# Virtual station menu

Virtual stations are configured in the Virtual Station menu.

A virtual station is a software abstraction of a physical station and can be set up to use a specific tool and remotely execute different tasks using the tool.

It is possible to set up a number of virtual stations per controller. Each virtual station can be connected to:

- one or more tools

- one or more accessories

By using virtual stations, the operator can operate multiple tools and run different tasks using the same controller.

When configuring different tools, make sure the selected start signal in Start source matches the selected tool and that the selected task can be run on the specific tool.

Before any tightening can begin a task must be selected in the virtual stations menu. A task is of one of three types:

- Sync Modes

- Batch sequence

- Sources

The selection can be made manually by the operator or by external signals.

## Product Essentials Tutorials

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ay0zO5fGSD8

In this Section

- Creating a Virtual Station
- Assigning licenses to a Virtual Station
- Unassigning licenses from a Virtual Station
- Configuring Task Window in a Virtual Station
- Configuring Protocols Window in a Virtual Station
- Configuring Fieldbus Window in a Virtual Station