Digital Engineering
The way to more sustainable machine building practices
With advancements in technology, virtual commissioning, and engineering, machine builders can reduce their resource consumption and optimize the energy efficiency of their machines without compromising on productivity. This becomes obvious when using the Sinamics DriveSim family of simulation software tools for virtual commissioning and the optimization of the correct drive size and its energy consumption.
In the past, machine builders had to rely on physical prototypes and testing to optimize the energy consumption and correct sizing of their machines. This process was both time-consuming and resource intensive. However, with the advent of virtual commissioning and engineering, machine builders can now simulate and test their machines in a virtual environment, significantly reducing the need for physical prototypes and testing.
Easy and reliable simulation tool
Sinamics DriveSim Advanced provides a full-featured realistic simulation of new Sinamics converters, enabling users to create a digital twin of their drive in a virtual environment with all parameters and configurations of a real drive. This digital twin simulates the logical and functional aspects of the drive system identical to the real Sinamics drives, while the other aspects of the drive system, such as electrical, magnetic, and mechanical, are partially modeled in a simplified way.
The cutting-edge drive simulation solution offers unparalleled benefits to enhance the efficiency and productivity of optimizing drive systems and machines, mapping the real behavior of the Sinamics converter with specific modifications. Thanks to its advanced technology and user-friendly interface, users can simulate, commission, and optimize the performance of drive systems to meet the demands of their processes in a virtual environment before they are built in the real world. Because the simulation is directly integrated into TIA Portal, there is no need for other software tools.
Whether users are researchers, engineers, or technicians, Sinamics DriveSim Advanced has the tools they need to optimize their drive systems and machines efficiently and effectively. Using this virtual commissioning and engineering tool, machine builders can be confident that their simulations will accurately reflect the performance of their electric drive systems. Therefore, they can reduce resource consumption and optimize energy efficiency – for a more sustainable approach to machine building.
Sinamics drive for a sustainable future
The new energy-efficient variable frequency drive Sinamics G220 is a perfect example of a drive that can be at first simulated and commissioned in Sinamics DriveSim Advanced during the machine engineering process and then implemented in its optimized settings into a real machine. Sinamics G220 has one of the first digital twins completely integrated in Startdrive (TIA Portal). This reduces integration efforts and enables users to test and optimize the behavior of the drive before having the hardware, thus contributing to a sustainable future.
SINAMICS G220 – Efficient. Secure. Future-proof.
The new Sinamics G220 is set to be the high-performance variable frequency drive for all industries, especially food and beverage, pharma, chemicals, oil and gas, and marine. With its revolutionary and integrated Clean Power technology, it is the perfect solution when it comes to reducing line harmonics and material footprint for a more sustainable industry. With Security Integrated it meets the risks of cyber-attacks and Safety Integrated functions ensure reliable operation. High-frequency data can be easily transferred from Sinamics G220 to Industrial Edge or to the cloud, increasing the availability of applications by preventing downtime.
- Reduced energy consumption with Clean Power technology in low harmonics and high-efficiency motors control
- Safety & Security Integrated for safe personnel, machines, and systems and to protect know-how
- Faster time-to-market by using the digital twin of the drive in Startdrive during design, test, and optimization phases
- Easy commissioning, diagnostics, and service, and the integration into TIA Portal for boosting productivity
- Safeguarding system availability even in harsh environments thanks to S2 redundancy, IP55, and ATEX-certified input
- Maximized system flexibility with a configurable drive solution via hardware and software options
