Virtual Commissioning with fe.screen-sim
Simulation as a Tool for Virtual Commissioning
For virtual commissioning, we rely on fe.screen-sim, the simulation platform of the F.EE Group. It enables machines and systems to be modelled as interactive 3D simulations and directly linked to the control software - allowing realistic testing of PLC programs, visualisation and process logic before the real system is built.
Cooperation with the F.EE Group
KV-Automotion is a cooperation partner of the F.EE Group in the field of virtual commissioning and simulation.
Through this collaboration, we combine:
- engineering expertise in automation technology
- hands-on commissioning experience from real-world projects
- with a powerful simulation platform for digital twins
This results in practical simulation models that are directly aligned with real automation projects.
fe.screen-sim in the Engineering Process
The simulation is built up in parallel with the automation engineering process and linked to the control software.
Typical application areas within the project:
- Linking the real PLC to the simulation model
- Testing complete system sequences
- Validation of HMI and process logic
- Verification of limit conditions and fault scenarios
- Analysis of process behaviour and cycle times
This creates a closed test system consisting of PLC, simulation and visualisation.
The Digital Twin in fe.screen-sim
The simulation is based on the digital twin of the system.
It consists of:
- the PLC program in its current project status
- the simulation model of the system
- visualisation and process logic
The simulation model represents sensors, actuators and system behaviour, and provides defined feedback to the control system. This allows the software to be tested under controlled conditions before it is deployed on the real system.
Today, the digital twin is a key element of modern automation projects and enables the early validation of complex systems.
Benefits of fe.screen-sim in the Project
Virtual tests shift critical integration steps from the commissioning phase to the engineering phase, thereby reducing project risks.
The use of fe.screen-sim provides clear benefits in engineering and commissioning:
- realistic simulation of complex systems
- early validation of PLC programs
- reproducible testing of operating conditions and fault scenarios
- improved coordination between mechanical, electrical and software engineering
- significantly more efficient on-site commissioning
Practice-Oriented Simulation
fe.screen-sim was specifically developed for applications in mechanical and plant engineering.
The software enables close coupling between simulation and the real control system and is particularly suitable for:
- complex production systems
- automated manufacturing lines
- material flow and handling systems
- systems with many states and dependencies
The combination of simulation, automation engineering and commissioning experience creates a practical virtual test environment.
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