Virtual Commissioning_
Commission the PLC software virtually
Your benefits_
- early testing of all processes
- early detection and correction of programming and concept errors before the actual commissioning
- shortened decision-making processes, significant time savings during commissioning
- minimized risk during commissioning, prevention of damage during implementation, pre-identification of system issues
- optimization of production and processing processes
- significant cost savings
What is Virtual Commissioning?
Virtual commissioning connects a physics-based 3D plant model with your control system. We create this model using Emulate3D, Industrial Physics/Machine Simulator or Siemens tools, mapping mechanics, sensors/actuators and logic, scripting plant behavior and linking it to your PLC via Profinet, TCP/IP, OPC UA or virtual I/Os.Your Benefits
- 🚀 Faster to production – detect errors in sequences and states early, reduce commissioning time on site.
- 💶 Reduce costs – less downtime, less rework, fewer surprises on the real machine.
- 🛡️ Minimize risk – safely test critical scenarios in the model: jams, sensor failures, emergency stop, restart.
- 🔌 Secure interfaces – verify PN/PN couplers, TCP/IP, recipes, HMI workflows and handshake protocols.
- 📈 Optimize processes – fine-tune cycle times, buffers, gripping and motion profiles before making costly mechanical changes.
- 🧩 Reveal mechanical uncertainties – evaluate collisions, reachability, material flows and sensor positions.
Why DS auto-solutions?
- ⚙️ PLC expertise – we program ourselves (LAD/FBD/AWL/SCL/ST) and know the shop floor.
- 🧠 Realistic models – physics-based behavior instead of show demos.
- 🤝 Seamless integration – HMI, recipes, higher-level systems cleanly connected.
- 📊 Measurable results – cycle time/error reports, clear to-dos for mechanics, electrics, software.