Case study of using KEPServerEX software as a connection tool between Tecnomatix Plant Simulation and a real device

Abstract

The article focuses on the processing of simulation models, covering their creation methods and exploring the possibilities of collaboration. The author utilized the Tecnomatix Plant Simulation program developed by Siemens to design a visual representation of a production line and provided a detailed description of the steps involved in its creation. To achieve the objectives of the thesis, the author employed KEPServerEX, a software solution enabling the connection and communication between the Tecnomatix Plant Simulation program and the Programmable Logic Controller (PLC). This integration allowed for the successful connection of a CNC device, establishing communication and collaboration with the Plant Simulation program. In summary, the thesis project employed the Tecnomatix Plant Simulation program to create a comprehensive visualization of a production line. The integration of KEPServerEX facilitated seamless communication between the simulation software and the PLC, enabling effective cooperation with a CNC device.