Virtual commissioning

The virtual commissioning ("VIBN") of machines and plants in production has a high benefit if it is used correctly and certain requirements are met. Development and commissioning times are shortened, and a significant increase in production efficiency is achieved.

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Simulation-based engineering

Beyond the one-time use of digital twins for virtual commissioning, plant and machine builders as well as production companies in various industries are increasingly turning to so-called "simulation-based engineering".

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Control levels of virtual commissioning

During virtual commissioning, the previously generated sequence simulation is connected to the real control system. Here, the different control levels such as PLC and robot control level, material flow level and master computer/production control level are explained in more detail.

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Model-in-the-Loop (MiL)

The control software is represented in a model language, so the simulation model is run without any software or hardware control connected.

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Software-in-the-Loop (SiL)

Software-in-the-loop simulation in the field of VIBN describes a test setup in which the simulation model is operated by means of a software control system (e.g. KUKA.OfficeLite, PLCSIM Advanced, SINUMERIK ONE, ...) - the control software runs in an emulation.

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Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL)

Hardware-in-the-loop simulation in the field of VIBN describes a test setup in which the simulation model is operated by means of real hardware control via fieldbus - the control software runs on the real hardware of the control.

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