LMS Imagine.Lab. Software Platform for Mechatronic System Simulation

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1 LMS Imagine.Lab Software Platform for Mechatronic System Simulation

2 2 LMS Imagine.Lab

3 LMS Imagine.Lab The innovative Model-Based Systems Engineering approach for mechatronic system development Accelerating the engineering process New products need to satisfy an ever-increasing set of requirements to meet performance targets that defi ne a product s brand value, while complying at the same time with ever-stricter environmental regulations. In combination with a continuous extension of product ranges and a global development environment, current engineering processes are more than challenged to deliver the necessary product and process innovation. The increasing product complexity including more controls and software is driving the market towards systems engineering. Processes are transforming into model-based systems engineering approaches to support mechatronic product development. Multi-physics system simulation in combination with controls, also known as mechatronic system simulation, is essential to validate alignment to performance requirements during all development phases. System synthesis has become crucial to enable the trade-offs between alternate design choices and anticipate any system integration challenges. This includes cascading requirements to subsystems and component level to increase the simulation s realism and productivity for component and subsystems verifi cation. Driving the industry forward, LMS solutions combine simulation and testbased engineering for early subsystem validation and advanced test capability and productivity for fi nal system validation. With the new developments in the LMS Imagine.Lab platform, LMS answers the trend towards model-based systems engineering by making multiphysics subsystem and system models available as plant models to frontload controls engineering based on MiL, SiL and HiL development approaches. LMS Imagine.Lab, an open software platform for Mechatronic System Simulation LMS is a solid choice for model-based systems engineering thanks to the latest developments in LMS Imagine.Lab. Geared towards mechatronic system simulation, the LMS Imagine.Lab platform offers an open approach starting from functional requirements to physical modeling and simulation. The platform consists of three modules: 1. LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim: create and run multi-physics simulation models to analyze complex system behavior and support the design of controlled system from early specifi cation to subsystem testing (HiL). 2. LMS Imagine.Lab SysDM: store and organize system mechanical and controls models and data across the organization. 3. LMS Imagine.Lab System Synthesis: synthesize ever more complex systems and create product architectures based on performance requirements. Mechatronic Simulation Physical Modeling Thermal, Mechanical, Electrical,... Controls Modeling Electrical, Electronics, Software,... LMS Imagine.Lab Platform LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim Software environment for multi-physics, multi-level, mechatronic system modeling, simulation and analysis. LMS Imagine.Lab SysDM Solution for the organization and management of mechatronic data, from mechanical to controls engineering. LMS Imagine.Lab System Synthesis Software tool to support configuration management, systems integration and architecture validation. LMS Imagine.Lab 3

4 LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim The integrated platform for multi-domain system simulation LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim simplifi es multi-domain integration thanks to its easy-to-use simulation platform. All an engineer needs to do is connect various validated components to simply and accurately predict multi-disciplinary system performance. With extensive dedicated libraries, LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim actually saves enormous amounts of time by eliminating the need for extensive modeling. Thanks to application-specifi c simulation, engineers can assess a variety of subsystems in multiple physical domains. This way design and engineering teams can carefully balance product performance according to various brand-critical attributes to achieve the best possible design way before committing to expensive and time-consuming prototype testing. Since LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim actually frontloads system simulation early in the development cycle, it truly allows mission-critical design functionality to drive new product development. Open and Productive Development Environment Simulate and analyze multi-physics controlled systems LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim lets users analyze the functional performance of intelligent, mechatronic systems from the early development stages onwards. Focusing on the actual physics, LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim frees engineers from numerical aspects and time-consuming programming. Each model provides basic engineering elements that can be combined to describe any function of the component or system. Intuitive Graphical Interface User-friendly modeling environment Seamless connection between various validated and predefi ned components Display of the system throughout the simulation process Several customization and scripting tools Unrivalled Numerical Core Capability to robustly execute inhomogeneous dynamic systems Advanced numerical techniques (ODE, DAE) Dynamic selection of calculation methods Discrete partitioning, parallel processing and co-simulation Advanced Analysis Tools Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) Plotting facilities, 2D and 3D post-processing tools Spectral map & Order Tracking Linear analysis: eigenvalues, modal shapes, root locus, and transfer function representation. Open Platform Effi cient integration with third-party software for SiL, MiL, HiL, real-time simulation, multi-body simulation, process integration and design optimization Generic co-simulation interface to couple to dynamic 3D models Modelica-compliant platform 4 LMS Imagine.Lab

