1. Learning Outcome

1.1. Introduction

In the context of virtual commissiong, a physics-based model of the Lucas Nülle assembly line should be created and used to verify the PLC control code.

Fig. 1.1 The Lucas Nülle assembly line modelled in Siemens NX

• You will carry out a virtual commissioning application.

• You will get to apply your knowledge of the basics of Siemens NX MCD.

• You will create a physics-based model.

• You will get familiar with the TIA Portal environment.

• You will be able to program Siemens PLCs using FBD, LAD, and SCL programmming languages.

• You will be able to simulate 15xx Siemens PLCs.

1.2. Requirements

• PLC-Basics

• TIA Portal Basics

• PLCSIM Advanced

• TIA OPC-UA

• Siemens NX MCD

• OPC-UA client

1.3. What you need

1.3.1. Software

• Siemens NX version 1872 or newer

• TIA Portal V15 or newer

• PLCSIM Advanced V2.0 or newer

• CAD files of the respective IMS station

1.3.2. Files

CAD files of the IMS stations of the practical assignment as well as for the examples used can be found here: https://fh-aachen.sciebo.de/s/IEPUWHYIDWIKSZX