Automation Studio and Automation Runtime [SOC210.1]

First, you will be guided through the installation of Automation Studio, create your first project, and learn how to establish a connection to the controller. In the next course, you will gain insight into the operating system that runs on all B&R products: Automation Runtime. Afterwards, you will implement what you have learned by programming a fill level control system.

Additionally, you can explore our add-on courses. You can get an overview of the X20 system from B&R and learn how to select suitable hardware and wire it correctly. You can try out Automation Studio Code and open your projects in the new environment. You can also learn how to improve larger pro-jects with different variants by using reference files.

Module 1	Project creation and connection setup
Module 2	Operating system Automation Runtime
Module 3	Programming example of a fill level control system
Add-on 1	B&R hardware and wiring *
Add-on 2	AS Code (Beta) *
Add-on 3	Reference files *
Add-on 4	Migration to Automation Studio 6 – Step-by-Step Checklist *
Add-on 5	Understanding and avoiding cycle time violations *

^*^{Course is free of charge, see details in the list below}

Available languages:

English
German

Order Code:

SOC210.1
Information for B&R employees

Module 1:

Project creation and connection setup

Description	In this course, you will be guided through the installation of Automation Studio and Automation Help as well as your first Automation Studio project. With detailed step-by-step instructions, you will learn to establish a connection to a real or simulated controller. Content: Automation Studio installation Automation Studio interface Automation Help Network basics for connection to a controller Online connection to the controller Project installation Control system operating states Simulation options ARsim
Target group	People just becoming familiar with automation technology (high school and university students, employees who want to get to know Automation Studio and create their first project)
Requirements	None
Topic duration	Approx. 2,5 hours (without installation time approx. 30-45 minutes)
Hardware used	The online course is based on the following hardware: X20CP1686X
Software used	During the course, Automation Studio V6 will be installed

Module 2:

Operating system Automation Runtime

Description	Automation Runtime (AR) is a real-time operating system that runs on all B&R products. It offers basic functions and configuration options. In this course, we provide an overview. Content: Different Automation Runtime types Network and security functions Memory management Runtime performance with task classes I/O handling Diagnostic tools (Logger and Profiler)
Target group	Automation Studio beginners (high school and university students, employees and people who would like to learn more about Automation Runtime)
Requirements	Automation Studio is installed
Topic duration	About 2,5 hours
Hardware used	The online course is based on the following hardware: X20CP1686X The online course can also be performed using simulation.
Software used	Automation Studio V6

Module 3:

Programming example of a fill level control system

Description	This course will guide you through your first steps in Automation Studio. With the help of step-by-step instructions, you will become familiar with the basics of Automation Studio and learn how to configure, program and operate both hardware and software. Content: Creating a project in Automation Studio Automation Runtime and cyclic program execution Testing I/O modules Creating the basic ST program Implementing the mode selector switch Reading the fill level Utilizing the fill level data Operating the fill level pump
Target group	Automation Studio beginners (high school and university students, employees and people who would like to learn more about Automation Studio)
Requirements	Automation Studio V6 Download is installed
Topic duration	From project to fill level control: approx. 4 hours
Hardware used	The course is based on the following hardware: X20CP1686X Various X20 I/O modules The instructions in the course can only be performed with real hardware. Some steps cannot be implemented in the simulation. These are marked accordingly.
Software used	Automation Studio V6

Add-on 1:

B&R hardware and wiring

This online course is free of charge: English / German

Description	This course covers the X20 system from B&R. You will learn to select suitable hardware and wire it correctly. Two important fieldbus systems (X2X Link and POWERLINK) are also presented. Content: Modern control systems X20 controllers Digital and analog X20 I/O modules Sink and source circuits Multi-wire connections Correct I/O module selection X2X Link POWERLINK
Target group	Those just getting started with automation technology who want to familiarize themselves with B&R hardware (students, employees)
Requirements	None
Topic duration	Approx. 2 hours
Hardware used	No hardware is used in the course, all required hardware information is available on the website: Products
Software used	No software is used in the course

Add-on 2:

AS Code (Beta)

This online course is free of charge: English

Description	This course covers Automation Studio Code (beta version). You will learn to open and work with your project in the new environment. Content: Advantages Opening a project with AS Code Using AS Copilot Compiling and transferring an application Configuring and running the debugger
Target group	Experienced Automation Studio users who want to become familiar with the new development environment Automation Code
Requirements	Basics in Automation Studio Programming with Structured Text
Topic duration	Approx. 2 hours
Hardware used	The online course is based on the following hardware: X20CP1686X The online course can also be performed using simulation.
Software used	Automation Studio V6 Automation Code V6.3

Add-on 3:

Reference files

This online course is free of charge: English / German

Description	This course covers the usage of reference files in an Automation Studio project. Content: Advantages Initial situation Step-by-step explanation
Target group	Automation Studio beginners (high school and university students, employees and people who would like to learn more about Automation Studio)
Requirements	Basics in Automation Studio
Topic duration	Approx. 15 minutes
Hardware used	The online course is based on the following hardware: X20CP1686X The online course can also be performed using simulation.
Software used	Automation Studio V6

Add-on 4:

Migration to Automation Studio 6 – Step-by-Step Checklist

This online course is free of charge: English / German

Description	This online checklist/course assists customers with migrating from Automation Studio 4.12 to version 6.3 (or higher). Content: Background information on CRA (Cyber Resilience Regulationand the Machinery Directive Arguments/reasons for switching to the new AS platform Step-by-step instructions for typical migrations (hardware, libraries, functions, mapp, OPC UA)
Target group	Customers who work with Automation Studio and need to migrate to the new platform.
Requirements	Basics in Automation Studio
Topic duration	Approx. 90 minutes
Hardware used	The checklist provides examples of hardware and component replacement. Exchange of X20CP1586X
Software used	Automation Studio 4.12 & 6.3

Add-on 5:

Understanding and avoiding cycle time violations

This online course is free of charge: English / German

Description	This online course helps customers learn how to analyze and resolve cycle time violations in Automation Studio. Content: How a cycle time violation occurs How it is recognized How you can use logger and profiler to specifically analyze and resolve the cause and How a reboot and error diagnosis work
Target group	Customers who work with Automation Studio and are confronted with cycle time violations.
Requirements	Basics in Automation Studio
Topic duration	Approx. 10 minutes
Hardware used	The online course uses X20 to show the LED status.
Software used	Automation Studio 6.3