CLC 35 Process simulation PRO/TRAIN for Windows

CLC 35 Process simulation PRO/TRAIN for Windows 

Effecient and didactically sensible training on the highly complex production systems found in industry is only feasible to some extent in automation technology. Thus training systems must be used which graphically demonstrate system interdependencies and that can be explored by the student without directly affecting the production process. PRO/TRAIN for Windows is a training system which allows various automated processes to be depicted and simulated at a work station for practical hands-on experimentation. 

The training system consists of software, hardware and teachware. The software simulates and graphically depicts typical, technological processes, machines and drives on a PC. The software models are graphically detailed and realistically depicted both in terms of design as well as operating response. For each model there is the possibility of performing process analysis in demonstration mode. Malfunctions are realistically simulated in the process simulations for practical experience and can be initiated randomly or simulated by the user using the keyboard. Control errors are identified and logged by the software. The switches and pushbuttons needed to operate the models are already integrated into the respective simulations. The use of real hardware for operation and monitoring, e.g. an Operator Panel, is easily integratable. The I/O interface connects the PC via the serial interface using the signal inputs and outputs of a PLC control unit. As such process models with digital actuators and sensors as well as analog final control elements and signal generators can be connected and controlled. The actuators incorporated in the model can be controlled directly by the PLC and the switching states of the signal generators are transmitted to the PLC. The signal level for connection to the PLC has been selected so that any given industrial-type PLC can be connected to the interface. The input and output signals of the process are accessible on the interface and can be checked by means of electronic measurement. Each model package has an in-depth, state-of-the-art online help using browser technology. These contain general descriptions of the simulation models, control exercises as well as sample PLC programs. The control programs are generally applicable system function charts documented in accordance with the IEC-1131 standard. The input and output signals are outlined in the statement lists and IQF reference lists. This guarantees simple translation into the respective programming language.