QUICK START – Electrical AC/DC

Quick Start Guide to Create Your Electrical Circuit in Automation Studio™ You can also view multiple training videos at: https://www.famictech.ca/en/Support/Automation-Studio/Learn-and-explore

1. Basic Manipulations

 1.1 Creating a new document In the Home Tab, click on Document and select Electrotechnical Diagram.

 1.2 Moving components from the library to your schematic Click on a component from the library and drag-and-drop it

on your schematic.

 1.3 How to connect components Move your cursor over a red connection port and click when the target sign appears. Release the button, draw your line with the cursor and click on a second connection port to establish a connection between those two components. Both connection ports automatically become black when linked.

 1.4 How to change path during connection When drawing a line, while moving your cursor, you can click to create a 90° turn (elbow).

 1.5 How to open the component properties window 1) Right-click on Right-click on component and select Component Properties. component

Shortcut: Hover your mouse over the component and double-click to open the properties window. 2) Shortcut: on components

 1.6 Panning the document Click on the Panning function from the View Tab of the in VIEW / ZOOM 1) Ribbon bar, under the Zoom functions.

Shortcut: Press and hold down the space bar while holding 2) Shortcut:

down the left mouse click, then move your mouse to move across the page.

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 1.7 Zoom in and out Click on the Zoom in / Zoom out function from the View Tab 1) in VIEW / ZOOM of the Ribbon bar, under the Zoom functions. Other Zoom functions can be found at this location.

Shortcut: Press and hold down the control key (Ctrl), then 2) Shortcut: scroll up to Zoom in or scroll down to Zoom out of the page.

Software will Zoom where you are pointing your mouse.

 1.8 Disconnecting a component Press and hold down the Shift key, click on the component, On component

and drag it elsewhere on the schematic.

 1.9 Manipulation of components 1)Choose the appropriate Icon from the Edit Tab Functions to rotate, flip, align, distribute and order components can be accessed from the Edit Tab of the Ribbon bar, under the Layout functions. First click on the component(s) and then click on the desired function.

Shortcut: Right-click on component and select the desired 2) Shortcut, right-click on component to choose the operation manipulation functions, or simply use assigned hotkeys.

 1.10 Help file All components in Automation Studio™ have a Help file describing their functionality. Right-click on component and select Context Help.

Shortcut: Click on component and then press the F1 key.

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2. Draw a Basic RLC Circuit

 2.1 Building your first electrotechnical circuit All components needed for this first circuit are contained in the main Electrotechnical IEC library. Simply click on it to display components, then drag-and-drop the following components from the library (section 1.2) onto your schematic:

• AC Source • Resistor • Inductor, Coil, Winding • Capacitor

 2.2 Rotating components To organize the circuit layout, rotate both the inductor and the capacitor of 90° to the right. To do so, click on the inductor, then click on the Rotate Right 90° command (included in the Layout functions) from the Edit Tab of the Ribbon bar. Repeat for the capacitor.

 2.3 Connecting components Connect all components as shown on the picture. Refer to the basic manipulation tips (section 1) if needed.

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3. Simulation  3.1 Start the simulation to see your circuit come to 1) Click on the Simulation Tab life! Now that all the components are connected, you can start

the simulation. 2) Click on Normal Simulation In the Simulation Tab, click on the Normal Simulation icon.

 3.2 Use a multimeter: AC Voltage While in simulation, click on the Multimeter command from the Simulation Tab, under the Troubleshooting functions.

To take measurements with the multimeter:

1) Click on the multimeter and select the AC Voltage mode (V≈). 2) Click the red probe and drag-and-drop it on the PH port of the power source.

3) Click on the black probe and drag-and-drop it on the N port of the power source. 4) The multimeter should display a value of 230 V.

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 3.3 Use a multimeter: AC Current To take an AC current measurement, first select the Disconnect command from the Simulation Tab, under the Troubleshooting functions.

1) Click on the PH port of the power source. 2) Click again on the wire above the source. The wire should now be cut.

To take measurements with the multimeter:

3) Click on the multimeter and select the AC current mode (A≈). 4) Click the red probe and drag-and-drop it on the PH port of the power source.

5) Click on the black probe and drag-and-drop it on the wire free port above the power source. 6) The multimeter should display a value of 188 mA.

