To achieve the highest level of software quality, functions should be simulated and tested during the configuration and engineering phase. ​With SIMATIC S7-PLCSIM Advanced, virtual controllers can be created to simulate S7-1500 and ET 200SP controllers and used for extensive function simulation. In addition, the virtual controllers can also be tested and validated in the context of a system/machine. An extensive API is available for connection to plant/machine simulations.

SIMATIC S7-PLCSIM Advanced for Comprehensive Simulation

S7-PLCSIM Advanced offers a digital twin of the S7-1500 controller with its API that provides for the operator control and monitoring of tags. This, in turn, leads to automatic testing and operator training without the need for the physical hardware.

Functions

• Comprehensive simulation and validation of S7-1500/ET 200SP controller​
  • Functions​
  • Web server​
  • Motion ​
  • Diagnostics​
  • OPC UA​
  • S7 communication
• Recording of CPU traces​
  • Export/Import of traces​
  • Supporting sequences of CPU traces​
• Simulation of distributed IO devices​
• Support of simultaneous instances and interactions of multiple PLCs