New Ribon

The addition of new technology modules gave us the opportunity to review the structural logic of the ribbons. Project-related functions and their management have been grouped together in the tab of the same name. The same principle has been applied to documents.

Search, Filter and Navigation in Project Properties

Managing standards in project properties is made easier by these features:

• A search field above the tree view of the project properties can be used to search the name or value of an option, the name or description of a standard, and the name of zones and tabs. This can be helpful to find in which standard to modify a particular option more quickly.
• A filter in the standards list can be used to display only those that are used in the project.
• When selecting a standard for an option, a shortcut redirects to the configuration of that standard.

Transfer of Standards

The new dialogue makes standards transfer process much easier. It is now possible to select, at the same time, all the standards that need to be updated. They can then be transferred to the Enterprise Standards Database or another project in one operation.

The dialogue provides a visual comparison of the standards, allowing users to quickly identify the main differences between those in the source and destination. A detailed comparison of the selected standard is provided in the lower part of the dialogue. Any missing dependencies for standards transfer are also indicated.

To further simplify the user experience, the dialogue contains two predefined filters. One displays only the differences between the source and destination, while the other displays all the missing dependencies required to transfer the selected standard.

New Document Creation, Nomenclature, and History Dialog

The document creation, nomenclature, and history dialogs have been updated for a consistent user experience.

The dialogs allow for document creation via a customizable interface. Templates display a description related to their use.

It is possible to set favorites, choose the layout, and preview.

Custom templates are automatically added to the list.

New Configuration Options Added to the Builder

The new builder provides more options for configuring the dimensions of telescopic cylinders. It is now possible to set different strokes and different wall thicknesses for each stage of the cylinder.

The position of the ports has been made modifiable. They can be placed on the body of the cylinder or on the end of the rod. Additionally, it is possible to indicate which part of the cylinder, the body or the rod, will move when the cylinder is actuated during simulation.

Lastly, the two cylinder types, single/double acting and synchronous/non‑synchronous are independent so all four combinations are now possible.

Updates on Illustrated Library

New components added in the following libraries:

• North America and European Residential Electricity
• Pneumatic – Sectional Components
• Hydraulic – Sectional Components
• Industrial and Renewable Energy
• Pneumatic – Illustrated Components

Moreover, components in the P&ID illustrated library now have electrical connectors.

New Blocks

New functionalities available in this version are:

• Pneumatic and hydraulic adaptor able to read density, viscosity or heat capacity ratio
• Chirp signal generator
• Signal delay based on time value or number of steps
• Configurable matrixes
• Extended all mathematical operators to support matrixes and complex numbers

New Brushless DC Motor (BLDC) with Trapezoidal Control

The brushless direct current (BLDC) motor is available in the electrotechnical library. It provides access to customizable design parameters, but also offers predefined configurations designed to replicate real motors.

This motor operates with the six-switching control unit, and the controlled inverter and step-down DC (Buck) converter also added. This allows for motor speed control.

This assembly allows for motor control and speed control based on signals from the 120-degree Hall effect sensor.

All electrical signals are visualized.

New Illustrated Components

New components have been added to the Electrical – Industrial and Renewable Energy library:

• The hybrid inverter allows you to choose the charging mode and energy source, thus simulating the hybrid energy system.
• The grid-tie inverter (single-phase and three-phase) has been integrated to simulate the absorption or injection of energy into the electrical grid. This component is essential for grid-connected solar applications and ensures efficient energy management, promoting self-consumption and/or the resale of excess energy.
• Components allowing battery measurement to visualize its state of charge in real time.

New Induction Motors

New three-phase induction motors :

• Double-squirrel-cage — Delivers high starting torque with reduced slip at full load; ideal for compressors, conveyors, and other heavy-start loads.
• Two fixed speeds (Dahlander) and two configurable speeds – Changing the motor rotation speed by changing the stator configuration.
• Wound-rotor — Provides fine adjustment of starting torque via external rotor resistors, enabling soft starts, limiting inrush current, and allowing studies of network voltage dips.

Improvement to the existing induction motor :

• DQ simulation model integration — Improves dynamic accuracy (torque/flux transients) and enables vector control and V/f.

Single-phase induction motors with four starting modes :

• Split-phase — Simple, economical choice for light-duty loads.
• Capacitor-start — Provides high starting torque with a centrifugal switch for heavy loads.
• Capacitor-run — Offers good efficiency and power factor for quiet, continuous operation (fans, pumps).
• Capacitor-start-run — Combines high starting torque with good running efficiency for versatile use.

Updating Electrical Machines

Calculation of thermal evolution and power balance for all synchronous and asynchronous machines. Machine temperature is calculated based on design parameters, cooling type, and ambient temperature. Machine efficiency is calculated based on input power, output power, and losses.

All machines have lists of ready-to-use parameter sets for multiple power ratings (motors, generators, and machines) to reduce commissioning time and ensure realistic dynamics (consistent Ra, La, J, Bm, Laf).

New format of the “Electric – Vehicle” library

The new “Electric – Vehicle” library has been re-formatted and is available with the other libraries. It includes the most commonly used automotive components that comply with SAE and IEC standards. New components and a series of automotive relays have been added to this library to speed up the design and review of schematics.

New Components

A 2-shaft gear box has been added to support variable gear ratio and efficiency for application such as CVT or variable transmissions. It also supports the transmission of shaft angle making it suitable to use with motor encoders.

Global Variables by Category

The possibility to create global variables that apply to all components was introduced some time ago.

In order to provide more flexibility, it is now possible to create global variables that apply to specific categories of component.

Custom Unit Systems

The unit systems used in projects previously corresponded to the non-modifiable metric and imperial systems. It is now possible to create your own custom unit system. You can assign the unit of your choice to each physical measurement and save all these settings in a custom unit system. This system can then be reused across all your projects.

Component Explorer

Component Explorer organizes in one dialogue the list of all the elements and components of a project and their representations, to provide an overview of the project and simplify navigation. Interlinked elements as well as the possible representations of a component in multiple locations within the project are grouped together.

For example:

• Wire harness and its cables and connectors,
• Cable and its wires and its image,
• Continuous wire and its segments,
• Hydraulic cylinder represented in a design circuit, a connection diagram and in a mechanism,
• Hydraulic line represented in a design circuit and in a connection diagram with its fittings.

NOTE: Windows 10 (version 1607 – Build 14393, released in August 2016) is reaching the end of Microsoft’s support. Famic Technologies wishes to inform its clients that while Automation Studio™ version 10.0 should remain compatible with Windows 10, any issues specifically related to this operating system will no longer be addressed.

Plotter Evolution

New options have been added to the plotters to improve usability.

• The y axes of a plotter can be hidden. If all the curves on an axis are hidden, the axis is automatically hidden.
• Curves can be renamed independently of the diagram.
• Y axes can be stacked, grouped by measurement, or separated.
• Cursor positions can be edited for greater precision.
• Point density during export can be reduced.