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4. Draw a Basic Electrotechnical Circuit

 4.1 Building a power circuit All components needed for this first circuit are contained in the main Electrotechnical IEC library. Simply click on it to display components, then drag-and-drop the following components from the library (section 1.2) onto your schematic • 3-Phase Source • Thermomagnetic Circuit-Breaker, 3 Poles • Contactor, 3 Poles, Main Make Contact of a Contactor • Asynchronous Motor, Squirrel Cage, Three- Phase AC

 4.2 Connect the 3-Phase elements together 1) Select the Polyphase Wire Configuration from the Home Tab, under the Wires functions. 2) Select L1L2L3 from the Standard list. 3) Click on the Polyphase Wire command from the Home Tab, under the Wires functions and refer to the basic manipulation tips (section 1) to complete the connections of your 3-Phase electrical circuit.

Useful tip: Right-click anywhere to release the wire cursor.

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 4.3 Building a command circuit Click on the main Electrotechnical IEC library to display components, then drag-and-drop the following components onto your schematic: • Transformer with Two Windings • 2 x Ground • Push-Button Switch with Make Contact (Automatic Return) (name the Alias Start) • Push-Button Switch with Break Contact (Automatic Return) (name the Alias Stop) • Contactor Coil, General Symbol, AC/DC (name the Alias C1)

 4.4 Connect the transformer to your circuit Select the Power Wire command from the Home Tab. Connect the transformer to the power source by connecting the transformer’s port E1 to L1 and E2 to L2.

Since the power source provides 400V, the primary voltage of the transformer needs to be at 400V.

 4.5 Changing voltage in the transformer The 3-Phase Source provides 400V (as shown on the worksheet or by double clicking on the component). Therefore, the primary voltage of the transformer needs to be at 400V. Double-click on the transformer to access its Component Properties. In the Data Tab, change the Primary Voltage to 400V in order to match the voltage provided by the power source.

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 4.6 Connecting components using different wires types Select Command Wire from the Home Tab. Connect the command components together. Select the Ground Wire command from the Home Tab. Connect the Asynchronous Motor to the ground and the transformer’s port PE to the second ground. Refer to the basic manipulation tips (section 1).

Shortcut: Right-click on a wire to select its type.

 4.7 Linking components Link the contactor coil (C1) to the NO contactor poles. Double-click on the NO contactor poles to open the linking window.

1) Click on Variable Assignment from the left-side menu 2) Use the filter from the Compatible Simulation Variables section to sort the variables and only show the one matching your criteria (C1) 3) Once you have identified your Alias, double-click on it to create the link 4) In this section the “?”will be replace by “C1” confirming that the link is created 5) This section shows the association between the two components

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5. Analyze the Circuit’s Behaviour in Simulation (Stop Simulation)

 5.1 Adding measuring instruments Adding measuring instruments allow you to take voltage and current readings during the simulation.

Drag-and-drop an Ammeter from the Electrotechnical IEC library (under Measuring Instruments) onto your worksheet. Right-click on the Ammeter to unlock its size. Reduce its size and insert it in your diagram by holding the shift button down as described in section 1.8.

Useful tip: You can move component satellites. Try moving the RMS Current satellite to a more convenient spot around the ammeter.

 5.2 Activate commands While in simulation, when hovering over a component, if the cursor turns into a hand icon, you can click to interact with that component. Click on the Thermomagnetic Circuit-Breaker, 3-poles to close it. Then activate the NO contactor poles by pressing the Start push button.

Useful tips to latch Push Buttons:

1) Click on the Push Button and hold the mouse down. 2) Continue holding the mouse down and drag your mouse away from the Push Button. 3) Release your hold on the mouse. The Push Button should stay latched.

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 5.3 Changing parameters during simulation If you move your mouse over the Motor, your cursor will change to a hand. Left-click to modify settings live!

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 5.4 Displaying the tripping countdown To display the tripping-countdown of the Thermomagnetic Circuit-Breaker during simulation, double-click on the circuit-breaker to open its Component Properties. In the Data Tab, click on the box next to the Tripping Countdown to display the variable on the editor.

 5.5 Tripping the Circuit-Breaker Start the simulation, increase the torque on the motor until a tripping countdown starts on the Thermomagnetic Circuit-Breaker. Once there is no time left on the countdown, the circuit-breaker will open to prevent current to go through.

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