Train and qualify staff virtually
Operator Training
The system simulations created for commissioning can be further utilised for operator training and enriched with training scenarios.
Operator Training
A training simulator is used to train the operation of automation systems independently of the real system. This task arises with new systems, for example, in order to be able to carry out training with the real automation system at the same time as the system is being set up. Malfunctions and critical start-up and shutdown processes can be safely communicated to the operating personnel on the original user interface. Language barriers are also easier to bridge.
Conduct safe and repeatable training courses
Once the system has been commissioned, the same system platform can be retained as a shadow system in order to carry out repeated training or for new settings. It is also possible to replace the real automation system with a PC-based virtual system, e.g. with PLCSIM and WinCC. This can greatly reduce system costs.
Realisation with maximum success
- Easily bridge language barriers
- Training on the original automation software
- Anticipate and train for stressful situations
- For the training requirement, the WinMOD project is extended so that the process behaviour is sufficiently modelled
- With WinMOD-Net communication, the project parts can be distributed to several PCs without any loss of performance
- The great advantage of the concept is the step-by-step deepening of the simulation project from use in software testing, through FAT and right up to training
- Ensuring the qualification of operating and service personnel becomes part of quality assurance with an important social component
- It creates the prerequisites for being able to take on new requirements and guarantee technological security
Qualification
Industry 4.0 in practice requires continuous digital education and training.
Rethinking qualification - with virtual commissioning
The concept of virtual commissioning creates the conditions for this. The training workplace is digitalised. It connects the real or virtual control system with virtual devices, machines or entire systems. The results from virtual commissioning are further utilised for the qualification of operators.
From practice for practice becomes the leitmotif. The digital twin conveys the perception and function of real technology and engineering.
Qualification realised with WinMOD
- Conserves resources, as real technology is only used as an accompaniment
- No spatial restriction
- Conveying content for which no real components are available
- The use of WinMOD systems has been state of the art for many technologies and automation systems for more than 20 years
- The scalability of the WinMOD system platform leads to customised systems for digital education and training
- The virtualisation of devices, machines and systems is well advanced
- The results can be adapted as a digital twin for use in training and further education
- Cooperation between educational institutions on a jointly defined system platform is efficient for imparting basic knowledge and allows synergies to be utilised