5 Physical Libraries 4500 Multi-domain models LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim comes with a set of standard and optional libraries of pre-defined and validated components from different physical domains. Models and submodels in the libraries are based on the numerical representation of physical phenomena. They are directly executable within the LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim solvers. Complete compatibility eliminates the need for extensive programming. Fluids Hydraulic, Hydraulic Component Design Hydraulic Resistance, Filling Pneumatic, Pneumatic Component Design Gas Mixture, Moist Air Thermodynamics Thermal, Thermal Hydraulics Thermal-Hydraulic Component Design Thermal Pneumatic, Cooling, Air-Conditioning Two-Phase Flow Electrics Electrical Basics, Electromechanical Electrical Motors & Drives Electrical Static Conversion Automotive Electrics, Electrochemistry Mechanics 1D mechanical, Planar mechanical Transmission, Cam & Followers Finite-Elements Import Vehicle Dynamics Engine IFP Drive, IFP Engine IFP Exhaust IFP C3D, CFD-1D Control Signal and Control Engine Signal Generator LMS Imagine.Lab 5

6 Industry Applications Improved productivity Automotive and Ground Vehicles Vehicle Conventional, EV, HEV Exhaust Underhood Thermal Systems Air Conditioning Cabin Electrical Networks Chassis Systems Driveline Dual-mass Flywheel Torque Vectoring Internal Combustion Engine Engine Controls Air Path Combustion Engine Cooling, Lubrication Fuel Injection and Valvetrain Chassis Subsystems Braking Steering Suspension/ Anti-roll Transmission Manual Automatic Continuously Variable Dual Clutch Hybrid Architectures Aerospace and Aviation Environmental Control Systems Bleed Air Anti-Icing Ventilation Circuit Oxygen and Life System Power & Distribution Networks Hydraulic Systems Pneumatic Systems Electrical Systems Electrical Wire Harness Landing Gear Actuation Systems Braking Systems Steering Systems Shock Absorber Engine Equipment Fuel Metering Systems Lubrication Heat Exchangers Thrust Reversers Equipment Box Flight Controls Primary and Secondary Flight Controls (EHA, EMA) High-lift Devices, Spoilers, Air Brakes Mechanical Industries Power Generation Wind Energy Gas and Steam Turbines Circuit Breakers Hydro-Electric Machinery Co-generation Heavy Machinery Pumps and Valves Industrial Machinery Large Diesel Engines Other Industries Household Appliances Shipbuilding Medical Instruments Process Industry AC & Heating Systems 6 LMS Imagine.Lab

7 A proven Track Record Fuel Economy Pollutant Emissions Reduction Vehicle Energy Management Cabin Comfort Safety Drivability Ride and Handling Driveline Vibration Transmission Dynamics Performance & Losses Controls Integration Subsystems Integration The use of LMS Imagine.Lab led to a potential gain around 10% on the design process duration that may lead to a double digit percentage in cost reduction. Thierry Bourdon, Powertrain Engineering Group Technical Manager - Continental The use of LMS solutions triggered a revolution in Renault development process: while high quality standards where maintained, the number of physical tests was reduced with more than 50%. Sébastien Bremont, Thermal Simulation Manager - Renault Virtual Integrated Aircraft Virtual Iron Bird Energy & Thermal Management What-If Analysis Failure Impact Analysis Cabin Comfort Power Management Engine Integration Thermal Analysis System Design & Performance Controls Integration Subsystem Integration Optimization Dynamic Testing Simulation with LMS Imagine.Lab enabled us to anticipate and reduce the inherent risks of new technology development by validating our technical choices upstream. Michael Benmoussa, Senior Design Engineer - Messier-Bugatti Due to LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim s unique multi-physics approach and excellent local support, we choose LMS as our simulation partner. Vincent Pommé, Aircraft Systems Manager - Daher Socata Systems Performance Analysis Electronics/Controls Integration Energy Management Systems Reliability Components Sizing Thanks to LMS Imagine.Lab, prototype test time was shortened by 50%, enabling engineers to complete testing in just 6 weeks instead of 3 months. Isamu Yoshimura, Components Engineering Department Assistant Manager - Kawasaki Precision Machinery LMS Imagine.Lab offers a broad development environment that allows designers to share their viewpoints, model and simulate devices entirely, and find solutions quicker. François Cazals, System and Mechatronic expert designer - Schneider Electric LMS Imagine.Lab 7

