1. Dec 2014 – Simulation Workshop Praha
Virtual Commissioning with SIMIT Simulation Framework Benefits of Simulation in the Engineering Workflow

2. Virtual Commissioning Software commissioning reduced max. 20-30%
Use Cases Virtual Commissioning (Only) Placement in the Workflow
Provement of functionality to customer
Easier approval from customer
(Too) late usage of simulation
Implemented in „time pressure phase“
Experience of early tests not implemented
Model has no time to grow
Danger to implement only a few well known scenarios
Usage of modified/additional code in controller in early phases (quality problem!)
Often only implemented to pass Factory Acceptance Test
No big advantages in duration, costs and quality
Virtual Commissioning
Software commissioning reduced max %
No big benefits in engineering
Engineering
FAT
Commissioning
SAT
Operation
FAT = Factory Acceptance Test
SAT = Site Acceptance Test

3. Use Case Simulation Aided Engineering Implement a Test & Simulation Strategy From the Beginning
Easy creation of test functionality from the beginning
Smooth increasing of simulation functionality (signals, sensors/actuators, process)
No change of automation software. Simulation code is safely removed by disconneting simulation system.
Less costs than programming of FBs.
Model has time to grow to cover the complete software and all scenarios.
Each sub branch of automation engineering can immediately be implemented in simulation.
Synergies with growing macro, templates and components library.
Test for FAT and SAT are automatically results of test and simulation strategy.
High benefits in shorter duration, less costs and high quality.
Simulation Aided Engineering
No Non Conformance Costs
No Crisis Projects
Less Guarantee Cases
Satisfied Customers
Early and comfortable detection of software failures = reduced engineering duration
by 10-20%
Virtual Commissioning
Software commissioning reduced typically 50-80%
Engineering
FAT
Commissioning
SAT
Operation
FAT = Factory Acceptance Test
SAT = Site Acceptance Test

4. Use Case Simulation Aided Operator Training Additional Possibilities
Easy creation of first operator training systems from simulation based engineering system.
Training of operators before start of operation.
Training of even critical situations without risk.
Training even in smallest available time slots like e.g. system maintenance.
Find out, optimize and train best/reference operation cases.
Validate and certify operators.
Actively drive, experience and store operator knowledge management.
Stepwise extension into a „full-blown“ OTS.
Simulation Aided Engineering
Virtual Commissioning
Simulation Aided Operator Training
Engineering
FAT
Commissioning
SAT
Operation
FAT = Factory Acceptance Test
SAT = Site Acceptance Test

5. Simulation Aided Engineering A Lot of Benefits Makes Engineering Easier
High quality software
Early detection of failures
Short correction loops
Easy proof of functionality
Getting approval from customer
Short commissioning
Early production start
Short startup phase
Get final approval
Customer
satisfaction
Better support
Less support
Less NCC
Quick generation of
signals & response
Save/Load any start situation of any szenario
Commissioning support from office
Debbuging and failure fixing without plant
Development system on site wihich needs no space
Full support of customer configuration
Testinterface for User FBs
Debugging of software
Replay any sequence of signals
Basic operator training
Proof of critical cases
Offsite failure fixing
Sensor & Actuator Behavior
Process Behavior
Save & reload any situation
Proof of total functionality
Continuing engineering
Engineering
FAT
Commissioning **
SAT
Operation **
FAT = Factory Acceptance Test
SAT = Site Acceptance Test
NCC = Non conformance Costs
** = with Emulation Platform

6. Thank You Bernhard Iffländer Head of Simulation Center Siemens AG
Erlangen
PD PA AE CHE 4
Phone:
siemens.com/answers