Operator Training System – OTS

The flight simulator for the processing industry

An operator training system (OTS) can be compared to a flight simulator. Pilots use it to learn how to deal with specific situations to ensure that when faced with an emergency while flying, they respond calmly, thoughtfully and purposefully putting what they have learned into practice with confidence.
The importance of training is driven by the fact that situations and procedures must be practised over and over again until they can be literally repeated "while asleep". As everyone experiences learning differently, training on a practical model is very effective and memorable.
NATUS creates an individual OTS for your process based on the SIMIT*** platform, with Virtual Automation Server, and with the existing PCS 7 project in a virtualised environment. As a result, your personal "flight simulator" is available anytime and anywhere.

NATUS benefits

  • The factory acceptance test (FAT) takes place under realistic system conditions
  • Critical system states and protective interlocks are tested in advance
  • OTS user interface corresponds 1:1 to the real system
  • Operational safety of the operators is ensured right from the beginning of the IBS
  • Better confidence in action through regular training on the OTS
  • The system is protected during commissioning
  • Reduced probability of errors during commissioning
  • Software adjustments are tested in advance on the OTS
  • OTS is available throughout the lifetime of the system

Migration from PCS7 to PCS neo

If neither an APL** library nor CMT* are used in your existing PCS7 system, migration to PCS neo cannot be carried out without further action. The required new configuration entails risks that are minimised through the use of an OTS. The often cited knock-out criterion of downtime ceases to exist with an OTS.

Additional benefit

  • The factory acceptance test (FAT) takes place under realistic system conditions
  • Re-commissioning takes place with tested PCS neo configurations
  • Short downtime during the migration phase
  • Operators are trained simultaneously with the commissioning process

*Control Module Technology is a feature of Siemens PCS7 V9 and PCs neo
**Advanced Process Library is a feature of Siemens PCS7 V9 and PCs neo
***SIMIT is the simulation platform of Siemens AG