AVEVA™ DYNSIM Dynamic Simulation

Bridge and Engine Link Description

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Contents
Chapter 1 Simulator Engine Link ........................................................................ 5
Introduction.......................................................................................................................................... 5
Engine Link Architecture........................................................................................................................ 5
Simulator Engine Link Features.............................................................................................................. 5

Chapter 2 Simulator Bridge................................................................................ 7

Introduction.......................................................................................................................................... 7
Simulator Bridge Architecture ............................................................................................................... 8
The Simulator Bridge Features............................................................................................................... 8

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Chapter 1

Simulator Engine Link

Introduction
This section introduces Dynamic Simulation Suite (DSS) Simulator Engine Link. The Engine Link provides an
interface for a single third party engine, such as a process model or control system emulation to DSS/Dynsim
executive. It is designed to allow this engine to function as an integral part of the SIM4ME Dynamic Simulation
System.

Engine Link Architecture

The following diagram describes the Engine Link architecture. The system on the left represents the Invensys
Software Architecture. The System on the right represents the third party calculation engine to be linked. The
Simulator Engine Link connects the two systems.
INVENSYS SIMULATOR SOFTWARE ARCHITECTURE

INVENSYS SYSTEM
(SIM4ME) GUI
I/ S

DYNSIM

THIRD
SimExec LINK PARTY
ENGINE

ABSIM TRISIM
FSIM

I/ A SERIES NODEBUS

In this configuration all engines, including the third party engine, are controlled by the Simulation Executive and
interfaced with the GUI, Instructor Station, or other interface programs. The Simulation Executive performs in
"master" mode.

Simulator Engine Link Features

The Simulator Engine Link provides the following features.
 Support for a single third party engine within the DSS/ Dynsim executive per Engine Link.
 The following control functions are supported. These functions will be triggered by the Simulation
Executive, with the expectation that the 3rd party engine will respond accordingly to the action.
o Freeze / Run

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o Speed control (relative to real time)

o Save / Restore of snapshots (ICs and Backtracks)
o Setting and getting individual point values
o Getting multiple point values in a single block of data
o Ability to activate, set the value of, and deactivate malfunctions
The Simulator Engine Link allows a third party engine to be part of a simulator capable of multiple instances of
engines on multiple computers. For example, a simulator might have a DYNSIM and TRISIM engine running on
one computer connected to a FSIM engine running on another computer.
Ability to control the simulator through the native Invensys instructor station.
The Simulator Engine Link is available on operating systems where Dynsim is supported.

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Chapter 2

Simulator Bridge
Introduction
This section introduces the Dynamic Simulation Suite (DSS) Simulator Bridge. The Simulator Bridge is designed as
the single simulator interface for all Invensys simulator DSS products to customer simulator systems. It is
designed to allow communication with a customer simulator to our Simulation Executive.
In the past, customers would have to develop an interface to each Invensys engine separately. With the
Simulator Bridge, only one interface to the Simulation Executive is required, providing access to all Invensys
engines. Rather than have to develop a separate interface for each of our DCS, PLC, and process modeling
solution, the Simulator Bridge only requires that our customers develop a single interface for access to all
engines.

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Simulator Bridge Architecture

The following diagram describes the Simulator Bridge architecture. The system on the left represents the
external third party simulator system developed by the customer. The system on the right represents the
Invensys Software Architecture. The Simulator Bridge connects the two simulator systems.
INVENSYS SIMULATOR SOFTWARE ARCHITECTURE

CUSTOMER SYSTEM INVENSYS SYSTEM

(SIM4ME)
I/S

CUSTOMER
I/S ASCEND
DYNSIM
POWER DYNSIM

CUSTOMER SIM4ME
BRIDGE
EXECUTIVE

TRISIM
CUSTOMER
TDCSIM
ABSIM
ENGINE(S)
FSIM

I/A SERIES NODEBUS

DYNSIM, TRISIM, FSIM, and TDCSIM are engines that are controlled by the Simulation Executive. The Simulator
Bridge allows the Simulation Executive to perform in "slave" mode such that it is controlled by the external
simulator system.

The Simulator Bridge Features

The Simulator Bridge provides the following features.
 The Simulator Bridge provides a single interface for Invensys DCS, PLC, and process simulation engines.
Some of these products include:
o DYNSIM (Process Models)
o FSIM (Foxboro I/A series control processor)
o TRISIM (Triconex TRIDENT and TRICON)

Note: These products are sold separately. Some of them are only sold in conjunction with Invensys services.

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 The Simulator Bridge provides complete control over the Simulator Executive by an external customer
supplied simulator executive.
 The following control functions are supported. These functions are implemented so that a customer’s
simulation executive gives commands through the Simulator Bridge for the Invensys Simulation Executive to
act as an engine (slave):
o Freeze / Run
o Speed control (relative to real time)
o Save / Restore of snapshots (ICs and Backtracks)
o Setting and getting individual point values
o Getting multiple point values in a single block of data
o Ability to activate, set the value of, and deactivate malfunctions
 The Simulator Bridge allows distribution of multiple instances of engines on multiple computers. For
example, a very large simulator could include two instances of FSIM running on separate computers so that
the simulator can meet its real time speed requirements.
 Ability to control the simulator through either the native Invensys instructor station or a customer supplied
instructor station.
 The Simulator Bridge is delivered with a clean and easy to use installation, programmer documentation and
examples, such that any qualified software developer could implement the interface with minimal support
from our development staff.
 The Simulator Bridge is available on operating systems where Dynsim is supported.

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