WinMOD configurations
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WinMOD offers a powerful coupling concept for connecting real and virtual automation systems – flexible, manufacturer-neutral and future-proof.

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Hardware-in-the-loop (HiL)

Real controllers can be connected directly to WinMOD – via manufacturer-neutral fieldbus emulations, mostly without special hardware. Supported protocols include: PROFINET, PROFIBUS, INTERBUS, Modbus TCP, EtherNet/IP and EtherCAT. This allows you to test real hardware in conjunction with virtual models in real time, including SAFETY and acyclic telegram traffic.

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An engineer is working on the digital twin of a plant for virtual commissioning via WinMod.

Software-in-the-Loop (SiL)

WinMOD supports coupling to PLC simulations from leading manufacturers, including: Siemens, Rockwell, B&R, Beckhoff, WAGO, Schneider Electric, Phoenix Contact, Beijer Electronics, Moeller /Eaton, Bosch Rexroth. This enables the realistic simulation of complete control systems - without any physical hardware.

PLC manufacturer-specific couplings

For particularly deep integration with access to PLC-internal signals, WinMOD offers special couplings for: Siemens, B&R, Beckhoff and Rockwell. These enable optimised communication, diagnostic functions and even closer integration with the engineering environment.

A wide range of PLC controllers and automation devices for the digital twin in WinMod.
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Network-based communication (TCP/IP & UDP/IP)

WinMOD also enables coupling via TCP/IP and UDP/IP – e.g. for connecting control systems, SCADA or MES applications. This allows higher-level systems to be easily integrated into the simulation.

Open system interfaces: OPC UA & OPC DA

WinMOD supports OPC UA (Unified Architecture) and OPC DA (Classic Data Access) for the integration of open or higher-level systems. This enables standardised, platform-independent communication.

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Linking individual Windows applications

Your own Windows applications can be connected directly to WinMOD via API interfaces. This allows you to flexibly integrate your own tools such as visualisations and testing systems.

WinMOD couplings realise our WinMOD configurations High performance and reliability, even with large amounts of data.

Currently available couplings:

ABB logo; the company specialises in industrial Automation and digital twins.
ABB
Company logo of B&R, an ABB Group company specialising in Automation.
B&R
Company logo of Beckhoff, a partner for automation solutions and digital twins.
Beckhoff Automation
Company logo of Delta Electronics, an expert in Automation and energy solutions.
Delta Electronics
Company logo of Eaton Corporation, a supplier of automation technology.
Eaton (Cutler-Hammer)
The FANUC logo
Emerson (GE Fanuc)
Company logo of Fuji Electric, a manufacturer of automation and drive technology.
Fuji Electric (Micrex)
Hitachi’s company logo; the company specialises in industrial automation systems.
Hitachi
Company logo of Honeywell, a provider of industrial control and automation solutions.
Honeywell
Company logo of KEYENCE, a supplier of sensor and image processing technology for Automation.
Keyence
Company logo of Mitsubishi Electric, a supplier of factory automation systems.
Mitsubishi Electric (MELSEC)
Company logo of OMRON, a provider of smart manufacturing solutions.
Omron (Sysmac)
Panasonic logo, a supplier of electronic components and Automation solutions.
Panasonic
Phoenix Contact
Company logo of Rockwell Automation, a supplier of industrial control systems.
Rockwell / Allen-Bradley
Schneider Electric’s company logo for industrial automation solutions and digital twins.
Schneider Electric (Modicon)
The SIEMENS logo
Siemens (Simatic)
Company logo of Toshiba, a technology provider for industrial applications.
Toshiba
Company logo of WAGO, a specialist in connection and automation technology.
Wago
YOKOGAWA company logo, a supplier of industrial Automation, measurement technology and control systems.
Yokogawa

Further components of the WinMOD system platform

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The WinMOD system software is the core of WinMOD systems. It connects the modules of the WinMOD system platform to form an operational overall system.

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WinMOD offers a powerful coupling concept for connecting real and virtual automation systems – flexible, manufacturer-neutral and future-proof.

Configurations and CoSimulation can be used to integrate automation systems and simulation tools from different manufacturers.

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3D environment for real-time simulation of conveyor systems, handling processes and visualisation of machine sequences.