FluidSIM 6

Interactive simulation

FluidSIM allows both the convenient creation of circuits as well as their interactive simulation. Not only state changes and component switches, which result from the system, are calculated. Moreover, the user can interactively operate and activate switches or change-over valves. Also, signals from connected hardware or via an interface from other programs can be transferred. FluidSIM immediately reacts to such events and simulates seamlessly the altered system.

Virtual measuring devices

In addition to real-life measuring devices that can be built into a circuit before the simulation, FluidSIM offers virtual measuring devices. During a simulation multiple of those can be deployed to show various state values. Contrary to real-life measuring devices, virtual measuring devices do not influence the circuit but they simply indicate the values of the circuit as simulated by FluidSIM. Via test prods there is the possibility to connect virtual measurement lines to all component connectors. Virtual measuring devices cannot only be used in electrical engineering, but also in pneumatic and hydraulic circuits. The virtual measuring devices can be easily accessed via the diagnosis toolbar. In the toolbar the most important measurement variables - voltage, amperage, pressure and pressure flow - are pre-defined and can be used directly.

Extensive library

You build your circuit diagram from a library of hundreds of pneumatic, hydraulic and electronic components. But the component library is not static. It is constantly improved and enriched with new components.

Which components are actually included in the symbol library is described in our online documentation of the component library.

Intuitive user interface

With FluidSIM you create your first circuit diagram in only a few minutes. With the intelligent chosen default parameters for all components you can observe physical phenomena in no time.

Lightning fast simulations

The simulation core of FluidSIM has been consistently designed for speed, without compromising the accuracy of the results. As a result, electrical signals up to a frequency of 100 kHz can be simulated in FluidSIM.

In addition to the state diagram, a 4-channel oscilloscope is available in the "Electrical engineering" technology.

Failure models and diagnosis

FluidSIM offers a novel diagnosis concept. For different components, there are failure models available that depict typical defects. Components’ defects can be readily aggregated with a special dialogue to an failure configuration. Before starting a simulation, selected failure configurations can be chosen. Thus, during the subsequent simulation it is possible to identify defective components (e.g. via the virtual measuring devices) which then can be directly fixed virtually. The correctness of the faulty component can be shown to support the learner according to his or her knowledge base. Failure configurations can also be secured with a password in order to hide selected defects from the learner.

Complete didactic materials

The easy intuitive user interface, extensive component library and robust simulation core are complemented with a large collection of didactic materials. Starting point is the integrated tutorial 'Simulating with FluidSIM' which teaches the basics of pneumatics, hydraulics and electrical engineering. Educational films and presentations provide the opportunity to go further and get a deeper understanding of the components.