Automated parameterization of the simulation using the administration shell (AAS)

Hydraulic cylinder drives play a key role in many technical applications – from industrial machinery to mobile equipment.
But how does such a drive behave under real operating conditions? What forces, speeds, and energy losses occur? And how can performance and efficiency be optimized?

Simulation makes it possible to answer these questions precisely – even before a physical machine is built or tested. This not only saves time and costs, but also supports well-informed decision-making in development, sales, and customer consulting.

Online simulation of a hydraulic cylinder drive – powered by DSHplus & Fluidon Cube

Try it out: Test our interactive simulation example and experience the possibilities of digital analysis for your application. 
The model shown illustrates the basic structure of a controlled cylinder drive, while the diagrams directly visualize the effects of your settings.

Whether for hydraulics, pneumatics or a special fluid power application – we create a customized simulation plug-in for you that is perfectly tailored to your requirements!

AAS integration from Fluid 4.0: Automatic transfer of valve data to the simulation

As a partial result of the Fluid 4.0 research project, the simulation plug-in uses Parker Hannifin's asset administration shells (AAS) to automatically parameterize the hydraulic cylinder drive. The asset administration shells of the valves are accessed directly from an AAS repository server and the technical parameters are then transferred to the simulation. This ensures that the virtual model matches the original technical specifications of the real product. In addition, the valve's nameplate data is displayed, so you always know which valve type the system is working with.

Change the valve and let the AAS integration automatically apply the valve data to the simulation plug-in – no manual entry required!