Application and integration options of SIMIT Simulation Framework

Automation projects are subject to enormous cost pressures in both the manufacturing and process industries. The challenge is therefore to plan, install, and commission the automation of machines and systems within the shortest possible time and with a high quality.

Testing of automation with the SIMIT simulation functionality reduces the commissioning times. This is a significant contribution toward faster achievement of the planned efficiency and productivity of new plants, expansions, and modernizations.

SIMIT simulates what SIMATIC automates

The SIMIT Simulation Framework permits testing and commissioning of the project-specific user software on a partially virtual plant. To achieve this, the response of the field technology and of the technological plant/unit can be mapped and simulated in real-time or virtually. Either a real or virtual automation system is used for the control, for example, the SIMIT Virtual Controller.

SIMIT Virtual Controller instances can emulate the SIMATIC S7?300/S7?400 automation systems from the SIMATIC S7 and SIMATIC PCS 7 product range used in an automation project.

Many efficient tests for detection and elimination of potential faults can already be carried out before the real plant is even available, e.g.:

• Application of correct identifications
• Testing of interconnection or interlocking logic

In this manner it is possible to optimize the quality of the configuration process without a risk for the real plant.

Note:

SIMIT Simulation Framework V8.1 can be used together with SIMATIC PCS 7 V7 and V8. The SIMIT Virtual Controller V3.0 requires SIMIT Simulation Framework V8.1.