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Virtual commissioning of machines and plants in real time
Plan, test and optimise efficient and safe systems
using WinMOD real-time simulations
The WinMOD concept
WinMOD is the leading modular real-time simulation platform for the virtual planning, commissioning, validation and optimisation of automation projects. With WinMOD, you can create functional digital twins for commissioning your machines and systems under realistic conditions – easily, quickly and safely in the office. The platform seamlessly connects your automation systems to the behaviour model and, thanks to the possibility of process, 3D and various co-simulations, offers comprehensive tools for the holistic representation and testing of complex automation solutions.
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Further information
Virtual commissioning (VC)
Virtual commissioning (VC) with WinMOD allows automation software and automation structures to be tested intensively and without risk prior to actual installation. This saves time and money, as potential planning and implementation errors in programming can be identified and rectified at an early stage.
WinMOD supports both real automation systems (Hardware in the Loop = HIL) and virtual ones (Software in the Loop = SIL).
Factory Acceptance Test (FAT)
In process-oriented sectors such as chemicals, pharmaceuticals, building materials, water and wastewater, factory acceptance tests (FAT) are a proven part of the software testing process for automation systems. Previously carried out with a high level of hardware usage – for example, using physical switches and potentiometers – since 1995, thanks to WinMOD, the test has been carried out as a virtual commissioning process. All levels of automation are tested: from PLCs and HMIs to the operational management level (MES) – efficiently, digitally and realistically.
Operator training with the digital twin
A successfully completed VC or FAT with WinMOD lays the foundation for a practical Operator Training System (OTS). The resulting digital twin accurately replicates your automated plant – including the original software version of all automation systems involved. In a safe and realistic environment, operators and maintenance personnel train typical procedures, emergency scenarios and complex processes – without affecting real production. The behaviour of the plant can be experienced under varying conditions, training courses can be repeated flexibly and adapted precisely to different requirements.
software test
WinMOD creates test environments for developers and engineers to test their AS software under realistic conditions and variable load scenarios – without any risk. Thanks to the detailed simulation of the entire machine/plant, errors can be detected and corrected at an early stage – even before they are actually installed.
Various manual and automated manipulation options, imported via external software testing tools, enable test scenarios that are necessary but cannot be performed without risk in a real environment.
This provides extreme safety for programmers, commissioning engineers and all trades involved in subsequent processes.
Factory automation with WinMOD
Whether production lines with robots or complex, fully automated warehouses: WinMOD realistically maps your production and transport technology. Actuator and sensor systems, such as frequency converters, RFID and other identification systems, are virtualised. Material flow systems (MFS) in particular are linked for strategy testing.
- Container Conveying Systems
- Pallet Conveying Systems
- Automatic Storage-Retrival Systems
- mechanical engineering
- robotics
- Pick-and-place systems
- Electric overhead and floor tracks
- Power and Free
- Automativ Guided Vehicles
- production lines
Process automation with WinMOD
WinMOD is the right system for simulating processes involving liquids, gases and bulk solids. With highly efficient libraries, you can virtualise control systems, chemical reactors, temperature curves, hydraulic and pneumatic systems in all variants in real time. Connect small and large control systems, right up to complete process control systems.
- Chemistry/Pharmacy
- biotechnology
- food
- coal and steel industry
- Air conditioning/refrigeration technology
- energy
- Water/wastewater
- Transport and infrastructure
- building automation
- Shipbuilding/offshore installations
Automotive engineering with WinMOD
WinMOD is used to build „real“ virtual cars. From the body shell to the „marriage“ and final assembly, production chains are mapped completely virtually and realistically. Projects are created efficiently by integrating real CAD data and virtualisation in the SIMLINE real-time 3D environment.
- pressing plants
- Body welding cells
- Paint shop lines
- MAT basic assembly
- battery manufacturing
- Pallet Conveying Systems
- Automatic car body storage
- SKID Conveying Systems
- electric monorail
- Push SKID lines
Tailor-made solutions for your project
With WinMOD, you not only receive real-time simulation software, but we also support you as a reliable partner in introducing the system into your workflow.
presentation
We will introduce you to our WinMOD system in an individual remote workshop, in which the most important system features and workflows will be explained.
Training
We use sample projects to train you in the correct procedures and working methods in WinMOD. The training takes place online and can also be tailored to customer projects.
project support
We will support you in getting started with your first WinMOD project as part of our WinMOD project support.
engineering
On request, we can take care of the preparation and testing of company-specific behaviour models, process components and WinMOD-SIMLINE components.
Since 1995, WinMOD® has stood for innovative virtual commissioning in all areas of technology worldwide. To mark its 30th anniversary, WinMOD® 8 has been completely redesigned – based on decades of project experience...
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Start your project with WinMOD
We are happy to advise and support you with your first project. After a short online introduction, you can get started with WinMOD right away and test it out.
Just give us a call!
