Hardware-in-the-Loop Simulation

Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) simulation is a technique where you connect a digital twin to your PLC to test the control software before it is applied to the real plant. Controllab offers digital twins for HIL simulation. These are real-time simulation models that very accurately mimic a real plant, allowing you to test all of your PLC software in advance.

BRANDS

We provide HIL simulators for modern PLCs with a fast Ethernet connection:

  • Siemens
  • Beckhoff
  • Allen-Bradley
  • Bachmann
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ADVANTAGES

Our HIL simulators are based on physics and accurate 3D CAD. With them you can

  • Gain Insight: Learn what your software will do to a plant or a machine.
  • Automate: Batch test new software against pre-defined test scenarios
  • Test Everything: Test operations that are too dangerous or too costly if the software fails.

 

BENEFITS

Using a HIL simulator to test your PLC code will:

  • Improve quality: Optimize safety, test hazardous operations and emergencies.
  • Increase efficiency: Test every software change against pre-defined scenarios.
  • Save costs: Reduce commissioning delays.

 

GET IN TOUCH

Get in touch with Frank Groen. He is responsible for the development of HIL simulators for the steel Industry. He can tell you how our HIL simulators have helped to:

  • detect improper equipment early in the design process
  • test and implement complex automation
  • test a new generation of electric arc furnaces