# Working with the Virtual Station Tab

The Virtual Station tab is located in the controller menu bar when a controller has been selected in the Plant structure

A virtual station is a software abstraction of a controller. Within one controller it is possible to create several virtual stations. Each virtual station behaves like a controller. The various configurations can be assigned to virtual stations as needed.

It is possible to select a task, assign accessory configurations, assign a tool, monitor and manipulate incoming and outgoing signals via diagnostics and set communication protocol parameters from the virtual station menu. The virtual station icon is available for both a FlexController and a Power Focus 6000.

Controller features, such as the Low Reaction Tightening Strategies and controller-wide functions among others, require licenses distributed through the Functionality Management System (FMS). Whereas configuration of features is possible without specific licenses, the assignment and use of those features will require the correct license to be installed on the controller. Please refer to Licenses (FMS) for more detailed information on licenses.

In this Section

- Virtual Station Overview
- Assigning License Types and Features to a Virtual Station
- Assigning a Tool to a Virtual Station
- Assigning a Task to a Virtual Station
- Assigning Accessories to a Virtual Station
- Assigning a General Virtual Station Configuration
- Tool Configuration in a Virtual Station
- Virtual Station - Properties
- Fieldbus Mapping in a Virtual Station
- Virtual Station - Protocols
- Virtual Station - Diagnostics
- Virtual Station - Manual mode