Reuse of HiL simulation models in the operation phase of production plants

Kain, Sebastian; Dominka, Sven; Merz, Martin; Schiller, Frank

doi:10.1109/icit.2009.4939562

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“…In comparison with VC, HVC does not require a purely virtual model, but combines it with available devices which do not need to be modeled or simulated. In comparison with HC (as described in [19]), HVC does not assume a successive transition A particular form of V&V is essentially the VC approach, which enables to shorten the time needed for programming and to resolve various software errors-and in conjunction with a suitable simulation environment, also construction defects. The connection of VC and DT offers an effective perspective on the product lifecycle.…”

Section: Hybrid Virtual Commissioningmentioning

confidence: 99%

Hybrid Virtual Commissioning of a Robotic Manipulator with Machine Vision Using a Single Controller

Noga

Juhás

Gulan

2022

Sensors

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Digital twin (DT) is an emerging key technology that enables sophisticated interaction between physical objects and their virtual replicas, with applications in almost all engineering fields. Although it has recently gained significant attraction in both industry and academia, so far it has no unanimously adopted and established definition. One may therefore come across many definitions of what DT is and how to create it. DT can be designed for an existing process and help us to improve it. Another possible approach is to create the DT for a brand new device. In this case, it can reveal how the system would behave in given conditions or when controlled. One of purposes of a DT is to support the commissioning of devices. So far, recognized and used techniques to make the commissioning more effective are virtual commissioning and hybrid commissioning. In this article, we present a concept of hybrid virtual commissioning. This concept aims to point out the possibility to use real devices already at the stage of virtual commissioning. It is introduced in a practical case study of a robotic manipulator with machine vision controlled with a programmable logic controller in a pick-and-place application. This study presents the benefits that stem from the proposed approach and also details when it is convenient to use it.

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Section: Hybrid Virtual Commissioningmentioning

confidence: 99%

Hybrid Virtual Commissioning of a Robotic Manipulator with Machine Vision Using a Single Controller

Noga

Juhás

Gulan

2022

Sensors

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“…Another concept where a real control system is connected to a simulation model and a real production system at the same time is known as synchronous simulation [11]. Unlike the hybrid commissioning, synchronous simulation is implemented after the real commissioning, i.e.…”

Section: Synchronous Simulationmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Deviations found after the comparison of signals are then corrected. In [11] a few approaches are presented to implement synchronous simulation along with the requirements. Comparisons made using this approach are based on the production system description (usually expressed in terms of different drawings and natural language).…”

Section: Synchronous Simulationmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Comparisons made using this approach are based on the production system description (usually expressed in terms of different drawings and natural language). The synchronous simulation proposed in [11] can be classified as online model-based testing. The comparison made in the approach presented in [11] is based on the production system descriptions.…”

Section: Synchronous Simulationmentioning

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“…The synchronous simulation proposed in [11] can be classified as online model-based testing. The comparison made in the approach presented in [11] is based on the production system descriptions. But for legacy systems, the completeness and accuracy of such documents is questionable.…”

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In this paper, an approach to incorporate a digital twin for legacy production systems is presented. Hardware-inthe-loop setups are routinely used by manufacturing companies to carry out virtual commissioning. However, manufacturing companies having online legacy production systems are still struggling to incorporate a digital twin due to the absence of verified and validated simulation models. Companies that use virtual commissioning as a part of their engineering tool chain, usually perform offline verification of the simulation model. This approach is typically based on visual inspection and is a tedious task as each aspect of the model has to be visually validated. For legacy systems, only assessing the behavior visually in the absence of updated documents can result in an incorrect simulation model, i.e. simulating incorrect behavior with respect to the specification. Due to this, such simulation models cannot be incorporated in the engineering tool chain, as the simulated results can lead to improper decisions and can even cause equipment damage. This paper presents a platform and an approach, based on model-based testing, that is a first step for manufacturing companies to incorporate a validated simulation model for existing online production systems that will serve as a digital twin.

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An improved development process of production plants using digital twins with extended dynamic behaviour in virtual commissioning and control – Simulation@Operations

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Proc Appl Math and Mech

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The challenges in automation system development are driven by short development cycles and individualization along with resource‐constraints. State of the art solutions do not provide the necessary digital tools to apply model‐based methods in automation engineering to achieve higher performing systems. To overcome these issues this paper presents a novel approach to address some of the current challenges in automation systems development using digital twins with extended dynamic behaviour. The study underscores how dynamic models can be imported through standardised interfaces into virtual commissioning (VC) tools, improving the development process by effectively utilising domain‐specific expertise. The paper highlights how these digital twins enhance not only the VC process but can also be applied to model‐based control methods. Initial experiments showcase the utility of digital twins in calculating dynamic acceleration limits during trajectory planning of CNC control and enhancing feed‐forward control. Further, the importance of parameter identification in achieving accurate system models is stressed. The initial results are promising, and future work aims to combine these methods in an industrial application involving a newly developed, individual lightweight robot, demonstrating the potential for enhanced design, accelerated development, and resource efficiency in automation systems.

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Reuse of HiL simulation models in the operation phase of production plants

Cited by 13 publications

References 8 publications

Hybrid Virtual Commissioning of a Robotic Manipulator with Machine Vision Using a Single Controller

Hybrid Virtual Commissioning of a Robotic Manipulator with Machine Vision Using a Single Controller

Digital Twin for Legacy Systems: Simulation Model Testing and Validation

An improved development process of production plants using digital twins with extended dynamic behaviour in virtual commissioning and control – Simulation@Operations

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