
Machines, drives, sensors and actuators are given virtual counterparts in the digital model.
Limit switches, levels, material monitoring and fault signals can be generated and checked virtually.
The control software is tested against the virtual plant model before all physical hardware is available.
HMI and visualisation functions can be tested and coordinated using simulated plant states.
Start and stop sequences, interlocks, permissives and fault responses can be checked before physical commissioning.
Customer requirements, operating logic and program functions can be assessed during the virtual test phase.
The physical plant is represented digitally with its relevant machines, sensors, actuators, states and control sequences.
Start and stop sequences, interlocks, permissives, automatic functions and fault responses can be checked in the model in advance.
The PLC program and visualisation are connected to the digital plant model to validate functions before physical commissioning.
Limit switches, levels, material monitoring, drives, valves, gates and other field signals can be simulated virtually.
Operator screens, plant status, messages and operating functions can be tested and coordinated using simulated process conditions.
Functions, signals and sequences can be checked and corrected before physical commissioning.
The PLC program, visualisation and operating logic are tested under realistic conditions before deployment at the plant.
Many tests are completed in advance, making physical commissioning more predictable and structured.
Virtual testing in advance helps validate modifications and software changes, particularly in retrofit projects.
Operator screens, workflows and customer requirements can be checked and adapted before plant start-up.
Operators can be trained on the virtual plant before the physical plant is fully available.

