is a specialized simulation software designed for modeling and simulating automated systems . It is primarily used by students and professionals in the fields of industrial automation , electrical engineering , and PLC programming to visualize how control logic interacts with physical components in a virtual environment. 🛠️ Core Purpose
Technically, PC-SIMU V4 operates as a standalone executable that communicates with a real or simulated PLC via standard industrial protocols, most commonly TCP/IP or OPC (OLE for Process Control). This means a student can write a program in Siemens TIA Portal or Step 7, download it to a virtual PLC (such as the PLCSIM software), and then connect that virtual PLC to PC-SIMU V4. As the virtual PLC’s outputs change (e.g., turning on a conveyor motor), the simulation moves a virtual part down the line. Conversely, when a virtual sensor in PC-SIMU V4 detects that part, it sends an input signal back to the virtual PLC. This closed-loop architecture perfectly mirrors the scan cycle logic of a physical control system, teaching students not just syntax, but the temporal and causal reasoning required for industrial programming.
For the first time in the series, V4 allows for cross-brand RGB control. You can synchronize Corsair iCUE fans with NZXT Kraken coolers (something notoriously difficult in reality). The "Lighting Lab" allows you to program custom wave patterns and save them as presets.
: When connected to CADe SIMU, the movements in PC SIMU react directly to the electrical logic you've designed. ⚙️ Usage Details