8 LMS Imagine.Lab SysDM The Model and Data Management Tool for Model-Based Systems Engineering LMS Imagine.Lab SysDM is the solution to manage system data originating from LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim and other system simulation tools, providing a collaborative environment for Model-Based Systems Engineering data. It is the repository system where engineers can create an organizational model for system simulation data, facilitating classifi cation, query and retrieval according to engineer relevant schemas. Version management enables life cycle management of the data throughout the product development cycle. The management of multiple representations of components and subsystems in a system is enabled with variant management, allowing the instantiation of a system model, function of the stage of development, and the purpose of the simulation. Role based access control supports the implementation of various collaboration workfl ows. Overall, it is a cornerstone to knowledge capitalization for a development organization s application of model based system engineering. Organize Scenarios, Models and Results Apply a user-defi ned information model to organize system data and manage versions and variants Control Access Implement customized collaborative workfl ows using role-based access control System Engineering Concept Development Authoring of Models Shared control models Shared plant models Controls Engineering Detailed Development Test & Validation System Data Share Project Workflow Versions and variant sharing with multiple teams throughout the development cycle Use and Capitalize Take advantage of an open infrastructure supporting multiple model authoring tools like LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim or Simulink 8 LMS Imagine.Lab

9 LMS Imagine.Lab System Data Management LMS Imagine.Lab Physics Simulation Platform Data/Model Check-Out Data/Model Check-In LMS Imagine.Lab 9

10 LMS Imagine.Lab System Synthesis The System Architecture and Configuration Tool Today, system engineering is based on a top-down approach: product requirements defi ne the functionality. This is translated into mechanical and controls subsystems that can be simulated to check that the selected architecture fi ts the original requirements. Starting with this process, LMS Imagine.Lab System Synthesis provides a platform to confi gure and integrate models and controls into a logical view of the entire system for simulation. It lets integrators author the most logical view, confi gure it, and integrate the various models as required for the system simulation. With LMS Imagine.Lab System Synthesis, system engineers and architects can seamlessly work on conceptual design and system architecture, integration and validation, using data and models originating from multiple authoring applications like LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim, Simulink, and Modelica. It supports the job of system assembly. The end result is an executable system model ready for different test scenarios to validate and optimize overall system concepts. REQUIREMENTS System Engineering Requirements Functional Model FUNCTIONAL LOGICAL Import or Create Architecture Populate the Configurations with available models Configuration creation LMS Imagine.Lab System Synthesis Instantiation for Ref. #1 Execution Environment Generic Architecture Instantiation for Ref. #2 Execution Environment Instantiation for Ref. #3 Execution Environment Repository System LMS Imagine.Lab SysDM Run exported models on execution targets Conf #1 Conf #2 Conf x Conf #1 Conf #2 Conf x Conf #1 Conf #2 Conf x PHYSICAL AMESim models LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim Simulink models Any other simulation software 10 LMS Imagine.Lab

11 Build System Architecture Defi ne and author architecture that satisfi es system requirements Add meta-information on the architecture corresponding to requirements, test cases and usage cases Import architecture with meta-information from other architecture authoring systems Create Executable Systems Assemble behavior models into architecture and save it as a confi guration Create various confi gurations for each simulation scenario of interest Run System Simulations Select target simulation platform preference Apply confi gurations and start simulation in target simulation platform (LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim or Simulink ) Post-process Results Analyze simulation results Confront architecture choices LMS Imagine.Lab 11

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