METHOD FOR ENGINEERING AND SIMULATING AN AUTOMATION SYSTEM BY MEANS OF DIGITAL TWINS

摘要

The invention relates to a method for engineering an automation system (A). An automation system (A) is usually tested before being put into operation. For each real component (OS1, OS2, AS1, AS2), a so-called digital twin or a virtual component (VOS1, VO2, VAS1, VAS2) is generated and loaded onto a server (ES, S) in order to perform the function of the real components in a simulated manner in place of said real components. It is thus possible for a user to replace various real components with virtual components during the engineering process and to check or simulate the function of the automation system. This makes it possible to perform a synchronous optimisation of automation systems or to put automation programmes and system displays into operation in a coexistent, safe, flexible, and incremental manner.