Model based Virtual Startup of Automation Systems

Abstract

This paper deals with the model generation for automation systems. A generic solution is presented, which analyses existing Computer Aided Engineer-ing (CAE) documents and thereof automatically gen-erates simulation models. They are described as Modelica models and use a special library, custom-ized for the automation branch. It contains common elements which can be parameterized with very few efforts. Additional components for the communica-tion to the control are available. They support several widely accepted technologies like OPC, Profibus, Profinet, analog and digital signals. The generation process focuses on being as auto-mated as possible. It is a general approach, which could be applied to various types of simulation with different levels of detail. Its integration into a soft-ware prototype shows the feasibility and provides first practical feedback.