A development and IT program that teaches users about a litany of different circuit types
A development and IT program that teaches users about a litany of different circuit types
Vote: (24 votes)
Program license: Free
Developer: Art System Software
Version: 6.1
Works under: Windows
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Program license
(24 votes)
Free
Developer
Version
Art System Software
6.1
Works under:
Windows
Pros
- Works with electropneumatic, electrohydraulic & discrete electronic circuits
- Fast simulation core provides for real-time virtual processing
- Works with DDE & OPC-based platforms
Cons
- Huge number of tools can be overwhelming
- Steep learning curve
- Must have some knowledge of pneumatic hardware design to use
FluidSIM is a development package that allows users to construct and simulate electropneumatic and electrohyrdaulic circuits as well as those that run on digital switches. The software can emulate the behavior of actual compressed gases, which in turn will help individuals find out whether or not a particular design will work well in the real world. By refining the hardware specifications purely in software, users won't have to worry about whether or not they're going to need to do costly reconstruction work while building and troubleshooting a pneumatic installation.
While you're free to take advantage of several prominent keyboard shortcuts, the software mostly features circuit building tools that function on purely drag and drop mechanics. Items can be placed down into a circuit according to the user's preference as opposed to any specific required matrix.
A built-in circuit diagram editor with convenient labels makes it easy to describe components, animate a sectional view and even add in video sequences that can be used in presentations to promote a specific hardware design.
Statistics-minded users can rely on the built-in mathematics system or connect the software to OPC and DDE databases for further analysis. An onboard Festo EasyPorts module allows finished designs to actually connect to real compressed air-driven equipment. It can monitor the performance of said gear and control it to some degree. Those who are working on reducing power consumption can use FluidSIM to collect information on existing hardware infrastructure in order to do so.
Pros
- Works with electropneumatic, electrohydraulic & discrete electronic circuits
- Fast simulation core provides for real-time virtual processing
- Works with DDE & OPC-based platforms
Cons
- Huge number of tools can be overwhelming
- Steep learning curve
- Must have some knowledge of pneumatic hardware design to use
