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Why DriveSim Engineer?

DriveSim Engineer provides a digital twin of the next-generation SINAMICS drives to optimize your drive system performance. Integrated in TIA Portal Startdrive, it simulates various operating conditions and scenarios. Overcome the risks, high costs and lengthy timelines of traditional drive system development with virtual commissioning and engineering of SINAMICS drives and entire machines — reducing costs and accelerating time to market.

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Reduce costs and risks

Avoid commissioning errors and damage when designing and testing drive systems. Meet process requirements to save resources and time while reducing risks and your bottom line.

Maximize performance and minimize downtime

Optimize drivetrain performance for reduced downtime. Diagnose and validate errors with the digital twin to save time and money. Future-proof your system with current technology and design standards for reliable operation.

Speed up user training and onboarding

Train users quickly, in advance of hardware availability, without costly field trainings. Experience a realistic, interactive environment to learn and master the next-generation SINAMICS drives.

Featured capabilities

Virtual drive commissioning

Accelerate projects and cut costs with virtual commissioning for SINAMICS drives, meeting all process requirements while saving time and resources. Test your entire drivetrain in a risk-free virtual environment, detecting and resolving errors before physical commissioning begins. Powered by DriveSim Engineer, redefine your workflow with radically improved efficiency, productivity and reduced operational costs.

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Virtual machine commissioning

Get a significant head start by pre-commissioning virtual machines and validating PLC-to-drive connections before hardware arrives, reducing delays and accelerating setup. DriveSim Engineer integrates with PLCSIM Advanced, enabling thorough PLC code validation and eliminating costly on-site troubleshooting. Deliver dynamic, interactive demonstrations of PLC and drive features without physical hardware.

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Frequently asked questions

DriveSim Designer

DriveSim Designer is a digital twin of SINAMICS drives in one model as a Functional Mock-up Unit. It helps users test, simulate and size the correct drive and motor.