Transport and infrastructure
Both the project coordination of the many construction companies involved and the long project execution times often lead to problems with meeting completion deadlines. Thanks to timely virtual commissioning (VIBN), at least the last step, the commissioning of the automation technology, can be secured in terms of time and quality.
Seemingly simple technological installations such as traffic sign control systems, fire protection coordination or safety technology in road tunnels as well as lock gates, cable butt joints and weir controls on ship lock systems mean that construction companies can hardly fall back on standard software solutions or experienced programmers due to the relatively low number of installations, sometimes considerable project delays and the necessary tendering and award modalities.
Since the first use of WinMOD in 1998, for software testing of lock control systems and the clearly recognisable advantages for safe system commissioning, VIBN with WinMOD has been part of standard project management for hydraulic engineering structures such as locks, weirs and ship lifts throughout Germany.
An outstanding project example of this is the Niederfinow ship lift, which will go into operation in 2024, where WinMOD was used to carry out a step-by-step VIBN of all individual plant components through to the entire plant, including the process control technology.
After initial very positive experiences with automation projects in road construction (tunnels, traffic control technology), VIBN with WinMOD has also established itself as a standard procedure here.
