Automation Development and Test Systems
Onyx 360’s solutions for automation testing and development provide an offline copy of your production system and leverage built-for-purpose models. Together, this provides a sandbox to safely develop and test your automation environment
without impacting production.
Big Picture
A Safe Environment to Test Automation Systems and Reduce Risk
Automation is one of the most cost-effective ways to improve plant performance, but upgrading or modifying control systems without proper testing introduces significant operational risk. Dynamic Simulation provides a safe, purpose-built environment to exercise control logic, sequences, and operating procedures before changes reach the plant. By revealing configuration issues, sequence errors, and unexpected system responses early, teams avoid costly rework and startup delays. Onyx 360 strengthens this process with automated test execution and automated documentation, delivering faster, more consistent FAT coverage with fewer surprises during commissioning.
Improve Process and Automation Performance Without Disruption
How it Works
Connected Performance Approach to FAT Using Simulation
Dynamic Simulation becomes even more powerful inside the Onyx 360 Connected Performance ecosystem. Here’s how it delivers clarity across your enterprise:
System requirements definition
We consult with manufacturers to determine the optimal system to achieve the highest return for the desired application based on our industry expertise and experience.
Build a dynamic,
real-time model
We utilize tools and Onyx 360 proven methods to rapidly build models that meet these requirements, integrated with the automation system.
Develop and test automation systems without risk
Evaluate control strategies, test automation configurations, and automate FAT protocols in a safe, virtual environment. Use the same dynamic simulation for compliance and validation documentation preparation without impacting plant operations and production.
Starting point for operator training and virtual
The Onyx 360 approach supports seamless transition to operator training as an Operator Training System and virtual commissioning as a Multi-Purpose Dynamic Simulator. The investment for FAT is directly applied to the next use of the dynamic simulator without loss or redundancy.
Easy integration of immersive simulation solutions
The Onyx 360 approach allows the addition of Immersive Simulation applications such as Virtual Reality as a layer to the total Connected Performance solution with no engineering rework.
Digital Twins for every process plant
Onyx 360 Connected Performance approach is effective for every process plant and enterprise, regardless of size or function.