More about Festo engineering tools

Festo Automation Suite supports you during commissioning and operation. Powerful engineering tools are also available for design and project engineering.

System Configurator – design and visualise machine concepts

Handling Guide Online – quickly design handling systems

Electric Motion Sizing – design an electric drive system

FAQs about the Festo Automation Suite

1. How does the Festo Automation Suite support fast and guided commissioning?

The Festo Automation Suite facilitates commissioning with simple parameterisation, a graphical representation of the device topology and user-guided commissioning wizards. Devices are automatically detected, added to the project, and the relevant parameters are set step by step. This reduces manual effort and speeds up machine commissioning.

2. Which devices can be commissioned with the Festo Automation Suite?

The Festo Automation Suite supports all electronic devices from Festo, from servo drives and remote I/O systems to valve terminals and controllers such as CEPE. In addition, IO-Link® devices from different manufacturers can be integrated and parameterised.

3. What data transfer options does the Festo Automation Suite offer?

Project data from Festo engineering tools such as the System Configurator, Handling Guide Online or Electric Motion Sizing can be transferred directly to the Festo Automation Suite via MyFesto. Both individual commissioning files and complete machine topologies, including pre-calculated parameters, can be imported. This means that all relevant device data is available for commissioning without the need for any manual rework.

4. Does the Festo Automation Suite allow export to other common control systems?

Yes. Parameter sets and configuration data can be exported for cross-manufacturer control systems, such as PROFINET, EtherCAT® or EtherNet/IP. This avoids duplicate configurations and facilitates integration into existing control environments.

5. What key functions does the Festo Automation Suite combine?

The Festo Automation Suite combines configuration, parameterisation, programming, firmware management, device diagnostics and network scanning in a modular commissioning software package. All functions are integrated into a uniform user interface and support commissioning, operation and maintenance. In addition, apps and licences for Festo AX Controls devices can be transferred directly and managed centrally, reducing the configuration effort.