Development of a simulation model of a WEB-oriented servo drive frequency control system based on “Digital Twins” technology

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15587/2706-5448.2025.345825

Keywords:

WEB control system, TIA Portal, Digital Twin, simulation model, PLC, frequency converter Sinamics

Abstract

The object of this research is the information processes of interaction between virtual components of a WEB-oriented simulation model of a frequency control system for a synchronous servo drive. The research problem lies in the need for a comprehensive solution to the tasks of developing simulation models of control systems for technological objects based on advanced algorithms, procedures, and unified hardware and software tools.

A project of a frequency control system for a SIMOTICS S-1FK2 synchronous servo drive was developed using a PLC S7-1500 and a FC SINAMICS S210 within the TIA Portal environment. Application software for the frequency control system was developed in FBD language with an integrated specialized technological object “SpeedAxis”.

During the development of the simulation model, a “Digital Twins” were generated for the frequency converter with an integrated synchronous servo drive. To ensure interaction between the virtual components of the simulation model, procedures for basic parameterization and loading of the TIA Portal project components into the “Digital Twins” were implemented.

Testing and investigation of the information exchange processes between the virtual components of the simulation model were carried out in “on-line” mode using the capabilities of the integrated WEB-server.

The tests were conducted at speeds of 2000 rpm and 4000 rpm, switched periodically every 12 sec. Parameters of the reference and actual speed, as well as the instantaneous voltage, current, torque, and output power of the virtual frequency converter, were measured and analyzed.

Based on the test results, the feasibility and correctness of the joint operation of the simulation model components in an isochronous real-time mode with a 1 ms synchronization cycle were confirmed, demonstrating the effectiveness of the approach based on “Digital Twins” technology.

Author Biographies

Leonid Zamikhovskyі, Ivano-Frankivsk National Technical University of Oil and Gas

Doctor of Technical Sciences, Professor, Head of Department

Department of Information and Telecommunication Technologies and Systems

Mykola Nykolaychuk, Ivano-Frankivsk National Technical University of Oil and Gas

PhD, Associate Professor

Department of Information and Telecommunication Technology and Systems

Ivan Levytskyi, Ivano-Frankivsk National Technical University of Oil and Gas

PhD, Associate Professor

Department of Information and Telecommunication Technology and Systems

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Development of a simulation model of a WEB-oriented servo drive frequency control system based on “Digital Twins” technology

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2025-12-29

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Zamikhovskyі L., Nykolaychuk, M., & Levytskyi, I. (2025). Development of a simulation model of a WEB-oriented servo drive frequency control system based on “Digital Twins” technology. Technology Audit and Production Reserves, 6(2(86), 76–90. https://doi.org/10.15587/2706-5448.2025.345825

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Vol. 6 No. 2(86) (2025): Information and control systems

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