Digital drive modeling: explore performance and tune before hardware
ABB’s simulation solutions portfolio plays a critical role in enhancing the performance, reliability, and efficiency of drive systems and complete automation setups across their lifecycle.
Whether through Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) or Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) simulation, these tools empower engineers to:
- Design, test, and validate drive systems and control
- Optimize performance without risking downtime or compromising safety
- Run simulations even before the real drive or system is built or deployed
By enabling optimal dimensioning, pre-configuration, pre-testing, and PLC validation, ABB simulation products help reduce commissioning time and streamline troubleshooting.
The strategy behind these tools is driven by internal innovation and customer needs - delivering smarter, faster, and more resilient system development.
Key features
Real firmware inside
Uses actual drive control firmware for accurate behaviour – not just a common-sense mock-up.FMI co-simulation standard support
Seamlessly integrates into various simulation environments e.g., MATLAB/Simulink, Ansys Twinbuilder etc.Baseline models provided
Example models with pre-set RatingIDs help you get started quickly (first run after receiving the installer <5 minutes). Build your application and just switch RatingID to update control parameters.Subscription-based licensing
Package Virtual Drive Plus with your own services and support - and resell it to your customers.Key benefits
Best for: All-stage testing as long as control hardware is not concerned, ideal when cost-efficiency, flexibility and portability are key.
Validation uncertainty
Is the drive optimally configured? Will the system, including the drive, deliver the desired performance?Risk-free testing
Can we test software changes safely? Can we optimize without interrupting operations?Accelerate engineering and commissioning
Can we meet tight schedules confidently? Can we integrate control logics smoothly?Customization validation
Will the systems’ overriding control work as intended? Will the Crealizer™ App function correctly in the target environment?Use cases
• In-depth analysis and prediction of drive behavior with standard or customized grids and loads under various conditions.
• Supporting customized application development and testing (e.g. CrealizerTM).
• Providing synthetic data for analytics and machine learning.
• Training personnel virtually and learning drive technology.