Virtual commissioning and operator training with SIMIT

Clever combination: Testing and training of automation projects

Bringing products to the market faster while maintaining the same level of quality requires integrated engineering workflows as well as short changeover and start-up times. The simulation platform SIMIT enables comprehensive tests of automation applications and provides a realistic training environment for operator even before the real startup. This creates opportunities for process optimization and know-how retention which results in reduced commissioning time and significantly shortened time-to-market. Overall this means more efficiency throughout the entire lifecycle of manufacturing and process plants.

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SIMIT Simulation Platform

Simulation based Engineering from Virtual Commissioning to Operator Training

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Test and training performed in a completely virtual environment

SIMIT Virtual Controllers can be used to implement test and training systems of any size without using real hardware. Using the virtual controller, no change in the automation program is required. Signals of the virtual controller I/Os are then exchanged over the Virtual Controller coupling with the simulation models.

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Hardware platform for real-time simulation via PROFIBUS and PROFINET

The hardware interface SIMIT Unit is completely integrated into the SIMIT portfolio and can be operated via a common user interface. The switch between hardware- and software-in-the-loop can be accomplished with only a few steps. The connection to a real controller is possible via PROFIBUS, PROFINET, PRODAVE and OPC.

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Results of the Simulation Survey 2020

Read the white paper about the current and future use of simulation in the discrete and process industries. Gain insight into the views of industry leaders on simulation and be inspired by future trends.

Real-time simulation - a foundation for your digitalization strategy

SIMIT enables comprehensive tests of automation projects as well as the virtual commissioning of systems, machines, and processes on a single platform. In addition, the simulation platform can also be used for realistic training environments to train operating personnel.

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Today’s demands on our knowledge are as diverse and dynamic as our profession itself. With our digital learning platform SITRAIN access you can learn online, flexibly and individually. Just choose the training that suites your needs.

SITRAIN Trainings for SIMIT

The course offer of SITRAIN personal for SIMIT takes you quickly to a new level of knowledge. Experienced and certified SITRAIN experts support you in your individual knowledge development, whether beginner, changeover or expert – on site or online.

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SITRAIN access – Knowledge that gets you ahead

In the course module "Virtual Commissioning in Process Automation with the SIMIT UNIT” for example you will be guided step by step through the configuration of a SIMIT UNIT and learn how to create error simulations effectively and automatically.

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Examples for successful projects - our references

Solvay/Butachimie

Chalampé, France

Chemical Industry

An example for the factory of the future

Risk-free testing of different functions before the actual startup or migration
Smooth and fast restart of plant sections
Diverse behaviors and interactions could be tested and trained in advance

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Axalta Coating Systems

Mechelen, Belgium

Coatings

One batch more!

Smooth transition in a new automation world
Improved qualität of the engineerings and commissioning
A productivity increase of 12 percent

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Mikron GmbH, Production Systems

A faster start!

Virtual commissioning
Simit and the Mechatronics Concept Designer software package (MCD) creating a behavior model
Reduced commissioning time of the real machine

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ACCIONA

Spain

Using precious water efficiently and sustainably

The digital twin accelerates the construction of water production, desalination, and waste water treatment plants
The comprehensive COMOS software solution from Siemens serves as a platform for centralized engineering and data management
Virtual commissioning allows bugs and errors to be identified and eliminated sooner

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Catalog "SIMATIC PCS 7 Technology Components"

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To remain competitive over the long term, companies in industry must ensure – and ideally increase – the availability and productivity of machines and plants. As your partner, we offer a unique range of services and support based on our extensive technology and industry expertise.

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SIMIT Training for Process Automation

The SIMIT training program from SITRAIN is a winner: every SIMIT course gives you thorough skills to ensure maximum efficiency throughout the entire life cycle of your plant.

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SIMIT Training for discrete automation technology

The SIMIT training program from SITRAIN is a winner: In this course you will learn the comprehensive simulation of the machine or plant behavior for the virtual commissioning.

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Siemens and Process Systems Enterprise (PSE)

...working together to leverage your process plant’s full potential. Improving profitability and efficiency: In collaboration with Process Systems Enterprise (PSE), Siemens is moving a step closer to Industry 4.0 and creating ideal conditions for digitalized plant operation in the process industry.

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Virtualcommissioning in the TIA Portal

With STEP 7 and the Totally Integrated Automation Portal (TIA Portal), you can use PLCSIM Advanced to simulate and validate controller functionalities without the actual controllers. The SIMATIC Machine Simulator software bundle combines the simulation software SIMIT with the virtual controller SIMATIC S7-PLCSIM Advanced V2.0.

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SIMIT V10.1 the new way of simulation and optimization

Whether behavioral or process simulation, interfaces to co-simulations or reuse of domain simulators – with version 10.1, SIMIT is consistently evolving into the central platform for virtual commissioning, process optimization and operator training.

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Virtual commissioning and operator training with SIMIT